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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 joins the line of tablets and phablets featuring the powerful Snapdragon 800 from Qualcomm. Google and Sony already revealed the new Nexus 7.2 and Xperia Z ultra respectively. With reports showing Samsung will be using Snapdragon 800 on its Note 3, the market can anticipate an interesting battle between these devices.

Google has officially released the Asus-made Nexus 7 last week, bumping out the first build by bringing in more powerful components that make for an Android muscle car minus the exorbitant sticker price.

A few months before the eagerly-awaited Galaxy Note 3 release date, Samsung announced that it has commenced the mass production of the world’s fastest embedded memory, which likely will be deployed with the third-generation phablet.

First generation Google Nexus 7 became a success. Its next installment, the Nexus 7.2, as many prefer calling, is starting to become just the same. With better hardware and display, the tech giant has set the stage for rival Apple. Can Apple’s iPad mini 2 live up to the standard?

Sony Xperia Z Ultra becomes the latest Android beast to hit the market. The tech giant has made their phablet official. Sony Xperia Togari features 6.4 inch wide touch screen display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 800.

Australian mobile operator Telstra confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is not getting any Android 4.2.2 update but instead moving straight to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS. The latest Android version from Google also supports larger screen display of up to 4k resolution which will be very useful for upcoming devices.

Intel Inc. (INTC) and Apple (APPLP) will join together to release the next line of Macbook Pros, according to reports. Intel’s next powerful Haswell chips will power up Apple’s latest line of Retina Macbook Pros set to hit stores in October.

Google's Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware has been seen running on the Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Sony also allows developers to build and then flash it for personal experience. The AOSP device configuration of Android 4.3 Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL is now working as well.

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More Minecraft Xbox 360 news and potential change t the Xbox 360 publishing policy.

Two more additional features to the rumoured Moto X device, plus another U.S. carrier added to the list before its August 1 reveal.

New footage for Plants vs. Zombies 2, Star Trek DLC released with 10 outfits and three weapons, and FEZ 2 has been officially cancelled.

Sony Mobile confirmed several Xperia devices soon to receive the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware. Sony also plans to make Android 4.3 upgrades for their other devices running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

Google just released their second generation Nexus 7 last July 24 in San Francisco. Noting the success of the original Nexus 7, the second installment of the tablet appears to be on its way to becoming just the same hit. With the release of the new Nexus, people are now asking what this spells for the first Google tablet and other competitors like Apple’s iPad mini?

With new and improved version, Google has launched a new Nexus 7 tablet with new and improved features that just might give the touted iPad mini and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 a run for their money. One of the enhancements is graphics. Outfitting the Nexus with a full HD screen and improved processing capacity just goes beyond expectations.

With new and improved version, Google has launched a new Nexus 7 tablet with new and improved features that just might give the touted iPad mini and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 a run for their money. One of the enhancements is graphics. Outfitting the Nexus with a full HD screen and improved processing capacity just goes beyond expectations.

Samsung insider tipped out that the company is working on an official Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S3 instead of releasing Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Google already pushed update for Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 & Nexus 10 which will be followed by Galaxy S4 and other Google Edition devices. Owners who are waiting should know the top 10 benefits of Galaxy S3 running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Google Nexus 7 maker ASUS announced the release of two motherboards: the new A88XM-A and A55BM-A/USB3. The two motherboards released are the first of its kind to work with the new new Socket FM2+ APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) from AMD.

South Korea’s LG is reportedly phasing the global rollout of its new flagship, the LG G2, commencing in August and going full-blast by October 2013, in the process inadvertently telling the world that the Nexus 5 release date is near.

Apple, analysts said, is providing two iOS 7 smartphones starting September 2013 – the low-cost iPhone Lite and the high-end iPhone 5S, the latter pegged for a release date later in the month or early October.

Qualcomm seems to be a runaway winner as it managed to tie the knot with Google’s Nexus 7.2 and Motorola’s upcoming X8. However, this does not mean the company has stopped working on increasing their market share in an industry dominated by Intel.

Google’s latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update started rolling out to devices like Nexus 10 beginning Wednesday. Following the announcement of the Jelly Bean update, Google also unwrapped the second generation Nexus 7. While Android 4.3 and new Nexus 7 continue to make headlines and garner positive feedback, the tech giant already mentioned plans of releasing Nexus 10 and Key Lime Pie.

The iPad Mini 2 release date is still in the second half of 2013 alongside the latest build of the original 9.7-inch iPad, a new report said, but the rollout for the 7.9-inch tablet could be without Retina.

With the release of the new Google Asus Nexus 7.2, tablet competition became stiffer. Following months of hype and speculations, Google finally released their Google Nexus 7.2 last July 24. The device features improved specs including enhanced display and more high performing processor.

The second Nexus 7 edition was unveiled this week boasting of upscale components and capabilities but one analyst is far from impressed, insisting that the stock Android tablet will be eclipsed by the Moto X on release date.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is now official and Google has already begun rolling out the update to Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 10. LG Nexus 4 is expected to get the official update very soon, but right now, owners must wait. At this time, you can manually install Android 4.3 JWR66N version to have your Nexus 4 updated.

Fake apps pop up for Plants vs. Zombies 2, while a new INJUSTICE DLC character is teased.

One of the latest controversial moves by Microsoft is another policy reversal, this time for the self-publishing of indie developers.

Minecraft Xbox 360 Skin Pack 5 has been released, while other information about the TU 12 has been hinted.