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After the Android 4.1.2. Jelly Bean upgrade to Motorola Electrify M, the next of its kin, Electrify 2 begins to receive the same update. The software update for Electrify 2 will be pushed in phases.

Stun guns or Tasers are being illegally brought in Australia despite the protection device being prohibited in the country. In 2012, about 2,600 such devices were illegally shipped to Australia hidden in 1,200 shipments but were discovered by border guards.

Tech analysts said over the weekend that South Korean giant Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, would likely continue to attract buyers, particularly Asians.

Philips has beaten South Korean tech giant Samsung in rolling out the world's first transparent TV for commercial sale. TP Vision, which is a joint venture between Philips and TP Technology, unboxed on Thursday the PDL8908 DesignLine television sets which feature a unibody glass chassis from the top to the floor.

A study by Flurry Analytics found that apps the average smartphone user spends two hours daily with app, twice the amount of time spent in 2011. While many apps are considered productive, one alarming discover of the report is that 43 per cent of the apps were for games such as the popular Angry Birds.

Everything that loyal Samsung fans had waited for were there but one oversight emerged – the Galaxy S4 will skip out the wireless charging previously seen on competitions like the Nexus 4.

Security systems that use biometrics such as fingerprint scanning are not fool-proof after all. This was proven by a Brazilian doctor who used silicone digits to sign in fellow physicians who were absent from work.

Andy Rubin is saying goodbye to his child Android, which is the world's top-selling mobile operating system, as Google Inc. is seeking ways to cope with complex alliances, including one with Samsung Electronics Co. Google Inc. believes that combing its mobile software units into one would be the best option leading to further success.

The rumours, at least most of them, proved true and Samsung Galaxy S4 generally came out as consumers would want it to be – thin, light, smooth, eye-candy, power-packed and brimming with features that seem to convince every penny is worth the buy.

Microsoft confirmed the temporary setback for Windows Phone 7.8 update for Nokia Lumia 800 due to some minor issues, including battery drainage problem and data update failure. But using NaviFirmPlus allows manual installation of the Windows Phone 7.8 update.

South Korean tech giant Samsung unveiled the successor of the Samsung Galaxy S3 – Galaxy S4 – last night in New York.

Between iPad mini 2 and Nexus 7.7 a new tablet shopper could be confused on which tablet to buy this year. Neither of these devices has been unveiled. Every bit of information about both products on blogs and tech sites are mere rumours. Still, it is safe to assume both small tablets can wow gadget shoppers. But for which one should a first-time tablet shopper splurge?

ASUS began releasing Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update for Transformer Pad 300 in early March, and it is the first non-Nexus tablet to receive one. ASUS released a full 4.2.1 ROM for the TF300 available via OTA or direct download.

South Korean tech giant Samsung unveiled the successor of the Samsung Galaxy S3 – Galaxy S4 and wowed many critics and reviewers. The smartphone will battle head on with other smartphones in the market.

The long-awaited Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Sony Xperia S might be rolling out later this March, according to the Sony Mobile team in Germany. A tweet which relayed the answer to an inquiry of a Xperia S owner did not specify a date when exactly the roll out would happen. CyanogenMod developers have answers, and this includes a 4.2.2 CM10.1 build for Xperia S.

How is Apple dealing with the increasingly rising market threat that is Samsung? The iPhone maker, it appears, is playing the Galaxy manufacturer’s game – selling as many handsets as conceivable to all market segments.

iPad mini 2 release date is the most important news for some tablet shoppers. One, they want to know the length of the waiting period they have to endure. Two, there are other small tablets calling for their attention right now. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8, in particular, could steal potential buyers away. Now an online tech store is saying an increased demand for the small Apple tablet could result in an earlier launch.

The iPad Mini 2 could be released at an earlier date due to the high demand on the product and expectations of the consumers.

The design of the new iPad leaked as the tech giant shows off its new Smart Cover.

Motorola X Phone is currently creating a buzz in the smart phone market. Some reports are claiming that the upcoming smart phone will be LG and Google’s fifth addition to the line up of Android handsets after the success of the Google Nexus 4 while others suggest Motorola X Phone could released as the new Nexus 5.

Rumours claimed that the A7 processor is in the final stages of design and will enter the production stages in May or June and shipments will take place early next year.

Nexus 5 has inspired two interesting ideas that render a very powerful and attractive image of the upcoming Google device – a power-packed CPU that breaks the 2.0GHz barrier with a price tag of less than $100.

While too many eyes are trained on Samsung Galaxy S4 at the moment, the tech giant is collaborating with Amazon to keep its outgoing flagships’ brisk sales and the result – the Galaxy S3 now sells for a penny while the Galaxy Note flies away for as low as $US70.

The first and original of its kind, Galaxy Note is now receiving an official update from Samsung with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean UBLSF firmware. The developers of CyanogenMod made a 4.2.1 firmware version for Galaxy Note GT-N7000.

The Verge got their hands on the upcoming flagship Android smartphone by Samsung, the Galaxy S4, which will be launched March 14, Thursday 7 p.m. in New York. Four new videos have leaked, highlighting the new features: SmartPause eye tracking and the Floating Touch control.

Experts greeted the arrival of Optimus G Pro with open arms. One reviewer declared that finally there is a true phablet competition in the making, with the new LG phablet serving the specs that could give Samsung’s Galaxy Note 2 a run for its money.

It is the eve of Samsung Galaxy Launch S4 launch and the world is expecting a phenomenal show at the New York Time Square. However, on the same night, Apple Marketing Chief Phil Schiller insulted rival Android directly before the new Samsung flagship smartphone has been launched.

Microsoft’s rumoured Xbox 720 will make the company the undisputed king of gaming console, with competitions like Sony’s PlayStation and Nintendo’s Wii U likely withering away in the few years to come, one analyst said.

The price tag of the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 dropped due to the impending Samsung Galaxy S4 announcement.