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The smartphone market is buzzing with numerous choices that scale from high-end to low-end specifications and inexpensive to sky-high price ranges. Making a decision from the available choices and sticking to it until the device is purchased could be an arduous task. Therefore, we have collated a list of upcoming smartphones that are worth the wait.

Microsoft unveiled its Surface Pro 3 tablet early this week. The tablet is already being touted as an all-in-all device. Although designated as a tablet, the Surface Pro 3 can easily be called as a replacement for laptop. The display is quite big; in addition the tablet provides support to external keyboard, and stylus/pen for taking notes, among others.

As the “Watch Dogs” release date comes closer, here are a few more leaks regarding online play, map comparisons and a new spec requirement compromise for the PC version of the game.

Microsoft introduced the tablet that allegedly can replace a laptop, the Surface Pro 3.

Learn how to be the best wingman over the weekend to take on the “Titanfall” Community Challenge. As for “Destiny,” those with a PS4 console can take advantage of a unique feature that comes with the PS4 1.7 firmware update.

Apple has been working on a new iOS feature that can enhance iPad productivity and offer better audio experience for users. The tech giant will reportedly release the new mobile operating system at the Worldwide Developers Conference this June. The iOS 8 will be released alongside the OS Mavericks 10.10. Previously, Apple indicated the company’s focus will be on these two products during the upcoming event. Can the iOS 8 deliver better experience than before?

Mojang’s biggest franchise, “Minecraft,” is now getting its various editions, “Minecraft Xbox One Edition,” “Minecraft PS4 Edition” and "Minecraft PS Vita Edition” this August, while the “MInecraft Xbox 360 Edition” gets new screenshots for its upcoming “Halo” Mash-up Pack.

The search engine giant Google recently announced the availability of Chromebox for Meeting enterprise video conferencing product in Australia. The product was initially launched in Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California for the US market on February.

Sony has recently announced that starting May 20, some PlayStation 4 users in the United States will get to try the company's up and coming game streaming service called, Playstation Now. The closed beta program was made available for new testers for first dibs last Tuesday. PlayStation Now offers fans to play any Sony-published games for Playstation 1, 2, 3, and the latest Playstation 4 console.

Aside from the Zero Lemon Extended Battery Case, the Mugen Power extended battery can also add more battery life to the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone. The company has released their new 5,900 mAh Mugen battery that can extend the Android device’s battery life coming from the 2,800 mAh Li-Ion battery.

Not too long ago, gadget enthusiasts were introduced to HTC’s flagship smart-phone One M8 and now users can expect a cheaper variant of it to hit the markets soon. HTC One M8 Ace is one of the most anticipated rumoured variant of HTC One M8. Recent report reveals what to expect.

Samsung has previously announced a price cut for its Galaxy S4 smartphone models.

The Galaxy Note 4 release date, as the previous editions were, is rumoured to take place on September 2014 but a new report claims to have pinpointed the exact date – Sept 3.

The most anticipated press conference by Microsoft is scheduled for this Tuesday. The company headed by CEO Satya Nadella is expected to announce its first-generation Surface Mini tablet. If rumors were true the Surface Pro 3 will also see the light of the day in the same event. The Microsoft Surface Mini is expected to come with an 8 inches screen and will be powered by Qualcomm processor instead of an Nvidia chipset. Notably, the Windows RT tablets housed Nvidia chipset.

A recent post on the U.S. PlayStation blog has confirmed Sony will expand the PlayStation Now beta after spending in closed beta on PlayStation 3.

The FCC web site listed a brand new 'compact' smartphone that looks a lot similar to the behemoth Oppo N1. The handset with the model number Oppo N5116 is inferred to be the mini version of the Oppo N1 dubbed as the 'Oppo N1 Mini'. The listed information on the web site consists of images, sketches, and several features.

Samsung, the South Korean multinational Company known for its innovation is taking smartphone security to a whole new level. The company intends to include 'Iris (Eye) Scanning Technology' to its future smartphones to provide additional layer of security.

Here is a weekly roundup of news about - HTC One ‘Mini 2’, Microsoft ‘Surface Pro 3’ and Apple iPad Knockoff 'Mi Pad' from Xiaomi.

“H1Z1” gives a glimpse of its in-progress development during its latest livestream, while new screenshots have appeared showcasing an aerial view of the map.

The iPhone 6 release date this 2014 is fast approaching – this seems to be the prevailing sentiment among Apple and consumers in general as a new report indicates that interest on the iPhone 5S is gradually on the decline.

The long list of phones that will be getting the Android 4.4 Kitkat has just added a few more devices, as Samsung, Sony and Lenovo add a few of their best-selling handsets for a few tweaks and revamps with the latest Android OS.

The much-awaited external hard drive support is coming to Xbox One on its June System Update alongside other new features. The Xbox TV won’t be left behind, as the SmartGlass app takes a new function and feature, with more details coming in September.

Samsung is no neophyte in aggressive marketing moves to make sure that the brand takes the spotlight it needs to shine in the mobile market. However, rebranding the London Heathrow Airport’s busiest terminal in its flagship namesake—the Samsung Galaxy S5—is no small task.

“Batman: Arkham Knight” has its official first gameplay trailer, showcasing the dynamics between Batman and the Batmobile as well as a first look at the Arkham Knight in action.

Microsoft just unveiled their latest Surface Pro 3 tablet at an event in New York City. As the company tries to crack the tablet market for the third time, the company boldly declared its readiness to take away the conflict between laptops and tablets with the catch-all smart gadget.

If reports and forums speculations are to be believed, a new PS4 and PS3 may be coming in the future, while the PlayStation Now is not only celebrating the expansion to PS4 Private Beta, but also new improvements for the Gaikai-based service.

For readers who are considering buying the Sony Xperia M2 or the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

May 20 was packed with two major software updates along with the introduction of Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 tablet. The first update comes from Adobe on its 'Photoshop CC" for Surface Pro 3. The other update is from Google for its Chrome OS.

If the recent McDonald's Happy terrified Twitter and most social media users, The Lemonhead candy brand's new mascot might just top that. Ferrara Candy Co. rolled out an updated new mascot and introduced him on Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook last Sunday. Just like McDonald's Happy not getting a positive welcome from social media users, "Lemonhead" starts to receive the same feedback.