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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.

Macs are not the first choice of device for gaming among people. In fact, gamers often try to stay away from Apple units as. Nonetheless, this does not mean that the computer series is not fit for gaming. There are several apps that people should try playing on the Mac to appreciate its functionality.

Motorola has been trying out the smartphone waters with several releases under its belt like. It appears the company wants to explore its smartphone potential further with another device called the Moto X+1. The device will succeed the Moto X series. The latest leak shows the device in its "near-final prototype" giving people an insight on what to expect upon its release.

Apps have become a crucial part of people's lives. Its value has been comparable to smartphones and other mobile devices as these units rely on such platforms to execute most of their tasks. On some occasions, people come across something so addicting it makes them hard to put their phones down. Here are some of the top apps that have got people poring over their devices for longer periods.

Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, is receiving praise and admiration for being a visionary and “thinking big.” UBS, a world-renowned investment firm went as much as advising Wall Street to be bullish on Apple. They even predicted a higher price target for Apple at $115 because they feel that the company will gain strength in its performance and enter a profitable product cycle soon.

Samsung Electronics Co. of South Korea is experiencing a sales slump amidst tough competition from Apple and rivals from China. Aside from fending off numerous rivals to maintain enough market share, additional woes are being experienced by Samsung due to the strength of its local currency. Also, a weaker-than-expected sales of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is not helping Samsung’s cause.

Samsung Electronics Co., the tech Giant from South Korea is experiencing an earning slump. For the first time in almost three years, net profit declined. One big reason for this is the lower than expected smartphone sales due to mismanagement of inventory and stiff market competition. Apple and Chinese manufacturers are among its rivals. The improvement of value of their local currency also affected the profitability margins of Samsung.

Statistical data indicates that there has been a decline in PC sales in recent years. Companies like Lenovo, Dell and even Sony have been affected by the recent slump. The decrease is apparently attributed to the success of smartphones and tablets in duplicating the tasks of a regular PC. In other words, what can be done by a PC can also be done using smartphones with the bonus of mobility.

After weeks of speculation and innuendoes, Apple has officially announced the $3 billion acquisition of Beats. With this acquisition, Apple stands to gain in three aspects: the paid online streaming services that beats is know for, the headphone business and the entry of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. So, it definitely looks like Beats’ co-founders Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine come with the package. However, not all of the company’s employees will be as fortunate. Reports state that lay-offs have alre...