TECHNOLOGY

The much-anticipated iPhone 5 may get a quad-core processor when it arrives sometime next year, according to German Apple blog Macerkopf.de.

Fresh comments from leading industry figures have revealed an alarming new trend, showing a marked increase in the number of cyber attacks targeting the energy sector.

Despite its previously tepid performance, Panasonic has revealed the flagship device in its new armada of anti-Apple Android smartphones.

Somalia's militant Islamist group al-Shabab has taken its war against the Somali government and Kenyan troops to the next level by setting up a Twitter account.

New reports have emerged alleging, not only that Apple's currently fictional iPad 3 tablet will launch in February 2012, but also that it may face an updated Galaxy Tab from Samsung boasting its own "retina display."

Twitter has launched a comprehensive overhaul to the social networking site, including updates to the website interface, as well as the iPhone, Android and Tweetdeck applications.

With 2011 drawing to a close we at the International Business Times UK aren't just looking forward to the tech 2012 has to bring, but we're most excited for the technology we'll all be buying in 2021.

With Anonymous AnonOps site being born exactly one year ago, the International Business Times UK takes you through three of the collective’s best moments to date.

From a hacktivist collective to a global political movement, Anonymous has dominated every cyber-crime related debate of this year, changing forever the face of online activism. But the collective has also stirred a controversy for its radical methods in South America, where it declared war against the drug cartels that dominate the region. Not to men...

The operator will spend £1.5bn over the next three years to upgrade its existing technology to prepare for the rollout of 4G technology

Wikileaks has highlighted a company which produces spying hardware that can give surveillance officers complete access to a target's computer through Apple iTunes.

Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman and former CEO of Google believes that the Android smartphone operating system is beating the iPhone and iOS.

Wikileaks has released a video on its website featuring Julian Assange talking about surveillance of civilians, a topic which features in the recently released 'Spy Files' documents.

The new "leak" stemmed from Japanese blog Macotakara, which suggested it had received confirmation the fabled next iPad would be thicker than its predecessor.

The much-anticipated Apple television might actually be the new iMac and arrive in the first half of next year, according to an analyst's research note.

Amazon will be bringing the much-hyped Kindle Fire tablet to the UK as early as January, if the latest batch of rumours are to be believed.

For the non-Apple-fanatic, the International Business Times UK offers a complete buyer's guide to 2011's five best top-end, not-an-iPhone, handsets on the market this holiday season.

The Motorola Defy+ describes itself as 'lifeproof' - an Android smartphone that is scratch-, dust- and even waterproof, while still packing a 3.7-inch touchscreen display and a five megapixel camera.

Apple, along with five of the biggest publishing houses, is under investigation by the European Commission for allegedly engaging in anti-competitive practices affecting eBook sales.

A new security glitch has been reported in the social networking Web site, which gave members access to private photographs of Mark Zuckerberg

A major security flaw in the way Facebook handles private photos has been unearthed by a hacker, who then posted Mark Zuckerberg's private photos online.

A court has ruled that BlackBerry manufacture Research in Motion cannot use the name 'BBX' for its upcoming smartphone software, as another company owns the trademark.

Since its launch in 2010, the iPad has taken the technology industry by storm, claiming dominance in the previously derelict tablet sector and forcing rivals to think fast in coming up with competitors.The iPad 2 is undoubtedly the most popular tablet on the market, and for good reason. With its 9.7-inch display, powerful A5 processor and iOS 5, the iPad 2 will prove incredibly popular this Christmas season.

BlackBerry Messenger was to blame for the August riots which spread across the UK, according to research carried out by BBC Newsnight and the Guardian.

A news study has emerged suggesting while Amazon's new Kindle Fire tablet will dominate the Android ecosystem, sales of Apple's iPad will remain unaffected.

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion announced on Monday that it has fired two executives after their behaviour - allegedly fuelled by alcohol - forced a flight to divert.

A group of Chinese hackers have reportedly ported the voice acivated personal assistant Siri to the iPhone 4 and iPod touch fourth generation. Unlike previous Siri hacks, this works fully with the iPhone 4 and is available as a download from the jailbreakers' application store, Cydia.

Russian websites monitoring reports of election violation have allegedly been hacked by pro-Putin cyber criminals. It is believed that the majority of the world's most sophisticated and effective cyber attacks originate in Russia.

The iPhone 4S is going to be, without doubt, one of the most popular Christmas gifts this year; with its improved 8-megapixel camera, super-fast A5 processor and personal assistant Siri, the 4S is one of the best smartphones on the market. But it's not quite that simple. There's a plethora of different networks and tariffs to choose from, so here at the International Business Times UK we've compiled a guide to the best deals available.