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Google Nexus 7 2 aka N7 2nd generation is now available in Australia for $439.95 (32 GB) or $389.95 (16GB). How does it compete with the existing Apple iPad mini? There is a $40 difference between the relatively older Apple tablet and the newer (yet cheaper) Google Android tablet.

The Sony Xperia Honami has been making appearances at numerous tech reports but the latest is at the Federal Communications Commision (FCC) listing. The FCC report claims that the upcoming Sony device will be officially announced before September 30, 2013 and the arrival at retail stores is scheduled on the first week of October.

The HTC Desire 500 has been making the rounds on numerous reports in the past but the Taiwanese manufacturer HTC has now officially introduced the smartphone. The Taiwan release date is scheduled on August 1, with the objective of attracting office-goers and youth consumers.

Tech-biggies Apple, Motorola, Samsung, Apple and LG are launching their much-touted smartphones this year. How smart will the consumer be when it comes to choosing the best out of the best? Also with the Blackberry Z10 not quite making its mark - will these top 5 worsen Blackberry's already looming list of worries?

Finnish manufacturer Nokia will be releasing the 41MP Nokia Lumia 1020 soon to compete in the market sales with other smartphones coming from rival companies like Samsung. Currently, the Samsung Galaxy S4 enjoys success but can Nokia take away the crown from the best-selling Android smartphone?

Huawei Technologies recently released the Huawei Ascend P2 in the market and it currently receives a positive feedback in Australia as the fastest 4G smartphone available. Telstra will start to offer the Huawei Ascend P2 on July 30 for a $60 price without an upfront charge on a two-year contract.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 is one of Samsung's newest arrivals. The Galaxy Note 2 is the Korean tech giant's hit phablet (phone and mini tablet in one) from a year ago. Gadget shoppers exploring cheap Android tablets and phablets for the first time are probably wondering which is better for them between these two. Assuming you don't want to buy both, do you go for a small 7-inch tablet or a 5.5-inch phablet?

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 has quietly hit the stores this July. Tech analysts expect the new Nexus 7 from Google to arrive before end of the month. These device updates give cheap Android tablet shoppers more choices. But some buyers are quick to determine if they've spotted enough dealbreakers to ignore the product. Here are 5 of the possible factors that turn off the buyers from the Tab 3 and new Nexus 7.

Nokia and Sony are now focusing on the development of their new device’s camera as well as its features to impress the consumers. The upcoming Nokia Lumia 1020 EOS and Sony Xperia Honami will be battling each other in the tough market competition with their exceptional camera sensor and design together with impressive features and specs.

Samsung Galaxy S4 mini and HTC One mini are in the shopping choices of relatively cheaper Android phone buyers. The smaller S4 is already out, but the One mini has yet to be released. Which of these two smaller versions of flagship smartphones make the better deal for you?

Companies Sony and Samsung will be battling each other with their enormous Sony Xperia Z Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Android phablets. The phone-tablet design is currently becoming a trend and the two devices are expected to compete in the market.

Plants vs Zombies 2 release date has arrived, but not in all countries. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users in Australia and New Zealand are now able to download PvZ 2. Players in U.S. and other countries have to wait in 2 to 3 weeks as the game stability will be tested during this soft launch. Meanwhile, players are worried over more expensive upgrades, saying their in-app purchases could diminish the fun in the game.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 is a cheap Android tablet, but not the cheapest among its kind. The Note 8 comes with the S Pen that enhances the user's productivity and entertainment, but you probably don't need the pen. The Galaxy Mega 6.3 is an extra-huge smartphone, but the battery juice could be insufficient for your type of use. For newbie phone and tablet shoppers, Samsung is a place to start exploring. The choices make the buyers realize the most important requirements for them.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 is now available in some online stores, and will soon be released to Australia. But those shopping for a new 7-inch Android tablet should probably wait for the new Nexus 7 from Google. There are at least 5 reasons why.S

The Huawei Ascend P6 release date in Australia falls on July 16. That's less than 2 weeks away for those not ordering the device online. However, a 4G variant is not coming Down Under. At least not yet. Check out the cool specs of this Android phone.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 or Galaxy Note 8? These Android devices from the Korean tech giant are usually among the choices of current small tablet shoppers. Aside from the big difference in price tags, what other factors should you consider if choosing between the two tabs?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 and iPad mini will come up almost each time a newbie tablet shopper asks around: 'Which small tablet should I buy?' The Samsung Tab comes in 7-inch and 10-inch variants, while the iPad mini is the smaller sibling of the popular full-size 9-inch Apple iPad. Check out which of these two will work better with you.

Google Reader is out, Feedly is in. Well, Feedly has been around for a while, but now it's no longer a top alternative - it is the new Reader. Feedly, which works well as iOS and Android app for collating the latest news, is bidding Google Reader goodbye alongside many other users on Twitter. Check out the tweets for your amusement. Or simply dig out the best Google Reader replacement tips on social media.

If you’re shopping for a tablet and aiming to avoid the expensive iPad and iPad mini devices from Apple, the selection is vast on the Android side of the market. There are many cheap Android tablets that you can look into. For this feature, we’ll take a look at Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 and Amazon Kindle Fire HD.

iPad mini, Galaxy Tab 2 and Nexus 7 are last year's huge tablet items in small packages. Each of these devices has upgrades coming up later in the year. But late adopters don't typically rush to get the latest (also more expensive) product. If you're a newbie to small tablet shopping, here is a quick preview of these 7-to-8 inchers.

Competitive Chinese manufacturing company Huawei has officially unveiled a 7-inch MediaPad Vogue tablet capable of making phone calls. The Voice Calling feature in the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue table is incorporated with a built-in receiver for direct calling support and the use of headphones is no longer needed.

Nokia is anticipated to compete against the unveiled Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom and Samsung Galaxy NX as it releases the impressive Nokia Lumia EOS smartphone with 41MP camera. Can the Finnish company overthrow rival technology giant Samsung which already offers devices with enhanced camera technology?

HTC officially unleashed on Wednesday, June 19, the new HTC Butterfly S smart phone to impress the consumers with its bigger screen size compared to the HTC One, great quad-core processor and more battery life. HTC Butterfly S is scheduled to turn up at the Taiwan smart phone market in July with a price tag of NT$22,900 (US$766).

Nokia Lumia 925 and Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom are two recently announced camera-smart phones confronting each other with a battle on impressive camera features. Both devices are being compared to determine which one can offer high-quality performance to capturing images and grab the attention of the consumers.

Man of Steel 2013 recently bagged the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards' "Most Anticipated Movie of the Year." What are the early Superman reviews saying about Henry Cavill's titular character?

Galaxy Tab 2 reviews typically compare the cheap tablet to iPad 2. It is an entry-level tablet fit for kids and light to moderate tablet users. It will not compete against newer branded tablets, but it is not a waste of money.

Huawei Ascend P6 will have its grand appearance at a scheduled launch event on June 18, but consumers are already given a preview through the fresh round of reports that leaked information about the smartphone’s features and specs. The Android smartphone has an impressive camera and Emotion UI features in a 6.18mm thick body.

Man of Steel 2013 received a warm welcome in London as stars Henry Cavill and Amy Adams walked the red carpet for its premiere. Superman Cavill, of course, was delighted to be back at home with the Brits. Henry Cavill and the Man of Steel 2013 cast was in New York City two days ago for a premiere in the city. But for the 30-year-old Brit actor, there is no better place to attend a premiere than in your home country.

After the success of the Sony Xperia Z smart phone, Sony officially unveils a new addition to their smart phone range: the Sony Xperia M. The Sony handset is the smaller and more affordable option with other available color choices as well with the hopes of meeting the same level of success that the water-resistant Sony Xperia Z achieved.

The world has a new favorite OS and it is now slowing down. Recent reports suggest the increasing shares of Android in the mobile phone and computing industry. While there aren’t clear announcements from Google, the rumour mill has it that Android 4.3 update is coming soon. Android market shares not only jumped in the smartphone department but also in the tablet industry. More and more tablets are coming out with the Android OS and it is not difficult to understand why.