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Blackberry was outsold by other smartphones yet it came back with its Q10 and Z10 and now, here’s the new BlackBerry Z3.

The iPhone 6 release date this 2014 is seen as a game-changer, a giant storm, in fact, that could again redefine the global smartphone market before the year ends.

The Apple of China, Xiaomi, has released its newest addition to its line of smartphones last July, while the Nexus 6 is slated to come out either October or November. The article lists the differences between the specs and features of the two handsets.

The Japanese brand Sony released its Xperia C3 just recently, while Xiaomi is yet to unveil its newest smartphone, which will be Xiaomi Mi 3's successor. Which phone is better when it comes to specs, features and price?

Google is touting Material Design as the centre-piece feature of Android L, which is the software that will power into life the upcoming Nexus 6 and Nexus 8 on their respective release dates.

The smartphone market has been buzzing with more "6" flagships coming to light. Apart from Apple's iPhone 6, Google's Nexus 6 has been making headlines with possible release later this year. According to recent reports, the device will be codenamed "Shamu" seeking to provide a better and more genuine Android experience with possible Android L debut. What can people expect from Shamu? Can Google deliver a killer Nexus device?

Microsoft has stated there are no fresh price cuts in the anvil for the Xbox One.

Images believed to be that of the Lumia 830 have leaked online which experts believe will be exclusive to AT&T. Other details that have emerged include a rear camera housing similar to that of the Lumia 1020.

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is rumored to be launched on Aug 13. Meanwhile, a new set of images has revealed further details of the upcoming smartphones, including its iPhone-esque sides.

Reports have claimed that the next Nexus phone will be working with Motorola.

Rumours are rife that Motorola will assemble a super-size Nexus 6 this year and it could be the device bearing the model number XT1096 that leaked out this week, which suggests of a nearing release date for the stock Android smartphone.

The keenly awaited Moto 360 could be launched soon now that we have the press shots of the smartwatch leaked online. Interestingly, this will be among the last revelation of the much acclaimed leakster, Evleaks. Meanwhile, HP too is readying a smartwatch which scores heavily on the style front.

The Nexus 8 has gained quite the attention following several sightings including one on a developer site listing it as Volantis. Hopefuls may have to stretch their patience even more as Google confirms restocking the Nexus 7. This may mean that the Nexus 8 release will be held off until the company has sold out the ideal number of Nexus 7 devices.

Apple is reportedly holding a press briefing on September 9 that likely will introduce the iPhone 6 – both the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models – but release date of the device will not come until after a few more weeks.

Apple's iPhone 6 release continues to confuse the markets as analysts and latest leaks suggest possible launches this September and October. The latest hint about the iPhone 6 release is October 14. Apple will reportedly be busy this October with sources citing an Apple Retail store internal meeting as the main source of information. There have also been more details shedding light about possible solar power capabilities in the iPhone while the glowing logo remains unsure.

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi sold 15 million smartphone in China during the second quarter of 2014, beating the two other technology giants Samsung Electronics and Apple, according to a market research firm Canalys.

A messaging app that is said to combine the best features of Facebook, Skype and WhatsApp is set to debut twice in Tokyo's and New York's bourses via an initial public offering (IPO).

Google, no doubt, is designing the Nexus 6 on release date to be an iPhone 6 and other devices killer and for that to happen it has to showcase at least three key improvements.

Expect the most powerful Apple smartphone ever to touch down in time for the iPhone 6 release date this 2014 as a new report affirms earlier suggestions that the 64-bit A8 chip is packed with beastly muscles and mammoth capabilities.

The last fiscal results for some of the biggest names in tech are in with T-Mobile posting strong performance for its second quarter. The company, however, remains mum about the upcoming iPhone 6 and its release. According to the company's latest record, the wireless provider has acquired additional 1.5 million subscribers. This puts the total number of subscribers to 50 million with T-Mobile earning $7.2 billion in revenues and $391 million in profit.

In upgrading from Nexus 5 to Nexus 6, Google is reportedly equipping the device with fresh killer features stuffed on Android L and some of which are either hinted or already available prior to the release date this year.

The Galaxy Note 4 release date this 2014 appears more imminent than ever as Samsung is reportedly ramping up its preparation for the rumoured Unpacked2 event in September with plans to significantly increase its chip orders in the third quarter of the year.

Rumours and speculations about iPhone 6 spread like wildfire on the internet, and yet another image has been leaked. Sources still continues to crack out more information about the most awaited smartphone this 2014 - the iPhone 6.

Two Australian medical students beat 14,000 other teams in Microsoft's yearly global technology contest, Imagine Cup. The competition, on its 12th year, has college and high school students battling to create tech solutions with a wide range of issues from health to games to innovation.

Apple is rumoured anew to likely delay its iPhone 6 release date plans, opting for a grand rollout on October 14 2014 or short of a month after the device is reportedly unveiled on September 16.

Samsung has reportedly set the Galaxy Note 4 release date in mid-September 2014, supposedly a few days after the device’s September 3 unveiling via the Berlin IFA trade show, said a new report.

Nokia is believed to be working on two variants of the Lumia 720 with better front facing cam for the selfie enthusiasts.

Microsoft's Window Phone made it to headlines because of Cortna - the company's rendition of a personal digital assistant. Cortana is only available in the US to date. Nonetheless, there are several features of the Windows 8.1 which users may find interesting and useful.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha has been making the news recently especially following reports that it will take the place of the reported Galaxy F/Galaxy S5 Prime. The device will launch on August 4 against previous claims of an August 13 launch. More importantly, latest leaks provide more details about the device including a 4.8-inch display with 720x1280 pixels.