As teased earlier, U Mobile has finally launched 4G LTE on their networks. Offering up to 75Mbps speeds the service currently covers Bandar Sunway, Berjaya Times Square, Puchong and Taman Molek, Johor Bahru. While the coverage areas are still rather limited, U Mobile have done good on their claim of 4G for all by opening it up to Prepaid, Postpaid and Broadband users. This means you don't need to get a new 4G LTE SIM card to get on U Mobile's 4G LTE network. As long as you have an LTE capable device and a U Mobile SIM all you need to do is send 'LTE ON' to 28118. Check out more deals and links in this article.

The Sony Xperia Z1s is supposedly the mini international version of Sony's flagship Xperia Z1 cameraphone. What makes it so different from all the other mini smartphones is that while the battery and screen size have been shrunk down to 4.3-inch display sized smartphone, the Xperia Z1s retains most of the hardware that makes the Xperia Z1 such an awesome cameraphone. This includes tech specs like the Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 20.7MP camera. Recently, leaked images of the Sony Xperia Z1s have leaked confirming this. While the overall design looks more or less the same as the Z1, the shrink makes the bezels look larger than they really are. The only noticeable change seems to be the Sony brand instead of DoCoMo which came out in the Japan only version. No details on specific Malaysia release dates but we expect the official announcment to come any day now. For now, check out the pics of the Sony Xperia Z1s in this article.

U Mobile is going to offer the Sony Xperia Z1 soon and has already revealed the plans available for Sony's current flagship smartphone. While the official retail price is RM2399, the U Mobile plans will allow you to get the smartphone from RM1188 under one of the Ultimate Device postpaid plans. The plans are all set for under 24 months contracts but for more details check out the table and links in this article.

Reports have surfaced that Sony Mobile may hold an unveiling event on 12 November 2013 where they will reveal 2 new devices. These devices include the Sony Xperia Z1S which could be the international mini version of the Sony Xperia Z1. Tech specs and features for the Xperia Z1S are identical with the Sony Xperia Z1 asides from the screen and battery so there is still a 20MP camera sensor with G Lens and Snapdragon 800 processor but with a more compact 4.3-inch 720 x 1280 screen. The other device is said to be the Sony Xperia Tianchi / Taichi which could be a phablet due to it's 6-inch 720 x 1280 pixel display. Tech specs for the Tianchi / Taichi are very few with the only known spec being the processor, which could be the latest 8-core processor from MediaTek. Bear in mind that these are just rumours though so take them with a pinch of salt. In any case, we won't have to wait long to find out for sure.

While we've known that the Sony Xperia Z1f or the mini version of the Sony Xperia Z1 would most probably arrive, we've still not confirmed whether or not it is just a smaller version with the same tech specs and hardware (asides from the battery and screen size of course) or is it just another cut-down mini version? Recent AnTuTu benchmarks have appeared showing that it could well be the former as the Z1f gets a score of 34376 compared to the 30838 of the Sony Xperia Z1. This is partly because the screen is smaller and the GPU can do more. Check out the benchmark score in the video below. Tech specs for the Z1f are so far confirmed the same as the Z1 including:

• 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 chipset
• Adreno 330 graphics
• 4.3-inch display (720p)
• 2GB RAM
• 20.7MP camera

Maxis have recently offered the Sony Xperia Z1 from RM1199 provided you sign up for a TalkMore28, TalkMore48, TalkMore78, SurfMore50, SurfMore 75 and Value Plus or Value First plans with Bolt-on Mobile Internet Plans. The smartphone is available under both 12 and 24 month contracts. Initially, the Sony Xperia Z1 also came with a number of freebies including a Magnetic Charging Dock (DK-31) but with this deal from Maxis only the first 1000 subscribers will get it.  For more details, check out the table and links in this article.

While the Sony Xperia Z1 is now officially available in Malaysia, Celcom is now offering the smartphone from as low as RM1538, which is quite good considering the retail price of the Z1 is RM2399. To get this deal, you have to sign up for a Celcom postpaid plan under 12, 18 or 24 month contracts. For more details, check out the table and links in this article.

Most smartphone manufacturers tend to make Mini versions of their flagship smartphones and now with the official announcement of the Sony Xperia Z1, rumours have started about a Sony Xperia Z1 Mini. This includes a render of the front panel for the Sony Xperia Z1 Mini and a rumour that the Mini version would be nearly identical with the actual Z1. So far, the only differences in tech specs for the Sony Xperia Z1 Mini include a 4.3-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution and a smaller 2400 mAh battery. Other tech specs and features like the Snapdragon 800 processor and chipset, 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage along with the 20.7MP camera are rumoured to be maintained for the Sony Xperia Z1 Mini. While there are still no Malaysia release dates, many are expecting the Sony Xperia Z1 Mini to arrive right before Christmas as that would be the best time for gift-giving (sales) in the year. 

This year's IFA 2013 has certainly been one of the largest IFA trade shows in recent years. Before this it was just the odd Samsung Galaxy Note announcement or something like that, but this year the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 came along with a whole lot of other gadgets and tech gear. Check out the 8 smartphones, tablets and cameras that we thought made the biggest splash here.

Just revealed at the IFA 2013 and already the Sony Xperia Z1 has been officially launched in Malaysia. The smartphone formerly known as the Honami sticks in a 20.7MP 1/2.3-inch Exmore RS digital compact camera sensor along with a 5-inch Full HD Triluminos display smartphone, Sony G Lens, a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB of RAM into the now familiar Omni-balance designed form factor. The Xperia Z1 looks and feels like other premium Xperia Z smartphones as it maintains the same aluminum unibody chassis sandwiched by two slabs of tempered glass. While the Z1 is IP58 water proof certified it also packs in a dedicated camera button, so you can bring it underwater with you and take advantage of the powerful camera. Sony Mobile Malaysia say that the Sony Xperia Z1 should be available in the first week of October 2013, while a whole bunch of accessories will come later in mid-October.