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There are accusations that the Vatican is still steeped in the 15th century, but the Roman Catholic Church is apparently trying to catch up with the technological times. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had a Twitter account under the handle @Pontifex which had more than 1 million followers, until he closed the account on Feb 28. As the focus shifts to the Tuesday, March 12, start of the conclave, people who want to follow the latest news, aside from checking their Facebook or Twitter accounts where u...

Users should rejoice with the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean AOKP Build 4 Custom ROM for Motorola Droid RAZR. It brings all the latest features of what Nexus-line devices are enjoying. This guide is a step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions containing what you need and what you should do to get the Jelly Bean flavour for your Droid.

The beauty about concept phones is they push the limits of imagination, which is exactly how the new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 render came out – packed with specs that exceed the supposed muscles that the Galaxy S4 will flash this week.

Will Google Nexus 7.7 be the first device to run on Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie? Tech bloggers and analysts are looking in different directions, one of which is the path to a Motorola X Phone announcement in May. It would be interesting to see how Google would let things play out across its products now that tech companies are introducing new gadgets left and right.

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is rumoured to be released for Sony Xperia Z on late March 2013. Xperiablog.net has the leaked screenshots of the 4.2.2 version update for Xperia Z or C6603 from an anonymous tipster. Meanwhile, Xperia J goes live this time with the release of 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for the device.

iPhone5 drew more than 2 million pre-orders within 24 hours of the pre-order window in September 2012. Fast forward to six months later in Australia, the 6th generation Apple smartphone remains pricey at around $759 for the 16GB variant. Now exciting new phones with similar price tags have arrived, almost taunting the iPhone 5 as yesterday’s technology. What five top things could have spelled the difference from the start?

iPad mini 2 release date rumours keep on coming. Eager Apple shoppers couldn't wait. The iPad mini was released only about 5 months ago. But some analysts are saying those who held out for an iPad mini Retina variant need not wait any longer.

It is not only tech giants Apple and Samsung that are engaged in a series of legal battles over patent infringements. Two other major phone makers, Taiwan-based HTC and Finland-based Nokia have a court war of their own.

Using Android phones means you are on the popular zone as the Google mobile platforms remains the king of smartphone. But there is a downside and a huge one at that – the threat of suffering security attacks.

CyanogenMod developers have released a new update and this time it is for HTC One XL with CM 10.1. The custom ROM includes the tasty features of the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and it works with AT&T HTC One X and HTC One XL models. Check out the step-by-step guide on how to install it.

More signs are emerging that Apple has indeed spawned a killer device in the iPad Mini, eating away sales and market turfs that previously were enjoyed by the gadget that started the global tablet phenomenon.

Android OS is very flexible when it comes to customisation and applications, but there are things that can annoy you sometimes when the device freezes, lags or suddenly stops. Being more knowledgeable of the OS, the device and common issues will help owners troubleshoot any Android device.

A new case intended for use on Samsung’s Galaxy S4 emerged anew, pointing to a new high-end Android phone that is smaller but boxier.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is cheaper than expected, based on the leaked price listing of the highly-anticipated device.

Galaxy Note 2 or Galaxy Note 8 - Which Samsung Android device should you buy? The "new" always carries with it a sense of excitement. The "old" is associated with replacement. But when it comes to electronic devices these days, the line is getting thin on what's old and what's new. The question, really, is which gadget do you need?

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is offered in a cheaper price before the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4 release date.

Samsung’s 10-inch Galaxy Tab 3 is reportedly making its way to global markets soon following the leak of a listing from Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) that pointed to the underway development of the tablet.

Reports claimed that tech giant Samsung is already making necessary preparations for the upcoming release of the much-awaited phablet of the year – Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

The new top-of-the-line Android smartphone from Sony with HD screen and packed with ultimate durability against every hazard can now be rooted and unlocked. Root access gains full control over the device and unlocking the boot loader allows custom ROMs and kernels to be flashed.

Reports have emerged that Samsung is planning a September preview for the Galaxy Note 3 following its mysterious non-appearance at the recently concluded 2013 MWC in Barcelona. This time, the phablet will be unpacked via the annual IFA in Berlin, Germany.

Sony unveiled the 10.1-inch tablet at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, and showed the entire conference about their new device to compete with Apple and Samsung. The tablet runs Android OS, comes in black or white, LTE or Wi-Fi version and claimed to be the world's slimmest LTE tablet.

Samsung Galaxy S3 price is making a downward swirl in many countries a week before its supposed release date next week.

Google Chromebooks have been targeting schools with their new device. Chromebooks are similar to laptops, except it has minimal storage, direct access to Google applications, and boots within 10 seconds. News Corp. announced in a press release about their Amplify tablets designed for offices and schools.

Android and iOS will not settle for conquering smartphones and tablet computers only. The battle between the rival mobile OS goes up to another level with wearable devices, specifically watches. Apple is currently developing the iWatch running iOS, and Samsung is gearing to match it with Galaxy Altius.

iOS 6.1.3 jailbreak is not going to be available, at least not so soon. iPhone 5 and other iDevice users have been advised by evasi0n developer David Wang that evad3rs will be working "from scratch" to develop the jailbreak that will free early adopters of the upcoming iOS update.

It is 2013 and the growth of Android devices is exponential that Google decided to make another version of the Android OS this year with 5.0 Key Lime Pie slated for release on May. Mobile phone enthusiasts are excited when could they get their hands on the most powerful, most efficient and most anticipated rumoured Android phones.

Pit the Galaxy Note 2 against the Xperia Z and you’ll get a good match. The Samsung device is an unabashed phablet while Sony has obviously configured its new 5-inch flagship to test the waters that the Note series has been familiar with.

iPhone is not the only device affected by a bypass lock bug error, even Samsung flagship devices Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 also suffer from the same glitch. This confirms that no smartphone devices is completely secured from hacking or bypass procedures.

Silently, Nokia presented to select bloggers and journalist its rumoured replacement for the Lumia 920 during the recently concluded Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. As earlier reported, it’s known for now as Catwalk.