COMPUTERS

Samsung's Galaxy S3, S4, Note 2 and Note 3 may only receive the Android 4.4 KitKat OS update on 2014.

Samsung Galaxy S5 release date may happen on Mobile World Congress 2014 and will show off indestructible built.

Asus, Google and Samsung have all been releasing tablets throughout the year. With Asus’ successful production of the Nexus 7 series, can it stand on its own against big names like Google and Samsung? Google is set to release the second generation Nexus 10 while Samsung has already released its 2014 Samsung Note 10.1. What tablet should give consumers their money’s worth?

An Android 4.4 KitKat ROM has been found available for the Motorola X phone T-Mobile variant via manual installation. According to the source, several changes on the camera and display have been updated by the said ROM.

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy tab 3 10.1 or the nexus 10, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers in making an informed decision.

Apple just released a firmware update for unresponsive keyboard and trackpad on the late 2013 MacBook Pro with Retina. Nonetheless, the tech giant released another firmware update to address graphics problems on the 15-inch MacBook pro with Retina.

Google Nexus 10 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 are both eligible to get Android 4.4 KitKat and the two will definitely take advantage on it. So here are the things expected to change if Android 4.4 KitKat runs both tablets.

Not too many faults can be found on the hugely popular Nexus 5 but one glaring miss by Google that is reflected by the KitKat-powered device is its allegedly mediocre rear cam shooter.

Samsung Galaxy S3 will no longer receive 4.3 Jelly Bean OS update and upgrade for Galaxy Note 2 will be delayed indefinitely, according to the report from Phones Review.

Know the tips and tricks for Galaxy S4 hidden features, secret quick fixes for camera issues and practical ways to extend battery life.

Android 4.4 KitKat is the newest Android version and expected to be pushed soon on Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. However, there are certain things owners can expect and not to expect once the official firmware is out to their devices.

The market has seen a surge in the number of tablets around. Similar to smartphones, tablets have been dominating the market particularly for their portability and functionality. As the holidays rush in, we count down some of the best tablets to hit the market this 2013. They can also give shoppers a good idea what to get special people in their lives.

Flashing custom ROMs on Android devices should become a little easier with the arrival of CyanogenMOD Installer on Google Play Store.

The prolonged Apple-Samsung battle deluxe returns this week as the jury trial before the New York court of Judge Lucy Koh resumed on Tuesday. The new trial would tackle the monetary compensation for the patent technology question on charged by Apple that Samsung copied its iPhone and iPad technology.

Apple has opted to initially release the Retina iPad Mini 2 through its online store on Nov 12 and contrary to analysts’ expectations, the small iOS 7 tablet seems easily accessible and sufficient stocks are likely available and ready to ship out, anytime and anywhere.

With the endless legal battles between Apple and Samsung, expect more court cases every time a new technology is introduced in the smartphone, tablet or personal computer market.

Apple recently released an update for EFI firmware for the late 2013 13-inch Retina MacBook Pros. The firmware update provides a solution to trackpad and keyboard problems on the device. According to reports, users expressed having problems with a frozen tackpad and keyboard preventing them from working with the device properly.

While reports say laptops may be dead because of the surge of tablet and smartphone sales, this may not be true. As Apple and Sony put out their latest ultrabooks, these companies prove that tablets, smarpthones and smaller portable devices still cannot replace the computing power of such. Likewise, anyone coming across Apple’s Haswell MacBook Pro Retina and MacBook Air, including Sony’s Vaio Pro, will realise that the laptop era is far from over.

Quietly, Apple fulfilled its vow to push the iPad Mini 2 with Retina release date this November 2013 as the hotly anticipated small iOS 7 tablet finally appeared on the tech giant’s online store today, Nov 12, and much earlier than the announced availability later in the month.

Apple already launched a more gesture-friendly iOS 7 so it seems only a matter of time before the tech giant unleashes a series of handsets supporting the interface better. According to recent reports, Apple is working on 4.7and 5.5-inch iPhone 6. There are also sources saying that the company could be working on a pressure-sensitive iPhone 6S.

Google Nexus 10 2 release date may happen Nov. 21.

Google Nexus 10 2 has not been announced yet but a Nexus 12 concept image already made the rounds.

For readers who are considering the Samsung Galaxy Grand DUOS or the Galaxy Note 2, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Owners of the HTC One SV are now receiving official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS and Sense 5 update on their devices which was confirmed a leak from a tipster and developer. The same leakster also believes Android 4.2.2 update is coming to other devices such as Droid DNA and EVO 4G LTE.

For those who are considering buying the LG Optimus L5 2 Dual or the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, here is a specs and price comparison of the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Another Android player comes to town. Archos just announced last week the latest addition to its Gen11 lineup: the 101 XS 2 Android tablet. The tablet is a refreshed version of the 101 XS released in 2012. The tablet sports a considerably thin design, and despite lacking the necessary top tier features, Archos promises a new and improved tablet. Running on a a quad-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with 2 GB RAM, the latest deal does not seem so bad.

For readers who are considering the Nokia Lumia 928 or the Lumia 925, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

In the iPad Air, Apple introduced the best looking and most powerful iPad ever. Come the rumoured iPhone 6, said to be a phablet-size, iOS device users can expect a smartphone wrapped in a virtually indestructible casing, new reports said.

Black Friday promo deals are now out and it includes Android tablets under $50 such Polaroid V7 and XELIO 10.1 tablet featured on Toys R Us and Walmart.