GSM Arena has published leaked shots of the Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active, a tougher dust and water resistant version of the Galaxy S4 flagship. The specs are expected to be the same and the live pictures below confirm it - the device is running on a quad-core 1.9GHz processor with Adreno 320 GPU, which most definitely means a Snapdragon 600 chipset. The screen supposedly has the same size and resolution as the original Galaxy S4 - a 5.0-inch 1080p unit, though it's unclear if it's a Super AMOLED one or not. Strangely enough, the reported pixel density of the phone is 480ppi, so the display might actually be smaller. GSM Arena said that the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active has an 8MP rear camera, which is a downgrade from the 13MP sensor of the Galaxy S4. It comes in a metallic shell with bolts on the back, and there are also three hardware buttons below the screen.

Samsung has said that its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, is on track to hit 10 million units sold in the first month of availability. According to the Korea Times, Samsung co-CEO Shin Jong-kyun said that the phone would hit the 10 million unit next week and that it is selling much faster than the Galaxy S3. Earlier this week, at Google I/O, Google announced that it would be selling the Galaxy S4 via its Google Play Store come June. The difference between this Galaxy and the one already available through carriers is that it will be unlocked, running a stock version of Android and carrying an unlocked bootloader. That model will be selling for $649.

LG announced that its Optimus Vu: — known as Intuition in the United States — is the first commercialized smartphone in the U.S. on the Verizon Wireless Network to offer Privacy and Business (P&B) Virtualization. P&B Virtualization essentially divides the smartphone’s operating system in half — creating a secure, IT-controlled environment for business applications, while leaving the end user’s personal data and applications unchanged.

The 4.6-inch Sony Xperia ZR, which shares many features with the 5-inch Xperia Z released in April, was revealed on Monday, ZDNet reported. The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean smartphone comes with a HD display, a 13-megapixel camera, 2GB of RAM and a SnapDragon S4 Pro quadcore 1.5GHz processor. The LTE device also has NFC capability. The Xperia ZR is capable of taking underwater photos and HD video. The phone comes with "Stamina" battery technology, which can quadruple battery life by automatically shutting down energy-consuming apps that aren't being used, according to Sony.

Samsung announced the introduction of the GALAXY Tab 3 - 7-inch tablet featuring a 1.2GHz Dual Core processor and Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). New model is thinner than previous GALAXY Tab 2, it has WSVGA (1024 x 600, 169 PPI) display and is equipped with 3-megapixel rear camera and 1.3 -megapixel front camera. Galaxy Tab 3 will be available in version with 8GB or 16GB plus up to 64GB of expandable memory. The GALAXY Tab 3 7-inch WiFi version will be available globally beginning May and 3G version will follow in June.

Google has revealed the specification of highly anticipated Google Glass. It will have a high resolution display that is the equivalent of a 25 inch high definition screen from eight feet away. Camera will be capable of taking 5MP photos and 720p videos and the sound will be delivered by Bone Conduction Transducer. Google promises that Google Glass frame will fit any face and it will have a battery capable of supporting one full day of typical use. Device will have a total of 16GB storage, out of which 12GB will be usable. Google Glass will be compatible with 802.11b/g and any Bluetooth-capable phone. The MyGlass companion app requires Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher.

Samsung announced the Samsung GALAXY Mega, a device that combines the portability and convenience of a smartphone with the power, multitasking capabilities and extensive viewing experience of a tablet. The newest addition to the GALAXY family balances an optimal viewing experience on a 6.3-inch HD screen, yet is ultra-thin and portable enough to put into a pocket or hold in one hand. The GALAXY Mega offers a mix of popular smartphone and tablet features such as an effortless user experience, a split screen, multitasking between video and other apps and more.

Microsoft is said to be planning a 7-inch version of its Surface tablet that should be available later this year, reported The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, citing people familiar with the company’s plans. Microsoft decided to get into 7-inch tablets to counter the iPad mini from Apple which has a 7.9-inch display and the Google Nexus 7 with a 7-inch display, according to the report. The company also plans cuts in the prices of its Windows and Office software to give a boost to sales of lower-cost touch-screen devices running Windows software.

Google has started rolling out a redesigned Google Play store on Android phones and tablets that is "simple, clean and — most importantly — helps you find great entertainment, fast," said Michael Siliski, group product manager for Google Play.

The new design focuses on bigger images with similarly themed content grouped together. As you move down the page, new recommendations continue to appear so there is always more to see and explore. Google also simplified purchasing so you can breeze through checkout and get to enjoying your movie rental or other content.

AT&T, HTC and Facebook have teamed up to develop and launch the HTC First, the first and only smartphone built to feature Facebook Home, which puts your friends at the heart of your phone. Facebook Home is the first mobile experience designed to give you your friends’ latest updates right on your home screen and messages that reach you no matter what you're doing.