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Want to trade in your smartphone? iPhone 5 tops the list of smartphones with highest trade in value at $315. With Apple’s trade-in program going live, the question now is whether other companies will try to do a similar move. Several smartphones models currently on the market provide a similar trade-in value as Apple’s iPhone 5.

Apple’s upcoming iPhone reportedly comes in gold and many various colors. This will be the first time the tech giant will be offering a smartphone color that is aside from white or black. There are also reports saying that Apple plans to provide more variations and a cheaper series of their iPhone to tap more customers and expand their market.

Sony Corporation hits a jackpot as it nails down some of the biggest names in tech including Apple, Samsung and LG. The most recent star performer from Sony is not a gadget. It is a not a wonder device like the walkman, the compact disc or the PlayStation, it is the company’s chip. Currently, Sony will be providing the chip for nearly every high-end camera on just about every smartphone imaginable. Apple’s iPhone 5 and 4s have it. The same goes for LG’s G2 and Samsung’s Galaxy S4.

One thing that will set 2013 apart in tech is the devices that blur the line between tablets and laptops. Ultrabooks or hybrids, as they are more popularly known, have changed portable computing. Offering longer battery life and more functions, ultrabooks have become the new standard today. Samsung and Apple are not the only big players around. The following list count downs some of the best hybrids today.

MSI has been keeping its attention on developing more gaming devices including notebooks. This time, the company just released two gaming laptops namely the GP60 and GP70. The two notebooks are slim and light allowing gamers to take their experience to anywhere they want.

Schenker Technologies UK Ltd, a subsidiary of Schenker Technologies GmbH, just released the XMG C703 super thin 17" gaming notebook. The laptop features an elegant black aluminum chassis and runs on a 4th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. It also includes a NVIDIA Geforce GTX 765M graphics transforming the device into one of the best gaming notebooks around.

LG briefly teased the tablet market when it released the Optimus Tab. The tablet series ran on Android 3.0 Honeycomb. However, it did not create as much impact. Despite the first setback, LG is not planning on stopping their venture into the sector. The company just recently hinted it will be releasing the G Pad 8.3.

University students need laptops like they need food. Most of the time, they rely on their notebook to study for exams, complete assignments, research and even socialize. With the number of notebook products around it can be confusing to find the right device. Nonetheless, big names like Apple, Lenovo and Dell should make it easier.

Sony comes back to the market strong proving it can also compete with the top runners in the tablet market today. Their product, the Sony Xperia Z, has gathered positive reviews both in design and interface. Not only is the tablet elegantly designed, it is also water-resistant and easy to carry around. Around the same time, Korean tech giant Samsung has also released their 10.1 Galaxy Tab 3. Which is the better option?

Republic of Gamers laptop from Asus offers exclusive features such as SupremeFX Formula audio and CrossChill Hybrid cooling. Gamers looking for a premium laptop can expect the device to deliver just the right performance to suit their needs. With exceptional features, the question now is, has Razer Blade found its match?

Nokia gets serious with Sirius as it eyes the tablet market. The mobile handset manufacturer has been expanding into production of more tech products and it seems it is now ready to take another booming sector – the tablet industry. What previously was reported as just a rumor appears to be coming true as Nokia slowly begins to unveil its plans and details for the Siriur tablet.

The market patiently waits for the next Apple release. Deprived from any new devices from the tech giant, many people are eager to see what the company’s once most valuable company can bring to the tablet. After all, it’s current biggest rival, Samsung, has been releasing nonstop. Reports say it is only a matter of time before the new iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 comes to stores. What can we expect?

The Gran Turismo franchise celebrates 15 years of gaming. From the day it was launched and more than a decade later, the game continues to rack up its base of gamers. In line of this, the BMW Group Design has shared a futuristic virtual concept car for the upcoming Gran Turismo 6.

Apple and Microsoft will battle it out soon for tablet supremacy as the two tech giants prepare to release their iPad 5 and Surface Pro 2 soon. Apple has been leading the market with their iPad 4 offering but can Microsoft change this?

It looks like Samsung does not want to stop and play safe in the tablet market. The Korean tech giant has just announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. However, according to a leak, the company may be preparing to release not just one type but two kinds of the tablet. A photo leak confirms that Samsung will offer a blue version of the tablet.

Samsung has been gearing up to release another device to add to their Galaxy Tab family. The Samsung Galaxy tab 3 (7.0) 16GB WiFi will be hitting the stores soon, giving people more choices for the upcoming holiday. According to Samsung’s press release, the device offers great inclusive deals for consumers.

Console wars get interesting by the day. As Microsoft, Sony, Nvidia and similar companies continue to put out gaming devices, the question boils down to which system nabbed most gamers’ hearts. As one of the pioneers of the gaming consoles, Sony may have the advantage. The company continues to prove why it leads the pack of gaming manufacturers with the PlayStation4.

Sony Xperia Honami generated much buzz over the last couple of months with most of the market expecting announcement and release this September. Nonetheless, even before the release of the Honami line, a photo leak and several sources claim that Sony has already been working on a mini version.

Sony continues to put out announcements and major product releases. The company seems intent on proving that they are also in the running to be one of the world’s top tech manufacturers. With releases of several Xperia Z products, upcoming Honami, PlayStation4 and new televisions, it appears Sony has got a full plate already but that is not the case.

A 24-inch all-in-one computer appears like the next best desktop replacement but Dell’s XPS 18 AIO is not the case. More than just a desktop replacement, the device combines the features and functionalities of a desktop and tablet. It may even give Haswell ultrabooks a run for their money.

ASUS started boosting its line of products for the past couple of months already. Suffice it to say that the company is on fire when it comes to product releases. Not only did it achieve success with the second generation Nexus 7 but it has also been releasing devices earning positive reception and reviews. This time, Asus wants to take on the tablet market with the new Eee Pad, the Asus Taurus.

Many Apple distributors and resellers started slashing prices on their current Apple inventory. In fact, primary channel partners of the tech giant have started offering discounts including customized iMacs. One thing is clear, Apple has been reducing the supply of such units to make way for new line of Haswell-based models.

Reports suggest that the much anticipated Haswell-based MacBook Pro is in product already. Apple has been setting the stage for the release of the product. Resellers and distribution channels have also been trying to sell their remaining stocks possibly in preparation for the new inventory. Will the new MacBook Pros be announced on the September 10 event alongside the new iPhone?

Apple changed its high end approach and began shifting to offering more affordable prices. The iPhone 5C is one of the best examples. Likewise, the company has also been working on bringing more affordable computer products. In a report by AppleInsider, seems like the tech giant is slashing off prices of its MacBook Pro and MacBook Air devices to make way for the latest 2013 MacBook Pro.

More companies join the tablet industry as UK supermarket Tesco shifts its focus to developing a tablet. According the reports, the UK-based company will be launching a tablet device for the holidays. The move is part of the company’s strategy to sustain its profitability, taking a leaf out of the pages of competitors like Amazon and Apple.

Tech companies remain a favourite of rumours and countless reports. Their products generate hype similarly to or even more than an entertainment buzz. This time around, Sony saved people time by confirming their plans for a new 10-inch tablet.

Samsung continues to work on computing devices to dominate different parts of the industry. This time, the Korean tech giant eyes on the tablet and laptop market. As the tablet industry thrives similarly with the smartphone sector, Samsung is trying their odds with a 12” tablet set for release this October.

Intel just announced that it will release an LTE wireless data model later this August. The move is part of the company’s ongoing bid to take out Qualcomm as the leader in data networking and mobile chip market.

Samsung joins the line of tech manufacturers betting on Intel to deliver high quality computing devices. Recently, the Korean tech giant announced that it will be using Intel’s processors to power up their latest Galaxy Tab 3. Samsung has not been as dominating in the tablet market as it is in the smartphone segment. With Intel’s chipset powering their tablet, the Korean tech manufacturer hopes this will be the game changer.