Sony today announced its new Xperia T2 Ultra, an affordable smartphone with a massive 6-inch display that’s looking to take on devices like the Samsung Galaxy Mega and the Huawei Ascend Mate. The device will be aimed at emerging markets like China, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Samsung’s already told us that it’s hoping to bring iris-scanning security features to its upcoming Galaxy S5, but that may not be the only innovation the flagship handset introduces. According to some sources, we can also expect a new high-capacity 2,900mAh battery with rapid charging technology.

LG is set to compete with the latest crop of gold smartphones from Apple, Samsung, HTC, and others with a new variant of the G2. The device hasn’t been announced officially yet, but it has already been listed by ePrice Taiwan, with the 32GB version selling for around $565.

A Galaxy S5 concept from Apple Conspiracy.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 will get its grand unveiling at a press event in London in mid-March — not at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month — according to a “reliable source.” The device is expected to debut Samsung’s new iris scanning security feature, as well as an improved design made from more premium materials.

Samsung’s Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Galaxy Note 3 made its debut a little earlier than expected today when it started appearing on handsets in Poland. The software is compatible with the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy Note 3 with the “SM-N9005” model number, and it’s being distributed via Samsung’s KIES application for Mac and PC.