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Transcend has recently introduced it's 128GB 600x and 64GB 300x SDXC UHS-I cards providing ultra high-speed performance with larger storage space. Designed for faster file transfers of larger than average files the memory cards are perfect for 1080p video recording or RAW still images. Both use the exFAT file system allowing support of files larger than 4GB. The cards are fully compatible with USB 3.0 card readers, allowing 1GB transfers in just 12 seconds. In addition to this, the cards come with photo recovery software and offer a lifetime warranty. The 128GB 600x SDXC UHS-I card is priced at US$279 (RM916) while the 64GB 300x SDXC UHS-I card is priced at US$109 (RM358).

Apart from the whole slew of hardware upgrades for the upcoming Apple iPhone 5S, Apple may also be one of the few smartphone makers to offer a smartphone with 128GB worth of storage memory. This prediction comes from KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who has made several fairly accurate predictions about upcoming smartphones in the past. According to him, the 128GB Apple iPhone 5S would cost $499 (RM1634) on contract. Other predictions for the Apple iPhone 5S include tech specs such as a new A7 Chip with 1GB of LPDDR3 RAM. The new A7 chip will use ARMv8 architecture providing 20% more energy efficiency than the previous A6 chip. Other features confirmed by the analyst include an upgraded F/2.0 aperture camera with dual-LED flash along with a gold colour casing option as well.

The Malaysian Software Testing Board or MSTB will be hosting SOFTEC Asia 2013 from 2 September 2013 to 5 September 2013 at the Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa in Malaysia. The event will see more than 25 international speakers related to software testing and development including industry experts from around the world. The conference will be the biggest English-medium software testing event in Asia covering everything related to Software Quality Assurance such as testing practices, processes and methodologies as well as international standards on software testing.

Recently, tech specs for the upcoming Asus FonePad HD 7, MeMo Pad HD 8 and MeMo Pad HD 10 have come to light. The tablets offer what could be the next generation line-up of Asus tablets with the emphasis on the HD for all the devices. This means that all of the devices listed will have a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Other tech specs for the Asus FonePad HD 7, MeMo Pad HD 8 and MeMo Pad HD 10 include:

• Asus FonePad HD 7 (ME372CG)
• 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Atom processr
• 400MHz PowerVR GPU
• 7-inch display (1280 x 800, IPS)
• 8GB / 32 GB storage
• 5MP rear camera
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

• MeMo Pad HD 8 (ME180A)
• 1.6GHz Rockchip quad-core processor
• 8-inch display (1280 x 800)
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

• MeMo Pad HD 10
• 1.6GHz Rockchip quad-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB storage
• 2MP rear camera + 1.2MP front camera
• Supports WiFi + Bluetooth + GPS + 3G
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Today's computers often have slots for not just USB flash memory but also flash memory SD cards. Most of the time we just use these occasionally to transfer images or videos from our digital cameras or camcorders but now you can use it to automatically backup files on your Windows-based PC or notebook computer. Creating the World's first automatic Backup SD card, Sony's new flash memory automatically creates backup copies of important documents or folder from your system in real-time. In addition to this, backup files are automatically encrypted through Sony's proprietary backup software with secure password access.

DiGi recently added a new device to their Postpaid Simple plan packages in the form of the Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy. This entry-level phablet should make a perfect device for those who want a smartphone with a larger screen and is available for free with the Postpaid Simple plan on a 24 month contract at RM50 a month plus a Mobile Internet plan.

LG looks to be coming back into the mobile device limelight as rumours have surfaced about an LG G Pad 8-inch Android tablet. Featuring an 8.3-inch display with an awesome 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution, the tablet looks to compete with the Apple iPad mini and other similarly sized tablets. Other tech specs for the tablet include a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 3G connectivity. Other features include the fact that it will be very thin and weigh almost nothing at all, along with nearly non-existing side bezels. While this may seem like more of a wish list than a real device sources are saying that it may come to light as early as September, probably during the IFA 2013 event. Any news about pricing and availability in Malaysia would likely get announced during the event.

Offering a device for every niche in the market, Samsung has officially anounced the dual-screen Samsung Hennessey in China, effectively ressurecting the flip-phone or clamshell phone form factor that used to be all the rage (before smartphones hit the scene). The announcement confirms tech specs for the Samsung Hennessey which include:

• 1.2GHz quad-core processor
• 2x 3.3-inch touch displays (320x480 resolution)
• 1GB of RAM
• 5MP rear camera (LED flash)
• Supports dual-SIM + tri-band GSM + dual-band CDMA
• 110.85 x 59.3 x 18.62mm | 208g
• 1500 mAh battery
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

What was BIG before won't necessarily be BIG the next month as rumours indicate a 5.2-inch Nokia Lumia 825 may be making it's way to market soon. Previously, the Nokia Lumia 625 broke the size barrier for Nokia Lumia smartphones by offering a 4.7-inch screen (and not much else) but this new 5.2-inch Nokia Lumia 825 brings it into phablet territory. Other tech specs for the Nokia Lumia 825 so far include a 1.2GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and the aforementioned 5.2-inch screen (720p). Clearly the device is aimed at the midrange with these specs and it is estimated to make an appearance in October 2013. No news about pricing or when it would reach Malaysia but this should be made clear soon, so stay tuned while we keep you posted as to any new developments.

It almost seems like deja vu as information surfaces about Malaysia getting both Exynos and Snapdragon 800 powered versions of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note III phablet. Coming from the same source that said we'd get the Exynos Octa and Snapdragon 600 powered versions of the Samsung Galaxy S4, the site has released a country list for the various versions of the phablet. As mentioned earlier, Malaysia is listed as getting the SM-N900 and the SM-N9005.