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Samsung goes ahead of Apple in the smartphone wars with the Galaxy S5. The Korean tech giant has released its newest flagship phone at the Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. The product will have an actual release on April 11. Despite the later release from the announcement, Samsung will still get a good lead of Apple for a few months. Analysts think it is not just the early release date which will give Samsung Galaxy S5 and advantage over the iPhone 6.

Apple has finally addressed the encryption flaw cited just last Feb 21. Apple released an OS X Mavericks update for its Macintosh computers. The tech giant patched the bug allowing attackers to monitor and spy on encrypted connections. The flaw also allows attackers to obtain confidential information and even send out disguised encrypted messages.

Asus has refreshed its FonePad 7 line announcing two new variants during the Mobile World Congress 2014. The first variant offers LTE connectivity whereas the other comes with a dual-SIM including 3G+Wi-Fi connectivity. With the two new variants under the FonePad 7 series, will the tablet do any better? How will Asus perform in the coming quarter?

More details about Apple’s upcoming flagship, the iPhone 6, surface. Recent information indicates that apart from the sapphire display and bezel-free design, Apple may also include a 5G Wi-Fi Chip with 802.11ac support and 2x2 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). The company has also been working on getting the more power efficiency over its device. What has Apple got in store for the new iPhone 6?

Now that Samsung released the Galaxy S5, all eyes turn to Apple. The two tech giants have a long standing rivalry over their devices, especially with their smartphones. According to recent information, Apple’s iPhone 6 may feature touch screen editing, a new Siri and remote headset. The patents acquired recently by the tech giant hint a potential revolutionary phone. Is the iPhone 6 worth waiting for?

Samsung took the wraps off its flagship phone, Galaxy S5, last Monday during the Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. According to the company, users can choose from 16 and 32 GB Samsung Galaxy S5 variants. Analysts advise users that these numbers do not mean as much because they do not offer the exact space stated. So how much will a user get in reality?

Nokia made the big switch to Android announcing a series of handsets during the Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona. The five handsets Nokia announced were all Android-based. According to analysts, the tech company wants to target the lower end market in the Western regions. Likewise, it also wants to be a part of the growing consumer base of Android. Can Nokia go up against top Android players like Samsung?

Samsung unveiled its Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2014 last February 24. While the market was pleased to see the product finally, there are also those who wondered why the Korean tech giant showed a Qualcomm-based model only. Previous reports noted that Samsung will be releasing an Exynos version as well. It was not just a rumor.

Smartbooks and ultrabooks now count as the standard for portable computing. Tablets still cannot take their places completely. The rise of smartbooks is even more apparent as leading players like Apple continue to step up their laptop offerings. This time, inspired by the same leading line of notebooks, Alcatel will be releasing its own version of the MacBook. What can people expect?

Apple made a subtle mistake in its implementation of a basic encryption feature. The feature should protect data from attackers trying to snoop around. It also supports desktop applications relying on the same code. The subtle mistake resulted to a considerable number of users at risk of data theft and similar wrongdoings. What went wrong with Apple’s recent roadblock?

Apple has been under scrutiny recently because of the security flaw found in its operating system. The major SSL security flaw was cited last February 21 following the release of the iOS 7.0.6. To address the raised problems, Apple released the OS X 10.9.2. The new system offers fixes for the SSL security problem, FaceTime Audio and More.

Smartphones and tablets remain two different product categories, but the line has been blurring increasingly. Many smartphones these days sport similar features to tablets. Likewise, there are tablet offerings closer to the size of handsets instead of big slates. Google’s Nexus line comprise both smartphones and tablets. According to recent reports, the company will be releasing a Nexus 6 smartphone and a Nexus 8 tablet. Which should people wait for?

Reports about the release of Google Nexus 8 started last week. According to recent information, Google plans on killing the Nexus 7 line in favour of the 8. The primary reason is stiffer competition in the 7-inch arena. Analysts believe there are fewer competitors in the 8-inch sector allowing Google to explore opportunities. With the release coming, what can people expect from the new slate?

Intel will not be left behind in the 64-bit competition. While all eyes are on Samsung and its bid to go against Apple’s A7 processor, it appears the chip giant wants to prove it is not out of the game yet. Intel’s latest Atom chip code-named Merrifield follows a 64-bit architecture framework similar to the A7. Can it rival Apple’s crowning glory?

Which flagship is better: iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy S5 or LG G2 Pro?

Lenovo has strengthened its Android offering for the past few quarters. It has maintained an aggressive push for its Android line. Currently, that strategy involves Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+.

Following weeks of speculations, Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy S5. The Korean tech giant took the wraps off its flagship phone showing a whole new Android device. With the Galaxy S5 finally making ita way to the market, it now comes to how it will perform against competition.

Google will soon be releasing its Nexus 8 this coming July, according to recent reports.

The release of the Samsung Galaxy S5 puts pressure on Apple’s iPhone 6. The long-standing rivalry means that whenever one company releases a product, the market will turn to the other to see if it can match the competition. Samsung went ahead with the Galaxy S5 just recently. Nonetheless, it appears Apple will be taking the competition further. According to recent reports, the tech giant plans to include quantum dot technology for its screen while the sapphire glass will be a killer app.

Gamers looking for a new gaming laptop may come across the Razer Blade and MacBook Pro. Both devices can be ideal gaming devices but a run through of their specs should give more help. While the Razer Blade maybe targeting gamers altogether, the MacBook Pro can be just as an ideal choice.

News about the Nexus 8 started surfacing recently. Despite the success of the first- and second-generation batches of Nexus 7, it appears Google will be halting the program in favour of the 8-inch tablet. According to reports, the tech giant wants to branch out to the 8-inch market where there are fewer competitors. In favour of the Nexus 8 production, recent information suggests Google wants Asus to kill its Transformer Book line to concentrate on the slate production. How true is it?

Every year, Apple has been updating its line of tablets. Unlike previous upgrades, it appears Apple wants to take its iPad to a whole new level. The company is reportedly working on a 13-inch iPad. It will be a hybrid between the MacBook and iPad line. While the company has not confirmed the final details, there are enough leaks and predictions around that make the 13-inch iPad worth looking into. What can people expect?

Samsung has rolled out the official Android 4.4 KitKat update on several devices. The company promised users that it will complete the official release in the first quarter of 2014. As part of this, Android 4.4 KitKat update has begun rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

For a few weeks, Apple has been acquiring patents for various devices. Recent reports claimed the tech giant will transform almost all its product lines with new features.

CEO of Ubuntu developer Canonical confirms that Apple has “reserved” a considerable supply of sapphire screens. According to recent reports, Apple has been working on acquiring 3 years' worth of supply screen for production of its upcoming devices. There are no definite announcements yet from Apple on what other products it might offer with the technology, but it definitely gives a good insight on what the company has been up to.

The Mobile World Congress will feature some of the most interesting releases for this year. One of the most anticipated is the Samsung Galaxy S5. As Samsung proceeds with its flagship release, all eyes are on Apple as well. The tech giant will reportedly release the iPhone 6 later this year. According to recent information, the rivalry between the two continues as leaks and reports suggest that the Galaxy S5 and the iPhone 6 will sport a similar bezel-free design. Which smartphone is better?

Apple achieved a great milestone with its A7 processor. The chipset found its way to the iPhone 5s and the iPad Air earning positive response. The A7 processor became a standard as it posted excellent benchmark results. Apple managed to product a chipset that no other company has produced. Because of the recognition and performance results, companies like Qualcomm, Samsung, Intel and NVIDIA are all working on catching up. Nonetheless, the tech giant wants to go further.

Apple’s 2014 MacBook Air appears to be interesting by the day. According to recent patents acquired under Apple, the new MacBook line may feature a two-sided display, trackpad with tactile feedback and touch controls on the bezel, frame and chassis. Throughout the years, the MacBook Air line has gone through improvements but not as drastic or considerable as the mentioned features. What should people expect from the 2014 MacBook Air?

Apple’s 2014 MacBook Air appears to be interesting by the day. According to recent patents acquired under Apple, the new MacBook line may feature a two-sided display, trackpad with tactile feedback and touch controls on the bezel, frame and chassis. Throughout the years, the MacBook Air line has gone through improvements but not as drastic or considerable as the mentioned features. What should people expect from the 2014 MacBook Air?