Google’s latest iteration of Android, 4.4 KitKat, has officially been released alongside the new Nexus 5 smartphone. The update should roll out to Nexus devices soon and other recent handsets in coming months, but Google has bigger plans for KitKat. (Credit: Google) Android 4.4 brings some big changes to the way Google’s operating system updates …

Google’s long-rumoured, long-awaited Nexus 5 smartphone, co-created with LG, is now available to buy on the Google Play online store. Telco bundle deals and retail store stock are yet to be confirmed, though. (Credit: LG) The Nexus 5 landed in Google Play’s online store overnight, in 16GB and 32GB storage capacities and both black and white finishes. Stock of all …

The Australian government’s Attorney-General’s Department will not confirm whether it is discussing new policies against online copyright infringement with internet service providers (ISPs). Torrent search engine Isohunt recently shut down after a US court battle. (Credit: Isohunt.com) First reported by The Australian, the new Liberal government is alleged to have contacted Australian telecommunications providers and content creators to restart previously …

Microsoft’s latest Windows Phone 8 update gives the ailing operating system another chance against Apple and Google, with support for larger screens and faster CPUs. (Credit: Microsoft) Windows Phone 8 is in line for an update, adding support for 5- to 7-inch “phablet”-sized smartphone displays, newer and faster processors and a swathe of minor design tweaks. The latest Windows Phone …

LG’s chemical technology division has developed new batteries that aren’t tied to the traditional rectangular form factor, opening the door for a new wave of flexible and bendable smartphones and tablets. LG has already shown off its flexible smartphone displays, but is also developing bendable batteries. (Credit: Nick Hide/CNET) LG Chem, the company’s chemical development arm, announced that it has …

The new TouchMarks benchmark has determined that Apple’s iPad touchscreens are more responsive than their Android and Windows RT competitors. The Apple iPad scored highly in the new TouchMarks benchmark. (Credit: Apple) TouchMarks is a stripped-down benchmark developed by Agawi, a developer of streaming technology that integrates advertising within mobile games. The TouchMarks benchmark flashes a bright light from the …

Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy Tab could dual boot both Android and Microsoft’s ailing Windows RT operating system, according to a report. Samsung’s current Galaxy Tab 3 10.1. (Credit: Samsung) Microsoft is behind the move, allegedly asking both Samsung and Chinese manufacturer Huawei to consider loading the mobile-optimised version of Windows onto tablets and smartphones that have traditionally run Android. Windows RT …