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A German technology blog is claiming that Apple will soon be releasing iOS 5.0.2, an update that will once again attempt to fix the on-going iPhone battery issues.

Fresh reports have emerged suggesting industry sources have confirmed that Microsoft's next Xbox will be released in 2012 not 2013.

'Super Mario 3D Land' for the Nintendo 3DS launches across Europe tomorrow, November 18, and after selling over 340,000 copies in its opening four days in Japan, Nintendo is expecting good things from Mario's first outing in 3D.

Orange has confirmed that Nokia's newly released Lumia 800 Windows Phone has attracted the most "attention" it's ever seen for a Nokia device.

Gamers may be forced to venture outside and socialise with real people, and maybe even play actual sports in the real world on Friday evening, as the PSN will be down for maintenance.

The vanguard of Nokia's Windows Phone horde, the Lumia 800 launched today and kind people that we are, the IBTimes has completed a round-up of all the best reviews stalking the cyber-highways.

The iPad 2 has been with us since spring and with the iPhone and iPod ranges both seeing yearly updates, it stands to reason that Apple will be releases an iPad 3 in the first quarter of 2012.

While a full fat Apple television may not be seen for another year or so, the Apple TV set-top box might soon get an update.

Analysts have issued fresh reports suggesting Nokia's Lumia 800 launch sales will pale in comparison to those of Samsung's Ice Cream Sandwich flavoured Galaxy Nexus.

Controlling every aspect of the user experience was one of Steve Jobs' main objectives while at Apple, and it comes as no surprise that the late co-founder wanted to create his own mobile network for the iPhone.

Adding to CEO Stephen Elop's previous hints, the head of Nokia France has issued a fresh statement suggesting a new Nokia-built Windows 8 tablet will be hitting stores June, 2012.

Following its release today, numerous analysts have issued fresh prophesies suggesting Nokia's Lumia 800 will ultimately go the way of the Dodo, succumbing to the curse of the Windows Phone.

Frank O'Connor, Halo series director at developer 343 Industries has quashed speculation that Microsoft's rumoured next Xbox will be released in 2012, confirming Halo 4 will be released on the Microsoft's current Xbox 360.

With just two days left until Samung's Galaxy Nexus makes its opening assault on Apple's iPhone, Sony Ericsson has pledged to join the assault, confirming its Xperia series of devices will be upgraded to Google's new Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.

Apple released iTunes 10.5.1 today, which brings the usual array of bug fixes, along with a new feature for American customers called iTunes Match.

Microsoft has moved to quash rumours suggesting a series of Cloud gaming features are set to launch on its Xbox 360 games console.

With the Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone's release just one day away, the IBTimes takes offers you a complete guide to the "first Windows Phone's" price, spec and competition.

BlackBerry manufacture Research in Motion has announced that BBM Music has launched in the UK, giving users to ability to share music tracks with their friends.

Reports today claim that Apple will be shipping the much-anticipated 15-inch MacBook Air in March, as speculation surrounding a larger Air - or thinner Pro - continues to grow.

Seeking to distract consumers from the looming Android-powered Galaxy Nexus, Nokia has announced a 4D lights show to celebrate the London launch of its Lumia 800 Windows Phone.

A team of developers has cracked Apple's personal assistant, Siri, to work on any device, including iPads, computers and even Android smartphones.

Microsoft will announce the new Xbox - tipped to be called 'Loop' - at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January.

Apple released iOS 5.0.1 last week to try and fix the poor battery life encountered by many iPhone 4S and 4 users, and while initially the company was confident, customers are still reporting poor battery life.While Apple gets its act together and releases an update that actually works, the IBTimes has put together a quick list of tips to save battery life on iOS 5 devices.

Fresh reports have emerged suggesting a Microsoft Executive has confirmed that future versions of the company's Xbox games console will house new "cloud tech" and features.

Fresh evidence has emerged suggesting that despite high consumer interest, Apple chose to cut development of the iPhone 5 mid-project, choosing to place its eggs in the iPhone 4S' basket.

Mobile network O2 has started a trial of the new ultra-fast 4G network in London today, which will see users receive up to 150mbps download speeds, drastically faster than the current 3G network.

Flooding in Thailand has killed more than 500 people and has caused an estimated £2.5 billion of damage following three months of heavy rain. The computer industry is being affected as the majority of the world's hard drives are manufactured in the country, and these factories have been forced to close, resulting in global hard drive prices soaring.

The Amazon Kindle Fire goes on sale in the U.S. tomorrow, November 15, and while the touchscreen tablet isn't coming to the UK just yet, we've compiled a summary of reviews below.

Apple has announced a replacement programme for the first generation iPod nano, after a manufacturing defect in the battery has caused units to overheat and, in some cases, catch fire.