GADGETS

Android phone manufacturers Samsung, HTC, Motorola, and Windows Mobile lead runner Nokia still are no match to Apple's iPhone when it comes to reliability, a survey says. A report from FixYa showed the loyalty of many smartphone users that made the iPhone beat other top-of-the-line units such as Samsung Galaxy S3 and Nokia Lumia 920 when it comes to function and ecosystem.

Asus is asking $US250 for consumers to own the new Intel Atom-powered FonePad, another entry in the growing tablet breed that also delivers phone functions.

Gaming is seeing a new perspective with the introduction and demo of LG’s 4K/Ultra HD Streaming technology at MWC.

The Google Glass will soon be rolled out to the creative individuals, but the company is gearing up for improvements for the device.

Lenovo showed off three new tablets at the 2013 Mobile World Congress to divert the media’s attention from the unveiled Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Huawei Ascend P2. The introduced Lenovo tablets are the 7-inch A1000 and A3000 as well as the 10-inch S6000 tablet all running on the Android Jelly Bean operating system.

Hewlett-Packard Co. officially introduced their latest tablet, Slate 7, on the eve of the 2013 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The 7-inch screen display tablet with an Android operating system is scheduled for a release in the United States in April with the price of US$169 compared to Apple’s iPad Mini worth $369.

Take a look at a different mobile face-off, one that includes the latest that Nokia and Samsung have to offer in the feature phones department.

Gamers were thrilled with the unveiling of the Sony PS4 but their high spirits were suddenly diminished after the two-hour February 20 presentation on the latest PlayStation generated criticisms. The three major criticisms thrown at the Sony PS4 are listed below.

The March 14 market entry of Samsung Galaxy S4 is a heartbeat away and sellers are rushing to push out their stocks of the Galaxy S3 by offering it for one cent like in Amazon Wireless.

Google wants to roll out Google Glass to 8,000 creative individuals as a way of soft-launching the product to those who may present a creative way of contributing to the project.

Sony has just unveiled the PS4 in a New York event and the curiosity on the Playstation’s availability and price started to swarm numerous web sites. Kotaku web site claimed that Sony will launch the PS4 on November with a price of US$429 or US$529 depending on the internal memory capacity.

More clues are emerging that Apple is cooking up the next generation iPad Mini with Retina display as reports emerged that suppliers of the tech giant have commenced work on the small tablet’s second serving, this time with a brighter screen display.

Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty suggests Apple could launch the iPhone Mini in summer to increase the company’s sales in China. The iPhone Mini will reportedly have a $330 price that will aid the technology giant to further improve its current market share.

A white-colored Nexus 4 has been previously reported on several tech web sites but Google and LG did not confirm or deny the existence of such smart phone. However, the Canadian retailer Eastlink put up the white Nexus bumper case for sale.

The smartwatch seems like the next big thing in the gadgets department, and the top two companies that are vying for the top prize are already coming out with potential contenders of their own.

There are simple ways to make your Z10 usage all the more user-friendly and fun.

Sony Xperia Tablet S is attracting new gadget shoppers with a price drop of $50 and free Casual Cover for a total savings of $110. Meanwhile, the international release of Xperia Tablet Z, the new flagship tablet from the Japanese tech firm remains one of the most anticipated news of 2013.

Canonical’s Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview for Google’s Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus smart phones will have its launch on February 21. The upcoming preview is planned for the enthusiasts and developers who wish to have a sneak peek at what Ubuntu can offer to their devices.

The excitement and anticipation on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4 smart phone just got a level higher with a released synopsis video of the ARM big.LITTLE tech featuring the Samsung Exynos 5 Octa Processor. The video has been posted on YouTube for viewers to watch the explanation on how the multi-core processor works.

This month, the luxury phone Vertu Ti will hit stores at $11,000 apiece--is it worth the price?

An Apple iPhone 5 case which renders the premium smartphone waterproof is essential for mobile users who have an active outdoor lifestyle. If you are still thinking of a Valentine's Day gift for your loved one, here is an idea. Even those who are not the beach-going type also need it, just to be very sure about protecting such a very expensive device.

The OUYA console has not yet been officially launched to the public, but more news on plans for its future has been announced by the company CEO.

Google Nexus users are offered with a couple of available methods on how to install the highly-anticipated Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update in their devices like the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. For the Nexus 7, users can either choose from using a simple trick that usually works with these kinds of updates or downloading the latest Android software from Google then install the update manually.

Enjoy your gaming experience, not just with cool graphics, but with great sounds with the top 5 gaming headsets.

Battery life can be a drag with the BlackBerry z10, but there are simple ways to conserve the juice for your phone.

Google Nexus 5 is now being discussed again by Android fans itching to explore Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie as soon as it comes out. The next Google flagship phone could reportedly feature a 13 megapixel rear camera, too, to compete against Xperia Z and the yet-to-be-unveiled Galaxy S4, among other mobile devices.

Many Samsung Galaxy S3 users are considering the S4 release date, which has reportedly been set to March 15. Tech bloggers and sleuthing Android watchers are citing reliable intel reports that point to the said date as the next big day for the Korean tech giant.

Battery draining apps are silent energy munchers – they consume your battery power even when you have left your mobile phone untouched. Verizon Wireless carrier has come up with a list it calls the “High Risk Android Apps.”

Sony Xperia Z and HTC J Butterfly (aka DROID DNA) share a couple of in-demand features, on top of which are stunning Full HD screen display and waterproof technology. But which of these Android smartphones would you pick?