COMPUTERS

China has been penetrating markets here and there quite successfully. In the previous year, the country managed to join the competition giving competitors a run for their money. The global phone industry has shifted – Apple and Samsung are no longer just the players.

Evasi0n iOS 7 jailbreak could be released on the same day Apple rolls out its new OS to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. Users still hoping for evasi0n iOS 6.1.3 jailbreak are advised to give up now, as the evad3s are focused on the major OS update. Developer @planetbeing warned this would happen, and in saying so, gave the first clue that he and his team will "free" iPhone 4 and up users, eventually.

The newest Macbook Air from Apple runs on Intel’s Haswell microprocessor. Despite the decade-long partnership between Intel and Apple, the newest ultrabook also signals the end of this marriage. Intel and Apple are set to part ways soon after iPad maker bypassed the chip giant.

A gadget unpacking is set to occur this week, specifically on July 11, as Google will reportedly take the stage to introduce its new iPad Mini killer – the powerful and still affordable Nexus 7 2.

Thin, light, less and more (features, that is) are the central concepts pinned on the latest iPhone 5S render, its emergence further underpinning hopes that Apple would for an earlier than expected release date for the 2013 iOS 7 flagship.

Motorola reportedly sent exclusive invites for a July 11 event that could see the Moto X unveiling this week but new reports insist Android fans should not expect a major release date to happen.

Google is poised to release the Moto X phone sometime this week. There is much interest and hype building over the phone for two reasons: it is another Android phone and Google will be releasing it. With HTC and Samsung announcing their U.S. sales have come up short for the past quarter, the timing for Google’s phone is almost impeccable.

A rumour emerged that Taiwanese mobile manufacturer HTC is set to release its own phablet known as HTC One Max that will dive into battle with Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Samsung announced a set of Galaxy devices which would receive Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and unfortunately, Galaxy S2 Mini isn't included to get a whole new user experience such as Google Now or Project Butter.

Acer just rolled out in the U.S. and other global markets the Acer Iconia W3, the first 8.1-inch Windows 8 tablet. This makes the gadget the smallest PC, bringing the full PC and entertainment features in a small device.

Samsung Electronics is currently the leading phone and TV maker. However, even with their leading position, the company posted weaker profits than forecasts. Samsung is not selling as expected for April to June quarter.

Traditional personal computers are starting to fade while laptops, ultrabooks and tablets are becoming more prevalent on the market. Along with these changes comes a new operating system from Microsoft. The company has run majority of the computers in the world and the operating system giant is looking into dominating the other side of the coin – running slimmer and portable devices.

Processors are one of the most complex tech products on the market. They are launched differently and production takes longer than computers. There are stringent quality controls and standards to follow before any chip powers up a computer. When Intel launched their Haswell processors, it seemed every company is featuring it but in reality, the percentage of systems or devices running on them is relatively small.

Apple has yet to determine the 2013 release date for the iPhone 5S, which leaves the 10-month old iPhone 5 to tussle with Samsung’s Galaxy S4. The battle, so far, appears on stalemate status.

A new concept image of the rumoured iPhone 6 boasts features such as edge-to-edge screen display made out of Retina 2 as well as lighter aluminum body.

The third beta version of iOS 7 will be released today, which you can download if you are a developer.

Google’s Nexus 4 reportedly disappeared from the retail scene last week, immediately sparking rumours that the quiet exit paves the way for an earlier release date of the stock Android handset’s replacement – the Nexus 5.

The latest PS4 has been receiving much hype and attention. Following the release of its competitor, Xbox One, all eyes are on Sony to see what the company will bring on the table. Reports indicate that Sony is trying its hardest to deliver possibly the best gaming console on the market yet.

A report claimed that Apple’s upcoming tablets iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 will ramp up its production for its rumoured September and October release date.

With both top smartphone makers suffering from weaker sales of their flagship devices, Samsung and Apple's rivalry - which could be seen from court battles to TV adverts - will be revived anew with the release of a new advert by the South Korean tech giant.

Tech giant Apple is rumoured to release all its devices in September in one launching event.

Although the HTC One impressed a lot of techies with its features, the sales record of the Taiwanese tech firm is definitely not impressive because its profit plummeted 83 per cent to $41.63 million based on total revenues of $2.35 billion in the second quarter of 2013.

Speculations said that the Nokia Lumia EOS will be in Microsoft Stores by July 22, which means it will be available on store shelves by the later part of the month. A screenshot of a Microsoft Store inventory showed a Nokia device called the 1020 said to be an AT&T exclusive.

Despite Samsung shipping 20 million units of the Galaxy S4 in June and the South Korean tech giant logging a 47 per cent boost in profit for the second quarter of 2012, the Seoul-based company is headed for a downgrade.

Samsung issued its Q2 2013 earnings guidance this week, pointing to record Galaxy S4 sales three months afters its release date and likely quarterly profits that could soar beyond the $8 billion mark.

Samsung’s upcoming phablet, dubbed as Galaxy Note 3, is rumoured to have great features.

Samsung competes with nearly every gadget put out on the market. So when other companies put out their 5-inch smartphones trust Samsung to come up with their own version. The tech giant went beyond the 5-inch trend and released two new phablets: one with 5.8-inch display and another 6.3.

Though the mobile version of the mail application as productive as the desktop version but still it has its perks.

It is likely that Samsung will release the Galaxy Note 3 with Jelly Bean 4.3 out of the box, provided reports proved true that the new Android sweets is served by Google in late July.