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Most of the smartphones and tablets in the market are running on ARM-based processors such as those from Qualcomm and Samsung, especially the Android systems, Intel is making big steps to try and break into the mobile market. One of the most major of which is their new Atom microarcitecture called Silvermont. While there are already a number of Intel powered smartphones and tablets (Lenovo K900, Asus FonePad, etc.), they hardly compare to the hordes of ARM based smartphones and tablets already in and coming to the market. ARM is already coming out with a number of new processors targeting both the midrange and the high performance markets so there is a lot riding on the success of Intel's Silvermont.

Following what Samsung is doing with their Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC reportedly are making a smaller, less expensive version of their flagship HTC One smartphone. Going by the codename HTC M4 or eventually the HTC One Mini, it will likely maintain the same UltraPixel camera but lower other specs like perhaps the screen size, processor and other features. Recently, a number of leaked images of the HTC One Mini have been spotted online placed side by side with the original HTC One.

A whole bunch of leaked images of the Nokia EOS have appeared online. While there is no way to know for sure if they are the real thing, they certainly look real enough, not just because they don't look like it's predecessor PureView cameraphone, but also because there are just so many angles available. It seems unlikely that someone would post up this many photoshop renders.

While the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 are getting reasonable response, many just won't buy them simply because they are too expensive. For that reason we've seen the lower end and probably more affordable BlackBerry Q5 come up. Taking a cue from the Q5 it looks like there may be a similar more affordable model for the BlackBerry Z10 called appropriately the BlackBerry Z5.

Maxis is spreading it's LTE coverage gradually and at a much faster rate than expected. As such it has since offered LTE coverage in East Malaysia, specifically in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. On top of that, they've also added on more areas in existing states and areas.

In a move that will make many U Mobile users happy, Mobile Mega Mall have collaborated with U Mobile to offer an easier way to Top Up your U Mobile number. Just enter your U Mobile number in the field, select which amount you want and click the Top Up Now or Add to Cart button and then pay online with credit card.

Covering RM10, RM20, RM30, RM50 and RM100 U Mobile Top Up amounts, Mobile Mega Mall is also adding in a 3.0% discount on the spot so you can get an RM10 U Mobile Top Up at just RM9.70 and other discounted amount accordingly. You can access the U Mobile fuss free Top Up page here or Top Up from the Mobile Mega Mall main site at http://mobilemegamall.com. You can also find many other U Mobile Telco deals here.

After months of rumours, Samsung have officially announced their rugged, water-proof Samsung Galaxy S4 Active smartphone. While we're wondering what they are going to reveal at the Samsung Premiere event on 20 June 2013, it does confirm quite a lot of rumours that have spread about the Galaxy S4 Active. For now the tech specs of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active include:

• 1.9GHz Quad-core processor
• 5-inch TFT LCD (1080p, Glove Touch)
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB Storage + up to 64GB microSD
• 8MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
• 2600 mAh battery
• 9.1mm slim | 151g
• supports ambient light, accelerometer, barometer, digital compass, finger hover, gesture, gyro and proximity sensors
• Android 4.2.2
• IP67 dust and water resistance rating

It's been a while since we said that the Microsoft Surface Pro would be coming to Malaysia, and now it has done just that. Unlike the previous Surface RT, the Microsoft Surface Pro uses a full (not crippled) Windows 8 Pro operating system. The base model for the surface pro starts from RM2749 for the 64GB version and RM3049 for the 128GB version. Thankfully, pricing remains quite close to the US pricing, with not as much change as certain other products. As a plus, it is about RM200 lower here than the price of the Microsoft Surface Pro in Singapore.

Taking another plunge into the now nearly saturated tablet market, Toshiba are trying their luck with a trio of Excite tablets. Going under the names of the Excite Pure, Excite Pro and Excite Write, all three models share the same overall plastic feel, the same 10-inch design, ports and Android 4.2 operating system. The differences between the three are in the tech specs.

The tech specs for the Excite Pure for example includes:

• NVIDIA Tegra 3 SoC processor
• 10.1-inch AutoBrite display (1280 x 800, Gorilla Glass 1)
• 1GB RAM
• 16GB storage + microSD
• 3MP rear camera
• Stereo speakers with DTS Premium Voice Pro
• Micro HDMI + Micro USB ports

Intel seems to be finding its way into more and more devices as ASUS has also revealed it's MeMo Pad FHD 10 tablet which is powered by a 1.6GHz dual-core Intel processor. Sporting a 10.1 inch screen other tech specs for the MeMo Pad FHD 10 include:

• 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2560 processor
• 10.1-inch display (1920 x 1200, IPS)
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB / 32GB + microSD slot + 5GB ASUS WebStorage
• 5MP rear camera (autofocus) + 1.2MP front camera
• Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n + GPS
• Lithium Polymer battery (10 hours)
• 264.6 x 182.4 x 9.5mm + 580g
• SonicMaster Audio + stereo speakers