TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft is aiming squarely at the Google Chromebooks and have announced a slew of devices including the $99 HP Stream to offer viable alternative in the low cost notebook segment. Acer and Toshiba too would be launching devices in this segment though those will be priced $249 each. Meanwhile, new chips from MediaTek and Rockchip could drive Chromebooks even more.

Analysts have been tracking Apple stocks for the longest time and it appears Apple's upcoming hardware cycle will be one of its best yet. Hyunwoo Doh, equity analyst from Jefferies & Co.’s South Korean, shared a positive view of Apple saying that iPhone 6 can boost its shares. More importantly, other analysts believe that the iPhone 6's offering along with complementary products from Apple like iOS 8 can drive the stocks rising further.

Panasonic P81 smartphone , the first Octa-core Phone from the Panasonic Company. It Competes with the devices, Micromax Canvas Knight, Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus and others. The Phone is very sleek, stylish and trendy and is priced Rs. 18,990 (337.83 AUD).

Android L Updates to Nexus 5 and Nexus 7, The Android L developer is the early build of Android and is available for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013). As we know Android L is revealed with new features like material design, actionable notifications and personal unlocking among others. Some of the other features of Android includes burst-mode camera APIs, improved battery status, predicted time remaining, bluetooth 4.1, USB Audio, and new quick settings, which are featured in the shape of letter

Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) created a new app that would allow owners of iPhone and iPad to create their own demo radio advertisements. It only indicates the fast-paced development in the information and computer technology industry that permits broadcasters as well as hobbyist to be part of the radio industry even outside the traditional and mainstream FM and AM bands.

Google’s Nest Labs has launched an industry group to smart home gadget makers to comply with Thread--a new standard for devices to communicate on a network, reported Reuters. Google Nest Labs is a thermostat maker acquired by Google to lead initiatives in household devices under the Internet of Things.

Samsung Electronics is battling at two fronts to defend its market turf, reports Reuters. On the one end is high end Apple with its iPhones and at the other end cheaper Chinese rivals are eating away its market. The report quotes a recent survey by Counterpoint to show this new development.

Samsung has introduced Galaxy Apps, an app store for Galaxy owners. This also cuts out the need for turning to Google Play, for its customers, reports eWeek. The move looks like an effort by Samsung to sharpen its branding and with a space away from Google. Samsung’s latest Tab S will be the new beneficiary of this step.

Google Inc opens up some of its offices at San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York for a Google Glass experience.

Smartphone users especially the Android users are facing the menace of millions of fake apps chasing them, reports IDG News. Disguised as official apps they are targeting mostly Android users, according to a study by Japan based Trend Micro.

Intel will be launching its much awaited Skylake processors next year, reported IDG News. The clarification puts to rest all concerns on a possible delay after problems in its Broadwell chip surfaced. According to Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel, the release of Skylake will be finalized in the second half of this year based on process readiness and product readiness.

New iPhone i6 clones have begun to arrive onto the big scene. Wico i6 has been demoed in a video while Goophone said their take on the iPhone 6, the Goophone i6 will hit streets in August.

Frederic Petrignani - founder of Holland Haptics, a company based on the Netherlands - together with his team has created a device that lets you hold hands with your loved ones even when not together

HTC wants to be among the first ones to bring the Android 4.4.4 KitKat patch to its devices. According to recent announcement, the company will be releasing the firmware to its HTC One M8 and HTC One M7 series. The Android 4.4.4 KitKat update offers a range of bug fixes and WiFi calling function depending on the network

The new HTC Desire 610 is the latest addition to the Taiwanese manufacturer's mid-range handsets. The Desire 610 was unveiled in the Mobile World Congress 2014 and this handset can be availed from AT&T starting July 25 for $199.99.

BlackBerry has stated it isn't too worried of the recent agreement between Apple and IBM aimed at making Apple's iPad and iPhone gain a bigger traction in the enterprise segment.

Amazon is believed to be readying the launch of its read-all-you-can Kindle Unlimited service for a subscription of $9.99 per month. This will pitch the service against Scribd and Oyster that also offer such unlimited eBook reading service for a fixed monthly subscription.

The digital personal assistants line-up is getting rife with one more entrant joining the already heavy pack of Apple's Siri, Google Now, and Microsoft's Cortana. Following the trend, BlackBerry has come up with its own digital personal assistant named "BlackBerry Assistant."

Apple will surely stuff the iPhone 6 on its release date, tentatively set on September 19 2014, with the expected killer handset features and three of them got fresh backings on the road to reality.

The Apple-IBM partnership for enterprise mobile management will rattle Google led Android push in enterprise, reports Computer World. The Apple-IBM deal came close on the heels of Google’s initiative to attract business users into Android tablets and smartphones. Google even offers a special mobile device management software to separate work and personal data in the upcoming Android L.

A study by University of Sydney speech researchers explains the very distinct voice of radio broadcasters to their elastic vocal cords. That means their cords close faster than the average person.

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.