TECHNOLOGY

No handset is truly immune from update and operating system issues. This is the case for Samsung Galaxy S4 and its Android 4.4.2 update. Owners of the device have complained about a number of issues plaguing their use following update. Some problems have also persisted from previous version of the Android. Fortunately, aside from another major OS update, there are several workarounds or fixes for these problems.

XDA Developers published a guide on how to root LG G3 device. Rooting is useful for people who want to install custom ROMs on their units. The guide caters t both Verizon and AT&T subscribers. Users can change the settings of their devices and install apps that are root-only based.

Music streaming has been a prevalent activity among smartphone and other mobile users. As part of the company’s initiative to look further into improving music streaming and address consumer concerns, T-Mobile has asked customers about their preferred music services. Google Play topped the survey but it appears T-Mobile has yet to include the store in its list of services. More importantly, Google has increased the refund app window to 2 hours from 15 minutes.

Whereas Samsung Galaxy S5 fell short of expectations, it still offers features that many people will find ideal to work with. More importantly, there are a number of ways people can maximize their use of the device improving speed and performance in the process.

The sequel to one of the most-downloaded games on mobile gives its predecessor a run for its money in terms of difficulty. Swing Copters follows the same game concept of Flappy Bird, but adds more challenge by making the obstacles vertical and adding swinging hammers to the ledges. While there's no beating the game (it's basically endless), users can beat their friends and their own high scores.

Unintentionally deleting SMS messages is one of the most common accidents that happen on mobile phones. The good news is not everything is lost – there is a way to recover the lost SMS messages using different recovery tools.

One of the issues Android users report often involves Wi-Fi signal strength. Some users report poor sigal after updating their phones to the latest version of Android available. Others just want to improve the quality of their connection overall. The following tips will help boost Wi-Fi signal on Android, giving users improved browsing experience on mobile.

Lenovo officially announced its new flagship smartphone, the Lenovo K290 – known as the Vibe Z2 Pro, last August 5. The flagship phablet boasts high-end features, with photography and imaging as its primary focus. Prior to the official announcement, Lenovo's Chief Marketing Officer for China Arthur Wei posted the features of the Vibe Z2 Pro on his Weibo account. Have a look at the most compelling features of this powerful new device.

The mobile device market has seen an overall decline in the second quarter of the current year, but Samsung has recently confirmed a more drastic drop.

Moto G's successor is gearing up to be a more powerful version of the original. Rumors and leaked specs reveal that the G2 may be sporting a bigger HD display and a camera with higher resolution than its predecessor.

No one can actually predict the future, except maybe if you are Nostradamus, a French astrologer and physician who supposedly has the gift of prophecy. With a leap into the future, we may still see Apple dominating the world.

Apple is said to be introducing a smart wearable device to the public along with the new generation iPhone 6, this September 9, 2014. Although most people are excited about this new device, Apple co-founder, Steve “Woz” Wozniak does not have much confidence in the wearable device; calling it “a hard sell.”

September 9, 2014 is an important date in the world of technology primarily because that is the date that Apple will supposedly launch its new line-up. Apple, the tech giant, is expected to announce and release of the much-awaited iPhone 6, but it may not be the only thing they will be introducing. Let us take a look at what Apple could possibly be lifting off this season.

Everybody is excited about Apple’s iPhone 6 launch and release this coming September 9; however, there may be some disappointment coming to consumers regarding its pricing.

It has been a year and a half since the iPhone 5 was first launched. Anyone who purchased the iPhone 5 during that time may now be experiencing shorter than normal battery-life. Studies have shown that batteries, more or less, have a pre-determined life cycle. In other words, after more than a year of constant usage, your fully-charged battery will not last as long anymore. This is more evident for users who use their smartphones heavily.

Undoubtedly considered the most eagerly anticipated smartphone right now is Apple’s iPhone 6. Ahead of its launch this coming September 2014, rumors about how the iPhone 6 would look like were relentlessly circling the web.

Social media, whether it’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, has been bombarded with videos of entrepreneurs, businessmen, musicians, politicians, celebrities and regular people doing the ALS bucket challenge. All efforts are done to help the fight against the debilitating ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

After a three-year winning streak, Facebook, has involuntarily given up its number one spot as the best tech company to work at. According the 6th annual employees’ Choice Awards recently held by career website, Glassdoor, the new reigning top dog in tech right now is Twitter.

As Apples sets to launch and release its new iPhone 6 this coming September, rumor has it that it will come in 2 screen sizes: the 4.7-inch and the 5.5-inch. The move is to address the needs of individuals who prefer bigger screens similar to those of the android. But it will still come in its original size to cater to those who prefer more compact phones.

There is a craze going around full circle in a lot of websites and social media like Twitter, Facebook and Instagramright now. Pete Frates, an ALS advocate, started the trend when he did the Ice Bucket Challenge to the tune of Vanilla Ice’s hit song “Ice Ice Baby!” The rules are simple: Take a bucket full of ice cold water and pour it on yourself within 24 hours, then dare other people to do the same. If they can’t complete the challenge, they have to donate money to help the fight against A...

The highly anticipated follow-up to the “NBA 2K14” basketball video game has a lot in store for its fans.

The much talked about iPhone 6 is set to launch and be released this September 9. Apple fanatics believe that the iPhone 6 will come with a longer battery life and it will be available in 2 screen sizes. For those who want to upgrade to an iPhone 6,but still have their iPhone 5’s on hand, this becomes a dilemma. But it is a dilemma with good solutions.

Sleek, stunning, sophisticated and highly evolved, discover and experience the new Samsung Galaxy Apha. Even before Apple’s iPhone 6’s launch, Samsung is already set to strike back with a smartphone that exemplifies style, luxury and exceptional quality.

Cash and credit cards are the primary modes of payment used in the world today. However, there is a third payment platform that can revolutionalize payment methods especially when it comes to electronic payment; the bitcoin.

From sundials to mechanical watches to digital watches, the history of watches has evolved through centuries. Now is the advent of smartwatches. While the smartwatch technology has been around for decades, no one has really revolutionalized this category yet.

If you are doing some computer shopping and you come across Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 3, you will find it advertised as “The Tablet Than Can Replace Your Laptop.” As clever as the tagline sounds, it actually confuses most people. There begins the struggle of the Surface Pro 3.

Earnings and sales reports typically come out on a quarterly basis. For example, during the first quarter of 2014, the verdict came out that Apple and Samsung were still the top 2 smartphone makers around the globe. LG stayed in third place while the Chinese newcomer, Xiaomi, was able to enter the top 5. It actually reached number 4.

Apple’s iPhone 6 continues to make a buzz as Sonny Dickson confirms details of the design.

In the war of home game consoles, there are two names dogfighting up there on top: The Playstation 4 and the Xbox One. So far, Playstation 4 is taking the lead in conquering the hearts and minds of recreational and hardcore gamers out there.