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While the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 may or may not be unveiled this 4 September 2013, rumours and leaked images continue to appear about the phablet. This includes front panel of the phablet. At first glance it maintains the same look and feel of the Samsung Galaxy Note II but has more defined corners than it's predecessor. The front panel confirms that the phablet will have a 5.68-inch display while the side bezel is only 2.2mm. The panel was only 1.8mm thick which could mean an even thinner Samsung Galaxy Note 3. So far, other tech specs and features like whether it will use a Samsung Exynos 5 Octa chip or a Snapdragon 800 processor or even the 3GB RAM have still not been confirmed just yet. No pricing details or Malaysia release date were available though but stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.

Oracle recently announced the availability of their Oracle Business Intelligence Mobile App Designer Tool for their enterprise and business users utilizing Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. The new design tool makes it easy to create customized interactive analytical apps or applications that can run off any mobile device regardless of operating system. Utilizing HTML 5, apps created using the designer tool automatically resize according to screen size thanks to a responsive web engine, allowing users to view these apps from their smartphones or tablets.

The Oracle BI Mobile App Designer uses a drag-and-drop interface that builds on the Oracle BI backend and allows business managers to create apps on their own without having to write a single line of code. This decreases dependency on the IT department, reduces the load on the already overburdened IT department and lets business managers make apps custom-fit for their needs. Apps can be shared through the App Library and viewed by simply scanning the resulting QR Code using the mobile device of choice for easy access.

Rumours and leaked images about the Apple iPhone 5S are growing by the day, as people are getting quite excited about Apple's upcoming iPhone despite it being just an 'S' version. Some of the newest rumours to arrive includes one about the Apple iPhone 5S getting an A7 processor chip along with a chip for motion tracking. If this is true, it would mean a much faster iPhone with better graphics while the motion tracking feature sounds like something related to air gestures or non-touch controls. These rumours come courtesy of Clayton Morris, Fox News reporter who tweeted:

“Sources are telling me the new iPhone’s A7 chip is running at about 31 per cent faster than A6. I’m hearing it’s very fast.”

“I’ve also heard there’s a separate chip devoted to motion tracking. Should be an interesting camera upgrade.”

We've seen a number of phone shops with the sign 'No SKMM' or 'Tiada Pakej Kommunikasi Belia' posted up, but an update from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has confirmed that the program was only on hold to check the effectiveness of the program. In a report from Digital News Asia, MCMC have said that the quota of 1.5 million registered youths has been taken up by 1.2 million to 1.3 million youths while the remaining slots have been voided. According to them the program would resume on 3 September for the remaining 200000 or so slots. The Youth Communication Package or Pakej Komunikasi Belia, offers an RM200 rebate for youths aged 21 to 30 years old with a monthly income of RM3000 or less who want to buy a smartphone. The MCMC go on further to confirm that "there is no new smartphone rebate programme here" which could mean that after the remaining 200000 slots have been taken up in Malaysia, there won't be another smartphone rebate program until further government deliberations so if you qualify get it while you can.

Recently spotted in a South Korean back-to-school brochure was the pastel-coloured kid-friendly Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids. From all appearances, features and listed tech specs the Tab 3 Kids is targeted at children of school going (probably 6 years and above) age. Tech specs for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids includes a 1.2GHz dual-core process, 8.5-inch screen with 1024 x 600 pixel resolution, 1GB worth of RAM, 8GB storage and support for WiFi Bluetooth 3.0, microSD and a 4000 mAh battery. We have no idea if it's just a rebadged Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 but from pictures it looks like it will come with a shock proof or better grip plastic casing. So far, no Malaysia release dates just yet as it may very well likely be a Korea-only release. If it somehow manages to come over to Malaysia and the price is just right, would you buy it for your kids?

The upcoming and rumoured LG G Pad 8.3 has just leaked in a press render and in a teaser video. While the teaser video didn't really show all that much about how the tablet would look like the press render reveals that it looks strikingly similar to the LG G2. Placed side by side with the soon to be released smartphone, the LG G Pad shows nearly the same super thin bezels and all the curves in the same places. Reports from Korea confirm that the tablet will offer an 8.3-inch screen that features 11920 x 1200 pixel resolutions. While it is expected to make an appearance at the IFA 2013 in September, no details on a release date in Malaysia or pricing just yet.

While most people are contently watching or converting to full HD 1080p, the display industry are pushing for the adoption of 4K video. Part of the reasons why not many people are buying 4K displays is that there isn't any content to display it with as there just aren't enough media conversions yet. According to some rumours, the Samsung Galaxy Note III may offer 4K video recording support which would help push the 4K adoption movement a whole lot quicker.

Sourced from South Korean dailies, the rumour indicates that the Samsung Galaxy Note III will offer video recording at 3840 x 2160 pixels (this matches with 4K video resolutions) and may also include 24-bit/192KHz music playback. This would mean that the Samsung Galaxy Note III would not only be able to record 4K video but also playback some awesome audio (hopefully it packs on some quality speakers as well). So far there isn't any Malaysia release date just yet but the Samsung Galaxy Note III is expected to be revealed in the upcoming Samsung Unpacked 2 event this September 2013. No details or news on Malaysia pricing either but stay tuned and we'll keep you updated. 

Right after reporting about Nokia Codenames, one of them pops up in the form of a 10.1-inch tablet. Going by theNokia Sirius codename, the 10.1-inch tablet may be running Windows RT and offer a number of features which include it being lighter and thinner than the Apple iPad while weighing about one pound or more. The overall design doesn't deviate from the standard Nokia Lumia design so this includes a polycarbonate backplate with rounded curves near the edges. Other tech specs that could come for the Nokia Sirius include:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor
• 2GB RAM
• 32GB storage + microSD
• 10.1-inch display (1080 x 1920, Brightness Booster)
• 6MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
• Supports 4G LTE + microHDMI + microUSB
• 10-hour battery life

After we reported about the self-shot focused Canon Legria Mini camcorder back in the beginning of August 2013, Canon Malaysia has finally announced the camcorder for Malaysia. While there isn't any specific release date in Malaysia it will be available here in mid-September 2013 and is going for an estimated retail price of RM999. Built with the self-shot videographer in mind, the Legria Mini camcorder is super portable, shares easily through built-in WiFi and offers 1920 x 1080 video recording at 25p. Other features and full tech specs can be found at the Canon Malaysia site. Canon Malaysia had this to say about it:

"The LEGRIA Mini is designed for users who enjoy documenting their stories through videos and sharing them on the internet. Breaking away from the conventional camcorder design, the new LEGRIA Mini is small and light, has an ultra-wide angle lens, Vari-angle LCD touchscreen, built-in stand and Wi-Fi capabilities. It is the ultimate tool for recording videos and sharing," said Melvyn Ho, President and CEO of Canon Marketing (Malaysia).

According to rumours the LG Optimus L9 II is going to get announced and released very soon. While the official announcement is reportedly just around the corner, images and tech specs of the mid-range smartphone have leaked showing off features like a solid plastic build and tech specs which include:

• 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB storage + microSD
• 4.7-inch display (720p)
• 8MP rear camera + 1.3MP fron camera
• 2150 mAh battery
• Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean