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A device going by the name of Alcatel OneTouch D820 has recently appeared at GFXBench where it revealed some very interesting tech specs and features. The most notable fature is that of a 4.6-inch screen with 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution for a pixel density of 639 ppi, which is 100 more than the previous champion, the LG G3 which has display with 534 ppi. Other tech specs include a new MT6595 octa-core processor from MEdiaTek, 3GB of RAM and 16GB of storage but only packs in an 8MP rear and front camera. The device will come with Android 4.4.2 KitKat but there are still no details on pricing or Malaysia release dates. Stay tuned for more updates.

Mockups or dummy versions of the Apple iPad Air 2 have appeared, this time showing that the next generation iPad tablet will have a Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the Home button. The new tablet weighs in at 484g, compared to the 469g of the WiFi version for the current Apple iPad Air. In terms of design, nothing else seems to be different. Unfortunately, there are no details on other tech specs or features but the iPad Air 2 is expected to come with the Apple A8 processor, picking up from the Apple A7 processor from last year. As always with such rumours, do take this with a pinch of salt, as these could be dummies or mockups for an entirely different tablet (which has happened before).

Previously Maxis had a trade in program where you could trade in certain smartphones for the Apple iPhone 5s. With the impending release of the next Apple iPhone, Maxis are stepping it up by now accepting all smartphones. A minimum RM200 discount will be given for any smartphone traded in at any Maxis Centre or Maxis Exclusive Partner store in Malaysia. Higher-end or more valuable smartphones get better discounts. As before, this will be done on the Maxis iValue postpaid plan and you will have to sign up for a 24-month contract. Again, all you need to do is bring in the trade-in smartphone itself. Check out the table and links in this article for more details.

While Xiaomi Malaysia have knocked down the price of their Xiaomi Mi-3 smartphone down to RM769, it looks like the smartphone a step below the Mi-3 could be coming to Malaysia soon. This smartphone is the Xiaomi Redmi 1S, which Xiaomi Malaysia have said will be coming in June but didn't say much about when exactly. While it may be a step below, the Xiaomi Redmi 1S is no slouch and offers tech specs and features which include:

• 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB storage + microSD
• 4.7-inch display (IPS, 1280 x 720 pixel resolution)
• 8MP rear camera (LED flash)
• 2000 mAh battery
• MIUI V5 (Android 4.3)

Like quite a few other smartphones, the Motorola Moto E was recently spotted on the SIRIM database and that we will be getting the Dual-SIM version. While this still means we don't know official Malaysia pricing or Malaysia release dates, the Moto E has already been priced in India for 6999 rupees (RM374). Tech specs and features are decidedly lower end but it will be a smartphone with fast and guaranteed Android updates. For now, check out the full tech specs for the Motorola Moto E below:

• 1.2GHz Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 4GB of internal memory + up to 32GB microSD
• 4.3-inch display (480 x 854 pixel resolution)
• 5MP rear camera (no led flash)
• 124.8 x 64.8 x 12.3 mm |140 grams
• Supports 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi, FM-radio, Dual-SIM
• 1980 mAh battery
• Android 4.4 KitKat

Samsung Malaysia just sent us an invite to the launch for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablets for 24 June 2014. To tell you the truth we were expecting another month, but the invite means we could see both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 tablets as soon as next week. We can also safely say that Malaysia will be getting the 4G LTE versions, as they were listed on the SIRIM database. Key tech specs and features of the two tablets include Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1600 pixel resolutions and super slim and thin profiles but for a refresher do check out the full tech specs and features list below:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4
• Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (1.9 GHz quad-core + 1.3GHz quad-core) processor / 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB / 32GB stprage + up to 128GB microSD
• 8.4-inch Super AMOLED display (2560 x 1600 pixel resolution)
• 8MP rear camera (LED Flash) + 2.1MP front camera
• 125.6 x 212.8 x 6.6mm | 294g (Wifi) / 298g (4G LTE)
• Supports 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, IrLED, GPS, Fingerprint sensor
• Android 4.4 KitKat
• 4900 mAh battery

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
• Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (1.9 GHz quad-core + 1.3GHz quad-core) processor / 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB / 32GB stprage + up to 128GB microSD
• 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display (2560 x 1600 pixel resolution)
• 8MP rear camera (LED Flash) + 2.1MP front camera
• 247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6 mm | 465g (Wifi) / 467g (4G LTE)
• Supports 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, IrLED, GPS, Fingerprint sensor
• Android 4.4 KitKat
• 7900 mAh battery

Previously, most camera sensors were flat with a number of lenses placed in front of it to focus light and capture images. Sony has recently designed a new curved camera sensor that looks a lot like the design of a human eye. This allows for a single flatter lens, simplifying the design and reducing the number of parts. Other benefits include 1.4 times better light sensitivty in the center and 2 times better light sensitivity at the edges. The sensors include a 43mm full frame version probably for stand-alone cameras and a smaller 11mm one with a size about the same as a 2/3" sensor on a standard cameraphone. Sony managed to achieve this by flexing the sensor then covers it with a ceramic coating. Thankfully, this is not just a patent as Sony already have around 100 of these sensors already produced. Unfortunately, there is still no specific Malaysia release date, but it does mean that the next Sony cameraphones could be a lot better than before.

It is still quite a while yet before the upcoming Apple iPhone 6 gets announced, but already mockups of the smartphone have appeared. This time around, the leaker is Sonny Dickson, who was one of the first rumour mongers last year to come out with the official Apple iPhone 5S and 5C smartphone mockups. The new Apple iPhone 6 mockups come in two flavours, one with a 4.7-inch screen while the other goes for a 5.5-inch display. The side by side comparison shows that they are both very thin but follow the Apple iPad mini design with rounder corners and slimmer bezels. Check it out for yourself but there are still no details on other tech specs, features or Malaysia release dates. Stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.

While a black brushed metal Samsung Galaxy F picture has been making the rounds on the rumour mill, new renders of the smartphone otherwise known as the Galaxy S5 Prime have appeared. Coming courtesy of @evleaks, the renders show a golden brushed metal backside for the smartphone with a white front. Tech specs and features have yet to be confirmed but many are estimating a 5.3-inch display with 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. Other features that are visible from the renders includea heart-rate sensor and a rear camera which will likely be the same 16MP sensor version. No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing, but stay tuned and we'll keep you updated.

ASUS Malaysia recently held a Bring-Your-Own-Computer LAN party for the PC gamers and power users of Malaysia. Held in collaboration with the Cyberview and Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC) the event was held at the MaGIC Centre in Cyberjaya from 13 June 2014 to 15 June 2014. The event wasn't just about gaming all day and all night but also offered a Tech Seminar, PC Modding showcase and high-end DIY component demos. Of note was the Red Devil Desk PC, developed by Vector and A.P.E.S, the system features tech specs like an Intel core i7 4790L 'Devil's Canyon' processor, ASUS MAXIMUS VII Hero motherboard and Poseidon GTX 780 Platinum SLI graphics cards. At the event, ASUS Malaysia went on to show off their latest ASUS 9 Series of motherboards for the Z97, TUF and ROG range of performance motherboards.