Precious Silva

Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference unleashed a series of new products and devices including the iOS 8 and the iCloud Drive. The iOS 8 hinted at what people can see on upcoming Apple devices especially with the iPhone 6. With details of Apple’s next flagship phone slowing coming into light, there is increasing concern whether Apple can really deliver. According to recent analyst forecasts from Goldman Sachs, the release of the iPhone 6 will be the biggest yet for Apple and may drive stocks...

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference commenced last June 2 introducing a new set of products and services that can change overall Apple user experience. The biggest announcement so far has been the changes that will come along the iOS 8. Likewise, the company has also announced new services like allowing virtual currency payments through Bitcoin, challenging Google Drive and DropBox with iCloud Drive and introducing the new Swift language to developers. Did Apple deliver what was expected?

Samsung did not just include a health application in the Samsung Galaxy S5 for the sake of an added feature. According to the company’s latest announcement, Samsung has some things planned in line with the health application and health data it has been gathering. The company wants to invest more in health and fitness technology although there no announcements for release date of new wearable technology under the company.

Sprint has just released the Android 4.4 KitKat update to its Samsung Galaxy Note 2 users. Users can either choose to update via the OTA or manually. Similarly, the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy S3 has also started rolling out. US subscribers can now update to the latest KitKat. The release of the firmware depends on the carrier and region. Some subscribers may receive the update sooner than others.

LG's release of the G3 made waves especially with the lineup of features it has to offer. The handset features a stunning display within a 5.5-inch frame. The camera also has an autofocus system that outperforms majority of the smartphones on the market. Can LG's G3 be a contender against the much-awaited iPhone 6? Will people be better off purchasing the device than the next iPhone?

LG's launch of the G2 marked the company's increasing efforts to compete in the high end or premium smartphom market arena. This time, LG ramps up the notch with the LG G3. The release of the handset also pitted LG against competitors like the HTC One M8 and the Samsung Galaxy S5. The series of specs offered by the device was enough to convince some that it may be one of the best smartphones around.

It has been a while since the Android 4.4.3 update surfaced. There were countless leads and prediction about it but none of them materialized until now. Fortunately for users of Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 7, the Android 4.4.3 is now available via T-Mobile. Sprint has also announced the update will be available to Nexus 5 users. Both carriers have started offering the firmware this June 2. What can people expect from the update?

Apple has been visible throughout the past few weeks especially with its Worldwide Developers Conference just around the corner. The company has also gone through Beats acquisition for $3 billion marking a new wave of potential opportunities and products. Following the Memorial Day Break at Wall Street, the company has reportedly been planning on more surprises for its conference. Stocks have also been rising for the company which has not happened in almost two years. How will Apple perform this...

Samsung and LG have both been competitive in the smartphone arena. The two companies have been releasing handsets for quite some time each earning their marks on the market. Samsung has been best known for its Galaxy line whereas LG has maintained a good position for its Nexus partnership with Google. With the release of the Samsung Galaxy S5 and LG G3, how do these two handsets compare or perform against one another?

Android smartphone manufacturers have been taking a while before they can complete their Android 4.4 KitKat. Previously, Huawei promised that it will start rolling out the over-the-air version of the software to its Huawei’s Ascend P6. The release did not follow through until March although it was only limited to domestic users. Following the March release, the company promised that international users will soon be experiencing the Android 4.4 KitKat but that has not materialized until now.

Apple’s hardware cycles have been become anticipated events throughout the years. As the company is set to release a series of refreshed lines like the Macs, new information suggest that Apple wants to explore more chipsets for its computer line. According to reports, iMac, MacBook Pro and even products like the iPad and iPhone may be based on ARM processors. Will Apple make the switch? What does it mean for the upcoming products and Apple users?

The Samsung Galaxy S5 became a basis for upcoming Samsung devices upon its release. For the past weeks, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 4 has been making headlines especially with the new form factor. Likewise, the release of the device will around the same time as Apple’s iPhone 6. This emphasizes the long standing rivalry between the two companies. Can the Galaxy Note 4 compete with the iPhone 6?

Samsung never did settle for just one type of flagship. Every product line it releases has to come out in several editions. It should come as no surprise if the Samsung Galaxy S5 will have different editions. AT&T already released the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active edition whereas the Galaxy S5 Prime has been spotted on several sites already. This time, it appears Samsung is not yet finished with its S4 series – the company quietly released the S5 Value Edition starting in Europe.

Both Samsung and HTC have been gearing up for the release of their mini flagship variants: the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini and HTC One Mini 2. With their flagship devices earning positive market response, who will perform better in the mini variant sector? Can Samsung experience the same adoption rate from the Samsung Galaxy S5 flagship or can HTC become a contender?

Apple already established that its Worldwide Developers Conference will focus on two products: the iOS 8 and the OS X Mavericks. Nonetheless, analysts believe Apple will provide more information about its upcoming hardware cycles during the event.

Samsung has been known for putting out multiple variants of its flagship devices. It should come as no surprise if reports about a “Prime” version of its flagship Galaxy S5 started surfacing. According to reports, the Korean tech giant has been gearing up for the release of a more luxurious handset than the original version. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active under AT&T has been released so it should be a matter of time before the S5 comes out.

The waterproof features of the Samsung Galaxy S5 became one of its important selling points. Banking on that ability, AT&T wants to put out a device that is more resilient to outside elements. For those looking for a smartphone companion out of more extreme environments, AT&T got them covered with the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active. The device has gone on sale featuring more shock resistance without compromising the premium features of the original S5.

Verizon will be releasing a series of Samsung tablets. According to the recent information, the company will soon be offering Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.0 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE variants. There were also leaked pres shots supporting claims that Verizon is ready to release any time soon.

Xiaomi released its Mi3 handset last December but it appears another reported flagship from the company has been making headlines. The Xiaomi Mi4 has been making waves especially since a concept of the phone came out. According to the design, the Xiaomi Mi4 will measure around 5mm thick, feature a 5.5-inch screen and run a Snapdragon 800 processor. Can Xiaomi deliver a contender?

Samsung Galaxy S3 owners in the UK and other parts of the globe has received the Android Jelly Bean 4.3 update only for many users to experience bugs and operating problems. Those who wish to sidestep the bugs and problems can consider updating to Android 4.4 KitKat custom ROM. The ROM caters specifically to Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 version offering generally more stable interface than the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware.

Tech manufacturers remain pressured about the next best innovation they can introduce to their releases. Previously, the craze was on processors and HD resolutions. This time, tech giants like Apple and Samsung have started looking into shock-proof and bendable capabilities. According to recent patent sightings, Apple may include bendable OLED and drop-proof displays in its upcoming releases like the iPhone 6 and iPad Air. What can people expect?

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple a patent describing the use of a new active covering system. The technology protects sensitive acoustic parts like speakers and microphones from impact or damage. With the iPhone 6 still a few months away along with other iOS devices, the patent may find its way to the products in time for their release.

Apple’s iPhone 6 has received a great deal of interest even months prior to its release. It a consensus among analysts that it has been one of the most anticipated releases of the year and even from Apple’s own line. To sum it up, it appears Apple will stick to its original timeline of iPhone releases this September. The device will also reportedly feature sapphire and liquidmetal materials plus drop-proof features that promises durable and whole new iPhone experience.

Google has been working on unifying its Android platform to create a more consistent or coherent ecosystem. Whereas the Android 4.4 KitKat update sought to lessen the fragmentation issue, Google still has its work cut out for it. Implementation of the Android 4.4 KitKat series update has been taking quite some time with some users reporting about bugs and other problems. Thus the attention over Android 4.4.3 and its bug fixing nature now reportedly spotted over Samsung’s developer website.

According to AT&T starting May 21, LG G Optimus Pro users can update their devices to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The update is available via Over the Air Software Update for E980. Users can also access the new firmware through firmware over the Air or FOTA available through the wireless network of AT&T. The firmware requires 700-800MB space thus it will not affect much of the user’s data usage.

Apple and Samsung have competed constantly. Following the legal and patent dispute, the two companies have also been battling for the bigger market share. While Samsung already released its Samsung Galaxy S5 flagship last April, the Korean tech giant is not slowing down. It is also poised to unleash its Samsung Galaxy Note 4 around the same period as Apple intends to release the iPhone 6? Who will win this time?

Sony, along with other tech manufactures, has been working on rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat on its series of devices. The company has released the Android 4.3 to the Xperia Z lineup in the previous year. Among those include Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR as well as the Xperia Tablet Z. According to recent information, the Android 4.4.2 KitKat will soon complete reaching the same lineup.

Samsung Galaxy S4 users who have updated to the KitKat firmware can also root their devices via XXUGNE5 Android 4.4.2 specifically Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 to XXUGNE5. The latest software XXUGNE5 Android 4.4.2 KitKat offers a number of Samsung Galaxy S5 features to the S4. Users are advised to read up more on rooting before proceeding to the process.

When Google released Android 4.4 KitKat, it took some time before the OS reached as many devices. Likewise, the firmware and its succeeding minor updates have also received mixed reviews especially after reported bugs and problems. Whereas the reported OS bug fixer, Android 4.4.3 update, still remains missing. Another Android update is slowly coming into the spotlight. Android 4.5 Lollipop will reportedly make an appearance during Google’s I/O event. What can people expect?