Confirming rumours about a plastic encased HTC One (M8) variant, HTC have announced the HTC One (E8) for global markets. Running off of a Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM, 15GB of storage and microSD support up to 128GB, the plastic unibody of the HTC One (E8) is lighter at 145g but thicker at 9.9mm. Other notable tech specs and features include a 13MP rear camera with BSI sensor, f/2.2 aperture and a single LED flash. The front camera has a 5MP sensor while other features include dual-SIM support and 3G HSPA+. While it packs in 4G LTE support it is currently just for Chinese networks with the HTC One (E8) coming to other markets in early July 2014. While there are still no pricing or Malaysia release dates we expect the HTC One (E8) to arrive in Malaysia sometime afterwards.

The HTC One (M8) variants are starting to increase, this time with the appearance of the HTC One E8. The smartphone was recently listed on the HTC China website despite there being no official announcement about it. While it hasn't been named yet it could be the HTC One (M8) Ace. Tech specs and features for the smartphone include a 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor, 4.7-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, 13MP rear camera with single LED flash, 5MP front camera, 4G LTE and BoomSound speakers. While the front design remains the same the rear casing is no longer metal and is believed to be plastic. There are no pricing details on the smartphone mainly because it is a limited edition version to be given away for feedback and review. There will only be 100 units of the HTC One E8 for now but do stay tuned for more developments.

The Maxis ONEplan aims to offer a simple to understand and follow post-paid plan for new and existing Maxis users. Seeking to maintain this simplicity with their device bundles, Maxis have set the advance payment of a device retailing above RM400 to four months charge of either the ONEplan or ONEplan Lite while a device retailing below RM400 is only charged two months of either the ONEplan or ONEplan Lite plans. All advance payments are rebated into the customer's bills and loyal customers with more than 12 months on Maxis and who have a good credit record won't have to make these advance payments. So far, the device list includes the HTC One (M8), Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z2, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, HTC One (M7), Sony Xperia M2, Samsung Galaxy Ace 3, Huawei Ascend Y530 and the Xiaomi Mi 3. Check out the tables in this article for more details on the devices available.

While the HTC M8 Ace has more or less been confirmed by China's Tenaa, a new version of this supposedly plastic HTC One M8 could be coming to China soon. This smartphone is rumoured to be called the HTC M8 Ace Vogue with a launching date set to 3 June 2014. Pricing has been set at RMB3000 (RM1544) while tech specs are quite high-end. These tech specs include a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB storage plus up to 128GB microSD support, 5-inch Super LCD 3 display with full HD 1080p resolution, BoomSound stereo speakers, a 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and 2600 mAh battery. No news yet about Malaysia release dates or pricing but it could be the midrange smartphone HTC is looking for to appeal to the masses.

The HTC One (M8) is rumoured to have an even more premium version coming soon that could be called the HTC One (M8) Prime. Renders of this smartphone have appeared from serial leaker @eveleaks, lending credibility to this rumour (since he is often quite accurate about upcoming smartphones). So far, the renders do not reveal much in terms of differences, as the only noticeably different features seem to be a raised main camera lens with bright red ring around it and what looks to be a sensor (fingerprint reader?) above the screen on the front. No detailed news on tech specs or features yet but the screen looks to be a 5.5-inch display with a 2K or 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. Other rumoured features for the HTC One (M8) Prime includes waterproofing, along with a Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB of RAM and LTE Cat 6 connectivity. No Malaysia release dates or pricing but stay tuned for any new developments.

Confirming previous rumours about the mini version of the HTC One (M8), HTC have officially announced the HTC One Mini 2. Featuring the same brushed metal look as the larger version, the mini offers a 4.5-inch display with 720p pixel resolution making it slightly larger than the previous HTC One Mini. The most notable feature difference here though, is that there is no Duo camera, but HTC have opted for a conventional 13MP BSI camera sensor instead of the usual UltraPixel camera. Other tech specs include a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage, up to 128GB microSD support, 5MP front camera, GPS, NFC, 4G LTE and a 2100 mAh battery. No news on Malaysia pricing or specific Malaysia release dates yet but the HTC One Mini 2 is expected to be launched in North Asia by June 2014. The smartphone will come in the standard Amber Gold, Glacial Silver and Gunmetal Gray colours.

Confirming previous rumours about the mini version of the HTC One (M8), HTC have officially announced the HTC One Mini 2. Featuring the same brushed metal look as the larger version, the mini offers a 4.5-inch display with 720p pixel resolution making it slightly larger than the previous HTC One Mini. The most notable feature difference here though, is that there is no Duo camera, but HTC have opted for a conventional 13MP BSI camera sensor instead of the usual UltraPixel camera. Other tech specs include a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage, up to 128GB microSD support, 5MP front camera, GPS, NFC, 4G LTE and a 2100 mAh battery. No news on Malaysia pricing or specific Malaysia release dates yet but the HTC One Mini 2 is expected to be launched in North Asia by June 2014. The smartphone will come in the standard Amber Gold, Glacial Silver and Gunmetal Gray colours.

With the recent HTC One (M8) officially launched in Malaysia, DiGi is coming out with postpaid bundles for the smartphone starting from RM1299, which is pretty good considering the retail price of RM2399. To qualify, you will have to subscribe for a SmartPlan 78, 108 or 148 under a 24-month contract. Loyal DiGi customers who have been using DiGi for more than 12 months will be rewarded by not having to pay the advanced payment. Unfortunately, there won't be any gold coloured model for those gold lovers as the HTC One (M8) from DiGi is only available in Glacial silver and Gunmetal Grey. For more details, check out the table and links in this article.

HTC Malaysia recently launched the HTC One M8 in Malaysia. Going on with the same all metal design, the new M8 offers more curves, more metal parts and finally a processor that is from the latest generation of mobile processors and expandable storage memory. Tech specs for the HTC One M8 includes the following:

• 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + up to 128GB microSD + 65GB Google Drive (2-years)
• 5-inch Super LCD3
• 4MP rear UltraPixel Duo Camera + 5MP wide-angle front camera
• Supports Enhanced HTC BoomSound with amplifier, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, IR blaster
• 146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35mm | 160g
• 2600 mAh battery (fast charge)
• Android 4.4.2 + HTC sense 6

With the official announcement of the HTC One (M8) already done with, rumours are moving on to the mini version with many saying that the smaller version will be named the HTC One mini 2. Serial leaker @evleaks has chimed in with some renders of the HTC one mini 2 in gold, grey and silver along with the apparent lack of a Duo camera (the dual-camera in the HTC One M8). Other tech specs and features for the HTC One mini 2 include a 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage, 4.5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 13MP rear camera, Android 4.4 KitKat and Sense 6.0. No specific news on Malaysia release dates or pricing but we expect this one soon, or at least around or after May 2014.