TECHNOLOGY

Tech manufacturers remain pressured about the next best innovation they can introduce to their releases. Previously, the craze was on processors and HD resolutions. This time, tech giants like Apple and Samsung have started looking into shock-proof and bendable capabilities. According to recent patent sightings, Apple may include bendable OLED and drop-proof displays in its upcoming releases like the iPhone 6 and iPad Air. What can people expect?

For readers who are considering buying the Nokia Lumia 630 or the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

The BlackBerry Z30 and the BlackBerry Z10 were released last year in September and January, respectively. Readers who are interested in purchasing one of the aforementioned devices, here is a specification and price comparison pertaining to Australia.

For readers who are considering buying the Xiaomi Hongmi or the Motorola Moto G, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

A lot of teasers have been coming from NetherRealm Studios’ Ed Boon featuring the Mortal Kombat franchise.

Popcap Games producer Brian Lindley confirmed that "Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare" will make its way to PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 on August 19 but there is no word on price at this time just yet.

Apart from the iPhone 6 release date, Apple will unleash a flurry of new products this 2014 that are touted as game-changers in the making.

A new trademark has been spotted along the same lines as “Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.” For “Pokemon X and Y,” new battles are coming this June.

Brian X. Chen, from The New York Times spilled the beans on his Twitter account that the 'split-screen feature' for iOS 8 is still under work-in-progress state. Hence, there will not be a demo of this feature at WWDC this year.

“Battlefield 4” will continue to see progress despite the upcoming “Battlefield Hardline” as DICE promises sticking with the game and rolling out new features and improvements for better gamer experience.

For readers who are considering buying the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra or the LG G2, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Activision and Infinity Ward has finally confirmed the Invasion DLC for “Call of Duty: Ghosts,” which will contain four multiplayer maps and the third episode for Extinction mode.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple a patent describing the use of a new active covering system. The technology protects sensitive acoustic parts like speakers and microphones from impact or damage. With the iPhone 6 still a few months away along with other iOS devices, the patent may find its way to the products in time for their release.

The iPhone 6 on release date this 2014 will lead to explosive sales for Apple as the upcoming double refresh is tipped to spur massive upgrade moves from U.S. and Chinese consumers.

The final PlayStation Plus June 2014 games for Europe and North America have been released, while Sony has also given out the list of movie theaters in the U.S. and Canada where the live Sony E3 press conference will be screened.

For readers who are considering buying the Nokia X or the Lumia 525, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Players would need to wait a bit longer for the FIFA 14 Ultimate Team: World Cup update as EA has announced that it will be met with a delay.

This coming WWDC 2014 in June 2-6, Apple might release the iOS 8 but up till now, only little information about Apple's iOS 8 is known. In fact, aside from the Healthbook, the Cupertino tech giant is perhaps competing with Google's acquisition of the home automation company Nest.

The trailer of EA's upcoming first-person shooter franchise "Battlefield Hardline" appears to have leaked through the YouTube user TonyGun38's channel.

Taiwanese manufacturer HTC Corporation is on a neck-to-neck battle against South Korean multinational conglomerate Samsung as both companies are rumoured to release "Prime" mobile phones in the market by June. So how does HTC One M8 Prime fare against Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime?

Apple's iPhone 6 is set to storm the market with the rumoured August release date but Samsung is keen to overtake Apple with the rumoured June 12 release date of Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime. So how do the two smart phones fare against each other?

The hype for Samsung Galaxy S5 has not ended yet, but the Korean manufacturer is set to release another device to stir the interest of the mobile market. Samsung Galaxy S5 Active, the rugged version of the company’s latest flagship device is currently in the works, aimed to the users whose lifestyle requires them to own a sturdier handset.

As of last week, Apple officially announced the WWDC 2014 schedule, which gave people expectations on what updates and new hardware to wait for. With the WWDC 2014 keynote starting on June 2, rumours are abuzz on what the Cupertino tech giant will possibly unveil during its yearly developers' conference. What will apple release next week? Will it be its new iPhone 6, iOS or the new OS X 10.10?

EA teased the release of the "Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare" to PlayStation systems with an image that pays homage to Sony's Sly Cooper.

Apple’s iPhone 6 has received a great deal of interest even months prior to its release. It a consensus among analysts that it has been one of the most anticipated releases of the year and even from Apple’s own line. To sum it up, it appears Apple will stick to its original timeline of iPhone releases this September. The device will also reportedly feature sapphire and liquidmetal materials plus drop-proof features that promises durable and whole new iPhone experience.

Google has been working on unifying its Android platform to create a more consistent or coherent ecosystem. Whereas the Android 4.4 KitKat update sought to lessen the fragmentation issue, Google still has its work cut out for it. Implementation of the Android 4.4 KitKat series update has been taking quite some time with some users reporting about bugs and other problems. Thus the attention over Android 4.4.3 and its bug fixing nature now reportedly spotted over Samsung’s developer website.

According to AT&T starting May 21, LG G Optimus Pro users can update their devices to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The update is available via Over the Air Software Update for E980. Users can also access the new firmware through firmware over the Air or FOTA available through the wireless network of AT&T. The firmware requires 700-800MB space thus it will not affect much of the user’s data usage.

Apple and Samsung have competed constantly. Following the legal and patent dispute, the two companies have also been battling for the bigger market share. While Samsung already released its Samsung Galaxy S5 flagship last April, the Korean tech giant is not slowing down. It is also poised to unleash its Samsung Galaxy Note 4 around the same period as Apple intends to release the iPhone 6? Who will win this time?

Sony, along with other tech manufactures, has been working on rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat on its series of devices. The company has released the Android 4.3 to the Xperia Z lineup in the previous year. Among those include Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR as well as the Xperia Tablet Z. According to recent information, the Android 4.4.2 KitKat will soon complete reaching the same lineup.