Samsung Electronics is battling at two fronts to defend its market turf, reports Reuters. On the one end is high end Apple with its iPhones and at the other end cheaper Chinese rivals are eating away its market. The report quotes a recent survey by Counterpoint to show this new development.
Kalyan Kumar
Jul 18, 2014
Samsung has introduced Galaxy Apps, an app store for Galaxy owners. This also cuts out the need for turning to Google Play, for its customers, reports eWeek. The move looks like an effort by Samsung to sharpen its branding and with a space away from Google. Samsung’s latest Tab S will be the new beneficiary of this step.
Kalyan Kumar
Jul 18, 2014
Google Inc opens up some of its offices at San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York for a Google Glass experience.
Karen Wong
Jul 18, 2014
Smartphone users especially the Android users are facing the menace of millions of fake apps chasing them, reports IDG News. Disguised as official apps they are targeting mostly Android users, according to a study by Japan based Trend Micro.
Kalyan Kumar
Jul 18, 2014
Intel will be launching its much awaited Skylake processors next year, reported IDG News. The clarification puts to rest all concerns on a possible delay after problems in its Broadwell chip surfaced. According to Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel, the release of Skylake will be finalized in the second half of this year based on process readiness and product readiness.
Kalyan Kumar
Jul 18, 2014
New iPhone i6 clones have begun to arrive onto the big scene. Wico i6 has been demoed in a video while Goophone said their take on the iPhone 6, the Goophone i6 will hit streets in August.
Sovan Mandal
Jul 18, 2014
Frederic Petrignani - founder of Holland Haptics, a company based on the Netherlands - together with his team has created a device that lets you hold hands with your loved ones even when not together
Karen Wong
Jul 18, 2014
HTC wants to be among the first ones to bring the Android 4.4.4 KitKat patch to its devices. According to recent announcement, the company will be releasing the firmware to its HTC One M8 and HTC One M7 series. The Android 4.4.4 KitKat update offers a range of bug fixes and WiFi calling function depending on the network
Precious Silva
Jul 18, 2014
The new HTC Desire 610 is the latest addition to the Taiwanese manufacturer's mid-range handsets. The Desire 610 was unveiled in the Mobile World Congress 2014 and this handset can be availed from AT&T starting July 25 for $199.99.
Pavithra Rathinavel
Jul 18, 2014
BlackBerry has stated it isn't too worried of the recent agreement between Apple and IBM aimed at making Apple's iPad and iPhone gain a bigger traction in the enterprise segment.
Sovan Mandal
Jul 18, 2014
Amazon is believed to be readying the launch of its read-all-you-can Kindle Unlimited service for a subscription of $9.99 per month. This will pitch the service against Scribd and Oyster that also offer such unlimited eBook reading service for a fixed monthly subscription.
Sovan Mandal
Jul 18, 2014
The digital personal assistants line-up is getting rife with one more entrant joining the already heavy pack of Apple's Siri, Google Now, and Microsoft's Cortana. Following the trend, BlackBerry has come up with its own digital personal assistant named "BlackBerry Assistant."
Pavithra Rathinavel
Jul 18, 2014
Apple will surely stuff the iPhone 6 on its release date, tentatively set on September 19 2014, with the expected killer handset features and three of them got fresh backings on the road to reality.
Erik Pineda
Jul 18, 2014
The Apple-IBM partnership for enterprise mobile management will rattle Google led Android push in enterprise, reports Computer World. The Apple-IBM deal came close on the heels of Google’s initiative to attract business users into Android tablets and smartphones. Google even offers a special mobile device management software to separate work and personal data in the upcoming Android L.
Kalyan Kumar
Jul 18, 2014
A study by University of Sydney speech researchers explains the very distinct voice of radio broadcasters to their elastic vocal cords. That means their cords close faster than the average person.
Vittorio Hernandez
Jul 18, 2014
With new hardware component suppliers on board, upcoming Apple iPhone 6 on release date will reportedly house 13 MP Sony Exmor IMX220 camera unit and 1810 mAh battery unit, according to reports.
Pavithra Rathinavel
Jul 18, 2014
Apple will release a series of devices this fall including the iPad Air 2 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. While the attention has been on the iPhone 6, a look at the upcoming features of the Apple’s iPad series should also be worthwhile. According to the latest leaks, Apple will be releasing three iPad models with the iPad Air 2 thinner with new TouchID sensor. Can Apple deliver three killer tablets this fall?
Precious Silva
Jul 18, 2014
The “Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire” is getting more details as the release date gets nearer. For now, there is a new trailer on Secret Bases, more details on Mega Diancie’s capabilities, and a new gym leader in town.
Gel Galang
Jul 18, 2014
Jason Biggs does it again. After cracking “insensitive” jokes about missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, the “American Pie” star now jokes about the death of 295 people who have got killed in a plane crash in Ukraine.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay
Jul 18, 2014
In commemoration of the life and legacy of South African anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela, Google treats visitors to the search engine home page with a visual journey of his life with accompanying six of his remarkable quotes.
Ma Evelyn Castino Quilas
Jul 18, 2014
Release date soon or not, analysts see Apple's iPhone 6 to reach new heights once both variants hit the market. Despite global studies pointing out the Android and Samsung have been gaining considerable market share, a closer look narrow or high-end markets will reveal otherwise. Apple has set its sights on a particular market and it continues to dominate with the promise of securing its position better through the iPhone 6.
Precious Silva
Jul 18, 2014
Samsung's smartphone woes is highlighted in a recent Counterpoint survey which found its Galaxy S5 sales to be lagging that of the iPhone 5s. This is in spite of the latter being in the market for 8 months and with a successor in sight.
Sovan Mandal
Jul 17, 2014
The rumoured iPad Mini 3 release date later this 2014 will be no match to the recently unveiled Galaxy Tab S 8.4 from Samsung, a new report said.
Erik Pineda
Jul 17, 2014
Sony's next flagship offering, the Xperia Z3 has been leaked online. The images though does not point to anything too radical with the next flagship, we got to wait till IFA event to have the complete picture.
Sovan Mandal
Jul 17, 2014
Instagram apparently does not mind if girls post half-naked selfies on its Web site, provided its users find their bodies “attractive.”
Sounak Mukhopadhyay
Jul 17, 2014
The new trend of popular messaging apps trying to position themselves as advertising platforms is catching up. WeChat, the popular messaging app in China is making such an effort by exploring way to become an advertising platform, reports Wall Street Journal.
Kalyan Kumar
Jul 17, 2014
A 14-year-old teenager committed suicide after a masturbation video of him went viral on social media networks, his parents say.
Jaskiran Kaur
Jul 17, 2014
Nokia Lumia owners with Windows Phone 8 OS will receive the Nokia Lumia Cyan Update and the Windows Phone 8.1 Update starting July 16 onwards. These updates include killer enhancements and Lumia specific features, says Nokia's official blog post.
Pavithra Rathinavel
Jul 17, 2014
Upcoming LG G3 Mini is one of the most awaited and speculated compact smartphones of this year. Very recently leaked user manual of the LG G3 Mini handset suggests that the device is officially named as "LG G3 S."
Pavithra Rathinavel
Jul 17, 2014
A big chunk of Australian technology professionals are caught by Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial bug, reports The Australian. Quoting a leading angel investor, the report says the new breed tech entrepreneurs are heavily inspired by Google and many of them are Ex Googlers.
Kalyan Kumar
Jul 17, 2014
