Motorola turned its back on the Motorola Xoom a long time ago, but thanks to the development community, the Android-powered slate now has an unofficial KitKat ROM. Based on the latest Android 4.4.2 firmware, the software delivers almost everything you’d expect from an official KitKat ROM.

While adding physical controls instantly improves almost any mobile game, no one wants to carry around a big, bulky control pad all day. But it’s unlikely you’ll have any complaints about taking the iMpulse with you everywhere you go, because it’s so small it fits on your keyring — and it’s compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

Samsung’s new Rose Gold Galaxy Note 3, which was announced in early December, will soon be available in South Korea. The new device will go on sale in Samsung’s home country on Saturday, January 4, and all three of South Korea’s major carriers will be offering it.

HTC will reportedly roll out the new Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for its latest Android-powered smartphones in late January and early February. The software is expected to reach the original HTC One, the One DualSIM, the One max, and the One mini.

Every year, various Android OEMs release hundreds of new Android powered smartphones. However, only a handful of them sell in millions of units and are truly worth your hard earned money.

This year was no different with Samsung and releasing their flagship handsets by the first half of this year, followed by LG, Sony, Google and Motorola in the second half. But, which was the best Android smartphone released this year? Read our round up below to find out.