TECHNOLOGY

A bit more of waiting and tablet shoppers can forget about the Nexus 7 and stop wondering if the Nexus 10 2 will ever be released. The second iPad Mini, now with Retina, would be in abundance come Q1 2014, a new report said.

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562 or the Galaxy Core Duos, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

iPhone 6 features will include A8 processors and Samsung will help in making the chips.

For readers who are considering buying the Nokia Lumia 1020 or the HTC One, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

The already impressive Retina display panel in the iPhone 5S will not stop Apple from further improving the screen prowess of its bestselling device so for the iPhone 6, expect no less than killer display features on release date.

Samsung has finally rolled out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for Galaxy S4, S3 and Note 2, which is not the latest Android version making owners ask, "where 'KitKat' is."

The PS4 is looking at more exclusives that would show off the PS4’s unique capabilities, perhaps making use of the PS Vita, which is now making quite a comeback as a Sony gaming device. Also, check out the titles that are coming with the last update of the PS Store for 2013.

Which is the better console: PS4 or Xbox One? This question has been asked time and again since the clash in E3 2013 until a few weeks after the release date of both consoles.

Twitter, the popular microblogging Web site, has just released its top Twitter hashtag trends of the year. Check out the most popular tweets of 2013 including the Boston Marathon bombings (#BostonMarathon), 5-year-old leukemia survivor Miles Scott's wish of becoming Batkid, with San Francisco used as Gotham City (#SFBatkid) and the birth of the Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton's son Prince George (#RoyalBaby).

Rumors about the iPhone 6 continue to float around the Internet. One report said the next Apple flagship iPhone will be released in June or July 2014 while another report noted it will hit the shelves in October 2014.

Those who are interested about the upcoming games for both the 3DS and the Wii U will be happy to know that Nintendo has many plans already laid out for both gaming devices, although most of them are coming in spring of 2014.

Antutu benchmark team found a new Samsung device inside their database with model number SM-G900F which surfaced already as the alleged Galaxy S5 smartphone. They are 'almost' sure that it is the international variant, revealing the specs hidden inside.

Rumours say that someone close to the Evad3rs team stole the iOS 7 jailbreak from them.

Few years back, choosing between the MacBook Pro and the MacBook air is not an arduous task. One was so powerful and packed with tons of speed and performance while the other is, albeit less powerful, makes up in being ultraportable which is quite great for the frequent travellers.

The next flagship smartphones of Samsung coming this 2014 - now called the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S5 - are likely to feature a 16 MP sensor camera with OIS or optical image stabilisation technology, according to a report made by ET News.

Samsung is reportedly issuing its strongest iPad Air rival so far – a 10.5-inch AMOLED-laced tablet that will debut early January 2014, which could become the most-waited Nexus 10 2 release date.

Samsung has been popular for diversifying its products and exploring as many variants as possible. Since the company released its first line of Galaxy S, it has ventured into different screen sizes, colors and customizable options depending on the carrier. According to recent information, Samsung plans on releasing two S4 editions: Samsung Galaxy S4 Black and S4 Mini Black.

It was just last year when Samsung announced the successor of the mighty Galaxy Note, the Galaxy Note 2. Although it was recently replaced by the Galaxy Note 3, it remains an option this 2014 thanks to its powerful hardware, relatively cheap price tag and software updates. Next year, the Galaxy S5 is also expected to hit the shelves. The question is should Samsung users upgrade their Galaxy Note 2 to this new device or hold on to it for another year?

If you bought a Nokia Lumia 1020, you must be after its superb 41 MP camera. Lumia 1020 does not impress as a phone, but, it has one of the best camera unit among the smartphones as of yet. However, what good is a 41 MP camera unit if you can’t take good photos with it?

If you are confused between Nokia Lumia 1020 and Google Nexus 5 either as a gift for yourself or your loved-ones this Christmas, here are the specs for the two devices that will help you decide.

iPhone 6 release date may be sooner as another iPhone 5S deal is seen. For those planning to buy an iPhone 5S before the year closes, Sam's Club is offering the 16 GB variant of iPhone 5S for $199 with the usual two-year contract with your chosen carrier among AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, or the U.S. Cellular. The promo will run until January 2014.

iPhone 6 release date may be in June/July or even later, according to Susquehanna Financial Group analyst.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus is excluded among Android 4.4 eligible devices due to 18-month window update expiration. Fortunately, developers have made effort to create an Android 4.4.2 firmware designed for Galaxy Nexus I9250.

Sony and Microsoft released the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. As the rivalry continues, gamers can look forward for more next generation consoles. Recent reports hint what people can expect from the next PlayStation 5 and Xbox. There were also reports showing the concept for the next-generation Wii. It will definitely be a packed season.

Google Nexus 10 2 release date may be sooner as Nexus 5 and Nexus 4 prices drop for the holiday season.

You can get a free Celebi pokemon when you access the Pokemon Bank. Also, there are now more details for the Pokemon Bank that also hint at theories and speculations for Hoenn on Pokemon X and Y.

The 2013 America’s Cup is Google’s most searched keywords in New Zealand. The sudden deaths of Cory Monteith and Paul Walker were among the top five trending searches in New Zealand based on Google’s annual trends report together with the birth of the royal baby, Prince George.

Third-party developers are ahead of Samsung in providing Android 4.4 KitKat among several Galaxy smartphones.

Samsung plans to upgrade Galaxy Ace 2 with Android 4.4 KitKat in 2014. But the company hasn't confirmed if it is going to happen. If you want to get ahead of them, get Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware version, here is one available for you.