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A sales assistant checks Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S5 smartphones at a shop in Seoul

Google Can Kill Samsung with Android KitKat and Android One: Here's How

Google’s operating system, Android KitKat and the Android One Initiative, signify yet another bad news for Korean Electronics Giant, Samsung. Emerging markets like India and the Philippines, which are both very populated countries, are switching from feature phones to smartphones. People find it exciting to get the upgrades at cheaper costs.

Amazon vs Google with New Twitch Deal, YouTube about to Have a Rival

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shows off his company's new Fire smartphone at a news conference in Seattle, Washington June 18, 2014.
Amazon and Google have become increasingly competitive as the two companies make their move on each other's turf. Amazon has been working on a new ad strategy that can give Google's Adwords a run for its money. Google, on other hand, has been moving into retail with its Shopping Express service challenging Amazon's retail platform. Not only this, Amazon has been working on its Twitch acquisition which can go against YouTube potentially. Who will be the next big Internet giant? Will it G...

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Release Imminent Targeting Businesses with Production in Place

A worker climbs outside an Apple store in Hong Kong
Apple will not give up on its iPad as it sets out to release another product version in 2015. According to recent reports, the tech giant will be releasing its 12.9-inch version in early 2015 with suppliers preparing already. More importantly, the company will try to target businesses with the new product format. Apple's reported partnership with International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) may also be key to the success of the next iPad offering.
A man looks at his Apple iPad in front an Apple logo outside an Apple store in downtown Shanghai

2015 Apple 12.9-inch iPad in the Works, Early Release to Be Expected

It appears Apple wants to revive its iPad sales with reports about the 12.9-inch iPad surfacing once more. Previously, analysts believed that the tech giant has been working on the device for release this year. However, as more supply chain sources offer insight on the production of the company, it appears people will see the 12.9-inch iPad in 2015 instead. What will be in store for the next big iPad launch? Will Apple succeed in putting out such a device?
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File photo of Apple's iPhone 5S being displayed at an Apple shop in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district

Apple iPhone 6 Actual Release Date after September 9 Confirmed 128GB Variant with New Resolution

Apple's September 9 announcement but not actual release of the iPhone 6 makes sense not just for marketing’s sake. Apple's decision not to release the iPhone 6 on September 9 is not just about production problems rather, it may also have something to do with the company's stocks. Too many things going on September 9 will make Apple stocks a bad investment move. More importantly, new leak on the Apple iPhone 6 suggest it may come with a 128GB version and new resolution. Is Apple ready t...
Sundar Pichai speaks about wearables during at the Google I/O developers conference on June 25, 2014

Google Nexus X is the New iPhone 6 Release Rival With 192-Core Challenging Apple's 64-Bit Architecture

Apple's biggest news last year came when it introduced the iOS 7 and iPhone 5s supporting the 64-bit architecture. This has set the bar for all manufacturers as it signaled the leap from 32-bit to 64-bit, the fastest to date. Apple went past its Windows Phone and Android rivals putting its products in the lead. However, in tech, it is only a matter of time before someone catches up. Google's upcoming Nexus X smartphone will reportedly feature the 64-bit operation playing in the same field ...
HTC CEO Peter Chou Shows The New HTC One M8 Phone

HTC One M8 Android 4.4.3 Guide: AT&T Release and More

HTC One M8 has finally gotten its Android 4.4.3 update across most carriers. Similar to other Android updates in the past, the Android 4.4.3 has been carried in stages thus the early and late arrival for some. T-Mobile offered the update in the previous week with AT&T following suit. Users can expect a notification about the firmware soon. There are several ways people can update to the firmware. It is important to remember a few things before the upgrade.
Pinchai Speaks During His Keynote Address at the Google I/O Developers Conference in San Francisco

Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, Nexus 10 New Paranoid Android 4.5 Beta 2 Update Guide

Nexus users can now access the initial Paranoid Android 4.5 Beta 2. Supported devices include Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. The firmware has been released for a couple of weeks but this time it was different. The PA often puts out Beta builds weekly. While the Beta 3 was supposed to be released within this period, the team revealed that they will be releasing another Beta 2 build with additional minor fixes.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Introduces IOS 8

Apple iOS 8 vs Android 5.0 L: OS Wars Puts Android to Lower while Apple to Higher

The latter part of the years marks a much awaited period for both Google's Android and Apple's iOS 8. Both tech giants will be releasing their major OS updates clashing once more. Nonetheless, according to recent data from IDC, Android and iOS are separated even more with iOS related more to the higher market and Android gearing for the lower. What can people expect from the iOS 8 and the Android L? Who will dominate?
A woman holds her new Apple iPhone 5S after buying it at an Apple Store at Tokyo's Ginza shopping district

Apple on iPhone 6 Confirmed September Release Date "We wish we could say more," New Killer Features

Apple confirms the September 9 event finally with a new invite out. While the invite does not reveal as much details about the iPhone 6 or other upcoming releases from the company, it does confirm that September 9 is a date to watch out. Apple goes as far to indicate “We wish we could say more” on the invite driving more hype. Can Apple sustain the attention with the iPhone 6 delivering the killer device people want?
A woman holds her new Apple iPhone 5S after buying it at an Apple Store at Tokyo's Ginza shopping district

September 19 Release Date May Feature Two 5.5-inch iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s, Apple Confirms Event

September marks the busiest and the biggest month for Apple. According to reports, the tech giant plans on unveiling the iPhone 6 along with other products this September 9. Whereas it has only been a speculation before, it appears Apple has issued a confirmation telling the market to watch out for the said date. Another leak also suggests that there Apple may be gearing up to release two iPhone 6L or phablet version apart from the 4.7-inch variant. What can people expect?
Ben VanderWerp demonstrates the features of a Nook e-reader

Kobo Announces Kobo Aura H2O: World’s First Premium Waterproof eReader

Titled as the "world's first premium waterproof e-reader" the Kobo Aura H2O, will allow readers to read their favourite books in the bath or any place where the fear of exposing the reader to water was felt in the past. It has an upgraded high definition display with a 1430x1080 pixel resolution, a pixel density of 265ppi, features a 6.8-inch Carta E-Ink HD multi-touchscreen display and a battery life of 2 months.
Amazon representative shows off the company's new Fire smartphone at the company's campus in Seattle, Washington

Amazon Threatened by Google’s Partnership with Barnes and Noble

Two big forces have teamed up to try and dominate a very formidable adversary, - Amazon. Google and Barnes & Noble found it mutually beneficial to tackle a mutual competitor. As the saying goes, “the enemy of your enemy is your friend.” In the tech industry, the rival of your rival is an ideal partner.
A Google Search Page Is Reflected In Sunglasses.

Google Nexus 6 Release May Be the New Google Nexus X Smartphone as New Details Emerge

As the market remains on standby for Google's announcement of its Nexus 6 series, a new Nexus smartphone has shown up. According to recent reports, the Nexus 6, which was dubbed Google Shamu, may be the newly spotted Nexus X. However, there are also some variations with the spotted specs thus the confusion on which Google plans on releasing first. What can people expect?
A man reacts while trying out his new Samsung Galaxy S5 in Jakarta

Samsung Galaxy S5 Android 4.4.2 Update Guide: AT&T Release and When to Hit Your Region

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active counts as the "outdoor" more rugged edition of the Samsung Galaxy S5 flagship series. As the name implies, it features components and capabilities better suited for people who need to be in more extreme outside conditions than usual. For S5 Active users, Samsung and AT&T have started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 update finally. The update came after the Android update for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
Pinchai Speaks During His Keynote Address at the Google I/O Developers Conference in San Francisco

Android 5.0 L update for Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 Release Imminent as Nexus X Appears

The Android 5.0 L platform remains the next big mobile operating systems update aside from Apple's iOS 8. With new interesting features like the Material Design, attention over the platform has been building up. This is especially true with the promise of new devices debuting with it. Apart from the new Nexus devices to introduce the platform, Android 5.0 L will also reportedly trickle to devices like the Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. When can people expect the rollout and what is in store f...
A Google Search Page Is Reflected In Sunglasses In This Photo Illustration

Nexus 6 Release Dilemma as Confirmed Nexus X Smartphone Specs and Android 5.0 L Show Up in AnTuTu

The Nexus 6 has caught the spotlight for quite some time now without further confirmation from Google about its release. As the market remains on the lookout for the Nexus 6, a new Google smartphone has shown up. The Motorola Nexus X smartphone has been spotted on AnTuTu reportedly running on Google's upcoming Android 5.0 L platform. Can this be a whole new line of product or will it replace the much awaited Nexus 6?
A woman holds her new Apple iPhone 5S after buying it at an Apple Store at Tokyo's Ginza shopping district

Apple iPhone 6 Release Date Two Weeks to Go Starting at $800 with New Phosphorus HealthKit Chip

Apple's iPhone 6 launch will be in two weeks with reports pointing the announcement on September 9. Given Apple sticks to its timeline, actual store release may come two weeks after the press event around September 19. Whereas some analysts believe there could be delays, a Wall Street analyst says production problems will not impact the launch. However, this will not change the idea that the upcoming iPhone 6 may be the most expensive iPhone yet. What can people expect with Apple's big ann...

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