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Apple's iPhone (L) and Samsung Galaxy Note are displayed at a shop in Tokyo

Sapphire Shield Ready to Add Pride to Android Phone Makers

Amidst rumours that Apple's iPhone will be flaunting a resilient and durable sapphire glass screen, a Japanese company Kyocera has come forward offering a super strong synthetic sapphire shield. According to a report published by Android Central, Kyocera claims that its Sapphire Shield can offer many Android OEMs the high quality synthetic sapphire glass for making their phone screens.
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Microsoft Gunning For Google Chromebooks With a $199 HP Stream Notebook, New Rockchip, MediaTek Chips Could Make Chromebooks Even Cheaper

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.
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iPhone 6 Release Final Design May be Sony-Inspired to Drive Shares According to Jeffries, Android Beware

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.

Android L Upgrades to Nexus 5 and Nexus 7

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
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New Sirens EarApp Allows iPhone & iPad Users to Create Own Demo Radio Ads

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.
A Google logo is seen at the garage where the company was founded on Google's 15th anniversary in Menlo Park, California

Google Extends Thread to Rope in More Manufacturers

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 Galaxy Tab Q

Samsung Battling at Two Fronts to Protect Mobile Market Shares

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 Sets Up Own Apps Store and Nudges Out Google

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.
A Man Uses His Mobile Phone in Front of a Giant Advertisement Promoting Samsung New Galaxy S5 Smartphone, at an Art Hall in Central Seoul

Fake Apps Troubling Android Users - Study

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

Intel’s Next Generation Skylake Processors On Schedule Next Year

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.
Participants hold hands as they take part in the annual Pride March on Christopher Street in the Manhattan borough of New York

Frebble - Feel Your Loved Ones Touch From Far Away

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 One M8

HTC One M8 and HTC One M7 Android 4.4.4 and 4.4.3 KitKat Bug Fix and Wifi Update

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
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shows off his company's new Fire smartphone at a news conference in Seattle, Washington June 18, 2014.

Amazon Believed to be Readying Kindle Unlimited Service - Reports

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.
Pinchai Speaks During His Keynote Address at the Google I/O Developers Conference in San Francisco

Android Push in Mobile Enterprise May Turn Hard

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.
iPad

iPad Air 2 Fall Release Imminent with 12.9-inch iPad Pro with More Killer Features and Photos Leaked

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?
A woman holds her new Apple iPhone 5S after buying it at an Apple Store at Tokyo's Ginza shopping district

iPhone 6 Will Break More Records Q4 Release with $100 Offer as Apple Remains Dominant in $500-Smartphone Market

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 Galaxy S5 Sales Lagging Behind Months' Old iPhone 5s

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.

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