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Amazon Fire Phone vs. HTC One M8: Price and Specs Comparison in Australia

Amazon Representative Shows Off the 3D Map Features of the Company's New Fire Smartphone at the Company's Campus in Seattle
Amazon recently rolled out its first attempt with the smartphone industry through the Amazon Fire Phone which is aimed to compete with existing smartphones in the market. According to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, the Amazon Fire Phone is optimised for one-handed use. So how does Amazon Fire Phone fare against HTC One M8?
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Nexus 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 - Early Specifications, Features and Price Showdown

Samsung has launched quite a lot of devices this year, with Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy K Zoom, Galaxy Tab S and Galaxy S5 Mini leading the way. The handset in focus, the Samsung Galaxy S5 was released in April 2014. The Nexus 6 release date is reportedly slated for October or November 2014. Readers who are interested in the aforementioned handsets should check out this specification and price comparison.

OnePlus One vs. LG G3: Specifications, Features and Price Comparison

One of the most awaited phones, the LG G3, was released on May 27, 2014 in selected regions. The OnePlus One, on the other hand, was released only recently in June 2014. Owing to the impressive high-end specifications and a budget-friendly price tag, OnePlus One is a killer smartphone. Readers who are interested in buying one of the aforementioned handsets should check out this specification and price comparison.
File photo of Apple's iPhone 5S being displayed at an Apple shop in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district

Apple on iPhone 6 Release Date Soon Brought to Life through Video Running with iOS 8

Apple’s iPhone 6 will not arrive until fall but more information and mockups appear by the day. More importantly, a recent video released shows consumers what they can expect from the iPhone 6 while running on iOS 8. The video provides a good insight on how the user interface will be like and what type of user experience the iPhone 6 promises. Can the upcoming Apple flagship be a killer?

LG Optimus G, Optimus G Pro, G Pro Lite Android 4.4 KitKat Update

For LG users wondering if they will eve receive the Android 4.4 KitKat update, LG Brazil has confirmed that it will be releasing the firmware to its Optimus G and Optimus G Pro offerings. More importantly, this hints at the company’s roll out suggesting future releases in other regions and other carriers. Similar to how Android and other tech manufacturers carry out their updates, the release will be in stages. Some users may have already received the notifications while others are still waitin...
Miss India World 2014, Koyal Rana posing with Sony Xperia Z2 and SmartBand

Sony Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z Ultra Android 4.4.4 Update Guide: Installation and Schedule

Google has started releasing the Android 4.4.4 KitKat update to a variety of devices since last week. More importantly, the roll out of the latest firmware appears to be faster compared to previous updates. Whereas people expected Motorola or Google Play Edition to be one of the first lines of devices to receive the update, Sony’s announcement came as a surprise. Fortunately, for Sony Xperia users, the company has started releasing the firmware surprising the market.

iPhone 6 Confirmed Release Date Imminent with less BEF, iPhone 6s Model Possibly in the Works

Apple’s iPhone 6 continues to draw attention as more details about the upcoming series come up. Considering Apple’s move with the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 5 series, there have been talks about the iPhone 6s also coming up. According to recent talks, the specs of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 phablet may be in the running for a follow up or another version as the iPhone 6s phablet. Several clarifications also surfaced about the device’s NFC technology, thinner display and mock up designs.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Gestures As He Speaks At The Company's  "Build" Conference.

Windows 8.1 Available via Windows Update; Windows 7 Adoption Rate Overshadows Other OS's

Microsoft released Windows 8.1 as a free download to Windows 8 users in April 2014. In retrospect, when Microsoft rolled out Windows 8.1 to the general public, there were quite a lot of problems surrounding the timely update of the OS. Many users complained that they did not receive the software update. Thus, the stipulated software update cycle was unsuccessful.

Nokia X2 vs. Moto E – Specifications, Features and Price Comparison

Nokia X2, Microsoft's next-generation Android smartphone has recently been released in June, while the Motorola Moto E was launched in May 2014. Both the handsets are budget-friendly and they pack amazing features, and great hardware and software performances. Readers who are interested in purchasing Nokia X2 or the Motorola Moto E should check out this specification and price comparison.
HTC One (M8) vs. Nokia Lumia 930 – Specifications, Features, and Price Showdown

Nokia Lumia 635 vs. Moto G (4G) – Specifications, Release Date and Price Comparison

Microsoft's Nokia Lumia 635 (4G) has recently been released across the globe, whereas Motorola's Moto G is one of the highest selling smartphones for the company. The original version of Moto G was released in the last quarter of 2013. However, Motorola released a 4G version of Moto G in May 2014. Readers who are interested in purchasing the Moto G 4G variant or the latest Nokia Lumia 635 should check out this specification and price comparison.

Apple of China: Xiaomi Crosses Shipment of 25 Million Smartphone Units Within First Half of 2014

Xiaomi, also known as 'Apple of China,' has announced that the company shipped a whopping 26.1 million smartphones within Q1 and Q2 of 2014. This phenomenal sales figure means the company clocked a 271% growth over the same period of 2013. In specific, the company had sold 18.7 million devices in the whole of 2013 and this year, Xiaomi has sold more than 25 million within the first half of 2014.

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