COMPUTERS

The iPhone 6 release date is in September next year with 5-inch full HD screen display, according to a Japanese magazine.

ARM unveils two new graphics processing chipsets, the Mali-T760 for high-powered devices and Mali-T720 for mid-range units. Mali-T760 delivers full performance with 400 per cent energy efficiency while Mali-T720 supports OpenGL ES 3.0 for mid-range market.

Samsung just announced their Galaxy Note 10.1, 2014 Edition. The device combines portability, content functionality and consumption. Features include 10-inch display with WQXGA Super clear LCD (2560×1600) resolution, 1.9GHz A15 Quad Core ＋ 1.3GHz A7 Quad Core Processor including 3GB RAM. The 2014 Galaxy Note 10.1 stays dedicated to Samsung’s vision in delivering innovative and productive devices into the market.

LG officially announced their first curved-screen smartphone, the G Flex, offering several unique features without hurting super-fast performance and draining its battery life.

The verdict is out and most experts are singing the same tune – that the new iPad Air is the best iPad ever and it has the makings of a compelling buy for the holiday season or for the earlier gadget bonanza that will come with the 2013 Black Friday.

Sony Xperia L owners are finally receiving the official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware, bringing new Jelly Bean goodies and app changes. It is a major firmware upgrade affecting the entire system performance and optimisation of applications installed.

The embattled Canadian phone maker BlackBerry may have found a financial saviour in Facebook, the world's largest social media company. Reports said that BlackBerry and Facebook officials met last week to discuss a possible buy-in.

Motorola plans to open source from software to hardware components on their 'Project Ara.' Project Ara combines the principle of Legos and Android OS to allow consumers modify specific hardware parts for repair, upgrade or plain customisation.

Rumours of the Galaxy S5’s February 2014 release date continue to flare up with a new report insisting that the Galaxy S4 successor is a gadget in steroid thanks to a 64-bit Exynos processing chip and a capacious 4GB of RAM.

The LG Nexus 5 did not materialise on Google’s Oct 29 event but Android fans remain hopeful that the KitKat 4.4 device release date is happening before this week ends, possibly on Nov 1.

A Canadian network carrier announced LG Nexus 5 before Google releases its own official announcement. Wind Mobile posted the specifications, Android version, LG Brand and more about the upcoming Nexus 5.

Asus has released a series of successful tablets, so far, this year. Looking at the first and second generation Nexus, the company has proven its capabilities in tech manufacturing. With the release of their Fonepad Note 6, it is clear the company has been inspired by Samsung’s recent Note series. What does the Fonepad Note 6 offer?

There was no surprise on Tuesday when IDC released its smartphone market report for Q2 2013. As expected, Samsung dominated the top spot, followed by Apple with market shares of 35 per cent and 13 per cent, respectively.

Samsung rules in the global smartphone market. While Apple reported on Tuesday impressive 4th quarter results of $6.9 billion earnings, broken down into $31.2 million for the iPhone, $14.6 million for iPads and $3.8 million for Macs, the South Korean tech giant easily trounced the Cupertino-based firm's accomplishment.

Android security has improved greatly since Google Play app store became plagued with malware. With Android 4.4 KitKat, Google will need to fill some gaps. For the past few months, there have been many concerns regarding Google’s security. Often, users find third party security providers to ensure safety. For instance, there are apps like McAfee, Kaspersky and Lookout to use. What should Google bump up to make sure its OS remains secure?

In the latest attack by Chinese media on global companies, Starbucks and Samsung have both come under fire for allegedly bullying Chinese customers and over-charging them. Leading the charge China Central Television (CCTV) and the China Daily. This comes after iPhone maker Apple was blasted by CCTV earlier this year for not repairing customers' iPhones for free.

Both the Nokia Lumia 610 as well as the Lumia 520 are popular smartphones. Readers who are considering buying the devices in Australia could benefit from a specs face off and a price comparison.

In preparation for a lucrative holiday season, everyone is ready to refresh their tablet lineups. Here is a compilation and comparison of the most powerful tablets this season as Apple released the thinnest tablet ever in the market, Google launched the Nexus 10 and Microsoft unveiled their Surface 2 Pro.

Dust has settled in tablet news and it's about time to see how the two most powerful tablets match up - the iPad Air and the Microsoft Surface 2. Can Apple's thinly-sliced iPad Air compete with the flexible second-generation Microsoft Surface? Let's find out which tablet comes out on top!

Sony just revealed their Xperia Z1F. The device is like a more compact size of the Xperia Z1 handset. Reports say the Japanese tech giant is working on another two Android-based smartphones. The Sony Xperia Z1S and Tianchi are slated for release this coming November 12.

The Lenovo started in the right direction when it released their Yoga series. The company made a successful bid in the ultrabook market. Nonetheless, many felt that the first Yoga series offered more in style than functionality. The laptop can bend according to a user’s preference but it did not deliver much in terms of specs. With Lenovo’s Yoga 2 Pro, the company made the right turn both in specs and style.

iPhone 6 release date may happen in September next year alongside Apple’s smartphone iWatch.

Mulling over whether to buy an iPad Mini with retina display or Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 this Christmas?

Samsung’s two 2013 flagships, the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3, are gaining more battery mileage thanks to a free application from Qualcomm called BatteryGuru.

Smartphone sales are expected to pick up just before the holiday season begins. Readers who are considering the Nokia Lumia 925 or the Apple iPhone 5, here is a specs face off and price comparison between the two devices.

iPhone 5S and 5C may have the latest hardware and software technologies against the Galaxy S3, but the former Android flagship smartphone boasts of its almost "futureproof" aspect by beating the two iPhones in an accuracy test.

Latest reports said that former Hollywood’s A-list couple Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom were living in a “loveless marriage” for the last two years.

The new Nexus 7 shipment batch coming off Google’s warehouse this holiday season is likely preinstalled with the latest Android build, KitKat 4.4 that is, new reports said.

Both the HTC One X and the Samsung Galaxy S3 are a considered to be great phones in their price range. Here is a specs and price comparison of the devices for readers who are considering buying the devices in Australia.