TECHNOLOGY

So what exactly are the main reasons why it is the iOS 7 that should be highlighted with the coming of the new Apple phone? Here are the top reasons why:

The gap between a Camera and a phone are narrowing. Canon has unveiled a new camera “Canon Powershot N.” The camera has a dedicated Facebook button with the logo. Customers can now instantly share their photos by clicking this button. The days of a camera dedicated only for picture taking are perhaps behind us. Just as a phone is no longer used only to make calls, it is now the camera looking to do more than just take pictures.

The 10-day estimate of fans for the release of Minecraft Xbox 360 TU 12 has not been met, which can mean that the update will be a major one. For this week, the Minecraft mods to enjoy include the Resident Evil mod, the Adventure Time mod, and the Godzilla mod.

Five apps are coming your way, with "Gentlemen!," "Castle Clash," "Ice Age Village," "Momonga Pinball Adventures," and "Dots: A Game About Connecting.'"

Apple changed its high end approach and began shifting to offering more affordable prices. The iPhone 5C is one of the best examples. Likewise, the company has also been working on bringing more affordable computer products. In a report by AppleInsider, seems like the tech giant is slashing off prices of its MacBook Pro and MacBook Air devices to make way for the latest 2013 MacBook Pro.

Gamescom found the two rivals in the console department, Sony’s PS4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One in another battle, but amidst announcing release dates, exclusive games, and developments in the console, which console won this round of the console wars?

Google has reportedly confirmed that the Asus-assembled Nexus 7 2013 edition is having touchscreen issues, which could prompt would-be buyers to skip the stock Android tablet and hold off for the iPad Mini 2 with Retina debut later in the year.

HTC One will be skipping the 4.2.2 version of Jelly Bean OS and will receive the 4.3 Jelly Bean update.

Samsung is gearing up for a very eventful September and October, not just with the potential reveal of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, but also its very own Tizen OS.

Nvidia is ramping up the PC gaming experience with Ubisoft. The Assassin’s Creed 4 Gamescom trailer has just been released, as well as Rockstar Games pre-GTA 5 multiplayer weekend event as a practice run for the upcoming GTA 5 and GTA Online.

The iPhone 6 rumours continue to grow as the speculated September 10 release date nears, suggesting the new iPhone may include some high tech features.

No more missed or unnecessary calls once the iPhone 6 arrives in the early months of 2014 as Apple mulls the introduction of phone status advisory, in real-time, allowing for active but subtle filtering of inbound and outbound communications.

More companies join the tablet industry as UK supermarket Tesco shifts its focus to developing a tablet. According the reports, the UK-based company will be launching a tablet device for the holidays. The move is part of the company’s strategy to sustain its profitability, taking a leaf out of the pages of competitors like Amazon and Apple.

Rumours fly that on its release date, the iPhone 5S will be wrapped in gold and the claim is enthusiastically supported by analyst projections plus leaked images showing the ‘champagne variant’ alongside the classic black and white iPhone 5.

Tech companies remain a favourite of rumours and countless reports. Their products generate hype similarly to or even more than an entertainment buzz. This time around, Sony saved people time by confirming their plans for a new 10-inch tablet.

Evasi0n jailbreak iOS 6.1.3 remains on the wish list of many iPhone users who missed the evad3rs' announcement that they were not jailbreaking beyond iOS 6.1.2 - yet. The trusted hackers decided to hit pause until the next major Apple OS update is out. Now that iOS 7 is expected to be rolled out in September, many are wond'ring if they could finally use a jailbroken 6.1.3.

There are many relatively cheaper Android tablets for those shopping away from the pricey Apple iPads. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, Nexus 7 2nd generation, and HP Slate are only three of the most popular 7-inch tablet alternatives today. If you're tab shopping for something both kids and adults can enjoy, know you have a lot of choices.

Despite preparing for a launch of another version of the iPhone, it has been difficult for Cupertino-California based Apple to make its entry into China. The move to bring iPhone 5 to China was an arduous task. However, by teaming up with the nation's biggest telecom, China Mobile, Apple will be able to test its results by December 31, 2013.

It's an in thing for celebrities to upload their selfies on Twitter or Instagram from their cell phone. Lindsay Lohan, Rihanna, Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber all love to use their phone's camera to click amazing self-portraits (called selfies) and post them on social media.

The dream of one day children going to paper less schools has come one step closer to reality. Several schools in the Netherlands also known as “Steve Job’s schools” opened their gates to over 1000 students all aged between 4 and 12. O4NT foundation is revolutionizing the way children learn in schools by coming up with a new model of education based on iPads by bringing “Virtual Schools” to children.

With the iPhone marked as a phone for the elite, Apple Inc's idea to convert the concept into a phone that everyone can afford may go a long way with the iPhone 5C. It is anticipated to make a wave in China, but Apple will have to wait and see how the Chinese respond to the real thing!

Twitter is set to change sports and social media as it is presently known through Twitter Amplify.

Samsung continues to work on computing devices to dominate different parts of the industry. This time, the Korean tech giant eyes on the tablet and laptop market. As the tablet industry thrives similarly with the smartphone sector, Samsung is trying their odds with a 12” tablet set for release this October.

A recently leaked image of the HTC One Max shows the upcoming device featuring a fingerprint sensor. The latest HTC One Max photo comes from Web site ePrice where the HTC device is shown next to the HTC One and HTC One Mini handsets.

Beats reportedly wants an investor with more money. HTC the Taiwanese manufacturer is apparently set for a permanent split from audio company Beats by Dr. Dre, in which it acquired a 50.1% stake for US$300 million in August 2011.

A Palestinian security expert who goes by the name of Khalil Shreateh has exposed a Facebook security flaw by posting an alert on site creator Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook page to prove the legitimacy of his bug report, after the social network giant's security team ignored his previous reports on the vulnerability.

iPhone 6 release date pegged on September 10 may be true as the iOS 7 Beta 7 download is expected to arrive this week.

There has been a lot of excitement in the market about the next iPhone launch on Sept 10. Apple is rumoured to be launching two smart phones, one for the low end market and the other for the premium segment. The launch is expected to take on the rivals both in terms of features as well as price. Samsung and Sony are reported to be launching devices of their own, before the Apple event. Will this pre-empt Apple’s efforts to make a huge splash with its devices?

The iPad Mini 2 is definitely rolling out of Apple’s production lines in the fourth quarter of 2013, to be set for a release date either in late October or early November as the tech giant intensifies its efforts to turn back the surging Android tablets in China.