Google has officially announced the Android 5.1 Lollipop update for better stability, performance and a few new features. These features include built-in support for multiple SIM cards which is good news for those dual SIM users out there, a Device Protection feature for better security and hopefully some closure with your lost Android device and High Definition Voice. More on Device Protection, this feature allows your stolen device to stay locked until you sign in to your Google account even after you do a factory reset. Most Android devices should support it but it will definitely be available on theNexus 6 and Nexus 9. High Definition voice calling on the other hand, increases audio clarity for voice calls. Other notable feature updates include a Wi-fi networks and Bluetooth Quick Settings icons. No specific Malaysia release dates but we should get more info as the respective device manufacturers roll out their Android 5.1 Lollipop updates.

It's been a while since Google announced its brand new Nexus 6 phablet. Now, a recent entry from SIRIM database indicates that the most powerful Nexus is coming to Malaysia soon. The latest model upgrades every single feature found on its predecessor, the Nexus 5. In fact, the phone boosts the display size directly from 5-inches to 6-inches! Other tech specs of the phone are also high-end. The Nexus 6 comes with the latest 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor with 3GB RAM. For storage, there are two versions, 32GB and 64GB. The memory isn't expandable since it lacks a MicroSD expansion slot. Up front, the device features a large 5.96-inch Quad HD 2K pixel AMOLED display. At the back, there is a 13MP camera with OIS and ring flash illumination and at the front; there is a modest 2MP shooter. A large 3220 mAh battery powers the device which the company claims can provide up to 6 hours of run-time with just 15 minutes of charge. Other tech specs include stereo speakers and 4G LTE network support (1800MHz and 2600MHz bands). The device will most likely be sold by Brightstar in the country. As of now, there are no details on the Nexus 6 Malaysia release dates or pricing, but stay tuned for more updates.

Last week, LG Malaysia teased its current flagship, the LG G3 on its official Facebook page. The South Korean giant was expected to announce two new handsets in the country, the LG G3 and the LG G3 Stylus in the coming days. Now, LG has officially confirmed the release of the two handsets and they will be available for sale starting today from a number of LG Mobile dealers in Malaysia. The LG G3 is almost 7 months old, but it still has enough hardware to threaten the recent releases like the Motorola Moto X (2014), Nexus 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Tech specs include a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. On the outside there is a large 5.5-inch quad HD 2K pixel resolution display. The 13MP rear camera comes with OIS and Laser Autofocus, while the 2.1MP front camera can record up to 1080p videos. A 3000 mAh battery onboard to power all these specs. The G3 comes with Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box, but LG has announced an Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the device which should also make it to the G3 smartphones sold in Malaysia. The LG G3 Stylus will be a mid-range affordable smartphone with tech specs that include a quad-core Mediatek MT6582 processor, 1GB RAM and 13MP primary camera. The LG G3 and G3 Stylus will retail for a Malaysia price of RM1699 and RM799 respectively.

The folks at iFixit have done it again, tearing down the Google Nexus 6 phablet to see what makes it tick and then trying to put it back together again. According to them most of the build is modular except for a few components which have either been soldered or glued to the board. As such, they've given the Nexus 6 a repairability score of 7 out of 10 which is quite good all things considered. While there isn't anything new discovered about the Nexus 6 it does mean if you drop it or break it somehow, you won't have to replace the whole phablet.