TECHNOLOGY

The prolonged Apple-Samsung battle deluxe returns this week as the jury trial before the New York court of Judge Lucy Koh resumed on Tuesday. The new trial would tackle the monetary compensation for the patent technology question on charged by Apple that Samsung copied its iPhone and iPad technology.

Apple has opted to initially release the Retina iPad Mini 2 through its online store on Nov 12 and contrary to analysts’ expectations, the small iOS 7 tablet seems easily accessible and sufficient stocks are likely available and ready to ship out, anytime and anywhere.

Apple Inc's iPhone has an unexpected hot market in Japan. According to Tokyo-based MM Research, Apple has gained a 37 per cent share in the Japanese smartphone market. The figure is a significant number, considering Apple Inc has a 36 per cent market share in the United States.

With the endless legal battles between Apple and Samsung, expect more court cases every time a new technology is introduced in the smartphone, tablet or personal computer market.

Apple recently released an update for EFI firmware for the late 2013 13-inch Retina MacBook Pros. The firmware update provides a solution to trackpad and keyboard problems on the device. According to reports, users expressed having problems with a frozen tackpad and keyboard preventing them from working with the device properly.

While reports say laptops may be dead because of the surge of tablet and smartphone sales, this may not be true. As Apple and Sony put out their latest ultrabooks, these companies prove that tablets, smarpthones and smaller portable devices still cannot replace the computing power of such. Likewise, anyone coming across Apple’s Haswell MacBook Pro Retina and MacBook Air, including Sony’s Vaio Pro, will realise that the laptop era is far from over.

Quietly, Apple fulfilled its vow to push the iPad Mini 2 with Retina release date this November 2013 as the hotly anticipated small iOS 7 tablet finally appeared on the tech giant’s online store today, Nov 12, and much earlier than the announced availability later in the month.

Apple already launched a more gesture-friendly iOS 7 so it seems only a matter of time before the tech giant unleashes a series of handsets supporting the interface better. According to recent reports, Apple is working on 4.7and 5.5-inch iPhone 6. There are also sources saying that the company could be working on a pressure-sensitive iPhone 6S.

China celebrates Singles Day, the anti-Valentine holiday, on Nov. 11 with wallets and credit cards ready. China's unmarried men and women observe Singles Day since the 1990s. Like all holidays, the day has become an excuse for the Chinese to go shopping. Reports said Singles Day in China is one of the biggest online shopping events in the world.

As the PS4 release date comes nearer, Sony has revealed the official unboxing video of its next-gen console. In addition, more PS4 gaming deals have been pushed forward by two retailers. On the downside, new updates to the terms of the PS4 may prohibit reselling and renting of games.

Have you recently purchased a brand new iPhone 4s, iPhone 5c or iPhone 5s? It is now out of the box and you've peeled the wrapping off already. But what's the next step?

Google Nexus 10 2 release date may happen Nov. 21.

As Apple Company said, "more photos are taken with the iPhone than any other camera." If that premise is true, then it is also safe to say that more photos are deleted accidentally with the iPhone than any other camera.

Google Nexus 10 2 has not been announced yet but a Nexus 12 concept image already made the rounds.

For readers who are considering the Samsung Galaxy Grand DUOS or the Galaxy Note 2, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

The latest circulating reports on HTC suggest that the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer already works on their next large-screened device after launching the HTC One Max phablet. The new handset has been given the codename HTC M8 with a rumoured launch date set in 2014 and leaked images spotted at the Chinese Web site VR Zone.

Owners of the HTC One SV are now receiving official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS and Sense 5 update on their devices which was confirmed a leak from a tipster and developer. The same leakster also believes Android 4.2.2 update is coming to other devices such as Droid DNA and EVO 4G LTE.

For those who are considering buying the LG Optimus L5 2 Dual or the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, here is a specs and price comparison of the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Another Android player comes to town. Archos just announced last week the latest addition to its Gen11 lineup: the 101 XS 2 Android tablet. The tablet is a refreshed version of the 101 XS released in 2012. The tablet sports a considerably thin design, and despite lacking the necessary top tier features, Archos promises a new and improved tablet. Running on a a quad-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with 2 GB RAM, the latest deal does not seem so bad.

More news on the Xbox One, such as ability to play the PS4 through the Xbox One, achievements obtainable via entertainment apps and lack of backwards compatibility with the Xbox 360 through the cloud.

Increase your Pokemon X and Y stats with this traditional way to EV training with hordes. At the same time, keep track of how to defeat other Pokemons based on type with this easy chart reference from Reddit.

For readers who are considering the Nokia Lumia 928 or the Lumia 925, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

In the iPad Air, Apple introduced the best looking and most powerful iPad ever. Come the rumoured iPhone 6, said to be a phablet-size, iOS device users can expect a smartphone wrapped in a virtually indestructible casing, new reports said.

Black Friday promo deals are now out and it includes Android tablets under $50 such Polaroid V7 and XELIO 10.1 tablet featured on Toys R Us and Walmart.

Apple is working on a 12- to 12.9-inch iPad or laptop-tablet hybrid, according to Nomura analysts.

The Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone phablet availability at AT&T is scheduled on Friday, November 22, with a price of $199.99 on a two-year contract. The U.S. carrier has released a demo video that features the recently unveiled Finnish device to entice the device enthusiasts in placing their pre-orders now.

Evasi0n iOS 7 jailbreak is still a work in progress. In fact, followers of the evad3rs may see an evasi0n hoodie first before the untethered jailbreak utility is out. Meanwhile, @iH8Sn0w is reminding those waiting for the iOS 6.1.3 jailbreak that the release date he's had in mind is "before 2014."

New developments for Samsung’s Tizen project have been revealed, including a mirrorless camera and the Samsung I8800 which is said to be Tizen-powered. In addition, in terms of mid-range phones, Tizen may be a smarter choice compared to the Android 4.4 Kitkat.

November 13 marks the reported launch day of the Moto G and there are strong indications the Android handset will take an immediate release date, likely the day after.