GADGETS

Setting up a lockscreen pattern, password and PIN on your Android device for security is highly recommended. It is very essential to set up and maintain a good smartphone security.

Apple has made headlines once more following its announcement of the World Wide Developer’s Conference of WWDC. The tech giant will be holding the event from June 2 to 6 in San Francisco. With the company’s revelation, many are also expecting Apple to shed more light on what people can expect from its upcoming releases. These include the MacBook Air Retina, iWatch and the iPhone 6.

Apple’s MacBook computers have gained a following over the years. As the market awaits the next refreshed line of laptops, it appears Apple will be pushing new variations. There is also new dock and display technology. According to recent reports, Apple will be releasing a Retina version of the MacBook Air along with a new set of MacBook Pros. What can people expect?

Apple will be releasing a range of major products in the second half of the year. According to recent information, it appears the tech giant will be pushing for the release of the iPad Pro. Reports suggest that the device will feature a 12.9-inch display, 4K, A8 processor chip and eye tracking capabilities. Can Apple really deliver?

The recently announced Nokia Lumia 630 is one of the Finnish manufacturer’s smartphones running on the latest Windows Phone 8.1 OS. The new Nokia device, considered to be a successor to the Nokia Lumia 620 smartphone, is now available for pre-order in Russia through the official Nokia store after its announcement at the 2014 Microsoft Build Conference.

The Nexus 6 on release date could be the newly-unleashed HTC One M8, according to recent reports, prompting Android watchers to pit the device against the upcoming LG G3, another gadget rumoured as possible template for the next Nexus phone.

Another HTC M8 variant is leaked on the Internet. Notable device source @evleaks shared an image of the HTC M8 Ace with the red colour option on social networking site Twitter.

Get the free Second Son Fan Kit from the developer as a thank you for being one of the players that made the game succeed. VR fans may be happy to know that nDreams is developing a game that will be introduced at the E3. And the PS Store has just updated with new games.

Apart from exclusive games and upcoming indies on the Xbox One, Microsoft’s next-gen console is also boasting its array of original content that will be heading to the media and entertainment section of the console.

The iOS 8 has a number of additions despite being a “smaller” update when compared to the iOS 7. Still, the new features coming in are helpful in pushing forward a healthier lifestyle for Apple users.

The iPhone 6 on release date is huge jump both from the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5, basing on newly-revealed Apple documents that showed the tech giant’s increasing worries over its existing iPhone business model.

If you are a fan of both Minecraft and Titanfall, a new mod will have you playing your two gaming loves for hours. Meanwhile, the Minecraft 1.7.6 is already out for testing.

See if the new rumour for the next-gen version of GTA V seems valid this time. Borderlands 2 fans can now cross play and save the game via the PS Vita, while the ninja patch introduced for Ghosts has changed the killstreak mechanics,

Titanfall gets its first leaked game footage for the Xbox 360 version, while a number of interesting glitches pop up for inFamous: Second Son.

Samsung Galaxy Note owners have the option to upgrade to Android 4.4.2 through a Lightning ROM. This means users no longer have to wait for the official roll out or OTA of the update to experience the latest Android mobile operating system. Users must be careful in installing custom ROMs to their devices. There are several requirements they have to satisfy to install the ROM.

StoreDot, a start-up company based out of Israel, has revealed a prototype super charger for smartphones that can fully charge the handset's battery in 30 seconds at Microsoft's Think Next Conference in Tel Aviv.

Here is a guide to complete your iPhone setup. To get started, you need the following ready.

Minecraft TU15 and the 1.7.6 pre-release is already here with new and interesting updates. At the same time, you have a cool rendition of The Simpsons intro in Minecraft mode.

Flight attendants of Delta Airlines will be saying goodbye to their Nokia Lumia 820 smartphones and welcome the Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone phablet on their hands. The company made the announcement on Monday, April 7, about their plan of equipping over 20,000 flight attendants with the Nokia phablet this fall.

Current rumours about the Google Nexus 6 paint a very inviting vanilla Android device on release date but major spikes in specs and features could still come in if the power behind the next Nexus phone is Qualcomm’s 64-bit true eight-core Snapdragon 810.

The Xbox One and DirectX 12’s combination may make for a more powerful next-gen console if it is able to withstand one foreseeable tradeoff with the new software. Also, Microsoft seems to be contemplating allowing for the emulation of Xbox 360 games onto the Xbox One.

After the launch of its 64-bit processors in 2013, rumors emerge Qualcomm is working on a chipset that can immensely make a difference on how 2015 smartphones perform.

More teasers for Assassin’s Creed: Unity have been revealed, while a new game from Gearbox, the pre-sequel to Borderlands has been rumoured. EA Sports UFC will also feature well-known fighter Bruce Lee.

While the iPhone 6 release date happening with Apple’s WWDC 2014 edition on June is a long-shot, revelation of iOS 8 via the same event is almost certain and so are the fresh killer features for the iPhone 5S successor.

The new Samsung Galaxy F or Galaxy Note 4 may have just been leaked with simple snapshots as well as a possible second Samsung Windows Phone following the Samsung ATIV Core. Lastly, Gear Solo may be coming to the table with 3G capabilities.

Amazon introduced its Fire TV last week to a very positive review but now Google is rumored to launch its own set-top box. The competition is already rife with Apple TV, Roku, Google’s own Chormecast and Amazon’s Fire TV ruling the roost.

The separate release dates for the iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 this 2014 will boast of fresh technology advancements and in-house innovations from Apple.

One of the most interesting features Windows Phone 8.1 has is the new personal assistant Cortana, who is the namesake of the blue lady in the Halo franchise.

Apple's iWatch rumors have surfaced since 2011, especially when people believed it is wearable. Speculations soared suggesting Apple has a team of 100 working on the device.