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Dell has recently announced two 64-bit Android tablets with the new Dell Venue 7 and Dell Venue 8. Powered by Intel's new 64-bit Intel Atom processor, what makes it even more interesting is that both tablets will run Android 4.4 KitKat right out of the box and be priced from $159.99 (RM517.25) to $199.99 (RM646.57). The Venue 7 tablet is packing a 7-inch display with 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z3460 processor while the Venue 8 has an 8-inch display with full HD resolution and 2.13GHz dual-core Intel Z3480 processor.

While we covered the recent 64-bit ASUS MeMo Pad in Japan, ASUS have officially announced 3 new tablets powered by the new 64-bit Intel processors. These include the ASUS Fonepad 8 (FE380CG), ASUS MeMo Pad 7 (ME176C) and the aforementioned ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (ME581CL). Featuring a thinner design with slimmer bezels, the tablets not only mark the first of Intel's 64-bit mobile processors but also one of the first devices to have Intel's LTE modem. All of the tablets utilize the new ASUS ZenUI and as such, should also come with a while bunch of useful apps from time schedulers to a messaging app. The tech specs for the ASUS Fonepad 8 (FE380CG), ASUS MeMo Pad 7 (ME176C) and the aforementioned ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (ME581CL) are listed below:

• ASUS Fonepad 8 (FE380CG)
• 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3560 (64-bit)
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB / 16GB storage + 5GB ASUS WebStorage
• 8-inch display (IPS, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, Anti-fingerprint)
• 5MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
• Features dual-front speakers, ASUS SonicMaster audio, 5.06mm bezel
• 120 x 214 x 8.9mm | 328g
• Supports 3G, GPS phone/SMS capabilities
• Android 4.4 KitKat

ASUS recently announced their new Transformer Book V, which at first seems like a normal tablet + keyboard convertible, but upon a closer at the back, also comes with a 5-inch smartphone. The device works in all modes, either as a notebook computer, tablet or smartphone. While the smartphone does dock into the back of the tablet, both devices are separate. In notebook computer mode, the system offers an Intel Core processor and 1TB of storage to complement the 12.5-inch display. While each device can be stand-alone, they can be synced to share data, allowing you to pick and choose the form factor you want for the device you need.

Apple recently made several announcements at this year's WWDC 2014 and one of the biggest was that of iOS 8, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system. Powering your Apple iPhones and iPads, iOS 8 brings a number of innovations to the fore including an improved Health hub app, a more useful Siri, notifications that you can take action on and widgets. Other notable features include the addition of a new predictive and learning QuickType keyboard along with support for third-party keyboards so you can eventually download SwiftKey or other onscreen keyboards if you don't like the new QuickType. Other new features of note include Family Sharing where you can share media with family, better integration with iCloud Drive for more storage on the Internet and Spotlight which works like a combination of the search on Windows 8 and Google Now. Improved Maps and other features round off the new additions.

After our earlier reports on the 7-inch phone tablet from Samsung, the company has finally made it official by announcing the Samsung Galaxy W for SK Telecom in South Korea. The phone tablet or phablet is the first 7-inch smartphone device from a major brand to hit the market. Offering thinner bezels and the same artificial leather backside as the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, the phablet provides a 7-inch display with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution. Other tech specs include a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM, 16GB storage with microSD support, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, 4G LTE-A, 3200 mAh battery and Android 4.3. The new Galaxy W weighs in at 245g, which is about 46g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and comes in black, red and white. No news when it may come to Malaysia or for how much but it is currently priced at 499400 won (RM1573).

Samsung has officially announced their first Tizen based smartphone with the Samsung Z. Featuring the same artificial leather backside as the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 it stands apart from other Samsung Galaxy devices with rather sharp corners compared to the much rounder design on the Samsung Galaxy S5. Tech specs and features for the Samsung Z include a 2.3GHZ quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage with up to 64GB microSD, 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera and 2.1MP front camera.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 tablets have recently been leaked by serial leaker @evleaks. The images look official and show off the new sized tablets nicely. While there aren't any tech specs or features available, the tablets look very thin and sleek while also adopting the same perforated backside, fingerprint scanner and ultra-power saving mode as the Samsung Galaxy S5. There are also 2 round mounts on the backside which we think is for an automatic or interactive flip cover or stand later on. No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing yet, but we should find out soon so stay tuned.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active has been officially announced for the AT&T telco in the US. While it does look different from the Samsung Galaxy S5 with it's rugged looking backside and physical buttons below the touchscreen display, it turns out that it carries the same IP67 water and dust resistance certification as the Galaxy S5. Tech specs and features for the Samsung Galaxy S5 active include a 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 11GB storage, 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, 16MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, 2800 mAh battery and Android 4.4.2. While there is a military theme going on, we can't confirm that it actually has military grade shock proofing and since it is made for AT&T there's practically no hope that we'll see it appear in Malaysia any time soon.

With Computex set to happen just tomorrow, Acer has revealed 5 new Acer Liquid smartphones, the Acer Iconia 8 tablet and the Acer Liquid Leap smartband. The Acer Liquid smartphones include the Acer Liquid X1, Liquid E700, Liquid E600, Liquid Jade and Liquid Z200. While there wasn't any specific Malaysia release dates or pricing, all of these devices are expected in Q3 of 2014. Tech specs and features for the 7 devices are listed as below:

• Acer Liquid X1
• 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + up to 32GB microSD
• 5.7-inch display (Zero Air Gap, IPS, 720p pixel resolution)
• 13MP rear camera (f/1.8 aperture, 0.3s autofocus, 1080p recording)
• 2700 mAh battery
• Android 4.4 KitKat

The HTC One (M8) variants are starting to increase, this time with the appearance of the HTC One E8. The smartphone was recently listed on the HTC China website despite there being no official announcement about it. While it hasn't been named yet it could be the HTC One (M8) Ace. Tech specs and features for the smartphone include a 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor, 4.7-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, 13MP rear camera with single LED flash, 5MP front camera, 4G LTE and BoomSound speakers. While the front design remains the same the rear casing is no longer metal and is believed to be plastic. There are no pricing details on the smartphone mainly because it is a limited edition version to be given away for feedback and review. There will only be 100 units of the HTC One E8 for now but do stay tuned for more developments.