TECHNOLOGY

The Nexus 8 has gained quite the attention following several sightings including one on a developer site listing it as Volantis. Hopefuls may have to stretch their patience even more as Google confirms restocking the Nexus 7. This may mean that the Nexus 8 release will be held off until the company has sold out the ideal number of Nexus 7 devices.

The OnePlus One was released in June, whereas the HTC One M8 hit the store shelves in March. Notably, the OnePlus One is one of the best phones of 2014 that comes packed with impressive features and stands on its own alongside the top-sellers. The HTC One M8, on the other hand, is one of critics' favourite handsets owing to the phenomenal under the hood performance. Readers who are interested in the OnePlus One or the HTC One M8 should check out the specifications.

Apple is reportedly holding a press briefing on September 9 that likely will introduce the iPhone 6 – both the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models – but release date of the device will not come until after a few more weeks.

Microsoft has rolled out the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 to Windows Phone users. The users who have the "Developer Preview" version of Windows Phone 8.1 installed already can now check the update on their handsets. However, the users who did not sign up for the "Developer Preview" program can also avail the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 by installing it via Microsoft's App Studio program.

Mobile manufacturers across the globe have released some of the best and most-impressive smartphones in 2014 thus far. However, the LG G3 comes out as a breath of fresh air with its terrific features complimented by the strong under the hood performance. According to recent news, the LG G3 is available at a discounted price in European markets.

Apple's iPhone 6 release continues to confuse the markets as analysts and latest leaks suggest possible launches this September and October. The latest hint about the iPhone 6 release is October 14. Apple will reportedly be busy this October with sources citing an Apple Retail store internal meeting as the main source of information. There have also been more details shedding light about possible solar power capabilities in the iPhone while the glowing logo remains unsure.

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi sold 15 million smartphone in China during the second quarter of 2014, beating the two other technology giants Samsung Electronics and Apple, according to a market research firm Canalys.

A messaging app that is said to combine the best features of Facebook, Skype and WhatsApp is set to debut twice in Tokyo's and New York's bourses via an initial public offering (IPO).

HTC, the Taiwanese manufacturer has announced its new waterproof smartphone, HTC J Butterfly (HTL23) in Japan with terms alike its flagship model HTC One (M8).

“Destiny” beta can be counted as a successful run just by looking at the infographics that developer Bungie has recently released.

Sledgehammer Games is very hopeful that a sub-series could sprout of “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” though the developers ultimately leave it to Activision for the decision.

‘Bomb Gaza’ application on Google Play, which bright harsh criticism for one of the biggest tech companies in the world, is now withdrawn.

With Apple's much-awaited iPad Air 2 release date in fall nearing, there have been quite a lot of leaks pertaining to the internal parts, tablet cases and even the prototypes in the past few months. However, newly leaked images from a Taiwan based accessory maker named Yi Lin Enterprises via Weibo showcase the rear shell of the upcoming iPad Air 2. In addition, the current-generation iPad Air models are available on discounts.

Google, no doubt, is designing the Nexus 6 on release date to be an iPhone 6 and other devices killer and for that to happen it has to showcase at least three key improvements.

Sony may be prepping a massive list of titles for Gamescom 2014, and it may be a mix of indie games and mainstream titles. Meanwhile, its racing game for the PS4, “Driveclub” is also preparing for more announcements at the event in Cologne, Germany.

The Sony Xperia Z2 was released in the first quarter of 2014, whereas the Xiaomi Mi4 has recently been launched in July. The Xiaomi Mi4 handset is now available for purchase in selected regions across the globe, this includes the U.S. markets. However, global release can be expected in the third quarter of 2014. Readers who are interested in the Sony Xperia Z2 or the latest Xiaomi Mi4 should check out this specifications, features and price comparison.

Microsoft's most-awaited 12-inch Surface Pro 3 tablet was launched in May 2014. Subsequently, the next-generation Surface Pro 3 was released in selected regions in June. However, buyers were able to purchase only the Surface Pro 3 powered by Intel Core i5 processor. According to new reports, the company has launched Surface Pro 3 models with other two processor options in the U.S. and Canada.

The Xbox One may be expecting some new offers, including a leaked listing for a bundled white Xbox One version and the EA Access for more choices on games.

“Assassin’s Creed Unity” has had its map leaked and compared to historical France, and it’s looking to be a big world for exploration. Also, the character details for hero Arno are revealed by the latest devblog.

Lenovo introduced its K920 phablet in an even organized in June. Furthermore, the device is expected to make a landfall on Aug. 5. However, we now have information about a compact device from Lenovo dubbed K920 Mini in the offing.

Expect the most powerful Apple smartphone ever to touch down in time for the iPhone 6 release date this 2014 as a new report affirms earlier suggestions that the 64-bit A8 chip is packed with beastly muscles and mammoth capabilities.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 may be revealed on September 3, as signified by the release of press invites to Samsung’s UNPACKED 2014 event in Berlin. Also, the fact that the Galaxy Note 3 and Note 3 Neo are now experiencing price drops in India may also be a clue of the incoming new device.

The last fiscal results for some of the biggest names in tech are in with T-Mobile posting strong performance for its second quarter. The company, however, remains mum about the upcoming iPhone 6 and its release. According to the company's latest record, the wireless provider has acquired additional 1.5 million subscribers. This puts the total number of subscribers to 50 million with T-Mobile earning $7.2 billion in revenues and $391 million in profit.

“Mortal Kombat X” will be coming to Gamescom but NetherRealm Studios is keeping a tight fist around any details and expectations for the title.

The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy Note 4 release date is slated for Sept. 3 in IFA 2014 (Berlin). A slew of leaked information pertaining to the look and the specifications of the phablet is making rounds for quite some time now. The latest news is that, the Galaxy Note 4 is listed in a Korean mobile network carrier's official Web site.

A new report on The Wall Street Journal noted that Twitter is underutilised by a majority of real estate professionals in promoting their listings, with most realtors sending out an average of only 0.5 tweets per day.

Flappy Bird is back, but creator Dotgears has redesigned it to be a game in "person vs person" (PvP) mode, so it gets a new name: Flappy Birds Family. Released Aug. 1 on Amazon Amazon Fire TV, the game created by Dong Nguyen promises "incredible new features," and reminds the players against "breaking your TV."

BioWare released a new "You've Been Chosen" video titled "Spark." It's a follow-up video to the "You've Been Chosen" "Nightmare" video that was published on July 24, 2014. Read on to learn more about it.

In upgrading from Nexus 5 to Nexus 6, Google is reportedly equipping the device with fresh killer features stuffed on Android L and some of which are either hinted or already available prior to the release date this year.