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For sure, the Google Nexus 6 is gunning to overwhelm it rivals on release date with fresh killer features as suggested by the torrents of speculations that came out in the past weeks.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is scheduled to have a simultaneous global official release in 150 countries on April 11. However, a South Korean carrier has jumped the gun on the tech world and started selling the new flagship on Thursday, March 27, for 866,800 won.

The new HTC One (M8) once again gets rave reviews from tech Web sites, boosting once again the value of the beleaguered Taiwanese phone maker. C/NET, which compared the HTC One to Samsung Galaxy S5 and iPhone 5S, believes the Taiwan-made phone would give the South Korean-made unit a run for its money based on a review of their specs. However, Slash Gear, in a torture test, found a weakness in the new HTC One - it failed the hammer test.

In case you are unaware, your iPhone can help you achieve your gym goals. For a quick workout and the best way to use your gym commitment anytime, check out for these best iPhone workout apps from a post by Allyson Kazmucha of iMore, and see which one suits you best.

As we shift toward the touchscreen era, there are still those who love their keyboards. Swiping, switching apps, snapping and closing screens are fine with touchscreens. But not all people have touchscreens and there are those who still feel more comfortable with their keyboards.

A few weeks after Apple has unleashed the official iOS 7.1 earlier this March, Team Evad3rs remain silent on when its counter to the software – that is the iPhone and iPad unlocker – will come out, prompting speculations that the next Evasi0n7 jailbreak is now in limbo.

The PS4 will be getting a lot of games for 2014, both exclusives and multi-platformers, and Sony has already published a list saying which ones should be expected during which season. In addition, the rumoured April PS Plus line-up has been leaked.

"Batman: Arkham Knight" gets more details, particularly regarding the new feel of the setting, the Batmobile and a new character. Another superhero game, "Infinite Crisis," will be landing itself Nightmare Superman starting April.

The iPhone 6 on release date is destined to fly off the shelves as Apple fans are willing to pay extra $100 for an upgraded screen attributes and loads of fresh killer features, new reports said.

Check out the different cases and accessories that you can pair up with the HTC One M8 when it comes out on April 11.

Following the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S5 in the Mobile World Congress 2014 this February, the Korean smartphone giant is speculated to launch a smaller version of the smartphone with Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.

While the news world is filled with the search of the missing Malaysian Airline Flight 370, the iOSphere was filled in with some headlines you might have missed. Here is the iOSphere headline roundup for the week ending March 21.

The Galaxy S5 release date in Australia is set on April 11 but those planning to buy can actually pre-order from the big three – Telstra, Vodafone and Optus – beginning on March 27 with a bevy of plan packages to suit everyone’s needs.

The Facebook $2 billion acquisition of Oculus Rift has caused a massive wave of mixed emotions—anger and disappointment for backers and fans, and a hopeful attitude for the future of gaming and virtual reality for the founders of both Facebook and Oculus Rift.

Minecraft TU14 is now out for download for both the PS3 and Xbox 360, while a new batch of skins packs are expected for the PS3 edition. Meanwhile plans for Minecraft on the Oculus Rift may not come to fruition as Notch has already scrapped the plans.

Wearable devices area was in a lackluster state until Google showed the way with the announcement of their "Android Wear" developer SDK for wearable devices. Besides SDK, Google also showcased the concept & design of Moto 360 (smartwatch).

Many smartphones may wreck our sanity. As we use our smartphones for many things like knowing where we are, listening to music, watching films, checking our health, paying our bills, ordering our food, cooking, and the list is endless. All these we share to our connected circles. How addicted have we become to our mobiles.

It's time for HTC One Australian devices to get Android 4.4 update which has been working on several variants of HTC One for the past few weeks, according to Android Central.

Facebook is on a buying spree. Facebook has announced it acquired Oculus Virtual Reality (VR), the company that makes Oculus Rift gaming headset on a cash and stock deal prized at $2 billion.

Tech manufacturers usually release products as quickly as anyone can imagine. Despite launching a smartphone, companies like Samsung will have another set ready in no time. This is evident from several handsets people can choose from.

Nokia has sent out the invitation for the Microsoft Build Developer Conference scheduled on April 2, Wednesday, in San Francisco. The Finnish company is expected to focus again on the Windows Phone handsets at the upcoming event after officially unveiling their first Android phone, Nokia X, at the 2014 Mobile World Congress (MWC).

Google is planning to stuff the Nexus 6 with as many killer features as possible on its rumoured release date this 2014, two of which are seemingly revealed in recently published patents.

Reports on Apple’s iPhone 6 mainly revolved around analysts predicting its release. Recently, new information suggests that Apple is preparing for production already. Information came from a well-known Chinese manufacturer. According to the reports, Apple has been boosting production and hiring more people to make sure it can release the next iPhone 6 around fall. What can people expect from the tech giant’s next flagship phone?

Despite a few months more before its release, Apple’s iPhone 6 has been a hot topic in the market already. Patent sightings and predictions suggest that the iPhone 6 could be one of the most interesting and powerful smartphones around. With its biggest rival releasing the Samsung Galaxy S5, the pressure is on Apple to deliver something even better. Can the Cupertino-based company deliver?

Apple’s iPhone 6 has been in the spotlight especially after reports indicated it will feature an all-new sapphire display. Whereas the market remains convinced about the iPhone 6 debuting with an impressive screen, it appears Apple wants to take the phone’s designs and features further. According to recent analyst’s prediction and patent, Apple’s next flagship phone may be able to tell weather and manager power or battery life better. What can people expect?

The Wii U is expecting more games with Unity later this year, while GBA titles are now scheduled to start rolling out via the Virtual Console service.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active has been spotted and hinted to head to AT&T and Sprint for starters, while the Samsung Galaxy S5 may enjoy an earlier release date to steer clear of the country-wide South Korean ban on smartphones.

While reports are rife that the Nexus 10 2 release date is likely shelved for good by Google in favour of the 8.9-inch Nexus 8, hopes for a refresh of the 10-inch tab were rekindled as the first edition hits eBay for only $299.

Battlefield 4 Xbox One and PC players are faced with the delay of the Naval Strike DLC, set now for an early April release. But they can expect new fixes and improvements for Battlelog in time for the DLC.