TECHNOLOGY

Apple confirms iOS 7 crashing fix after increasing reports of Springboard issues and white screen of death. iOS 7.1 bug fix update will be released for iPhones, iPad and iPods running the latest iOS 7 update around March 2014 which also going to be released for developer testing.

For readers who are considering buying the Nexus 4 or the LG Optimus G Pro, here is a specs and Price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Around 80 per cent of people who use Facebook are going to quit it by 2017, claim Princeton University researchers.

The return of "Pokemon X and Y’s" Pokemon Bank in Japan provides hope of a nearing release date for the rest of the world. Meanwhile, another "Pokemon X and Y" event has been announced.

For readers who are considering buying the Blackberry Z10 or the HTC One Mini, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Microsoft finally responds to the whole XB1M13 affair with Machinima. Phil Spencer gives hype and hope for potential reboots on the Xbox One platform.

A Wall Street Journal report said after the GameStop encountered a wipeout of the PS4 from the shelves due to the Christmas holidays, it is now replenishing stock. Aside from the PS4 console, next-gen games are also available at GameStop, and you can choose between pre-owned and new copies.

Samsung Galaxy S5 features Android 4.4 KitKat, octa-core processor, new TouchWiz UI, rapid charging and more which you'll see at MWC 2014. However, at least five important features are not going to be included which you may find on either HTC One 2 or Sony Xperia Sirius.

HTC One 2, also known as HTC M8, may come with a little brother during its release date at Mobile World Congress 2014 set next month.

Many Android users desire Android 4.4 KitKat update, but not all of them are going to be graced with such upgrade due to several factors. ASUS, HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung and Sony have hinted upcoming releases, so we listed the devices most likely to get Android 4.4 KitKat in Q1 2014.

For readers who are considering buying the Blackberry Q10 or the Samsung Galaxy S4, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

LG G Flex will be available for pre-orders on AT&T starting Friday Jan. 24. AT&T offers the device for $299.99 with a two-year service contract or monthly payments within 12 or 18-month financing plans.

iPad Pro release date is set by the third quarter of the year packing high-end features.

Hybrid devices are fast becoming a trend. Phablets or phone and tablet in one are among those commonly seen in the market. If you plan to buy one, below are the specs of the three current cool phablets.

Two new games are making waves over at Kickstarter, one of which gives homage to well-loved games like "Skyrim," "The Witcher" and "Dark Souls," while the other one is from a number of industry veterans.

A new live-action trailer for "Call of Duty: Ghosts’" Onslaught DLC is now out on the Official "Call of Duty" YouTube account. EA’s "Battlefield 4," on the other hand, is involved in an affair similar to Microsoft and Machinima’s Xbox One.

The promised dual-SIM Moto G finally arrives, and Australia dibs on the new variant.

As the iPhone 6 release date is rumoured to come as early as June 2014, two major features of the next iPhone model are shaping up fast, virtually confirming their inclusion on D-Day.

"Pokemon X and Y" players must visit the Friend Safari and the Hall of Fame Friends to find Pokemon with hidden abilities. Friend Safari is a facility in the "Pokemon X and Y" game that is found in Kiloude City. It allows players to catch up to three new Pokemons including those with hidden abilities as well as shiny and rare Pokemon such as a wild Quilladin, a wild Braixen, a wild Frogadier and a wild Chansey. Check out some tips below on how to go to the Friend Safari and the Hall ...

It could be an earlier release date for the Galaxy S5 as Samsung is reportedly plagued by plunging sales of its current flagship, the Galaxy S4, reports said.

The Microsoft giant appeared on the "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” show and declared that he would like to have a viral video promoting his Web site Gatesletter.com

Mirrored ceilings, camcorders and sex tapes are out with the new Sex with Google Glass app. This kinky app for the latest wearable technology is making great rounds online for allowing couples to see their partner’s view while having sex as it streams from their devices.

One downside to stealing high-tech gadgets is that it is easier to track down the device. In a virtual repeat of what happened to a woman in the U.S., another woman in New Zealand also lost her device to thieves, but Dropbox turned out to be their ally in identifying the culprits.

Google Glass has a new app which aims to help improve the sex lives of couples. The Sex with Glass app was specifically designed to enhance the user's experience while engaged in coitus.

SplashData, a company that specializes in password management applications (SplashID Safe line) for more than 10 years just announced the Worst Passwords of 2013 list featuring the 25 most common passwords found in the Internet. The "123456" number sequence topped the list as the worst password of 2013. It has been a runner-up for two times already and now, it has finally landed the number one spot. It beat the worst password of 2012, which is the word "password."

Recent research findings showed the Android mobile operating system may allow hackers to bypass networks. Operating systems like Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and Android 4.4 KitKat can let hackers write applications that can breach virtual private network connections. Hackers can also redirect traffic under clear text to any attacker.

Samsung just released the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 running on Exynos. Previously, the company released the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Snapdragon-based Galaxy Note 3 (SM – N9005). There are several changes that Samsung Galaxy Note 3 users can expect from the update including the appearance of the UI. Is it worth the upgrade?

The 12-inch iPad Pro release date is set in late 2014, according to an analyst.

Apple has released beta 4 of the iOS 7.1 update Monday this week and as expected the patch is meant to eliminate the exploits used by Team Evad3rs to ensure that the Evasi0n7 jailbreak will successfully unlock iPhones and iPads.