While the government has been shut down, leaks have not been shut down. There's plenty of news although it's really too short to report. News includes Apple, iPad, LG, Motorola, Google, Nexus and Samsung.
LG Throws Samsung a Curve Ball
It appears along with Samsung, LG is working on a curved screen phablet called the LG Flex, kind of like the curved Maxi pad approach. The screen and handset are curved to fit around your face like the old-fashioned telephone handsets. Only the screen will be flexible and it will be super resilient, preventing breakage.