TECHNOLOGY

Many Android users desire Android 4.4 KitKat update, but not all of them are going to be graced with such upgrade due to several factors. ASUS, HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung and Sony have hinted upcoming releases, so we listed the devices most likely to get Android 4.4 KitKat in Q1 2014.

For readers who are considering buying the Blackberry Q10 or the Samsung Galaxy S4, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

LG G Flex will be available for pre-orders on AT&T starting Friday Jan. 24. AT&T offers the device for $299.99 with a two-year service contract or monthly payments within 12 or 18-month financing plans.

iPad Pro release date is set by the third quarter of the year packing high-end features.

Hybrid devices are fast becoming a trend. Phablets or phone and tablet in one are among those commonly seen in the market. If you plan to buy one, below are the specs of the three current cool phablets.

Two new games are making waves over at Kickstarter, one of which gives homage to well-loved games like "Skyrim," "The Witcher" and "Dark Souls," while the other one is from a number of industry veterans.

A new live-action trailer for "Call of Duty: Ghosts’" Onslaught DLC is now out on the Official "Call of Duty" YouTube account. EA’s "Battlefield 4," on the other hand, is involved in an affair similar to Microsoft and Machinima’s Xbox One.

The promised dual-SIM Moto G finally arrives, and Australia dibs on the new variant.

As the iPhone 6 release date is rumoured to come as early as June 2014, two major features of the next iPhone model are shaping up fast, virtually confirming their inclusion on D-Day.

"Pokemon X and Y" players must visit the Friend Safari and the Hall of Fame Friends to find Pokemon with hidden abilities. Friend Safari is a facility in the "Pokemon X and Y" game that is found in Kiloude City. It allows players to catch up to three new Pokemons including those with hidden abilities as well as shiny and rare Pokemon such as a wild Quilladin, a wild Braixen, a wild Frogadier and a wild Chansey. Check out some tips below on how to go to the Friend Safari and the Hall ...

It could be an earlier release date for the Galaxy S5 as Samsung is reportedly plagued by plunging sales of its current flagship, the Galaxy S4, reports said.

The Microsoft giant appeared on the "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” show and declared that he would like to have a viral video promoting his Web site Gatesletter.com

Mirrored ceilings, camcorders and sex tapes are out with the new Sex with Google Glass app. This kinky app for the latest wearable technology is making great rounds online for allowing couples to see their partner’s view while having sex as it streams from their devices.

One downside to stealing high-tech gadgets is that it is easier to track down the device. In a virtual repeat of what happened to a woman in the U.S., another woman in New Zealand also lost her device to thieves, but Dropbox turned out to be their ally in identifying the culprits.

Google Glass has a new app which aims to help improve the sex lives of couples. The Sex with Glass app was specifically designed to enhance the user's experience while engaged in coitus.

SplashData, a company that specializes in password management applications (SplashID Safe line) for more than 10 years just announced the Worst Passwords of 2013 list featuring the 25 most common passwords found in the Internet. The "123456" number sequence topped the list as the worst password of 2013. It has been a runner-up for two times already and now, it has finally landed the number one spot. It beat the worst password of 2012, which is the word "password."

Recent research findings showed the Android mobile operating system may allow hackers to bypass networks. Operating systems like Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and Android 4.4 KitKat can let hackers write applications that can breach virtual private network connections. Hackers can also redirect traffic under clear text to any attacker.

Samsung just released the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 running on Exynos. Previously, the company released the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Snapdragon-based Galaxy Note 3 (SM – N9005). There are several changes that Samsung Galaxy Note 3 users can expect from the update including the appearance of the UI. Is it worth the upgrade?

The 12-inch iPad Pro release date is set in late 2014, according to an analyst.

Apple has released beta 4 of the iOS 7.1 update Monday this week and as expected the patch is meant to eliminate the exploits used by Team Evad3rs to ensure that the Evasi0n7 jailbreak will successfully unlock iPhones and iPads.

For readers who are considering buying the Nokia Lumia 1520 or the LG G2, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

The Lumia Black update has already been rolled out to Nokia Lumia 1020, 925, 920 and 820 Windows Phone handsets. Nokia Lumia 1320 and 1520 have the update pre-installed. Now, the Nokia Lumia 625 joins the list, as the latest Microsoft and Nokia update rolls out to the lower-end smartphone.

The "Pokemon X and Y" Mega Evolution would not be complete without the Mega Ring. It is a powerful item from the "Pokemon X and Y" universe that allows a player's Pokemon to Mega Evolve during battle, provided that they are carrying Mega Stones at that time. For "Pokemon X and Y" fans out there, here's a Mega Evolution update on how to power up the Mega Ring.

For readers who are considering buying the Nokia Lumia 1320 or the Lumia 625, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition or the Google Nexus 10, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3. However, Samsung remains tight lipped about its process of rolling out. Galaxy Note 3 users in different regions have to wait for official announcement and other reports to check if they can upgrade already. Understanding how the Android 4.4 KitKat works including the roll-out should help guide Galaxy Note 3 owners on what do to and wait for.

Employees addicted to smartphone use even into their bedtime are ought to kick the habit. A study released by University of Washington showed that while smartphones may be useful for a lot of things, it may post some risks to one's sleep patterns.

Google Nexus 10 2 release date may not happen at all, as the search engine giant is shifting its focus to Nexus 8, according to a report.

Samsung Galaxy S2 will not receive any further updates, including Android 4.4 KitKat due to the expired update window period. Fortuntely, owners can easily install the firmware via custom featuring five navigation rings, ribbon shortcuts, LED control and custom toggles.