TECHNOLOGY

The chance is a high that the Galaxy S5 release date will happen on Feb 23 2014 but not all the rumoured specs and features attributed so far to the Galaxy S4 successor will be delivered as expected.

The rumour dust about the new smartphone to rival the mighty Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has finally settled. LG has officially announced exactly that. The new device is named the LG Gx.

SIMS fans around the world are excited for the release of the SIMS 4 next year. But the fourth instalment is not yet out until fall of 2014. So for now, here are confirms SIMS 4 details, upcoming skills and audience desired expansion and stuff packs.

Apple fans have been expecting to get the best specs and features ever via the rumoured iPhone 6 release date on 2014 but one thing that may come as a complete surprise is the supposed price bump, a new report said.

Nexus users can find some interesting things to do once they root their devices. Rooting can be quite tricky but it is possible. Understanding the steps and doing the necessary precautions should help avoid problems. Once Nexus 5 has been rooted, users can expect a completely different Android experience.

Have you been experiencing random reboots on your Nokia Lumia 1020? Some owners had run into the same issues with their phone. Sometimes, the phone freezes or becomes unresponsive or it restarts itself. There is a possibility that the random rebooting is due to specific apps or services.

Australian customers will be entitled to 24-month warranty on all Apple products. The electronics company giant has agreed to the “court enforceable undertaking” after an investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

If you are looking for a well-built smartphone that will not render you penniless after purchase, then add Motorola Moto G and Nokia Lumia 720 to your list. Which is a better choice?

Samsung Galaxy S4 joins the likes of HTC One Google Play edition with the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. The tech giant has just announced the roll out of the Android 4.4.2 update to Samsung Galaxy S 4 GPe. People can either download the update directly to their device or manually install it.

Owners of Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 can now update their devices with Jelly Bean 4.2 XWLSS through a custom ROM. The SlimBean team provided the ROM and is better known as SlimBean 5. Members of XDA Developers have been helpful to many users providing custom ROMs to update devices. Installation process is similar among handsets.

On Dec. 17, 2013, Jamaican singer Tessanne Chin was crowned as The Voice Season 5 (2013) winner. Tessanne who was battling from Team Adam camp won the trophy, the title, a recording contract and $100,000 cash prize after beating Will Champlin from the same team and Jacquie Lee of Team Christina.

SIMS 4 is the fourth and upcoming instalment of the SIMS series set for released by late 2014 for Microsoft Windows and OS X. It features all new game mechanics never before seen and better engine compared to SIMS 3 for more realistic experience. Here are the expansion packs concepts and detailed features you can expect next year.

Snowden wrote an open letter to the Brazilian people offering his help for the investigation of the U.S. Government’s alleged spying on Brazil and its people Dec. 17, Tuesday. In return, he asks for a permanent political asylum.

It appears that Apple's fast and aggressive move to a 64-bit processor with the iPhone 5S sent a sucker punch to its rivals that left them reeling. "The 64-bit Apple chip hit us in the gut," says a Qualcomm staff to HubSpot. "Not just us, but everyone. We were slack-jawed, stunned, and unprepared. It's not that big a performance difference right now since most current software won't benefit but in Spinal Tap terms it's 32 more. Now everyone wants it."

Gamers can now personalise their Nintendo 3DS with their favourite "Pokemon X and Y" pocket monster. New details about new "Pokemon X and Y" events as well as the 17th movie have been revealed.

Australia's State of Victoria reveals plans for a FireReady app and an emergency Web site for important fire alerts. This is in response to the alarming rate of destructive and deadly bushfires in Australia.

For readers who are considering buying the Microsoft Surface 2 or the Apple iPad Air, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Sony Xperia Z may receive its official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean on Dece 19, 2013, based on the support page screenshot of the smartphone. If that's true, Xperia Z will get firmware build 10.4.B.0.569 designed for Xperia ZL, ZR and Tablet Z.

iPhone 6 release date is set in July 2014, according to an analyst. Jefferies Analyst Peter Misek predicted the long rumored Apple smartwatch, iWatch, will be launched early next year while the iPhone 6 will arrive in July.

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 or the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5210, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

We have heard rumours about the Samsung Galaxy S5 suggesting that it would come with a sleeker design by borrowing the same technology seen in the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note 4 could arrive with a metal case.

A new iPhone 6 concept image promotes a very thin smartphone. In October, Apple unveiled the iPad Air making the full-fledged tablet as one of the thinnest 10-inch tablet in the market. It is possible that Apple will apply the same formula to its smartphone line.

Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 has been made surprisingly compatible with Android 4.4.2 KitKat version using a custom ROM named SlimSaber. It features compiled custom tool chain Sabermod for more battery life and optimised performance.

The long wait for the Evasi0n iOS 7 jailbreak release date will likely be stretched further as reports emerged that the latest iOS 7.1 beta version shut down an important exploit that Team Evad3rs is reportedly tinkering with.

The PS4 Gaikai service is the next awaited feature, but it seems like it will not only be limited to just one of Sony’s devices. Check out a new problem popping out for the DualShock 4 controllers, and another teaser that hints at a Crash Bandicoot reboot.

Xbox One has four new bundles out for GameStop, in time for the Christmas sale. Also, rumours are starting up on a cheaper, new version of the Xbox One.

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy S3 or the Apple iPhone 4S, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

A recent experiment conducted by a group of school girls claims to discover how WiFi signals can hurt anyone’s health; that it can even kill plants.

Japanese animation and manga-based games are killing it, as "Attack on Titan" on 3DS raked in a fairly good start to the franchise’s games. Meanwhile, Namco Bandai’s "J-Stars Victory Vs" is shaping up to become quite the brawler video game fit for Shonen Jump heroes.