Flexible phone displays have been in the news recently as we look to the next generation of smartphones and the boom in wearable tech, and it looks like Samsung is getting fully behind the idea.

Yesterday we heard that a special version of the Galaxy Note 3 would be produced bearing an "unbreakable" flexible display, and now the Korean firm has revealed a curved display smartphone will break cover next month.

The Verge reports that the news was announced by Samsung executives during an event in Seoul for the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear smartwatch.

Curvy

Now this wouldn't be the first handset to sport a curved display, the Google Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus for example had gentle curvatures to their screens, but it's expected Samsung's new handset will be more defined in its bend.

Earlier this year Samsung applied for a patent regarding a "slightly curved display smartphone", which saw the bend along the handset's vertical axis and a kick stand incorporated onto the back of the device.

It's not clear whether the smartphone in question will follow the design depicted in the patent sketches, and the executives who spilled the beans were unable to furnish us with any further information on the device.

We're a little unsure as to why anyone would actually want a noticeably curved display on their smartphone, as we can't see if helping when it comes to video playback or gaming - plus typing may be tricky.

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HTC's flagship smartphone, the HTC One, will soon be brought bang up to date with the addition of Android 4.3.

That's come straight from the mouth of Jason Mackenzie, President of HTC America, who announced via Twitter that the update will be pushed to HTC One Developer Edition owners this week.

That's largely just confirming what we already knew, as he'd previously stated that it should arrive with Dev Edition owners by the end of September.

However this time he went one better and said that Canadian customers with a standard HTC One should have the update by the end of the month.

Mackenzie also stated that Android 4.3 for HTC One comes with 'the latest Sense experience', so expect changes beyond those found in stock Android, though what exactly that will entail has yet to be revealed.

Date unknown

He went on to say that HTC was working hard to get the update certified with US networks, but unfortunately there's no word on when Android 4.3 will make its way to HTC One handsets in Europe.

We've had a word with HTC to see if they have any word on a potential timeframe but are yet to hear back. Fear not though, as we'll update you as soon as we hear anything.

Update: A HTC spokesperson has told TechRadar: "The 4.3 update for the HTC One in the UK & Europe is definitely in progress, but I don't have a specific timeframe yet.

"There are a lot of different variables involved with software updates, especially around testing and carrier certification, but rest assured it's coming soon."

At this rate Android 4.4 KitKat will be out by the time the HTC One gets Android 4.3, if the October release date rumours are to be believed. Still, it's better late than never and if it does come with some juicy new Sense features it should be worth the wait.

• You've read about the update, now read about the phone in our HTC One review.

According to a report emanating from Greece, HTC is working on an octa-core variant of its flagship HTC One handset.

The TechCommunity.gr site is under the impression that a refresh is on the way, that a new version of the critically acclaimed handset also see the memory bumped up to 3GB RAM.

The report shows a purported screenshot from the phone's hardware settings, apparently showing the improved specifications, but it's hard to verify its authenticity.

According to the site, the updated version of the handset will bring 'Clear Audio' tech for improved call and music quality, but aside from that rest of the handset's features will remain the same.

Successor or update?

HTC is no stranger to updating its phones throughout the annual cycle, but to give the HTC One a processing bump at this stage would be a huge surprise.

If the company is indeed working on an octa-core device to rival the Samsung Galaxy S4 (in some regions) then it would appear more likely that HTC will save it up for the One's successor.

It would give HTC a top-line spec improvement to hang the new handset on and would avoid annoying owners of the current handset, who may wonder why an update arrived after just six months on sale.

Oh, and while we're on the subject of the One's successor, if it isn't called the HTC One-Two then its a missed opportunity.

• Video: TechRadar presides over the meeting of the HTC One and its baby brother, the HTC One mini

HTC may not be able to supply enough HTC One minis to meet consumer demand, according to one report.

Problems in HTC's supply chain, particularly with the HTC One mini's casing, will soon cause shortages, Reuters reported today.

The HTC One mini's chassis is reportedly in short supply thanks to "design difficulties," the exact nature of which are unknown.

Another source told the site that demand for HTC's miniaturized flagship can't currently be met, despite analysts' expectations that the company plans to ship just 200,000 of them per month.

Mini and max

In TechRadar's HTC One mini review we gave the smaller HTC One a well-earned 4.5 out of 5 stars, calling it "a cutting edge smartphone that takes all the great elements from the world's best handset and crams them into a smaller frame."

We reached out to HTC for comment about any supply chain difficulties, but like Reuters we haven't received a response.

The HTC One mini isn't the only HTC One spin-off up the company's sleeve, if all the recent HTC One Max rumors are any indication.

That enlarged version of the HTC One is said to be a phablet with a fingerprint scanner, but there's been no official reveal yet.

• Check out the latest on the HTC One Max - a massive photo leak that shows it off every which way.

The sand dune teaser image above from a Tweet a few weeks ago has now been confirmed by Nokia as Abu Dhabi, the location for its Oct. 22 Nokia World event.

Aside from naming the city, details are sparse but it's likely the rumored 6-inch screened Lumia 1520 will be unveiled.

The phablet will be the first from the Finnish firm, along with the first to reportedly hold a full HD display and quad-core processor.

The 1520 would also be the first release under new Microsoft ownership which may be hinted at with the hashtag below stating "wayforward."

Tablets also on the horizon?

A Nokia tablet codenamed "Sirius" is also making the rumor rounds with details claiming the tablet will boast a 10.1-inch Full HD IPS display, 2GB of RAM, up to 10 hours of battery life and will come with 32GB of native storage expandable via microSD.

Perhaps we'll see the Sirius join the Lumia 1520 in the world event announcements - it sounds like a long shot, but it would make sense to unveil a tablet since it's also a first from the company.

Via CNET

• Microsoft has announced the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2.