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Network carriers in the United States are having issues with the supply of Samsung Galaxy S4 and concerned with the possible disruption of selling in the country. Samsung reacts to the unexpected high demands and now making efforts on replenishing stocks soon.

The Nexus 7 has often been compared to the iPad mini mostly in terms of value for money. It has not really been Android vs iOS or Google vs Apple. What reviewers would always point out is the expensive pricing of the mini. Then a more expensive Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was announced. Small tablet shoppers now have to compare the pricing and specs of three small tablets from three tech giants.

Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One are confusing many Android phone shoppers today. The rumoured iPhone 5S is not even in the picture for many of these buyers. If they're buying a super smartphone this year, it would be either one of the two Android handsets.

Tech giant Apple is reported to release the iOS 6.2 update next month along with the iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2.

An HTC One update is coming. Owners are about to experience an improved phone performance, particularly in the handset's camera. This develops even as many interested buyers in countries like Australia are still waiting for the handset's release date. The software update is expected to add even greater value to the much-celebrated One.

Apple chief executive Tim Cook dropped several hints that the upcoming iPhone 6 and 5S will be released later this year.

Because of their portability and lower prices compared to laptops, the tablet market bloomed in the past two years, causing sales of PCs and laptops to decline further. With so many tablet computers available on the market as tech companies cash in on the tablet trend, experts recommend that potential buyers of the device answer first the following seven questions before making a decision what unit to purchase.

The Nexus 10 sales numbers are peaking but the Microsoft Surface definitely outnumbered the Android 10-inch tablet in a recent report. Google's Nexus 10 tablet has been a successful device, yet analyst Benedict Evans revealed the disparate sales of the 10-inch Nexus device compared to the Microsoft Surface.

What device would come out in the event Google marries the Nexus and X-Phone technologies? It leads to a powerful but minimalist handset that will assume the name Nexus 5 X-Phone on release date, based on a new concept.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 users in the United States will likely get a firmware bump up soon, which will upgrade the Multi-View capability of the bestselling phablet, reports said.

The new Android OS version 5.0 or Key Lime Pie is expected to appear in the upcoming Google I/O in May, but something might delay this appearance by two or four months. Another news revolves around the absence of both Nexus 5 and Motorola X Phone in the same event. Are these all true?

Last week, an apparently Photoshopped image of Apple CEO Tim Cook ranting at the tombstone of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs did the rounds of social media sites. Was the image prophetic of what Mr Cook will do these coming days given the second quarter results of the iPhone and iPad maker? Or would he instead gloat because while the numbers spell slower growth, earnings and number of devices shipped beat analysts' expectations?

Android handset makers are racing to serve first the latest Android flavour, Key Lime Pie, and the likelihood is Sony will beat them to the draw, a new report said.

Samsung will reportedly tweak the build design of its Galaxy S4, indicating that succeeding shipments of the new flagship Android handset will be resistant to neglect, abuse and elements.

ASUS continues to update their devices with Android 4.2 firmware and includes the Memo Pad Smart ME301T in the list. This update brings new features such as lock screen widgets, improved keyboard experience and bug fixes.

Sony announced before that the Xperia Tablet S will receive an update of Android Jelly Bean OS but without any certainty. Now, the update that owners have waited for is finally rolling out, bringing 4.1 Jelly Bean goodness.

Security-conscious smartphone users are given more reasons by Apple to snap up the iPhone 5S and the rumoured iPhone 6 on release dates – stronger security features.

Fresh from delivering Apple’s sterling performance in the first quarter of 2013, Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted that consumers can expect exciting product release starting on the last quarter of 2013.

As the world grows more dependent on technology, people who use laptops, PCs, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices also develop bad habits on their usage along the way.

Nexus 10 is one of the best 10-inch tablet in the market running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, thanks to the Google update recently and multitasking capacity for games, office and more. But owners should know how to protect the device and maximise its feature.

A four-year-old pre-school girl in Britain is undergoing psychiatric therapy for compulsive behaviour because of her addiction to iPad games.

If you decided to fulfil your Android experience needs and it made you purchase HTC One, there are things hidden from what your eyes can actually see from this powerful device. Here are 8 tricks you should know about your new HTC One.

HTC EVO 4G LTE is an exclusive device from Sprint under CDMA network and features 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 8MP rear shooting camera. Unfortunately, the device only runs Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich and it is still unknown if any official Jelly Bean update will be released. If owners are anxious to have one, here is CyanogenMod 10.1 for HTC EVO 4G LTE.

It is highly likely that Aussies will get to own soon the super-sized 6.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Mega, that is if they fancy the bigger than Galaxy Note phablet.

HTC has inspired warm receptions before and one can think of the HTC Droid DNA as prime example. But never in recent years that the tech firm generated consumer excitement, thanks to the HTC One now rolling out.

International and unlocked versions of the popular Samsung Galaxy S3 can now be updated to Android v4.2.2 Jelly Bean via the CM10.1 custom ROM.

The next Samsung phablet – the Galaxy Note 3 – has inspired loads of speculations and phone concepts prior to its rumoured September 2013 release date.

Samsung's latest flagship smartphone Galaxy S4 has its display screen protected by Gorilla Glass 3 to withstand scratches and cuts from other objects. Corning Gorilla Glass is three times more scratch-resistant than Gorilla Glass and 40 per cent fewer scratches visible to the naked eye. Did the glass really protect Samsung Galaxy S4?

The Motorola Droid RAZR sports a 1.2GHz dual-core, 1GB RAM with 8MP camera running Android 2.3 Gingerbread or 4.1 Jelly Bean if upgraded. However, there is no release date for the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and users who cannot wait can use an AOKP version Milestone 1 build to get the latest Android OS.