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Apple has released its iOS 7.1.1 update very recently, and it fixed few bugs introduced by the earlier roll out of iOS 7.1 update and Touch ID improvements.

When LG G2 was released last year beside the Nexus series, the flagship was well received and in fact surprised everybody with their high-end specs with innovative and useful features, this year LG is prepping up for the release of their rumored LG G3. With lots of expectations around, it is only natural that we take a look at what we know so far i.e. rumors, expectations and confirmed features alike.

Although security patch for Heartbleed bug is available and many Web sites and services patched successfully requesting the users to change their passwords, Android apps somehow has slipped the purview of scrutiny.

On March 31, a day before "April Fools Day", YouTube posted a video about possible viral videos that are predicted to hit popularity this year. They jokingly introduced new video trends and memes planned for 2014. Some viewers took the video seriously, and the "#newtrends" YouTube came up with is starting to become a hit.

Motorola's Moto G is easily one of the best-selling smartphones across the globe. The handset is not only popular for its price range but also for its high performance and impressive hardware specification. If rumours are true, Motorola is planning on launching a new model of its Moto series, with an attractive price and added value for money. The new handset is expected to be compact and smaller when compared to its predecessor. It is dubbed as "Moto E."

When it comes to catering to every kind of users, Samsung wins hands down with their choice of devices with different price ranges. While Galaxy Note 10.1's (2014) model got released in October 2013, the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 was released in the start of this year. Readers who are planning on buying one of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), here is the specification and price comparison pertaining to Australia.

Although the competitors of Apple produced many variants/models along with their flagship phones, Apple was not giving heed for so long until they released their iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5C is priced slightly cheaper than the iPhone 5S. Even though, 5C is not a competition to Xperia Z1, the price range of both the phones is almost same, hence it calls for a comparison.

Google is on its way to make a huge trajectory change with its upcoming Nexus tablet by bringing in a larger 8 inches slate reportedly developed by HTC.

Apple is set to roll out two iPhone models in 2014. The company will have a 4.7-inch screen and the other will have a 5.5-inch display, as claimed by earlier reports.

Sony has made the right move with the launch of a compact version of its flagship Xperia Z1.

Zynga launched FarmVille, the famous farming simulation social network game in 2009. Thereafter, Farmville has become a household name because of its humongous fan base and player count on the social networking sites and devices. The latest news is that Zynga launched the popular game specifically for smartphones named "Farmville 2: Country Escape."

The Adobe Flash Player is the touchstone for rich, salient and high-impact web content. Designs, graphics, animations, and user interfaces are deployed immediately across all browsers and platforms, guaranteeing rich and seamless virtual experience. For high quality video streaming, Adobe's Flash Player versions are the golden standard in the blogosphere.

Tactus Technology, a start-up company, is making waves in the tech industry with its latest accessory constructing transparent keyboard buttons on top of any touchscreen display.

After seeing success in the Moto series, Google is deliberating on a low-budget smartphone which would be priced at sub-$100. According to website MTKSJ, this smartphone will be part of the Nexus series. With rumors already doing rounds about the new Nexus 6, this new low-budget phone might be an addition to the Nexus 6 smartphone. Notably, the Nexus 6 is expected to be launched later this year.

The Minecraft Candy Texture Pack is already out, and the screens show a very tasty new addition to your Minecraft world. Also, 4J Studios has a few updates for its other projects. For mods spotlight, a cool feature, the redstone paste, takes the stage.

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has set aggressive plans to confront Google head on by convincing Apple to make Yahoo the default search engine in the iPad and iPhone's Safari Web browser. She is well backed up by Adam Cahan, senior vice president for mobile and product search department of Yahoo, and already supported by a longtime acquaintance inside Apple and some of its executives.

A lead artist who had worked on The Last of Us has left Naughty Dog. Meanwhile, Snoop Dog and a Drill Instructor will be added to Call of Duty: Ghosts and Xbox One may be looking at new games from a first-party studio.

Despite criticisms and vulnerability regarding the Heartbleed bug, Dropbox, a U.S. online storage giant, has announced it will soon open in Sydney to further support Australian customers.

iOS 7.1, the first major update to Apple's iOS 7 software, has been released for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models in March.

Google has filed a new patent application with the U.S. Patent Office for a contact lens, which comes embedded with a tiny camera.

Google Play Store has a new camera app for Android device users called "Google Camera," which is an app that can be installed on devices running Android v4.4 KitKat or above.

Google is exploring the next big thing to provide a seamless interconnection and synchronization between devices to its users. Google launched its 'Chrome Remote Desktop' access service in 2011, but then it is coming to mobile via Android platform.

Apple launched the iPad Mini series for users who need medium sized screens. The iPad Mini 2 is synonymous with the relatively bigger sized iPads in more or less every aspect. But the iPad Mini 2 sports the now popular Retina display which takes the user experience to the next level.

When it comes to catering to every kind of users, Samsung devices win hands down with their variety of devices with different price ranges. While the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 got released only in the start of 2014, the Galaxy Tab 3.8.0 was released in the month of June, last year.

Although Apple's iPad is ruling the roost, iPad is mainly for the entertainment and does not offer much in terms of productivity. The thought of working on an excel sheet or to make a data flow diagram using the iPad never crosses the mind.

Google's 2014 first-quarter revenue has fallen short of Wall Street expectations as the price of its ads declined.

When Galaxy S5 was rolled out at MWC 2014, Samsung has surprised the public with its phone's superior battery specification with 2,800 mAh battery unit.

When accessing several Web sites and services, Internet users might be greeted with a "Page cannot be found" message.

Galaxy S5, Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, is one of the most awaited phones of 2014 that packs countless interesting features and enhancements.