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  Google had recently announced two new additions to the Nexus family, Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 ( official page ). Nexus 4 is basically a Google version of LG Optimus G, and the Samsung-based Nexus 10 is a direct competitor to iPad. Both devices come with the new Android 4.2 . Together with Nexus 7 by Asus, Google is setting standards for all other Android tablet manufacturers. Even Apple has hopped on the bandwagon and announced iPad Mini . Meanwhile, Samsung has sold more than 30 millions Galaxy SIII within five months.   In China, we have two new quad-core smartphones, Xiaomi 2 and Huawei Honor 2. Both devices come with 2 GB of RAM, 720p IPS screen, and 8MP rear camera ( detailed specifications ). Although these two phones have comparable, if not better, hardware specifications than the current line-up of flagship phones from Apple and Samsung, they only cost less than RM 1000. These phones also confirmed that the quad-core 2GB RAM era has arrived.   The n...

I am not going to write much about this, this Apple event basically features a smaller variant of the iPad, iPad Mini. They come with a form factor close to 7" (7.9" to be exact), which the late Steve Jobs once called them dead on arrival . Besides the iPad Mini ( comparison ), new revision of iMac (certainly thin, and with Fusion Drive), 13" MacBook Pro (no discrete graphics though), Mac Mini , iBooks , and even a "newer" iPad (4th generation, 3rd generation no longer available ) are announced together. Finally, for you who like to relive the event .

  As rumored earlier, a new iteration of iPhone had just been announced today. iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, 4" screen (stretched vertically), new Apple A6 chip, Lightning dock connector, LTE connection (worldwide), and much more . The official technical specifications can be found here or you can view in Table form at GSMArena . For those who stayed in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, you can pre-order on 14 September. Shipments starts from 21 September. 20 more countries are expected to have iPhone 5 in the coming month. By December, iPhone 5 will be available in 100 countries. The current user of the following Apple devices could upgrade to iOS 6 for free on 19 September: iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPad 2, the new iPad, and 4th generation iPod touch. iPhone 5 is not the only new device announced, the new iPod nano made its debut with Bluetooth, a 2.5" screen, and a TM tuner, together with 5th g...

When it comes to the good old debate of Android vs iOS, some netizens did not actually own both devices and merely judging based on online reviews and hearsay. A YouTube user wicked4u2c posted an in-depth video series (5 parts!) trying to convince the audience that Android is a much more polished OS and offers more flexibility. Be warned: your experience of Android may vary from device to device. (One of the major rants on Android.)  For example, Galaxy Nexus uses stock Android, no customization. Samsung and HTC phones apply Touchwiz and Sense, respectively. The second point is Android versions . The latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has come a long way in improving user experience. Last but definitely not the least, variation of hardware specifications. Unlike iOS, Android could be found on handsets from different manufacturers, even those with low hardware specifications. You can expect a smoother experience of Android on a faster processor and RAM. The YouTube user is ...

Yes, the date is 7 March 2012 and iPad 3 is here. Before that, let us take a glimpse into other news brought to the public. Apple’s iOS 5.1 was leaked earlier and we learned the existence of a Japanese Siri. This was finally confirmed in this Apple event. Moreover, together with the announcement of iTunes in the cloud now support movies, a refresh of Apple TV that supports 1080p will be available next week (of course not in Malaysia/Singapore). Finally, let us look at the tech spec of iPad . The pixels per inch doubles to 264 with a 2048 x 1536 resolution, 9.7-inch screen, dual-core A5X processor with quad-core graphics , new iSight Camera with 5MP, voice dictation, 4G LTE, 9.41 mm depth, and weights at least 652g. The retail price is USD 499/599/699 (16/32/64GB, WiFi only) and USD 629/729/829 (16/32/64GB, WiFi+4G). It will be available in 10 countries on 16 March (including Singapore, pre-orders start today!) Another 25 countries (26 areas) will have to wait a week lat...

Last edited 13 March 2012. Samsung has finally rolled out an Android answer to the popular Apple iTunes Podcast. You can download it from Android Market now. Round 2 fight!

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Apple fans rejoice! Apple officially invited reporters to an iPhone-related event on October 4th, 10am Pacific Daylight Time, at its California headquarter. Let's talk iPhone 5? (Or possibly even a cheaper variant, iPhone 4S.) SOURCE The Loop VIA Amanz Update: No iPhone 5, only iPhone 4S. Apple said that the outlook is the same as iPhone 4, with intelligent antenna. Inside, it features a A5 dual-core processor, 14.4Mbps downlink and 5.8Mbps uplink HSDPA, 8MP camera (f/2.4 and video image stabilization), human-friendly voice control. Black and white available and comes with 16/32/64GB versions, will be released on 14th first in 7 countries and coming to Singapore on 28th, and to Malaysia probably at the end of the year. In summary, basically the main camera and voice control are the key upgrades. The tech spec is up. Update2: iFixit gives a more detailed specification of iPhone 4S, it has a dual-core 1GHz, 512MB RAM, and a about 1432mAh battery. (VIA Malaysia Wireles...

Malaysia Mobile Tech News stated that Timothy Cook, COO of Apple said "we are shipping to an additional 13 countries next week" on 20th April. Then, we have Amanz found a Facebook post that Machines is hiring additional staff on 29-30 April. Furthermore, I tracked the tweet from Machines (figure above) that linked to a lost Facebook page. I also found that shoppingNsales got confirmation from Harvey Norman that iPad 2 is arriving on 29th April. Are you reading my mind? Also, get more updates after the break.