As reported earlier, the Nokia X has reached Malaysia with a launching today for the first of Nokia's Android-powered smartphones. Priced at RM399, the Nokia X targets the entry-level to midrange with the aim to bridge the gap between the Nokia Asha featurephones and the Nokia Lumia smartphones. Tech specs and features for the Nokia X include a 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB storage + 32GB microSD, a 4-inch display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution, a 3MP rear camera and dual-SIM support. The design looks like a standard Lumia or Nokia Asha 500 but what is making most users excited is the fact that you can use Android apps, Nokia Apps and Microsoft services from a single device. That being said, the Nokia X gets all of it's officially supported apps from the Nokia Store, but you can download and install Android apps without too much trouble. There may be some issues with compatibility but most apps should work. The Nokia XL is expected in the coming months but the Nokia X+ may not come to Malaysia at all. Stay tuned for more updates.

Nokia recently confirmed and announced a range of Android powered Nokia smartphones in the form of the Nokia X, Nokia X+ and Nokia XL. This new smartphone range is targeted at bridging the gap between the Nokia Asha featurephone lineup and the Nokia Lumia range of smartphones. Utilizing a forked version of Android, the Nokia X lineup of smartphones can run up to 75% of Android apps while also running Nokia's apps. Apps are officially from the Nokia store but you can get it from a third-party market or download the APK and side-load it. The interface is very much like a tile-based Android while the overall design looks a lot like the Nokia Asha 500 range of featurephones right down to the colourful polycarbonate backside. For a complete breakdown of tech specs for the Nokia X, Nokia X+ and Nokia XL, check out the tech specs below:

• Nokia X
• 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor
• 512MB RAM
• 4GB storage + microSD
• 4-inch display (IPS, 800 x 480 pixel resolution, 2-finger touch)
• 3.15MP rear camera
• Supports 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, Stereo FM radio, Dual-SIM
• 115.5  x  63  x  10.4 mm | 128.7g
• 1500 mAh battery
• 89 Euro (RM400)

The age of the powerful mini cameraphones is upon us as rumours of another mini smartphone with powerful tech specs has surfaced. This time it comes from China and the mini cameraphone in question could be based on the Nokia Lumia 1520. So far, this mini version could be called the Nokia Lumia 1520V but like the recently introduced Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, tech specs for this mini cameraphone are impressive. These tech specs and features include a 4.3-inch screeen with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, 2GB of RAM, 32GB storage, a 3000 mAh battery and a 14MP PureView rear camera. No news on how much it might cost or possible Malaysia release dates but for now you can check out the blurry shot below.

Nokia has finally released their Lumia Black update for various Nokia Lumia smartphones. The first Lumias to get the update would be the Nokia Lumia 1020 and Nokia Lumia 925 so if you have these two models you can start downloading. For your information (and all the other Lumia owners waiting for the update), the Lumia Black Update includes a more customizable Glance screen, better Bluetooth 4.0 support, a better Camera app, Nokia Beamer and easier sharing capabilities. Other notable additions include the Nokia Storyteller app and better image capture quality thanks to improved imaging algorithms. There are pre-requisites though in that the Lumia needs at least 1GB of RAM for the Nokia Beamer to work. Check out the video in the article or go to the main site for more information.

While some Nokia codenamed devices have been shot down, others seem to be on the rise as the Nokia Moneypenny, looks to be coming out soon. The Nokia Moneypenny appears to be Nokia's first dual-SIM Lumia smartphone, as the leaked screenshot of the device shows two SIM cards active with 3G running on both SIMs. Other tech specs and features include the fact that the leaked image, coming courtesy of evleaks, matches a 720 x 1280 pixel resolution when enlarged. This could mean that the Moneypenny would have a 720p display. It is also likely that the smartphone could be called the Nokia Lumia 630. Unfortunately, there don't seem to be any other available details like Malaysia release dates or pricing, but stay tuned and we'll keep you updated.

Reports have appeared claiming that a new 5.2-inch Nokia Lumia device could be on the way soon with tech specs and features very much like the Nokia Lumia 1520. The device goes by the codename of Nokia RM-964 and could come with the aforementioned 5.2-inch display with full HD pixel resolutions, a 20MP PureView camera and a Snapdragon 800 processor. Many are speculating that this could be the international version of the Nokia Lumia 929which is exclusive to Verizon in the US. While the tech specs above do make it sound interesting, it would be even better if Nokia somehow manage to slim down the device even further and add on the four HAAC microphones available on the Lumia 1520.

One of the accessories supposedly due for release back during the initial teasing period for the Nokia World Dubai event was the Nokia Guru Bluetooth headset. Apparently, the cyan blue coloured acessory may be called the BH-121 Touch with added NFC functionality. The BH-121 Touch features the ability to connect to your Lumia smartphone and stream music via Bluetooth to the attached earplugs. The NFC function will let you pair the device with just a Touch while the volume rocker will let you control the volume without having to pull out your paired Lumia. According to reports, the BH-121 Touch will arrive in mid December 2013 along with the Nokia Lumia 525. While there aren't any specific Malaysia release dates or pricing, we should see it soon afterwards.

The Nokia Lumia 1520 was recently announced in Malaysia with a retail price of RM2159. One of the first few Nokia phablets available, the Lumia 1520 packs in tech specs which include a full HD 6-inch screen with a very good pixel density of 367ppi. The screen gets some more help with Assertive Display tech which helps make it more readable under direct sunlight without sapping too much energy. The Lumia 1520 is no slouch in the hardware department either as it offers a 2.26GHz Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM and a large 3400 mAh battery. An excellent 20MP PureView camera rounds up the package with 3x lossless zoom, optical image stabilization, oversampling and refocusing. While there isn't any specific Malaysia release date, the Nokia Lumia 1520 will be available in Malaysia sometime in early December 2013 but you can get it for preorder at DiGi or Nokia stores.  DiGi is offering the Nokia Lumia 1520 from RM1902 if you sign up for one of their related preorder  plans.

The world's most popular Windows Phone was originally the Nokia Lumia 520 because it combined good features with an exceptionally low price. Now, the refresh for this smartphone is finally here in the form of the Nokia Lumia 525. Looking exactly like the Lumia 520, the Lumia 525 bears nearly the same tech specs as well which includes a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 4-inch IPS display, 8GB storage and 5MP rear camera. The only difference seems to be that the Lumia 525 comes with 1GB of RAM compared to the 512MB of RAM inside the Lumia 520. Malaysia release dates and pricing are still unknown but Singapore will get the Lumia 525 on 14 December 2013 at SGD249 (RM641) so we can expect a similar pricing and release date for Malaysia. Hopefully the pricing won't be as high as Singaporre or else the Lumia 525 may lose it's competitive advantage. Check out the Nokia site for more information. In the meantime, check out the Nokia Lumia 525 video in this article.

The Normandy has landed, or at least the Nokia codenamed Normandy smartphone has. Appearing courtesy of evleaks along with a still unnamed Asha phone, the Normandy looks like another Lumia smartphone that could be bridging the gap between the Asha range and the Lumia range. The unnamed Nokia Asha phone on the other hand looks a lot like an LG Vu 3, complete with square-like 4:3 display. Unfortunately, no tech specs, pricing or Malaysia release dates were available at the time but stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.