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Belief is a powerful thing and the belief of people like HTC CEO Peter Chou for HTC's products must be out of this world. In a rather surprising move, HTC CEO Peter Chou has said that he would step down as CEO should the HTC One not be successful.

Granted, HTC have not been doing very well with their other smartphone versions, but the HTC One is definitely a different Android smartphone. Amidst the current delays due to component shortage involving the HTC One, this claim by the HTC CEO sounds like a plea that users remain patient and give the HTC One a chance, at least until availability no longer becomes an issue for the HTC One.

After the Sony Xperia Z, there are still quite a few premium-level smartphones in the Xperia range especially now that Sony have released the Sony Xperia SP. Focusing on the upper end of the mid-range market, the Xperia SP features a design slightly different from the flagship Xperia Z model. This includes an aluminum chassis and buttons along with the a transparent belt on the lower part of the chassis, the Xperia SP looks cool. Some tech specs for the Sony Xperia SP include:

• 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 Pro processor (dual-core Krait CPU, Adreno 320 GPU)
• 1GB RAM
• 4.6-inch display (720p, Mobile Bravia Engine 2)
• 8GB storage
• 8MP camera (Exmor RS sensor) + VGA front camera
• 2370 mAh battery (STAMINA batery saving mode)
• NFC + LTE connectivity
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Following the release of their flagship Sony Xperia Z, Sony has released the Xperia L. This mid-range smartphone was designed as the upgrade for the Xperia U and while it features many of the same tech specs it comes with a larger screen along with a better camera. Tech specs for the Sony Xperia L include:

• 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 4.3-inch TFT screen (854 x 480 pixel resolution)
• 8GB of storage + microSD slot
• 8MP camera (Exmor RS sensor, HDR video recording)
• 1900 mAh battery
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
• NFC capable

Taking advantage of the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone's awesome processing potential, Samsung have also released a Bluetooth Wireless gaming controller along with it. While last year's Samsung Galaxy S3 was more than enough to handle even today's Android 3D first person shooters, the much more powerful Samsung Galaxy S4 should appeal to the gamer looking for a smartphone. As such, it only seems apt that there is a gaming controller for it as well.

The next step in smart devices seem to be the wearable ones, with many saying that Apple's next big thing is going to be an "iWatch". However, Samsung have also reiterated that they will also come out with a smartwatch or similar device as well. In a Bloomberg report, Samsung VP Lee Young Hee was quoted as "We are preparing products for the future, and the watch is definitely one of them."

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