TECHNOLOGY

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Instagram apparently does not mind if girls post half-naked selfies on its Web site, provided its users find their bodies “attractive.”

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.

A 14-year-old teenager committed suicide after a masturbation video of him went viral on social media networks, his parents say.

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.

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."

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.

Google said they have entered beta stage with its modular smartphone project Ara. Developers can now submit modules to the company for evaluation while the first handset is likely to be ready by early 2015. Also, the devices are pegged to cost $50 each when complete.

The Google Nexus 8 on release date is rumoured to be a master piece that will roll out from the HTC assembly lines this 2014 but a new device concept offered a glimpse of how Android L will further enhance the pure Android tab beauty.

Samsung launched two variants of Galaxy Tab S tablet in June. The new Galaxy Tab S tablets feature 8.4 inches and 10.5 inches display. Readers who are interested in the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Tab S (8.4-inches) or the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro (8.4-Inches) should check out the specifications, features and price comparison.

A new technology makes it possible for long distance lovers to hold hands. Though not in reality, the device allows you to touch your partner's hand virtually. Scientists have created a wireless technology called Frebble that lets you hold your partners hand with the use of haptic technology which mimics the sensation of someone holding your hand.

Microsoft's next-generation Android smartphone, the Nokia X2 has recently been released in June, while the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 was released in Q1 2014. Readers who are interested in purchasing one of the aforementioned devices should check out this specification and price comparison.

The iPhone 6 on release date will come in a super-slim form factor, thanks mostly to an ultra-thin battery that a new report said will merely mirror the power capacity that was seen in the iPhone 5S.

A study commissioned by eBay that prepared the first G-20 e-Trade Readiness Index identified Australia as the best place to take advantage of Internet trade compared to other developed economies.

Sony Xperia C3, dubbed as the "world's best selfie smartphone" was launched in China only last week. The mid-range Xperia C3 will hit the store shelves in August. Meanwhile, HTC One M8's plastic-equivalent, the HTC One E8 (aka HTC One Ace) has recently been launched in June. Readers who are interested in the HTC One E8 or the Sony Xperia C3 should check out this specifications, features and price comparison.

Evidence that BioWare is working hard on “Mass Effect 4” is coming at San Diego Comic Con as an hour-long panel has been set for franchise. Also, a survey is making its rounds to ensure that the next installment will be better than the last.

A possible release date for “GTA V” PC has been leaked by an online retailer, while another fan has spotted a source code that hints to a strip club expansion for “GTA Online.”

“Assassin’s Creed Unity” gets a few more details involving the gameplay and the environment set in the 18th century French Revolution. Ubisoft has also released a new gameplay trailer that shows off the adventures of master assassin Arno.

“Destiny” is almost at its beta run, but a few more leaks show off more details about what’s to come, including a companion app that’s useful for players in keeping track of their Guardians.

With 4.7-inches and 5.5-inches iPhone 6 set for September release, speculations surrounding these devices are rife. Hence the news pertaining to Apple's upcoming iPad series of devices were put on the back burner. However according to new reports, a 12.9-inches tablet reportedly dubbed Apple iPad Pro is in the offing along with the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3.

Earlier reports suggested that Apple's much-awaited 5.5-inches iPhone 6 variant is delayed until early 2015 due to supplier problems. However, new reports state that the bottleneck has been resolved. Therefore, the iPhone 6 release date in September is still on.