The LG Vu II, with its rather odd 4:3 aspect ratio, is one of the most unique Android-powered phablets on the market. And it’s likely to retain that title when the Vu III launches later this year, according to leaked specifications that have surfaced in Asia.

In addition to a 4:3 display, this time with a higher resolution, the Vu III is expected to offer the latest Snapdragon 800 processor, and LTE-Advanced technology.

The Galaxy Note III is one of the most anticipated phablets of 2013, but Samsung has done a great job of keeping the device a closely-guarded secret ahead of its unveiling. We have no idea what the device will look like, and all we know about its specifications is what we’ve gleaned from rumors and educated guesses.

But two new reports claim that the Galaxy Note III will come with the latest Android 4.3 operating system pre-installed, and a massive 3,450mAh battery — the largest battery Samsung has ever put inside a smartphone.

If you’ve been expecting Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note III to look just like a giant Galaxy S4, then you won’t be too surprised by these leaked illustrations taken from a Galaxy Note III user manual. They reveal the new phablet will look almost identical to its little brother, with improvements like a Xenon flash and a 5.7-inch 1080p display.

Just over a week ago, Vodafone confirmed that it would be the only U.K. network to carry Huawei’s 6.1-inch phablet, the Ascend Mate, but gave no indication of its release date. As of yesterday, residents in the United Kingdom are now able to pick up the Mate on Vodafone for free on a £29 per month contract, or for a one time payment of £300 on PAYG.

We know HTC is currently developing an HTC One Mini that will compete with the latest midrange devices like the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. But new reports claim that the Taiwanese company is also working on a 6-inch HTC One Max phablet, which could take on Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note III later this year.