TECHNOLOGY

With the number of Google Nexus 10 2 reports coming up, the market remains lost as to when the tech giant will release the much awaited gadget. Previously, it was reported the 10-inch slate will come out with the Google Nexus 5. Following this, there were reports saying that the company will be releasing the second generation Nexus 10 during Black Friday sale. So far, none of the reports were true and the Internet giant has not confirmed when the official release of the tablet will be.

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

Microsoft Non-Security Updates will be released on Patch Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 at 1PM Eastern Time. A brief description of the 16 main updates can be found on Microsoft's Support Page, including updates on Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows Servers.

Samsung Galaxy S3 features an almost futureproof hardware components that enabled it to run Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. But did you know there are ways to make it act and look like Galaxy S4? Here are five secret tricks to morph Galaxy S3 into Galaxy S4.

Consumers who are searching for a device to purchase during the Christmas holidays can head to Walmart and check out the offer on the T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 521 smartphone. The GSMArena reports Walmart currently sells the Windows Phone handset at $79.95 outright price without a contract.

Samsung Galaxy S5 release date may be on Consumers Electronics Show next month alongside Galaxy Tab 3 Lite.

Facebook has plans to introduce a ‘Sympathize’ button

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 or the Sony Xperia Z1, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

It is likely that Samsung fans will be getting two versions of the rumoured Galaxy S5 with the separate release date spread out from January through April of 2014.

The iOS 7 has been out for Apple users for a couple of months already. Packed with a handful of new features shifting from the previous bubbly look to the more minimalist and simple design the iOS 7 has a lot to offer to Apple users.

A new Pokemon X and Y guide to leveling Pokemons has been released in Reddit. Meanwhile, a Japan Pokemon event will yield two gifts, while more details have been revealed for the upcoming Pokemon X and Y movie in 2014.

The Xbox One is set to beat the PS4, as more stocks allow it to break records in Australia. The incident of the eBay-scammed UK student ended on a happier note as he gets a free Xbox One.

Samsung finally addressed the major bugs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3 in United Kingdom with another software release. Official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean has resumed for all owners of S3 in the region.

New leaked document revealed that Samsung is planning to upgrade several mid-range and low-cost smartphones including Galaxy S Advance. However, Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note 1 are both excluded from future updates which points to the three reasons why Samsung won't do it anymore.

Patches for the two top shooter games, Call of Duty: Ghosts and Battlefield 4 have been released, while COD Ghosts gets named PS4’s best-selling game.

PS4’s indie gamer Contrast is getting a patch, though the PSN access for Europe and North America is faulty at best for the meantime. Also, here’s an easy way to fix your DualShock 4 problem with analog sticks.

The hefty price cut offered by Microsoft on the Windows 8.1-powered Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet on Monday was a success with units sold out within minutes that Microsoft bricks-and-mortar stores opened at 7:30 am.

Fallout 4 teaser web site Survivor 2299 already claimed as hoax. Halo: Spartan Assault’s debut on Xbox One has been dated, and Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes has also been dated.

Samsung already announced which Galaxy smartphones will be receiving official Android 4.4 KitKat next year starting off with Galaxy S4 and Note 3. Several high-end, mid-range and even low-cost smartphones have been selected to the further upgrade plans by Samsung. Here is the batch lists of devices getting Android 4.4 sourced out by insiders.

The Nexus 10 2 release date chatter takes another surprising turn this week as new reports suggest the big-screen tablet from Google will be no more. In its stead, the Nexus 8 will be rolled out soon.

The mysterious LG V510 could be the rumoured Google Nexus 8 after all, according to tipster @evleaks.

It is not just iPhones that are exploding. A report came out on Monday that a Samsung Galaxy S4 caught fire when the phone was charging. While the battery did not explode, the smartphone became useless, prompting the phone owner to seek a replacement since the unit is still under warranty.

Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr was reportedly asked out for date by Leonardo DiCaprio right after Orlando Bloom announced their split.

What if smartphone users could have both iPhone and Blackberry in one device?That might be on Ryan Seacrest's mind when he created the Typo Keyboard, an iPhone attachment that aims to make typing easier by providing a physical keyboard over the iPhone's full touch screen surface.

While phone makers are resisting moves to come up with a unified solution to curb theft of mobile phones, three telecom firms in New Zealand have agreed on a new blacklisting system to stop theft of mobile phone by reducing its street value.

It is unlikely to have another new big Android smartphone launch before the year ends. But this does not mean that there will be no impressive line-up of Android smartphones this 2013. Here are the top 5 best Android smartphones this 2013.

The Google Nexus 10 2 is set for release in 2014 despite the holiday season. As reported, there's still no signs of its release before the end 2013. The latest rumor comes from Las Vegas Guardian Express that said the release is likely pushed to 2014, if it even happens. There have been rumors circulating that there might not be a second gen tablet and Google may simply be working on a Nexus 8.

Samsung and Apple’s rivalry continue to 2014 as both companies make waves for their upcoming smartphones. Apple will be releasing their iPhone 6 while Samsung will be launching their Samsung Galaxy S5. Both handsets were reported to feature curved and flexible displays along with 64-bit processors. Which curved flagship should people wait for?

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is an easy to use mobile operating system but you can still make it even more useful to you with some tips and tricks. Note that while some of these can also work on other Android versions, most are for Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and later.