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Those looking to get their hands on a fresh and powerful HTC One smartphone may have to wait a little while longer as component shortages are causing delays in available stock. According to HTC this was because certain component suppliers didn't keep up their end of the deal, instead prioritizing on other brands and clients. According to them it was because shipment forecasts for HTC haven't been very good and as such, said component suppliers lowered down HTC's status down a tier or two. The components that seem to be short include the camera components (a deal breaker for the HTC One's Ultra-pixel cameras) and the metal casings.

Recently seen out in the wild is the Canon EOS Kiss X7 which looks to be a smaller and lighter version of Canon's EOS Rebel DSLR lineup. While the size looks about to be the same as the Rebel T4i, the Canon EOS Kiss X7 may have a slightly more ergonomic look and shape to it. As it is, specs for this new model include:

• 2nd generation hybrid autofocusing system
• 18MP sensor
• DIGIC 5 processor
• ISO 25600
• 9-point autofocusing coverage
• 3-inc LCD

Those looking to make their decisions to buy a Samsung Galaxy S4 based on its ability to handle Qi wireless charging should now rest easy as the Wireless Power Consortium has confirmed that the smartphone is now compatible. While you won't be able to charge your brand new Samsung Galaxy S4 straight out of the box onto your Qi wireless charger, you can charge the smartphone this way by getting an optional back battery cover and wireless charging pads.

Recently, Microsoft announced that it will stop support for Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 7.5 by the year 2014. According to them, Windows Phone 8 support will stop on 8 July 2014 while Windows Phone 7.5 support will stop on 9 September 2014. For users who have already purchased a Windows Phone 8 or Windows Phone 7.5 smartphone that leaves Microsoft support of just another 18 months.

Some more Google Nexus 5 rumours to talk about include possible specs leaked from an anonymous source. This includes:

• Made by LG
• Codename "Megalodon"
• 5.2-inch OLED display (1920 x 1080 resolution)
• 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
• 3GB RAM
• 16MP rear camera (4K video recording)
• 3300 mAh battery

Quite a few people are waiting to see what Google have in store for us with their new-and-upcoming Nexus 5. Recent reports have stated that the Nexus 5 may use Nikon camera technology. The reports are rather vague on which technology is being used exactly except for the fact that it may use a triple sensor array. Whether or not this refers to a mini 3CCD Nikon sensor remains ambiguous but the reports claim that it is to be one of the main draws for the Nexus 5. While it isn't an ultra-pixel camera sensor like the one inside the HTC One, such a technology could mean a much better camera equipped smartphone for Google (provided the lens is equal as well).

For those of you who like a little bit more pink in your life, Samsung's Galaxy Note II pink limited edition version has arrived. In terms of Tech specs, this pink Samsung Galaxy Note II doesn't seem to have any other new features. Same 5.5" Super Amoled display, same S pen capability. At least the S pen that comes with this new pink version is also cotton candy coloured as well.

This new pink Samsung Galaxy Note II is available in Malaysia at most standard retail stores. However, just in case, give it a few more days for stock to arrive, but if you're determined to get your pink powered Samsung Galaxy Note II now, do head out for the larger Samsung stores and distributors for a better chance at snagging one.

As mentioned previously in our Acer Liquid C1 smartphone preview, the official launch for the smartphone in Malaysia was estimated to be sometime this week. Today's launch of the Acer Liquid C1 only confirms this. It also confirms a number of other previously previewed features for the smartphone which includes:

• 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 Soc Processor
• 400MHz PowerVR SGX540 GPU
• RM999 price
• Available in Malaysia next week

Samsung Galaxy S III users who have been enviously reading up about all the new features of the Samsung Galaxy S IV can now stop feeling so jealous. Samsung officials have said that many of the new features available in the new Samsung Galaxy S IV will be made available in the Samsung Galaxy S III and other flagship models such as the Note II or perhaps the Grand. These features are mostly hardware dependent, so if it requires hardware that the S III doesn't have, it probably won't be included. However, this does mean that new features that don't require such hardware may also be included. This list may include:

• Smart scroll
• Smart pause
• Air View
• Eraser mode

On top of being one of the first smartphones to have an 8-core processor Samsung's Galaxy S4 packs in a number of new Samsung-only features that help to make your smartphone experience better. Some of the new features which stood out for us included:

Dual Camera: Take photos and videos with both the front and rear cameras at the same time.

S Translator: Translate language on the fly from speech to text and text to speech. Almost like the Pomegranate phone.