TECHNOLOGY

After a long wait, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update has finally started rolling out. The rollout only applies to a few selected Galaxy Note 2 users at this point, with the rest of the updates more likely to rollout in the next few weeks. Now that the roll out has started, Galaxy Note 2 users need to know the following important things about the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update.

Everyone is asking which devices are deserving to get Android 4.4 KitKat update as owners demand one. New information revealed an updated list of devices getting Android 4.4 in late 2013 or early 2014.

Optus, which is also known as SingTel Optus Pty Limited, has reportedly started its fixed wireless broadband trial in four Australian capital cities namely, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. This move was done in order to check if a reliable 4G signal can indeed replace fixed broadband connections in several urban areas.

Calcalist, an Israeli newspaper, has claimed that Apple has finalized the purchase of PrimeSense, an Israeli fabless semiconductor firm, for 345 million dollars.

For Nexus device owners, Google has rolled out the Android 4.4 KitKat OS update for Nexus 4, 7 and 10.

In a bid to promote a new high-speed train system, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has offered to fully pay for the first phase of construction of a possible rail route in the u.S., linking Washington to New York in just one hour.

Samsung Electronics Co. clarified that its statement made last Tuesday was not entirely accurate. What was the slip-up? Just that the tech firm informed that it had sold more than 800,000 units of its new Galaxy Gear smartwatch since its launch two months ago, when the truth is that it only shipped the 800,000 pieces. From shipping to selling... should we call this a "smartmistake"? The answer lies beneath the facts and poor reviews about its new smartwatch.

Get any of the two controllers made especially for the iPhone 5 or the iPod touch 5 so you can play these 3 new games as well as the other existing iOS games in the same way you would via a controller.

The killer features that the Galaxy S5 would unwrap on its 2014 release date are beyond imagination, that is if the next Samsung flagship will get to use the freshly announced quad-core Snapdragon 805 from Qualcomm.

Trophies may have just revealed a DLC for Assassin’s Creed 4. The maps for the Second Assault DLC of Battlefield 4 have just been captured in video, while Titanfall sequel is confirmed to come to more platforms aside from the Xbox One and Xbox 360 console-exclusivity.

Finally, the most anticipated Farming Simulator 14 has already launched on iOS and Android. In a recent press release, the developer and publisher GIANTS Software made official that the game is now live on App Store and Google Play.

James Kavanagh, Microsoft Australia's Chief Security advisor has warned Internet users to be cautious with a virus called cryptolocker. He raised the warning after noticing an increase in the number of virus attacks over the past few weeks.

BlackBerry officials seem not to have learned the lessons of the past by continuing to push for their unpopular smartphones. The latest was the unveiling on Tuesday of the ultra high-end version of the Z10, which caused the share price of the embattled Waterloo, Ontario-based firm to go down below $6 at one point.

After approximately 500,000 miles of road tests with the Google's self-driving car, it is still unclear whether the idea of an autonomous car will work in the near future. Currently, the most optimistic estimate of a self-driving car seems to come to market is in five to 10 years' time.

Until now, Google still has not revealed the concrete release date of the much awaited Nexus 10 2. However, different dates emerged as possible launch dates of the devices.

Comparative review between the PS4 and the Xbox One

For those who love to capture emblematic instants of life anywhere, anytime, it has become quite natural just to take out their smartphone and click a picture.

A Web site called the Blade Brown Show claimed on Wednesday that South Korean tech giant Samsung paid Apple the $1 billion damage in a lawsuit in 5 cents coins aboard 30 trucks. The story appears to join the ranks of recent hoaxes such as the death of action star Jacky Chan and the alleged suicide of Mr Bean, actor Rowan Atkinson.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini can be upgraded to Android 4.4 KitKat by doing manual installation and it features all the default changes of 4.4 version plus major tweaks for system performance.

Twitter has announced that its emergency alert service has arrived to the UK and Ireland. The microblogging site said these emergency alerts can help spread critical information from government organizations, emergency services and charities, especially when other means of communication are down.

The iPad Air and iPad Mini 2 offer portability and functionality. At times, they can substitute a full laptop allowing people to accomplish basic tasks or work. Similar to iOS 7 in iPhone, people using keyboards with their iPads can also have an easier time working with the device through shortcuts. There are number of keyboard shortcuts that should cut the work and effort.

With Apple releasing the first beta update of iOS 7.1, many are pondering how it can be downloaded.

Are you one of the lot that are unimpressed with the recently released iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C and wished that you bought last year’s iPhone 5? Amazon offers unlocked iPhone 5 units that are way cheaper.

The battle for tablet supremacy continues as Dell pushes with its bid to enter the slate market. With the Dell Venue 8, the company wants to target the budgeted sector. It offers comparable features to Nexus 7 and iPad but does not go over the price. Can Dell make an impact finally?

Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G is upgradable to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean but no confirmation yet if Android 4.3 Jelly Bean will be coming next year. For owners interested to upgrade, an Android 4.4 KitKat firmware is now available for porting on the Galaxy S2 smartphone.

Moto X phone is now receiving an official Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade from Motorola ahead of LG Nexus 4 smartphone. There are six major changes provided by the new operating system version from apps to the user interface.

For readers who are considering the HTC Desire X or the Samsung Galaxy S2, here is a specs and price comparison in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 or the Galaxy S3, 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 LG Nexus 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S3, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.