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The future of bendable smartphones may come sooner than expected as Samsung and Apple race for patents

General Motors has recalled 2.7 million vehicles for safety issues like faulty brake lights.

After three years on the pending list of patent application, Apple Inc. (AAPL) is finally granted a new patent by the USPTO. If the patented sidewall display will be integrated by Apple in its iPhone 6, this is surely a “new” for the device’s line that can make the model more interesting.

With the rumoured bigger-screened iPhones to be released soon within the year, Apple Inc may soon overtake Samsung as the world leader in smartphone market share. According to recent data released regarding smartphone sales during the first quarter of 2014, about 279.4 million smartphones were shipped worldwide.

The much-awaited Windows Phone 8.1 for mobile devices will be released in June and the support for this OS will be provided for the next three years, says Microsoft.

The search for the missing MH370 might be forgotten soon as companies are now more interested to market new plane tracking services and MAS now focusing in winning customers back in flying with them again

Flappy Bird Developer Dong Nguyen has announced plans of relaunching a sequel to the game on Apple's iOS App Store in August.

Beer drinkers have another drink to toast with the revelation of the fan-selected "Game of Thrones" inspired beer named Valar Morghullis. Meaning "all men must die" in the fictional language of Valyrian, the beer will come in 25.4 ounces draft and corked bottles come fall at the price of $8.50.

Android fans may not have to wait too long for the much awaited update, Android 4.4.3 KitKat. The OS update seems imminent after the new evidence emerged, hinting at the possibility of its release in near future. Google is now dropping slight hints and some keen observers and enthusiasts have been quick in picking up those clues. Recently released promo video of a new Motorola device, Moto E cites a reference of the Android upgrade.

Apple Inc's rumoured $3.2 billion deal with Beats Electronics has analysts speculating about what it would mean for the Cupertino-based company's future products. Although nothing has been confirmed yet, reports have surfaced that Apple is wooing Beats to add to both of the companies' retail and streaming music services.

The Android app for Gmail has recently crossed a whopping one billion downloads on Google Play.

Lex Machina study lists Apple Inc. as number one most sued company

BlackBerry Ltd launches Z3 in Indonesia in its effort to reclaim dominance in the emerging markets

AT&T Inc. is at the forefront of acquiring satellite TV provider DirecTV for $50 billion possibly in the next two weeks.

Despite the service blocks, social networking giant Facebook is getting ready to take a dip into the mainland China.

Apple Inc reigns supreme in Samsung's home turf in South Korea with the iPhone 5S leading in smartphone satisfaction rankings. South Korean marketing firm Marketing Insight has tracked users' satisfaction based on a variety of factors.

Apple Inc has been accused of stealing artwork from an artist in New York City. According to New York Daily News, artist James de la Vega has sent a cease- and-desist letter to Apple involving the company's use of a slogan he allegedly trademarked.

In the past four decades, pilots were never included in job cuts made by Australian flag carrier Qantas, even if some of them joined recent strikes. However, in the latest version of the Flying Roo's cost-cutting measures that would axe 5,000 jobs spread over three years, the aviators are no longer safe.

Samsung's growth in the smartphone and tablet arena is both impressive but commendable.

Analyst from Morgan Stanley predicts sales of iPhone 6 to exceed sales of iPhone 5s

Modern Japanese fashion would soon be available to Sydney residents with the opening in the later part of 2014 an outlet of fast-fashion giant Uniqlo. The 1,480-square metre outlet would be located at the central MidCity shopping centre.

Malaysia’s fourth Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohammad said that Boeing aircraft are dangerous to fly in

"Vibram USA," makers of the "FiveFingers" runnings shoes settled a class action lawsuit over claims that the company made false advertisement about the shoe's health benefits. American customers who purchased the FiveFingers pairs are entitled a refund of up to $94 per piece.

"Vibram USA," makers of the "FiveFingers" runnings shoes settled a class action lawsuit over claims that the company made false advertisement about the shoe's health benefits. American customers who purchased the FiveFingers pairs are entitled a refund of up to $94 per piece.

Apple Inc. iPhone 6 is reportedly coming in August with 80 million units expected for shipments

Dr Carol Black, a British doctor visiting Australia, introduced to the country the concept of the fit note as an alternative to the sick note which employees who are not feeling well use to rest from work and go home.

Apple is the only company that has not entered the megapixel war when it comes to smartphone cameras.

Google has come up with a new idea that is supposed to make Web browsing much safer via Google Chrome.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued product recalls on children’s clothes affected by carcinogen