TECHNOLOGY

The latest iOS on Apple devices like iPod touch, iPad or iPhone will refuse certain words according to reports. When users input words like “virginity”, “abortion”, “ammo”, “bullet” and “rape”, the operating system will refuse to provide the correct word.

Acer will replace their first generation Iconia W3 sooner than expected according to reports. The piling concerns over the 8.1 Windows 8 tablet will force the company to release the refreshed version as soon as this coming September.

A YouTube video of a drunken 26-year-old man from Stockport, New Zealand in a failed prank has gone viral in the video sharing site with more than 187,000 views so far. The 47-second video showed Sean Martin go up the roof of a bus stop, bare his bottom and then fall through the plastic roof material.

Apple’s second generation of iPad Mini is expected to be released in September and may come in several versions with different screen resolutions.

HP recently revealed new touch-based products. These include a range of all-in-one PCs and notebooks. As the company offers devices like the Envy Rove, the Pavilion 11, SlateBook x2, the Split x2 and the Envy TouchSmart 14 Ultrabook, including the Slate 21 All-in-One, one thing is clear – HP is ready to join the competition.

More leaks, rumours, and specs for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Check out five Plants vs. Zombies 2 gameplay videos.

Recent updates point to possible upcoming change log and screenshots for Minecraft Xbox 360 TU 12.

A lot of things to expect for Gamescom for both Sony and Microsoft’s consoles, PS4 and Xbox One.

Gaming news for Rayman Legends, State of Decay, and PS Plus August Free Games lineup.

The Sony Honami smartphone is going to have a 20-megapixel primary camera which will rival the Nokia 1020 and Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom. In addition, the 20MP camera will sport an Exmor RS camera sensor, Sony G-lens and BIONZ image processor.

The possible selling prices of Nexus 7 2 tablet had spread like wild fire on the Internet exciting many awaiting fans and techied. Is it worth the wait and your well-earned cash?

iPhone 6 release date may happen in November or December, a recent internal memo from Apple execs has implied.

Alleged Samsung Galaxy Note 3 sketches, specifications and processor speed has been exposed by two sources and confirms rumour of AMOLED display, 13MP camera, Exynos 5 processor and another variant using Snapdragon 800 chipset.

Search engine giant Google is set to release the successor of Nexus 7 tablet on July 24, says a consumer electronics expert.

No can deny that Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is finally heading its way and even though HTC released Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for the One, Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 might skip straight to Android 4.3 as a reason why the company delays the official update for owners to get more than they wanted.

Apple fans may have to wait longer for the release of iPhone 6 as the handset is currently experiencing some issues in the production line.

Many people have surely heard that human or animal urine is a good fertiliser. However, researchers at the University of West England have discovered another good use for the liquid human waste product that gives eco-friendly and sustainability a fresh spin. The researchers invented a method to charge mobile phones using urine. First, they created a new microbial fuel cell (MFC) that converts organic matter such as piss into electricity.

Windows-based PC sales continue to decline but Chromebooks are experiencing otherwise. For the last couple of months, shipments for Chromebooks have been increasing. Analysts expect the shipments to increase by as much as 200% to 300%. This trend now shifts the focus of companies. As Lenovo, HP, Acer and Samsung capitalize on launching Chromebooks, can Windows 8 devices survive?

Although China's Internet penetration rate was 42 per cent as of last count, the South Asian giant continues to hold on to the number one post in terms of users. A report from China Internet Network Information Centre (CNNIC) released on Wednesday said the penetration rate went up by 2 per cent to 44 per cent as number of users rose to 591 million.

The Amazon Kindle Fire is one of the tablets that reportedly will have a next-generation model, which is why tech experts recommend for people who are on tighter budget and want to take advantage of price cuts on 2012 models to consider this gadget.

It seems Android will be taking the market by storm. Several devices running on the Android OS will hit stores this week and the coming months. Namely, Sony just introduced the Sony Xperia Z LTE, LG will be unleashing the G@ and HTC One will be featuring pure Android or Sense.

Apple’s upcoming tablets, iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2, will be released next month, according to reports.

U.S. carrier Verizon has scheduled an event on July 23, Tuesday, and hinted it would be the release date for three Motorola DROID phones.

The market previously only offered a limited number of tablet-sized smartphones. Gone are those days as companies like Asus and Sony reveal their plans about releasing phablets some time soon. Specifically, Sony will introduce Xperia Z Ultra whereas Asus will release the Fonepad Note FHD 6.

In Australia, the price of Apple iPad 4 (16GB WiFi) starts at $609.95. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (16 GB WiFi only) price tag is marked $399.99 (AU$435). It is pretty clear which full-size tablet is cheaper. But does the more affordable choice really offer real value for money?

Images of the upcoming accessories for the recently unveiled 41MP Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone were spotted at numerous tech Web site reports. The shared images came from Pureviewclub.com and the Web site shows the wireless charging cover and first-rate leather case for the latest Finnish device.

Sony refuses to play safe in the smartphone market. The Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, and the new Xperia Z Ultra boosted Sony’s position in the market emphasizing that the company is a formidable competition for leading phone manufacturers. With already three devices out, Sony is not stopping. The company wants to release another smartphone called the Sony i1.

Apple’s next iOS 7 big tablet, the iPad 5, promises to deliver better productivity and provide highly efficient navigational features thanks to a newly approved patent and the very popular Google Map.