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Some casing molds for the Apple iPad 5 have cropped up and look to confirm earlier rumours that the Apple iPad 5 will have a narrower, smaller bezel design much like the Apple iPad mini. due to the curvature of the casing mold it also confirms that the Apple iPad 5 will also be thinner and therefore probably lighter than previous iPad versions.

Nokia are looking to increase coverage of their Windows Phone 8 smartphones by also introducing Lumia Phablets or phone tablets. Building upon the 5.5-inch and above phablet form factor that Samsung has created, the Lumia phablet will supposedly have more advanced specs than Samsung's Galaxy Note (no news if this refers to the Note I or the Note II). One of these features may also include a HD display which Nokia was earlier rumoured to be developing for their smartphones.

If you've been following us, you'll know that Facebook has released Facebook Home, it's app launcher for Android smartphones. While the initial release was for the US market back on 12 April 2013, the app has finally made it's way to other markets, including Malaysia. All you need to do to get it is to go to the Google Play Store and download it. Do remember that you probably need to have the Facebook for Android app and Facebook Messenger app already installed.

EA (Electronic Arts) Sports recently announced that the latest iteration of their FIFA footbal game, FIFA 14 is coming soon. Building upon the already realistic engine from the previous FIFA game, FIFA 14 introduces a number new and improved features. These features include:

• Real Ball Physics ~ Allows for different real-life trajectories the ball may take when struck in different ways allowing for a number of specific finesses shots such as dipping shots, rising shots as well as swerving shots.
• Pure Shot ~ in-game playetrs are smarter now and can re-adjust their stride or approach angle for the best position to strike the ball, which means you won't be playing with mindless drones any more.

Practically every telco is coming out with their preregistration plan for the soon to be released Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV. Celcom is no different as we discovered a listing for the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV under the devices available for Celcom. While the link seems to still be undergoing work (links to the Samsung Galaxy S III instead of it's own Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV) it does list the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV model being released by Celcom as the Exynos 5 Octa version. As usual, we will keep you updated as to any new developments but for other Celcom telco plans click here, or check out the Celcom link here.

Maxis recently released a Hotlink Social Edition SIM pack that offers Free unlimited usage of social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp. These social media services are on top of existing Hotlink services along with all day data of up to 50MB. However, to get the Social Media access for Facebook and Twitter you have to either use a Facebook Java App or go through browsers using m.facebook.com, m.twitter.com and pic.twitter.com.

While everyone else is still speculating on the price of the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV, DiGi have revealed that they may be in the know with a pre-order for the smartphone starting from RM1199. Granted this is a subsidized price under a 24 month contract for the DG SmartPlan 148. The point is that this subsidized price is dropped from an RRP of RM2199, about RM200 less from earlier estimates, RM100 lower than the HTC One under the same DiGi pre-order plan and even lower than the Singapore price (RM2450).

Sigma recently announced the 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens for APS-C sensor bodies. This new zoom lens is the world's first to offer a contant aperture of f/1.8 whereas previously the widest aperture possible for a zoom lens through the entire zoom range was f/2.8. Thanks to its focal range of 27-52.5mm (35mm equivalent)m the 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens can be used as a multi-purpose lens for landscapes, portraits and casual photography.

U Mobile recently opened up their Pre-Registration page for the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV here. Their pre-registration closes on 30 April 2013 but they say that they will contact you starting from 24 April 2013. If you're interested about getting a Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV under U Mobile then you should definitely try it out. Details include your name, IC number and other personal details but it does ask if you're an existing U Mobile customer. No details on whether this gets you anything special but this may just be the case when 24 April 2013 swings about.

The rumour mill seems to be going on overdrive these days, especially with Samsung products like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 3 8.0. Recently some tech specs regarding the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 have come up. These tech specs include:

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1

• 1.5GHz dual-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 10.1-inch display (1280 x 800 pixels)
• 16GB internal memory + MicroSD slot
• Supports Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, HSPA / LTE
• 7000 mAh battery
• 3MP rear camera + 1.3MP front camera
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• 256.7 x 175.3 x 8.7mm
• 533g