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Google Maps Navigation has finally reached Malaysia. For quite some time now, most Malaysian drivers have just used Google Maps as a method of mapping, but now with Maps Navigation in place you can get turn-by-turn instruction with Voice guidance through GPS and Internet pinpointing (perhaps helped along due to the recent Waze buyout). Previously, if you wanted Google Maps Navigation to turn on, you had to use mods which often resulted in unstable and inaccurate navigation. Now, with the new Google Maps Navigation Beta all you need to do to get some turn-by-turn navigation is to tap the Navigation option or enable Navigation when searching for directions in Google Maps. This will load up the Beta disclaimer page and you can choose to enable the Google Maps Navigation Beta from now on.

Celcom Malaysia is currently offering the BlackBerry Z10 on their 4G LTE network from a subsidized price of RM1308. The LTE enabled version of the BlackBerry Z10 is available with Celcom First postpaid plans in addition to the Mobile Internet plan of your choice (either 1GB or 3GB). For more details check out the table below:

LG's upcoming smartphone, the LG Optimus G2 has recently appeared in a number of images and a video. It looks a lot like the LG Nexus 4 but from the back looks a bit thinner. Tech specs for the LG Optimus G2 include:

• 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800
• 2GB RAM
• 5.2-inch (1080p)
• 13MP rear camera

While there are a whole bunch of ways to get better audio from your phone, one of the more unique solutions is the Ear Jack Mobile Phone Speaker, which plugs in directly to the phone earphone jack. Measuring 35mm x 35mm the speaker fits on top of the smartphone (if that is where the 3.5mm speaker plug is located) like a giant jet engine. While it may stick out like a sore thumb it actually works, creating a louder sound that can be directed. The Ear Jack Mobile Phone Speaker also has a USB cable for recharging, a small on/off swith and an indicator light. The speaker comes in black, white or red. Click here for more information regarding this device.

While it hasn't been all that long since the Nokia Lumia 1020 launch, Nokia seem to be prepping or teasing for another major launch. The direct comment from Nokia's Stephan Elop was "next major launch" and came up during the Q & A session for the Nokia Lumia 1020. The Nokia head didn't reveal anything else such as what was going to be revealed or when, just that it would be a major launch and not an incremental model version like the Nokia Lumia 928 and 925 were for the Nokia Lumia 920. While this doesn't mean we shouldn't look forward to a waterproof Nokia Lumia 1025 or interchangeable lens Nokia Lumia 1028 it does seem to indicate that a completely new Nokia product is waiting in the wings.

If you've been waiting for the Apple iPhone 5 price to drop then wait no more as Celcom are now offering the smartphone for as low as RM1488 on their mPro Plus plan. For more details check out the table below:

LG's Soon H Kwon, Managing Director for LG Indian market was recently quoted:

"At home (South Korea), we are actually working on our Windows Phone 8 OS powered smartphone.

He was noted as saying they still hadn't made any decision to release the first Windows Phone LG has ever made. He was also quoted as saying:

"Android is the major platform globally, given its acceptance and penetration. Although, we believe that Windows will pick up going ahead, as Microsoft is pumping efforts into it."

BlackBerry's rumoured most powerful smartphone, the BlackBerry A10 recently made an appearance on a BlackBerry roadmap and is rumoured to be the most powerful BlackBerry ever. Codenamed the Aristo, an image of the smartphone has appeared along with possible tech specs like:

• 1.5GHz Quad-core Snapdragon processor
• 5-inch display (1280 x 720)
• 2GB RAM
• 8MP rear camera
• BlackBerry 10 OS

Microsoft may be going to cut the Surface RT tablet prices down by $150. This means that after the price cut, you can get the 32GB base version Surface RT tablet at just $349 (RM1106) while the 64GB version would go for $449 (RM1422). Adding on an extra $100 would get you the Touch Cover.

After it's much hyped announcement at Computex 2013, we've been waiting quite some time for it and now Acer Malaysia has finally released the Acer Iconia W3 tablet. Packing in the full Windows 8 with an 8-inch screen, the tablet will be priced at RM1199 for the 16GB version, which is probably the lowest price for any full Windows 8 system to date. The 64GB version will be coming later in July 2013, but will probably be priced around RM1300 as the US price for the 64GB version is around $429.99 (RM1362) but it also comes with the keyboard. In addition to the full Windows 8 experience, Microsoft have also added a fully functioning Office for free so you can do more than just browse with this tablet.