Vanessa Francisco

Sony appears to be sending out a pretty nifty Christmas gift for developers of Sony Xperia devices. The company just released the AOSP (Android Open Source Project) KitKat device binaries, trees and build details for the Xperia L and more device support soon. This means the developers are now allowed to do a more in depth access and tweaking to most of the features on the devices.

"Fast and the Furious" fans need not worry as Justin Bieber will have no role in the next Fast and the Furious movie. It's fair to say that while teenage fans are happy and supportive for Justin Bieber playing a role in the Fast and the Furious 7 movie, the enthusiasm wasn't at all unanimous. The rumour started when Ludacris said Bieber loved the films so much that he was trying to get a role in the next one.

The iPhone 6 rumours continue to fly and the latest is its release date being in October of 2014. Apple is said to launch both its smartwatch, iWatch and the iPhone 6 by then. While Samsung launch its version of a smartwatch, Galaxy Gear in September of 2012, Apple is reportedly taking its time and working hard, trying to solve the iWatch's battery life before the company finally launches it.

Pokemon X and Y will launch the most anticipated Pokemon Bank and Poke Teleporter in the Nintendo 3DS shop on Dec. 27. The users are required to have an Internet connection to use the Bank that will allow them to store up to 3,000 Pokemon over 100 boxes in a cloud based storage file. Meanwhile, the Teleporter will let users bring their old Pokemon from previous versions of the game, Black and White and Black 2 and White 2.

A battle between the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the Apple iPhone 6 may sound weird. But rumours saying the iPhone 6 being a bigger, phablet-like iPhone may just make this comparison worth it. Afterall, the iPhone 6 is seen to be Apple's first handset to embrace a larger display. Rumors suggest that Apple is currently testing different sizes from 4.5 inches to 5.2 inches. It is also likely to see a dual launch like the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C.

Sony has promised Android 4.3 Jelly Bean updates for some of its Xperia 2013 devices starting in December 2013. It is now a firmware package is already available to those wanting to flash their Xperia Z and Xperia ZL. The leaked Android 4.3 updates for the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL are marked as "Commercial & Journalists" releases, which mean that it's not really intended for retail devices.

While the Xbox 360 arguably beat the last PlayStation 4 and Xbox competition, some Xbox owners are now switching from Xbox to PS4, which is said to be a cheaper console with competitive online play. PlayStation 4 players also switch to Xbox for the ability to control the TV and cable box, to use multiple apps simultaneously on the screen and for the Kinect 2 features. Here's a list of specs and features to help you compare the PS4 and Xbox One and figure out which one you should buy.

Miley Cyrus made some skeptics worry about her latest wild antics, said it was a sign that the singer is on the verge of an emotional breakdown. Witnesses claim that she was indeed a mess backstage after performing her hit ballad, "Wrecking Ball" at KIIS FM's Jingle Ball in Los Angeles, California. According to them, the twerker couldn't hold back her tears after coming off the stage and just let her emotions take over.

Sony has recently released PlayStation 4 system update 1.52 that promises to improve system software stability. The software update can be manually downloaded from the Settings menu. Players can also set their systems to download updates automatically by enabling "Automatic Downloads."

Nokia seems ready to cash in on the successful launch if its Lumia 1520 with a mystery device codenamed RM-964 spotted on Zauba, India's import and export data.

In 2012, Wall Street watched the fireworks in disbelief as Apple (AAPL) cruised through a multi-month nosedive. It peaked at $700 in September 2012 then later declined an unthinkable 24% until it plunged bottomed out under $400.

It's a longstanding battle between the two giants of 7-inch tablets. It's Google's new Nexus 7 versus Apple's iPad Mini with Retina Display. While the Apple iPad Mini brings its best designed tablet with iTunes and App Store ecosystem power, the new Nexus 7 is feature-packed, pushing the tablet into a full HD display backed by a stronger Google Play Store. Both have a compact factor with powerful components that promise years of solid performance.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 hasn't even made it to the stores yet but rumours of the Galaxy S5 already started to emerge. With the Galaxy S4 selling well, it attracts the same excitement for the Galaxy S5 speculated as Samsung's key device for 2014. From Samsung Galaxy S5 release dates to camera, display and improvements in build, here is a list of rumours summed up to make it easy for you.

Google has only started rolling out the Android 4.4.1 update but it looks like a new fix is also good to go as Android 4.4.2 just recently showed up on Nexus devices. Some owners have been frustrated that their Nexus devices are not receiving the camera fix upgrade from Android 4.4.1 but the reason behind that is that Google wanted to get those other devices queued up for the new Android 4.4.2 update instead.

After a long wait, Android 4.4 is finally here but was it worth it? Here's a breakdown of what's great about it and things we wish had been included but were not. As far as design is concerned, Android seems to have found its visual identity after five years since its inception so there's not much difference between Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and Android 4.4 KitKat. The visual upgrades incrementally enrich the experience but with no major overhaul.

For many weeks now, Samsung and its carriers have been working overtime to deliver Android 4.3 Jelly Bean updates for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Samsung Galaxy S3. The roll outs have not been very smooth but by the looks of it, it will finish in the United States and around the world soon. Here's a list of important new details for Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3.

"Glee" actress Lea Michele will release her latest debut album "Louder" on March 4 and to mark this occasion, TV's Rachel Berry unveiled the album's uplifting single, "Cannonball," composed by Billboard cover star Sia Fuller.

The Grand Theft Auto 5 story DLC will be released in 2014 and Rockstar Games said it has plans for big additions in 2014 to maintain a jam-packed action, mayhem and surprise adventures in Southern San Andreas for Franklin, Michael and Trevor. While its predecessor Grand Theft Auto 4 welcomed two post-release expansions such as The Ballad of Gay Tony and The Lost and the Damned, there is no new single-player content for GTA 5 announced yet. GTA Online Heists are also geared in for 2014. Rockstar ...

The iPhone 6 is set for release in Q4 of 2014. According to speculations, Apple will likely expand its screen to enhance its Retina display technology. Reports swirling around the Internet are saying the iPhone 6 will have a screen size between 4.8 and 5.7 inches.

Newton Wilmer was almost a brother to Paul Walker and could have been seriously injured trying to head first into the car blast. He was pulled away from the burning car by a first responder. Wilmer, 37, is a racing engineer and fabricator at Paul Walker's auto shop, Always Evolving in Valencia, California. Wilmer is like family and it's not surprising that he risked his own life to try to save his childhood friend.

Some Android device owners may have wanted to experience the new Android 4.4 KitKat but still wait for their carriers to deliver it. The good news is that they do not need to wait any longer, thanks to CyanogenMod's latest Android 4.4 KitKat-based firmware.

Miami Beach police says hotel tycoon Barron Hilton check out on their probe into who attacked him, making their probe in standby mode. Paris Hilton's 24-year-old brother issued a statement to police after the strange incident but refused to wait for the crime scene investigators to snap photos of his injuries.

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 has unveiled its new flagship device Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and American techno giant Apple is already prepping up to launch the Apple iPhone 6.

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.

Android is an open source and the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) allows users to explore the source for Google's mobile platform, modify and build it to fit their needs. You should know where to look through hundreds of new AOSP code commits to check out what's new in Android 4.4.1.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have split for almost three months yet rumours say Liam is begging Miley to take him back. According to Show Biz Spy, Liam is doing everything to convince Miley to give their relationship a second try. Liam and Miley had a secret meeting recently to talk things out and it seems like a rekindling of romance is in the works.

Nexus 4 owners have issued various queries after upgrading their handsets to Android 4.4 KitKat. These issues include random reboots, Bluetooth connection drops and more. Users who are having trouble with KitKat on their Nexus 4 phones can downgrade it back to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean while waiting for a more stable upgrade.

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is one of the thinnest phablets in the market today but it's mediocre camera and poor battery life may leave the user a bit disappointed. While thin is certainly the in gadget design and other Android manufacturers claim to have the thinnest device, Sony really wins with its huge phone that's actually thin. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is one of the biggest and is actually the thinnest.