Best technology stories of 2013 (Part I)

New Delhi: 2013 was a big year for technology! During the year we saw specs-rich and technologically advanced smartphones, laptops, tablets, hybrids, audio systems, games and cameras each month. In 2013 we saw the launch of iPhone 5S, one of the first phones to be powered by a 64-bit processor, the iPhone 5S comes with a major performance boost, an improved camera, a Touch ID fingerprint sensor for authentication and better battery life. Also, the world's best-selling tablet got slimmer and lighter, with a fresh new design in line with its younger sibling, the iPad mini. Similarly, the HTC One emerged as the answer to the iPhone with its solid aluminium frame and chamfered edges. Amazon too came out with its new Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 tablet features an 8.9-inch display with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels resolution and pixel density of 339ppi leaving behind the iPad Air. Similarly, we also saw the launch of LG G Flex, one of the first curved display smartphones featuring a 6-inch display that curves from the top to bottom. LG also launched its flagship Android smartphone, the G2, that featured an almost bezel-free full-HD display panel.Here is this photo series we are offering some of the best things that happened in the world of technology in 2013:Apple iPhone 5SOne of the first phones to be powered by a 64-bit processor, the iPhone 5S comes with a major performance boost, an improved camera, a Touch ID fingerprint sensor for authentication and better battery life. The most forwad thinking phone, as called by the company, also comes in Gold color.Apple iPad mini with Retina displayThe iPad mini with Retina display is powered by the same 64-bit A7 chip that drives the iPhone 5S. It still retains the premium aluminium chasis.The first iteration of Apple's compact 7.9inch tablet had everything a best-seller could offer.HTC OneMotorola has launched a keenly-anticipated 4.7-inch Moto X smartphone, which comes equipped with a number of impressive features like a 720p AMOLED Display, Touchless Control via Google Now integration, multiple customization options, and unique camera controls. Apple iPad AirThe new iPad comes with the same 9.7-inch display as all of its predecessors, but with an updated shapefollowing the design language of the iPad mini. t is 7.5mm thick and weighs 1 pound. Apple claimed it is the thinnest full-sized tablet in the world.Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9Amazon's new Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 tablet features an 8.9-inch display with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels resolution and pixel density of 339ppi. the tablet is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB of RAM, and runs the new Fire OS 3.0 which is based on Android Jelly Bean.LG G FlexLG Electrnoics has launched its uniquely designed flagship smartphone, the LG G Flex, with curved display in India. G Flex has a big 6-inch display that curves from the top to bottom, offering a better video viewing experience. The smartphone sports a 6-inch HD (1280 x 720) display, and is powered by a 2.26GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, an Adreno 330 GPU, and 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory. LG G2LG G2 comes with a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080x1920) display, offering an impressive 423 pixels-per-inch (PPI). It is powered by Qualcomm's quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor capable of delivering speeds up to 2.26GHz. The device comes with 2GB RAM and offers 16GB and 32GB storage options.Sony Xperia Z1Sony Xperia Z1 is a super-charged refresh of the Sony Xperia Z offering a super-sized 5-inch HD screen. At a first glance, the Xperia Z1 gives the impression that it has got it all. The edging at Z1 now has a very slight curve which the company is designed to make the phone solid. The Sony Xperia Z1 exhibits a higher-quality finish than before. The tablet has a 5-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel display, with 441ppi (pixels per inch) density, which means that when it comes to things like browsing the internet, you can make out fine details without the need to continuously zoom in and out.YotaPhoneYotaPhone, the dual-screen mobile device has a 4.3-inch 720x1280 HD LCD display on the front and a 360x640 e-ink display on the back. While the front screen is a normal one, the rear e-paper display can receive notifications and display news or maps while conserving battery life.