TECHNOLOGY

Even though Microsoft is axing the Nokia X series of smartphones, the initial plan to release the upcoming Nokia X2 smartphone is still intact. Notably, the Nokia X2 was announced in June but the company did not confirm the release date. As it turns out, the Nokia X2 has recently been released in Russia and Pakistan. Readers who are interested in the Nokia X2 or the BlackBerry Z3, a killer budget-friendly smartphone released recently, should check out this comparison.

Two Australian medical students beat 14,000 other teams in Microsoft's yearly global technology contest, Imagine Cup. The competition, on its 12th year, has college and high school students battling to create tech solutions with a wide range of issues from health to games to innovation.

Plants vs Zombies 2 Dark Ages Part 2 has been released for Android and iOS devices. The new world is now live. Developed by Popcap Games, PvZ2 is now one of the most popular EA games. Here are a few tips to ace the levels without spending much on in-app purchases.

Apple is rumoured anew to likely delay its iPhone 6 release date plans, opting for a grand rollout on October 14 2014 or short of a month after the device is reportedly unveiled on September 16.

It seems that Taiwanese phone manufacturer HTC Corporation is finally ready to reveal a Windows version of its flagship phone, HTC One M8. Words have spread over the Internet that the HTC One M8 Windows phone may be launched for Verizon with the moniker HTC One W8.

American multinational company Microsoft is rumoured to be engineering another mid-range flagship phone called Nokia Superman. With the beefed up front-facing camera specs, the gadget is reportedly geared for smartphone users who are fond of taking selfies.

"Destiny" developer Bungie is answering questions regarding the future of the game, while fans find potentially more info coming when the title launches.

"Pokemon Omega Ruby" and "Alpha Sapphire" may see more mega evolutions, if a new episode of Pokemon Get-TV is to be believed. Also, a new double battle for "Pokemon X and Y" has been announced.

The PlayStation Now is finally released for open beta, with the promised 100 titles ready for renting. Also, Sony has submitted its financial reports, reiterating that the PS4 is one of the main drivers that pulled up its success.

BlackBerry has launched its BlackBerry Guardian program that allows for an added layer of security that covers for app downloads from even external app stores. Interestingly, this comes at a time when a critical app vulnerability has been discovered with Android Apps.

Samsung has reportedly set the Galaxy Note 4 release date in mid-September 2014, supposedly a few days after the device’s September 3 unveiling via the Berlin IFA trade show, said a new report.

In the latest in the growing instance of international spying using devices and software, Chinese company Xiaomi's RedMi Note is suspected to transmit personal data including SMS messages and photos to servers located in mainland China.

“Watch Dogs may be getting a new DLC set in Jersey, as teased by developer Ubisoft. Also, if a sequel ever comes, Aiden Pearce may no longer be in the scene.

A new character in the plot of “Assassin’s Creed Unity” has been introduced but she is not a playable character. Also, the last-gen game may be titled “Assassin’s Creed Rogue” after a retailer leaks the title.

Nokia is believed to be working on two variants of the Lumia 720 with better front facing cam for the selfie enthusiasts.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 may be looking at a September release date or unveiling date, while the Samsung Galaxy Alpha is going out by August for a breathing space between the two Samsung devices.

“The Sims 4” may be putting a little too much effort and thought into its newfound emotional grounding as the “Create a Sim” demo nears availability.

Microsoft's Window Phone made it to headlines because of Cortna - the company's rendition of a personal digital assistant. Cortana is only available in the US to date. Nonetheless, there are several features of the Windows 8.1 which users may find interesting and useful.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha has been making the news recently especially following reports that it will take the place of the reported Galaxy F/Galaxy S5 Prime. The device will launch on August 4 against previous claims of an August 13 launch. More importantly, latest leaks provide more details about the device including a 4.8-inch display with 720x1280 pixels.

Macs are not the first choice of device for gaming among people. In fact, gamers often try to stay away from Apple units as. Nonetheless, this does not mean that the computer series is not fit for gaming. There are several apps that people should try playing on the Mac to appreciate its functionality.

Motorola has been trying out the smartphone waters with several releases under its belt like. It appears the company wants to explore its smartphone potential further with another device called the Moto X+1. The device will succeed the Moto X series. The latest leak shows the device in its "near-final prototype" giving people an insight on what to expect upon its release.

Apps have become a crucial part of people's lives. Its value has been comparable to smartphones and other mobile devices as these units rely on such platforms to execute most of their tasks. On some occasions, people come across something so addicting it makes them hard to put their phones down. Here are some of the top apps that have got people poring over their devices for longer periods.

Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, is receiving praise and admiration for being a visionary and “thinking big.” UBS, a world-renowned investment firm went as much as advising Wall Street to be bullish on Apple. They even predicted a higher price target for Apple at $115 because they feel that the company will gain strength in its performance and enter a profitable product cycle soon.

Samsung Electronics Co. of South Korea is experiencing a sales slump amidst tough competition from Apple and rivals from China. Aside from fending off numerous rivals to maintain enough market share, additional woes are being experienced by Samsung due to the strength of its local currency. Also, a weaker-than-expected sales of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is not helping Samsung’s cause.

Samsung Electronics Co., the tech Giant from South Korea is experiencing an earning slump. For the first time in almost three years, net profit declined. One big reason for this is the lower than expected smartphone sales due to mismanagement of inventory and stiff market competition. Apple and Chinese manufacturers are among its rivals. The improvement of value of their local currency also affected the profitability margins of Samsung.

Statistical data indicates that there has been a decline in PC sales in recent years. Companies like Lenovo, Dell and even Sony have been affected by the recent slump. The decrease is apparently attributed to the success of smartphones and tablets in duplicating the tasks of a regular PC. In other words, what can be done by a PC can also be done using smartphones with the bonus of mobility.

After weeks of speculation and innuendoes, Apple has officially announced the $3 billion acquisition of Beats. With this acquisition, Apple stands to gain in three aspects: the paid online streaming services that beats is know for, the headphone business and the entry of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. So, it definitely looks like Beats’ co-founders Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine come with the package. However, not all of the company’s employees will be as fortunate. Reports state that lay-offs have alre...

There are many players in the Smartphone industry. Battling it out at the top, and going head to head with innovative ideas are Apple and Samsung. It is believed that Samsung fears being reduced to become just one of those smaller-margin merchants like HTC, LG and the likes. Samsung wants to take the offensive to maintain its leadership status in the large-screen smartphone arena.

For years, Amazon.com has been the uncontested leader in the Cloud infrastructure. While this has become an extremely valuable asset in the strengthening of Amazon, reports suggest that there are two major players aggressively trying to surge ahead of Amazon. These two companies are Microsoft and IBM.