The ASUS PadFone S was one of the better value smartphones of 2014, especially since you could slot it into a larger 10.1-inch full HD dock which could then be converted into a laptop with a bluetooth keyboard attachment. Still available from RM777 to RM899 you can check out our detailed PadFone S review for more information but it looks like details about the ASUS PadFone S2 have appeared. This includes tech specs with a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB storage, 5.5-inch 2K or 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution display amd 20.7MP rear camera. An 8MP front camera will be available as well with a 3060 mAh battery. The PadFone S 2 tablet dock is expected to maintain the same 10.1-inch display size but bump up the resolution accordingly to 2K or 1440 x 2560 pixel resolutions with a larger 5100 mAh battery. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but it is expected in March 2015 for probably around RM1299 for the smartphone alone.

ASUS recently scheduled the Android L or Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the ASUS ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5, ZenFone 6, ZenFone 5 LTE and PadFone S for the end of April 2015. Now with the end of April set for today, a new schedule has been released today revealing that an OTA schedule starting with the ZenFone 5 LTE A500KL in the beginning of May 2015 and ending with the PadFone S PF500KL in the beginning of June. Bear in mind that the schedule could change again, but this should give all those ZenFone and PadFone S users in Malaysia an idea of when to expect the latest Android L update. Incidentally, the Android 5.0 Lollipop update has already been rolled out for the ASUS MeMO Pad 7 ME572C/CL so ASUS tablet users should expect their sweet upgrades soon.

We previously reported on the ASUS PadFone S Plus smartphone leaked by Dynamics Distribution. It turns out that they have also revealed the pricing and Malaysia release date. The smartphone alone is expected to be priced at RM1099 (inclusive of GST) and be available on 8 April 2015. While most of the tech specs and features for the PadFone S Plus are the same as the PadFone S, key differences include 3GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and built-in Qi wireless charging for the PadFone S Plus. So far Dynamics Distributtion have been spot on with their leaks so we assume that everything is true. In addition to the above, it seems that pricing for the accessories have also been provided, which you can see below:

• ZenCase Side Flip Cover - RM39
• Tempered Glass - RM29
• Docking Station (P93L) - 8.9-inch Display + 4990mAh Battery - RM599
• Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard - RM349

When it was first released last year, the ASUS PadFone S made a big splash as one of the most feature-filled value smartphones for below RM1K. Retailing at just RM899 it packed in a 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB storage, a 5-inch full HD display, 4G LTE, NFC, IPX2 splash resistance and a 13MP rear camera with 4K and slow motion video recording. While we've yet to see any PadFone S 2 yet, there may be another option in the form of the ASUS PadFone S Plus, which packs in 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage on top of everything else. Leaked by Dynamics Distribution, the PadFone S Plus looks to be compatible with the same accessories, including the docking station and wireless bluetooth keyboard. The additional RAM and storage should add on a bit more in terms of performance but it should feel like the original PadFone S so you can read our ASUS PadFone S review here for a clearer idea. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but it should be soon as Dynamics Distribution is the local distributor for ASUS and many other mobile devices.

The ASUS PadFone S offers a number of features many other smartphones in the RM899 price range don't and this includes slow motion video recording. Coming with water and shock resistance this Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 powered smartphone packs in a 13MP PixelMaster camera with dedicated Image Signal Processring chip for faster and clearer shots. Check out the PadFone S slow motion performance in the video in this article for yourself.

The ASUS PadFone series of smartphones feature smartphones capable enough to power a tablet dock and the new ASUS PadFone S could well be the best bang-for-your-buck PadFone of the bunch. Featuring water and shock resistance, 4G LTE, 4K and slow motion video recording the PadFone S is priced at a very affordable RM899. On top of that, it also has many more features and top-notch tech specs but for more details on that, do check out our full review of the ASUS PadFone S super smartphone in this article.

While not all Malaysians are buying gifts next month, quite a few of us will be trying to think of what to get for our loved ones. In a discussion amongst ourselves and other techies at the Tech Kaki's discussion show in collaboration with KL Gadget Guy and Nasi Lemak Tech, we've listed down some tech gifts which we think would bring a little light to the lives of those who receive it. Check it out in this article.

The ASUS PadFone S is the company's new Super Smartphone with many flagship-level features. This includes a 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 4G LTE Cat4 connectivity, water and shock resistand along with a lot more for just RM899. We go hands-on with it and check out if it can handle Asphalt 8:Airborne on High visual quality settings. The reason we picked Asphalt 8:Airborne is because it is quite demanding, with most devices only able to play the game on medium quality settings at best. Some devices just hang or won't run the game at all. As such, if the PadFone S can handle Asphalt 8: Airborne on High visual quality then it should be able to handle practically everything else. Check out the video for yourself in this article.

Like other ASUS PadFone smartphones, the ASUS PadFone S smartphone can slot in to a tablet dock fittingly called the ASUS PadFone S Station. Featuring dual front speakers, it's own battery (so it can charge the PadFone S smartphone while it is docked) and a crisp 9-inch display with 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution the PadFone S Station offers a better and bigger viewing experience for those who want it. We check out what it can do in our hands-on video of the PadFone S Station tablet dock and see just how easily the PadFone S smartphone works with it.

Featuring a top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, the ASUS PadFone S is now one of those few below RM1000 smartphones that should be able to take slow motion video or 4K video recording. Does it have those options available? We go hands-on with the PadFone S smartphone to find out. Along with that, we also check out it's solid design and other features that we can't help but feel makes the PadFone S sound a lot like a 'flagship killer'. Check it out below and do tune in for our full review where we'll push the PadFone S to the limits and see what it can really do.