Samsung is likely to introduce the Xcover 2 at MWC.

Specs being floated for the device, which carries model number S7110, include a 4-inch WVGA display, 5MP camera, and 1700mAh battery, all upgrades from the original Xcover. It will launch with Jelly Bean in Titan Gray and Red/Black color schemes.

It’s should include IP67 certification for the device, the same standard for the original Xcover approving the device for resistance to shock, dust, and dirt. It can also survive submerged in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Now, implement the same sort of resilience in a flagship phone like the Galaxy S4 and then we’re really talking especially since Sony has done this with their new Xperia Z.

Sony has just launched the new Xperia Z smartphone and is also bringing out a similar sleek tablet based on the style and specs of the phone.

But what I have found even more interesting is how these new products will increase sales and hopefully brand loyalty by pushing other Sony products. The tablet and smartphone all have special Sony options for NFC with Sony’s new Bravia TV’s and headphones allowing for slick coordination with each other. Use the Bravia TV remote and swipe your Z across it to transfer what’s on your Z to your TV screen. If your listening to music on your Z, swipe it across the new NFC headphones and the music plays through them.

Then there are the new Sony NFC accessories. All in all, the new Z smartphone and tablet is worth more than its initial sales. It could be a financial life saver for the company.

Samsung seems to make a piece of tech to compete at every and any level, be it bottom end phones, mid level or top class smartphones. Not to be outshone by Apple and its iPad Mini, Samsung are very likely to release the Samsung Note 8, a 8 inch tablet.

The likely specs are –

Name: Galaxy Note 8.0
Product numbers: GT-N5100 (Wifi), GT-N5110 (Wifi/3G)
Battery: 4600mAh
Dimensions: 211.3×136.3×7.95mm
Weight: 330 grams
Screen: 8.0-inch Super Clear LCD @ 1280×800 resolution
Data: Quad-band EDGE, quad-band HSPA+ up to 21.1Mbps down, 5.76Mbps up (GT-N5110 only)
Cameras: 5MP rear, 1.3MP front
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16/32GB options, expandable via microSD card
OS: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

This is likely to be shown at MWC.

The Sony Xperia Tablet Z, is Sony’s campaign of bringing the same level of style and unity as its new Z smartphone.

The tablet is identical to the phone, except for the 10.1 inch screen. It’s got the same 1080p resolution screen, quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor, and the waterproof and dust proof specifications. It’s also packing LTE, NFC, Android 4.1, and a 6,000 mAh battery, all in a 6.9 mm shell.

Looks like Sony is back with a bang.

I leaked photo has appeared on the upcoming new flagship from HTC called the M7. It’s a 1.7ghz quad core 4.7 inch device. The power button has an infra red sensor so the phone can act as a remote control.

This looks stunning. What do you think?