TECHNOLOGY

Black Friday looms just around the corner. In line of the biggest sale of the year, shops like Toptabletstoday are offering a range of new wave launches and tech deals. Black Friday has always been a major event for holiday shoppers. It is a time when big companies and new players test out their products on the market or offer great deals to promote better sales. This year, people will find a multitude of tablet deals just in time for Christmas.

One of Foxconn’s factories is stopping the production of iPhone 5C, according to a report from Digitimes.

More Reddit projects have been helping out the "Pokemon X and Y" community in terms of useful tools that they can use to either hatch Shinies with the help of the community or create a near-invincible team by knowing which types their teams are still vulnerable to.

Google has started rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update on the Nexus 7 2012 and Nexus 7 2013 WiFi only version. Some users have already received the update but one week after Google's announcement the Nexus 7 Android 4.4 KitKat update is still missing for some.

Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 is sadly locked in Android 2.3 Gingerbread due to expired 18-month update window period. Fortunately, a team of developers did something to make Android 4.4 KitKat compatible for the said smartphone and only requires manual installation.

Sometime in November 2013, the Android 4.3 firmware update will be available for Samsung Galaxy Note II. For those who cannot wait until the firmware is released can test it via SamMobile. Bearing the build number N7100XXUEMK4, SamMobile noted that the firmware caters to the unlocked international variant of the Note II (GT-N7100).

Dell continues its foray into the tablet market. As reports of product announcement came around October, there are now sources saying that the company will be shipping another slate this month. Dell Venue 8 promises to rival the likes of Nexus 7 but can it truly deliver?

Samsung has a lot of plans for the Galaxy S5, starting with being a pioneer of super high-def displays, but it also has rumours regarding some of the features that may make potential buyers stop and think if they’ll pursue the Galaxy S5 when it comes out.

As promised, Samsung is coming out with most advanced Android smartphone in Q1 2014 via the Galaxy S5, which on release date will reportedly show off an iPhone 5S-class 64-bit CPU and an iris-based security technology.

Sony Xperia T is confirmed to get official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean but third-party developers got ahead of them with Android 4.4 KitKat. Owners of Xperia T can now flash manually a firmware running latest Android 4.4 KitKat version which can be used for day-to-day tasks.

One speculated service and another delayed feature greet the Xbox One days before the launch, while the SmartGlass App debuts on the Windows Phone.

With just a few more episodes to go before the much-awaited 200th episode of Criminal Minds Season 9, more rumours have surfaced related to it. In addition, Shemar Moore talks about the appearance of his character’s girlfriend and a sneak peek for the 9th episode is already out.

The holiday season is upon us and the search has commenced for gadget shoppers to pick out the best Christmas out there. For many the leading contenders are in the Android realm – the Nexus 5 from Google and Samsung’s Galaxy S4.

Twitter has just removed its option for users to receive direct messages (DM) from any follower, whether or not that follower is being followed on Twitter. Just a month after this feature was available for users, Twitter decided to remove it.

Things You’ll Love & Things You’ll Hate about Sony PlayStation 4

It took only 24 hours for Sony to sell off over a million PlayStation 4 units in North America on Friday. However, there have already been reports of hardware problems.

The 4.3 Jelly Bean update roll out seemed to be not going very well as the update for Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 is suspended and the Note 2 upgrade is delayed indefinitely.

For readers who are considering the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 or the Apple iPhone 5, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

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

For readers who are considering buying the HTC 8X or the iPhone 5, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

For readers who are considering buying the LG Nexus 5 or the Apple iPhone 5, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

iPhone 6 may be more expensive than iPhone 5S, according to an analyst.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7 P3110 owners can now updates their tablets to Android 4.4 KitKat through manual installation.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 4.3 Jelly Bean update rollout is being halted by AT&T, the biggest network in America

The Xbox One is gearing up for quite an experience with HDTV calibration and the Machinima App. In addition, two of its games, Dead Rising 3 and Killer Instinct seem to hold quite a lot of fights and levels, based on the leaked achievements.

Woodenshark’s TapTap wristband has just been launched and it is perfect for couples to communicate with each other using taps and wireless vibrations. The TapTap is a touch communication wristband device that uses transfer touch to send messages to each other. It also has other uses which include acting as a smart alarm, a game controller and an activity tracker.

Virgin Mobile has confirmed the availability of the HTC Desire 601, the mid-range HTC smartphone, with an affordable off-contract price. The prepaid carrier now offers the customers with the revamped HTC Desire 601 for $279.99 USD.

The Google Nexus 10 2 release date will happen in Nov. 22 to battle head on with the release of iPad Mini with Retina display.

Beta version of iOS 7.1 has just been seeded this week to developers, which for the jailbreaking community could mean that Team Evad3rs will soon finalise its works on the Evasi0n iOS 7 Jailbreak. Will it be the case?