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Some fairly clear press renders of the upcoming LG G3 have appeared, showing off a brushed metal finish in gold, titan grey and silver. Despite the gold looking nice, we especially liked titan grey as it pulls off black with brushed metal perfectly. Tech specs for the LG G3 are expected to include a quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB RAM, 5.5-inch display with 2K 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution, 13MP OIS camera and two tone flash. No news yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing, but knowing how LG smartphones are treated in Malaysia, it seems like a slim chance that we may see any big launch for the LG G3. Hopefully, we're wrong but the LG G3 is expected to be launched on 27 May 2014.

Motorola has also announced the Motorola Moto G Ferrari Edition but just for Mexico for now. Priced at 4999 pesos (RM1249) the smartphone is basically a Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE packing 16GB of storage. Other tech specs and features are the same as the newly announced Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE including the quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB RAM, 4.5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 5MP rear camera and Android 4.4 Kitkat. The only difference here is a kevlar back casing with Ferrari branding on the front and back. While it will be available in Mexico from June 2014 there is no information on Malaysia release dates or pricing. If it does come here in Malaysia, it will likely be through third-party sellers for now.

Following the OPPO R1s, the Motorola Moto G is also getting a 4G LTE refresh with the official announcement of the Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE. So far, there aren't any plans to name this version any differently than the existing Moto G, but it will come with some additional tech specs and features. The most notable of these is support for 4G LTE along with support for up to 32GB of microSD flash memory. The pricing for the Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE is also different and is set at $219 (RM706). No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet, but we expect this smartphone to appear soon, or at least in the coming weeks. The original Moto G is expected to continue being sold for more or less the same price tag.

While we've already seen the Motorola Moto E and all it's tech specs, Motorola have finally done the official announcement for the company's answer to new entry-level smartphones. Featuring the same rounded look with many differently coloured plastic shells, the Motorola Moto E is a 4.3-inch display smartphone with a dual-core processor and other above average tech specs at a fairly reasonable price of $129 (RM416). The most important feature remains the fact that it is running on Android 4.4 KitKat right out of the box and will likely get updates faster than normal. While there is still no specific Malaysia release date or localized pricing, it is expected to arrive in the next few weeks. Confirming some of the tech specs we covered earlier, the Motorola Moto E comes packing with the following tech specs:

• 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

Announced earlier in CES 2014, the LG Lifeband Touch smartband and Heart Rate Earphones have just been released by LG Electronics. The LG Lifeband Touch is a touchscreen smartband that looks like a bracelet but offers motion sensing and a responsive OLED touchscreen. The Lifeband Touch is compatible with Android and iOS devices and powered by a 90 mAh battery for five days worth of usage. The bracelet can be swapped out for three different sizes, so you don't have to worry about it dangling if your wrist is a bit small. The Heart Rate Earphones on the other hand provide accurate health tracking by measuring the blood flow signals in your ear. A clip-on Bluetooth medallion relays these statistics to the Lifeband Touch. While there isn't any specific Malaysia release date or pricing we expect both devices to be available in Asia and subsequently in Malaysia in the coming weeks. Check out the LG Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate Earphones tech specs below:

• LG Lifeband Touch
• 0.9-inch display (OLED, 128 x 32 pixel resolution)
• 90mAh battery
• supports Bluetooth 4.0
• 196mm (XL) / 181mm (L) / 166mm (M)
• 53.1g(XL) / 50.1g(L) / 49.9g(M)

Samsung Malaysia recently released their latest Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 and Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 tablets for the Malaysian market. According to Samsung, the new Galaxy Tab 4 tablets are slimmer and thinner with textured back covers for a more premium look and feel. Both are available in black and white and come with Android 4.4 KitKat, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 will be priced for RM999 the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 will be priced at RM1499. Both tablets will be available from 19 May 2014 but for now, you can check out the tech specs of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 tablets below:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0
• 1.2GHz quad-core processor
• 1.5GB RAM
• 8GB storage + free 16GB microSD (up to 32GB)
• 7-inch display (1280 x 800 pixel resolution)
• 3MP rear camera + 1.3MP front camera
• Supports 3G, GPS, WiFi, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0
• 107.9 x 186.9 x 9mm | 281g
• 4000 mAh
• Android 4.4 KitKat

In line with their new Samsung NX mini SMART digital camera, Samsung Malaysia are carrying out a photo contest where all you need to do is send in a photo based on the theme "Colours of Malaysia". The contest is open from 7 May 2014 till 31 July 2014, and offers participants the chance to win their own Samsung NX mini SMART camera. To participate in the Samsung NX mini "Express Yourself" contest, all you need to do is capture a photo based on the theme "Colours of Malaysia" and then upload it to http://mynxmini.com. Users can also put it up on Facebook or Twitter with the hash tag #myNXMini attached. These photos will be featured on a Samsung Malaysia Facebook application with one weekly winner to be announced every Thursday for 12 weeks. Winners will receive their prizes after the contest ends. The Samsung NX mini SMART camera is priced at RM1399 and is one of the smallest interchangeable lens cameras around featuring built-in NFC and WiFi for fast and easy sharing. Check out the video below for a refresher of the Samsung NX mini SMART camera:

LG Electronics recently announced three new additions to it's current LG G Pad 8.3 tablet. These include the LG G Pad 7.0, G Pad 8.0 and G Pad 10.1. These tablets will offer 7-inch, 8-inch and 10.1-inch screen size options for various users. So far, there aren't any detailed tech specs but in terms of features these new G Pad tablets will offer UX features like QPair 2.0 and Knock Code along with some multimedia features as well. The new G Pad tablets are set for unveiling during the MedPI 2014 expo from 13 May 2014 to 16 May 2014. No news on Malaysia pricing or release dates yet so stay tuned for more updates.

LG recently announced the LG F70 smartphone. While it doesn't offer all that much in the form of tech specs, the most notable features include support for 4G LTE and Android 4.4 KitKat right out of the box. LG have not provided any pricing just yet, but from the quote that came with it's announcement, it seems like it could be priced more affordably than most 4G LTE smartphones. Check out this quote for yourself below:

“LG has an unwavering commitment to delivering the superior experience that consumers expect from an LTE device and the F70 meets and exceeds such expectations. The F70 possesses all the best of LG’s LTE technologies in a slim, handsome design that will appeal to millions of customers worldwide who are thinking of upgrading to 4G” Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company.

There are still no specific Malaysia release dates but we expect the LG F70 to get it's Asia and Malaysia release in the next few weeks. In the meantime, check out the tech specs of the LG F70 below:

• 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 4GB/8GB storage + microSD slot
• 4.5-inch display (IPS, 800 x 480)
• 5.0MP rear camera + VGA front camera
• 2440mAh battery (removable)
• Android 4.4 KitKat
• 127.5 x 66.4 x 9.9mm | 129.6g
• supports 4G LTE, HSPA+ 21 Mbps (3G), Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), A-GPS, NFC
• features Knock CodeM , Plug & Pop, Guest Mode

Coming courtesy of a retailer in Brazil, the Motorola Moto E has been more or less confirmed, complete with leaked tech specs and pictures. Again, there isn't much mention of any pricing but many are expecting it to be less than the Motorola Moto G which at around RM625 is already quite affordable for the tech specs it offers. No news on Malaysia release dates but with both the Motorola Moto G and Moto X already available, it seems like just a matter of time until Malaysia also gets the Moto E as well. Check out the tech specs and pictures below:

• 1.2GHz Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 4GB of internal memory + up to 32GB microSD
• 4.3-inch display (720 x 1280 pixel resolution)
• 5MP rear camera
• 124.8 x 64.8 x 12.3 mm |140 grams
• Supports 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi
• 1980 mAh battery
• Android 4.4 KitKat