Pavithra Rathinavel

Microsoft's budget-friendly Android smartphones are a huge hit in many countries across the globe, especially in the emerging markets. Both Nokia X and Nokia XL were launched in February 2014. These handsets pack killer features, great software/hardware performances and impressive price tags. Readers who are interested in purchasing one of Nokia XL or the Nokia X handsets should check out this specification and price comparison.

Microsoft's next-generation Android smartphone, the Nokia X2 has recently been released in June, while the Nokia Lumia 630 was launched in May 2014. Both the smartphones are budget-friendly and they pack amazing features, and great hardware and software performances. Readers who are interested in purchasing one of the aforementioned devices should check out this specification and price comparison.

The Moto X got released in August 2013 and the handset received positive reviews from both critics and users alike. The Moto X+1 release date is slated towards the end of the summer i.e. August 2014. Interestingly, the officially unannounced Moto X+1 is also referred as Moto X2 by several tech Web sites. Readers who are interested in the aforementioned handsets should check out the specifications and features comparison.

The company BlackBerry has not been in news for quite some time now. However, recently leaked information states that a new tablet from Blackberry is in the offing, which has an embedded physical keyboard (QWERTY) on it. This one-of-a-kind tablet has been named BlackBerry Passport. Also, the BlackBerry Passport release date is slated for September 2014.

Facebook is in hot water again with a recently released study that points out that the social networking giant has manipulated users' News Feeds. This breaking news has sent shock waves among the Facebook users across the globe. Outraged users are questioning the ethics behind the aforementioned study, which was carried out by Facebook and various universities.

The most-awaited 2014 smartphone LG G3 release date is divided based on various regions around the world. The long-awaited LG G3 handset has now made a landfall in many other regions other than Asia. Notably, LG's home country South Korea saw the release of G3 in May. From then on, the phone has received stupendous reviews and potential buyers are waiting for the release of this device in their respective countries.

Two heavily rumoured upcoming smartphones, the iPhone 6 and the Nexus 6 are rumour mill's favourite topic this year. Meanwhile, the Nexus 6 release date is set for October or November 2014. Apple iPhone 6, on the other hand, is slated for September 19 release.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is one of the most awaited and speculated compact smartphones of this year. In addition, this smartphone is expected to sport top features touted by the 2014 flagship Galaxy S5. Readers who are interested in purchasing the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini or the Motorola Moto G (4G), which got released in May 2014 in selected regions, should check out this specifications and price comparison.

Recently leaked information pertaining to the much-awaited Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini confirms many of the anticipated specifications. In addition, this compact device will also sport high-end features boasted by the 2014 flagship Galaxy S5. Readers who are interested in the Galaxy S5 Mini or LG G3 Mini should check out the specifications, features, price and release date comparison.

Samsung has been churning out device-after-device this year with Samsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy K Zoom hitting the store shelves recently.

The Samsung Galaxy K Zoom has been released recently in June, whereas its predecessor Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom was launched in June 2013. Both the phones pack amazing features, and stunning camera specs that provide incredible user experience. Readers who are interested in purchasing the new Samsung Galaxy K Zoom or the Galaxy S4 Zoom should check out this specifications and price comparison.

Google Nexus 6 release date is set for October or November 2014 and the potential buyers should wait until the release, before opting to purchase other high-end smartphones. Here is a set of reasons why you should wait for Nexus 6's release instead of purchasing a handset from the available choices.

The Apple iPhone 6 release date is slated for September 19, 2014. The iPhone 6 has been a subject of speculation all over the Internet for quite some time now with both the 4.7 inches display and the 5.5 inches screen being watched out very closely. Apple will be launching the 32 GB and 64 GB variants of 4.7 inches iPhone 6 for 5,288 Yuan (US$846) and 6,288 Yuan (US$1008).

Apple unveiled an inexpensive iMac 2014 model recently. With all the bulky desktop PCs making no noise, Apple's iMac series of systems have survived till today. The latest all-in-one desktop iMac is being sold at a lower price range right from the time of its release. The brand new iMac variant is priced at $1,099 (AU$1,349 and £899).

The U.S. mobile network operator AT&T is rolling out Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS (I317UCUCNE5) software update to the long-awaited Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (I317 model) owners. This software update is effective starting June 25, 2014 for Samsung Galaxy Note 2. The Note 2 owners will be getting a push notification to let them know about the underlying update.

The upcoming Nexus 6 release date is set for October or November 2014. Here is a specification, price and feature comparison between the upcoming Nexus 6 and the Nexus 5.

Samsung recently launched two variants of the Galaxy Tab S that feature 8.4 inches and 10.5 inches display. Both the variants bundle amazing features and killer hardware/software specifications that can give tough competition to Apple's tablets in the market. Here is a specification, feature and price comparison between the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Tab S (10.5 inches) and the omnipresent Apple iPad Air (2013 Model).

Google's Android KitKat OS has got a new successor in Android L OS (also referred as Android 5.0) in the Google I/O 2014 conference. This new OS update is touted as the biggest Android update ever. Apparently, Android L features a new theme called "Material" that replaces the "Holo" theme pertaining to Android KitKat OS.

The recently leaked information pertaining to the heavily rumored Samsung Galaxy Note 4 release date hints that the device will be announced in a press conference in IFA Expo on September 3, 2014. Google Nexus 5, on the other hand, was released in November 2013 and its boasts killer specs and stunning features. Here is a specification, and feature comparison between the upcoming Galaxy Note 4 and the Google Nexus 5.

The long-awaited killer smartphone LG G3 release date is split based on various regions across the globe. It is worth noting that, the LG G3 is currently being sold only in South Korea. The release date pertaining to Asian Markets of Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore and Philippines is set for June 27, 2014. Other Asian countries, Europe, and Middle East will also see a July release of LG G3.

Apple iPad Air 2 release date is the talk of the town with plethora of periodically leaked information from various sources ruling the internet space. Freshly leaked images provide a good look of the next generation Apple iPad Air 2. This upcoming device also goes by the name Apple iPad 6.

Speculations surrounding the release date of Nexus 8 (also known as Nexus 9) from Google are rife. Going by the reports, HTC could be making Google's Nexus 8 (Nexus 9) device. Google Nexus 8 boasts killer specs and stunning features. Here is a specification, and feature comparison between the upcoming Nexus 8 and the ubiquitous Apple iPad Mini with Retina display (also known as iPad Mini 2).

Samsung launched two variants of Galaxy Tab S tablet in an event organized in New York on June 12, 2014. The new Galaxy Tab S tablets feature 8.4 inches and 10.5 inches display. Both the variants pack killer features and impressive hardware/software specifications that can give all other high-end tablets a run for their money. Here is a specification, feature and price comparison between the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Tab S (8.4 inches) and the ubiquitous Apple iPad Mini 2 (2013 Model).

The Sony Xperia Z2 was released in the first quarter of 2014, while the brand new OnePlus One handset was launched recently. The OnePlus One, also known as the "flagship killer" boasts some of the killer specifications and features that will give strong competition to the existing pack of high-end phones like the Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z2, LG G3 and HTC One (M8).

Speculations surrounding the release of Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 from Google are rife. It was once reported that Google will not be making Nexus 6 smartphone, instead, a brand new Android Silver range of devices will be released.

Motorola's Moto X+1 image was previously leaked showcasing the first look of the upcoming smartphone.

The slated Windows 9 release date is April 2015 and it is considered as the crucial product that could outline the growth trajectory of Microsoft in the future. In addition to Windows 9, the tech giant Microsoft has scheduled the release of its second major Windows 8.1 update, dubbed Windows 8.1 Update 2, towards the end of this year. This update will be available for free to Windows 8.1 Update 1 users.

The speculations and rumors surrounding the upcoming Apple iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3 are abundant with periodically leaked information popping out from time to time. A recently leaked image by Steve Hemmerstoffer points to a next generation Apple iPad Air 2. The image shows the upcoming iPad Air 2 (iPad 6) and an iPhone 5S on top of it.

The recently leaked information pertaining to the heavily rumored Samsung Galaxy Note 4 release date hints that the phablet will be announced in a press preview in IFA Expo on September 3, 2014. Also the Galaxy Note 4 was recently spotted in the AnTuTu benchmark database. This revealed the existence of 2 different models of the Galaxy Note 4 namely SM-N910S and SM-N910C.