TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft announces to hold a press event on September 30 in San Francisco. The company is expected to release the public version of “Windows Technical Preview” on the said event.

Google unveiled several smartphones to run on Android One platform and one of those is coming from Micromax, the Canvas A1. It is now being compared to Lumia 625 which runs on Windows Phone 8.

Hefty price discounts is one of the perks of working for Apple. Under the Cupertino-based Employee Purchase Programme, workers get a 25 per cent discount when they buy an Apple computer and each model of iPod and iPad, and 50 per cent off on software. After three months of employment with the tech giant, there is another $500 price cut for any Mac products, except the Mini, and $250 off on an iPad.

Apple has taken a huge leap with its iOS 8 when it announced its direction towards a more flexible platform. Analysts believe that the upcoming OS will herald a new wave of consumer app experimentation and discovery.

There is a chance that Google will pull the veil off its Nexus 8 tablet very soon, specifically on October 8, likely triggering the countdown for the device’s release date in the following weeks, a new report said.

Google's announcement of the Android L platform during its I/O conference generated enough buzz as it works on a more uniform platform.

LG G3 Stylus, the stylus totting smartphone will go on sale in Latin America, Central Asia and Commonwealth of Independent States in this week.

Motorola will begin preorders for Moto X on Sept 16. Buyers with .edu mail accounts can get the handset for $450.

Apple’s killer pre-order sales show the demand for iPhone 6 worldwide. Plus, Tim Cook appeared on a candid interview with Charlie Rose.

Galaxy Note 4 to be available with UK retailer, clove at a price of £575. Other retailers to offer the Note 4

The company officially announces that it started its partnership with Minecraft maker, Mojang for $2.5 billion.

We have compared the Xiaomi Mi4, the upgraded version of Mi3 with the iPhone 6 Plus phablet. Read on to know how the Chinese smartphone puts up good competition to iPhone 6 Plus.

Two trials of the HealthKit are going to go underway by Stanford University Hospital and Duke University.

A demo will be coming to the “Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire” as more information are revealed on the new Pokemons and their abilities.

“Destiny” does not stop at level 20 as more missions, systems and activities get revealed for a more advanced leveling up.

Even before its scheduled September 19 release date, the iPhone 6 has already presold some four million units, prompting market watchers to upgrade Apple’s projected haul in the final quarter of 2014.

Pre-orders of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus has broken pre-order records of iPhone 5S, 5C and iPhone 5. Over 4 million units sold in first 24 hours.

A new gameplay trailer has been leaked for “Batman: Arkham Knight,” which shows off more of the Batmobile and some cutscenes.

“Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” may be getting 15 Prestige levels this time, as the multiplayer map “Momentum” gets explored. For “Battlefield Hardline,” the writers are aiming for a different story telling approach.

A new infographic shows off the features of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 4 as more rumours solidify the rumoured A-Series.

“Minecraft” is now finally a franchise of Microsoft as the buyout becomes complete for $2.5 billion.

HTC Eye rumoured to get showcased on Oct 8. It is expected to come housed with 13MP Duo camera, 5.2-inch display and Snapdragon 801 processor.

Take a look at Google’s inexpensive smartphone “Android One”; specs, features and price details listed.

BlackBerry Passport can be availed from T-Mobile upon release shortly.

International buyers can pre-order Xiaomi Mi4’s direct contender Meizu MX4 now.

HTC Nexus 9 will be launched on Oct. 8. Specs, price and features listed.

The Web sites of Australian carriers Telstra, Vodafone and Optus, and Cupertino-based Apple crashed because of the huge volume of demand for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

To be the best in the market and to catch the customer's attention Apple will have to appeal to their fashion sense.

After the Sept 9 launch of the iPhone 6, the flagship smartphone made by Cupertino-based Apple will have simultaneous roll outs in 10 countries, including Hong Kong, on Sept 19. However, despite China being one of the largest markets for Apple's gadgets, the mainland is not included in the 10 nations.