Oh boy, the Sony leaks just keep on a-comin. According to Taiwanese site SonyXP, the Xperia Z (a.k.a. 'Yuga') will run you a sweet £400 when it starts shipping in early March. Although that's a king's ransom compared to the bargain-bucket Nexus 4, it's actually cheaper than Samsung's Note II, but packing properly high-end specs. We could have a new winner in the phablet market. [SonyXP via Techradar] Read More >>

CES is so close we can almost touch it, but Sony seems to have jumped the gun a little, leaking official press shots of the two phone/phablet things it's probably going to debut in Las Vegas next week. Steady on there boys, just a week more to wait. Read More >>

CES is still a few weeks away, but we already know what's going to dominate news there: phablets. Specifically, 5-inch+ Full HD beasts like the one above. Already teased by ZTE, it's apparently called the Grand S and packs a 5-inch 1080p display. Not much else is known yet -- but if for some reason this floats your boat, it's confirmed to debut at CES in 2 week's time. Get stretching your hands. [Engadget via Techradar] Read More >>

It looks like a prototype version of Sony's upcoming new flagship phone, the Xperia Yuga, might have leaked into the wild. A Russian site claims to have got their meaty paws on one, and have published photos to prove it. It's gotta be said, this looks like one serious beast. Read More >>

Those wondering whether the original phablet's follow-up, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, would be available on 4G networks in the UK, can now rest easy. Come October 15th, it'll be available on EE's Orange and T-Mobile sub-brands, and on EE's 4G network at the end of the month. [TechCrunch] Read More >>

Samsung's sent out a cryptic event teaser for October 24th, because apparently "the next big thing is here". The picture of one of Samsung's new S-Pen styluses confuses things a bit; we've already seen the 5.5-inch Note 2 and Note 10.1. So, what's next? A 7-inch Note, or maybe a smaller phablet? [AllThingsD via TechRadar] Read More >>

Samsung's just unveiled the Galaxy Note 2 at IFA in Berlin, the phablet just got bigger and faster. The 5.5-incher takes the original Note idea, that quite a few people loved, and runs with it, including some fancy Wacom-style stylus tricks. Read More >>

You already thought Samsung's Galaxy Note was too big, right? Suitable only for use by elephants? Well rumour has it that the plan is to make it even bigger. Read More >>

Samsung's apparently got a new phablet on its way, and considering the success of the original Galaxy Note, I'm not surprised. The Koreans aren't holding their punches though -- Samsung's apparently bringing the Galaxy Note 2 forward to launch in October to take Apple's incoming iPhone 5 head on. Read More >>

Having shown us all how awesome Ice Cream Sandwich is going to be on the Samsung Galaxy Note, it seems Samsung's stealth launched the Android 4.0 update, which is currently rolling out to select devices across Europe. It's time to check for updates, but be warned -- having seen what a mess Samsung's Galaxy S II ICS update was, you might be twiddling your thumbs for some time yet. Read More >>

Are you addicted to Draw Something? It’s great isn’t it, but sometimes the quality of the pictures that you’ve drawn with your fingertip might make your fellow players think that you’re living in a secure hospital. Worry no longer. Read More >>

Samsung’s sold a hatful of its phablet the Galaxy Note, and like other models in its Galaxy range it too is getting a dose of Ice Cream Sandwich for 2012. Given its taken Samsung forever to get ICS onto the Galaxy S II, I wouldn’t hold your breath for an immediate, smooth release, but at least Samsung’s showing you what you can look forward to. I’m not sure if it makes the wait any better though. Read More >>

Last week we heard that people really were buying Samsung’s Galaxy Note phablet, at least down under. Now Samsung’s come out and confirmed it – it’s shipped over five million of the things and in just five months. It’s not even sporting Ice Cream Sandwich yet. Read More >>

It might be smack-bang in the middle of that awkward zone -- neither phone sized nor a proper tablet -- but the stylus-equipped Samsung Galaxy Note is selling in its droves; at least in Australia, according to the Australian cut-price electronics entrepreneur, Ruslan Kogan, talking exclusively to Giz UK. Read More >>

LG’s let out a video of its Galaxy Note rival, the Optimus Vu before its official showing off at MWC. In it you’ll get to see the wonders of its 5-inch IPS screen; some finger writing action, and a close up of its camera – how I managed to contain myself I just don’t know. Read More >>