TECHNOLOGY

LG confirmed the upcoming official Android 4.4 KitKat for G2 smartphone scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2014. One of the changes from the firmware is the revamped of the entire user interface and icons.

Those who want to try out the ID@Xbox program should wait a bit more before trying out the feature as advised by Microsoft. At the same time, more news about the Xbox One Complete Bundle and Halo 5 have surfaced.

The PS4 launch in Europe has been a massive success, but it’s not without its hiccups as some of the problems seen in the first launch in North America is now being felt in some areas of Europe.

More hints coming for GTA 5 DLC, as well as announcements for the mistake PS4 made with Siren potential release and a Gran Turismo 6 contest to win exciting GT goodies.

The official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware rollout forthe Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3 finally resumed and this time, it includes stability update expected to fix the issues caused by the earlier Android 4.3 update for both devices.

Google Nexus 10 2 rumoured release date on Cyber Monday may be true as the current 16GB Nexus 10 tablet is sold out in Google Play Store.

Release date of the Galaxy S5 could come as early as February 2014 as Samsung reportedly scrambles to replace the Galaxy S4, which rumours said is fast-losing its traction in the sales department.

BlackBerry's start to rise following the release of the BBM app for iPhones and Android devices that got the embattled Canadian phone makers 20 million downloads on the first week of release may be a short-lived spark of hope.

Des Hommes et Des Chatons (Men and Cats) is a French tumblr blog featuring various pictures of cats that seem to be doppelgangers or mirror images of cute men because these cats are posing like the men included there. The guys in the tumblr blog are mostly professional models and actors including Jamie Dornan ("Fifty Shades of Grey"), Robert Pattinson ("Twilight") and Johnny Depp ("Pirates of the Caribbean").

Pokemon X and Y, the popular role-playing video games that have been developed by Japanese video game developer Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS, have other online features for Pokemon players such as the Player Search System (PSS), Play! Pokemon, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection® (WFC) and the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) Online. Now, Pokemon fans can choose from cool Pokemon games in the Internet.

It seems that Samsung Galaxy S5 may not be an Android smartphone and will snub Android’s latest 4.4 KitKat OS as company revealed that it is fostering a relationship with Tizen OS and Firefox OS.

Here comes Cyber Monday 2013! Watch out for various online sales after Black Friday 2013 which officially start on Monday (hence, the name), Dec. 2, 2013. Black Friday 2013 has just ushered the 2013 Holiday shopping season and it has reached the weekend up to Cyber Monday 2013 where most people who weren't able to shop during the Black Friday weekend go online to look for sweet deals for the items that they are eyeing.

Asus and Samsung remain two of the leading tech manufacturers. Asus has been partnering with Google releasing Nexus products that are both affordable and premium in feel and features. Samsung, on other hand, has been diversifying successfully. It has released a number of tablets offering different sizes and a range of features, this time, it is making headlines through the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014. Which is the better slate?

Google has released Android 4.4 KitKat with Nexus 5. Afterwards, a range of Android devices started receiving the update. Recently, Google Nexus 4, 7 and 10 all received the update. Reports now say that LG’s flagship handset, the G2 will also be getting the Android update. What can people expect from the Android 4.4 KitKat with LG?

iPhone 6 release date may be sooner than later as the price of iPhone 5C plummets this Black Friday and Cyber Monday craze.

Apple and Google continue to battle it out for mobile OS supremacy. As Google steadily gains more users over the years, Android seemingly has surpassed the iOS. Google has achieved that in terms of downloads and better integration over the years but Apple has not been a tech leader for nothing. The strong user base and reliable ecosystem are major selling points of the iOS. Surprisingly, reports now suggest that iOS developers are making more money than Android developers. How is that possible?

Google may soon offer an assistant that will help those too busy to manage their social network accounts. The internet giant has reportedly patented a technology that can analyze how a user reacts or responds to feeds and messages on social media. Once the technology finishes analyzing, it can also post personalized responses for the user. Is this something worth looking out for?

Whenever a new Android comes up, users will need to go to Google Play or check with Nexus and the works. However, for many advanced users, particularly those who do not have the option to go to Nexus, the best option would be custom ROMs. Many developers tinker and explore Google devices and interfaces. A new set of nightly builds for Android 4.4 KitKat from OmniROM can be rolled to a range of Nexus devices – not just a few devices but 15 Android devices.

Tablets have become one of the most sought after tech products today. They combine the portability of smartphones to traditional computing devices spawning a new era of gadgets. There are all sorts of slates today that it can be overwhelming to choose which one is the best. For this comparison, three of the best 10-inch tablets are pitted against each other: the Asus Transformer Book T100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 and the iPad Air.

Samsung and Asus continue to release tablets targeting different markets. From time to time, their product offerings could overlap giving people tough choices to select from. With both companies offering their tablets, it is important for shoppers to understand which tablet fits which. A rundown of their features should be a great help in deciding which one to get these holidays.

Toshiba has seen to it the company retains a fresh line of medium and large-sized Android tablets. These come along with its Windows line. The latest addition to the line is Excite 7. The device targets the lower-end market and is the second generation of its Excite Pro tablet before. The device starts at $169 and despite its more affordable; it does have its selling points. There are a few specs people may be find surprising, interesting and useful.

Google Nexus 10 2 may pack Tegra 4 CPU and not the rumoured Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset.

Cyber Monday marks one of the biggest sales events to date. Big guns like Apple are gearing up offering their products at discounted or better packages. As Apple released a refreshed line of its flagship tablets, shoppers can expect a better price or slashes across previous models. Some retailers are also offering better deals on the newer products to make the most out of the holidays. Here are some of the iPad deals that shoppers need to watch out for Cyber Monday.

Samsung Galaxy S5 release date is pegged on March-April 2014 and will commence mass production in January, according to the latest report from ET news.

For readers who are considering buying the Nokia Lumia 920 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.

Three Samsung devices are rumoured to arrive in 2014 – the Galaxy S5, Galaxy F and YOUM smartphone. These devices are expected to be superb and to boast exceptional features but which among them is going to be Samsung’s main pride next year?

iPhone 6 features may include a refocusable camera, according to the latest patent awarded to Apple.

Black Friday is one of the best shopping events. While people have to practice every restraint they have to keep from splurging, another tempting shopper's event is coming: Cyber Monday.

Sony Computer Entertainment has officially launched PlayStation4 in Australia, midnight of Nov. 29 at a retail price of $549.95.