TECHNOLOGY

July marks another month for more Apple iPhone 6 leaks and news. According to recent stream of mockups released, the final design for the upcoming flagship will not feature antenna breaks contradicting previous mockups. The recent input on Apple’s 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch variants indicate that previous leaks were not accurate and the final design will be much more different than anticipated. What will the iPhone 6 look like?

Recent reports suggest that the HTC Android L update schedule has leaked, which reveals the HTC devices that will receive the update.

The Moto G Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for the Google Play Edition has now arrived.

The Moto X+1 release date this 2014 is far from being confirmed but the stuff that the device is made of is fast shaping and the latest details are provided by a Brazilian retail player.

South Korean multinational company Samsung is set to launch a compact version of Samsung Galaxy S5 with the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini. The smart phone will be available in Russia in early July with global availability yet to be announced. So how does Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini fare with the bigger version Samsung Galaxy S5?

Software magnate Microsoft gets more colourful with the set July release of its entry-level flagship phone Nokia Lumia 635 4G enabled in Australia.

The Nokia Lumia 635 smartphone is headed to T-Mobile and MetroPCS where the Windows Phone handset will be offered with an off-contract price below $170. Both T-Mobile and sub-brand MetroPCS will be carrying the 4G LTE-ready device this July but the launch dates are spread over throughout the month.

On Monday, Apple has released the iOS 7.1.2 update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It is worth noting that, Apple iOS 7.1.1 was released only two months back and the new iOS 7.1.2 update comes with only minor changes. The Apple iOS 7.1.1 update came with improvements to Touch ID and keyboard responsiveness, while the new iOS 7.1.2 update consists of several bug fixes and security updates. Moreover, Apple has also released an update for OS X Mavericks 10.9.4.

Freshly leaked images showcase the upcoming Sony Xperia Z3 and a mini version of Z3 i.e. Xperia Z3 Compact/Mini handsets side-by-side. The Sony Xperia Z3 features the same form factor present in Xperia series of devices, which is internally referred as OmniBalance. Nevertheless, the leaked images did not give out much information on the software or hardware specifications.

Apple HealthKit has been rolled out at the recent Apple annual World Wide Developer's Conference that sets off an interesting race in the healthcare industry.

Upcoming PS4 and Sony games have received new updates. "H1Z1" has received a couple of new screenshots and a new gameplay demo. "No Man’s Sky" gets a quick hands-on that further shows off the world mechanics. And "Destiny" gets a few more updates, particularly for the venues included in the beta.

Apple iPhone 6 release date is slated for September 9, 2014 and the leaks pertaining to this handset are quite rife, especially in the past several months. There is a new leak that shows the actual volume rocker and power button modules of the upcoming iPhone 6.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will hit markets after the 2014 IFA. According to recent reports, Samsung indeed plans to release the handset “immediately” following the announcement in hopes of competing against the September release of the iPhone 6. More importantly, the release of the device comes closer as the company has reportedly entered mass production.

Microsoft's budget-friendly Android smartphones are a huge hit in many countries across the globe, especially in the emerging markets. Both Nokia X and Nokia XL were launched in February 2014. These handsets pack killer features, great software/hardware performances and impressive price tags. Readers who are interested in purchasing one of Nokia XL or the Nokia X handsets should check out this specification and price comparison.

Social media giant Twitter has announced its acquisition of TapCommerce, an ad-tech startup.

American multinational corporation Microsoft gets more colourful with the set July release of its premium flagship phone Nokia Lumia 930 in Australia.

A few more activities related to “Pokemon X and Y” have been announced, spanning the dates before the release of the “Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.”

The Xbox One’s touted feature during its early days, the Family Sharing feature, may make a comeback in the future as it is one of the most celebrated featured pre-reversal of policies. Also, the week-long July Deals with Gold have listed a number of games for the Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Another sighting of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Google Play Edition may have confirmed its existence after a previous leak. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note 3 is lined up for the Android 4.4.2 Kitkat update.

iPad has marked the dawn of tablet market in 2010.

The iPhone 6 release date this 2014, supposedly on September 19, appears to stand on solid ground as Apple is reported to have commenced preparing for the mass production of its next-gen A-series processing chip – the 14nm A9 CPU.

Phablets has emerged more popular than smartphones in Australia.

Players can take part in Rockstar Games’ own brand of Independence Day celebration with the new “GTA 5 Online” Independence Day update. In addition, more leaks have been spotted for the Casino DLC for “GTA 5.”

The Nexus 9 was nowhere to be seen at the Google I/O event though there are indications of it being still under development.

Good news Nokia and Microsoft Windows fans! The Nokia Lumia 635 and 930 just released its Australian prices. It is just in time for its launch in July 2014. CNET reported that the Nokia Lumia 635 will be available for AU$279, while the Nokia Lumia 930 will be available for AU$729. Read on to learn more about these two Nokia smartphones and the other details about its prices and carriers.

“WWE 2K15” will feature superstar John Cena on the cover of the game for its four platform releases, which also showcase the newest logo of the company. In addition, 2K Sports reveals that there will be a number of game modes coming out with the game.

Google has decided to hang the boots for Orkut, one of the earliest social networking platforms the world has ever seen.

Controversial Uruguayan soccer player Luis Suarez has finally admitted biting the shoulder of Italian football player Giorgio Chiellini which was the result of a collision. He tweeted an apology to his bite victim, stating that he "deeply regrets what occurred."

Apple CEO Apple Tim Cook joined on Sunday the Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco. About 4,000 gay men and women took part in the event which marked the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall riots that is often linked with the kick off of the gay rights movement.