TECHNOLOGY

Current rumours about the Google Nexus 6 paint a very inviting vanilla Android device on release date but major spikes in specs and features could still come in if the power behind the next Nexus phone is Qualcomm’s 64-bit true eight-core Snapdragon 810.

The Xbox One and DirectX 12’s combination may make for a more powerful next-gen console if it is able to withstand one foreseeable tradeoff with the new software. Also, Microsoft seems to be contemplating allowing for the emulation of Xbox 360 games onto the Xbox One.

Twitter announced that it has acquired 'Cover', an Android lock-screen app, on Monday for an undisclosed amount. Cover helps users by suggesting and locating useful and frequented Android apps on the user's lockscreen.

After the launch of its 64-bit processors in 2013, rumors emerge Qualcomm is working on a chipset that can immensely make a difference on how 2015 smartphones perform.

More teasers for Assassin’s Creed: Unity have been revealed, while a new game from Gearbox, the pre-sequel to Borderlands has been rumoured. EA Sports UFC will also feature well-known fighter Bruce Lee.

The ramped up iPhone 6 release date rumors have directly affected iPhone 5S sales.

While the iPhone 6 release date happening with Apple’s WWDC 2014 edition on June is a long-shot, revelation of iOS 8 via the same event is almost certain and so are the fresh killer features for the iPhone 5S successor.

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 or the Galaxy Note 8, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo or the Galaxy Grand i9082, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

The new Samsung Galaxy F or Galaxy Note 4 may have just been leaked with simple snapshots as well as a possible second Samsung Windows Phone following the Samsung ATIV Core. Lastly, Gear Solo may be coming to the table with 3G capabilities.

On Monday, RYOT reported another reptile war between a hungry alligator and an electric eel. The battle wasn't lopsided in favour of the gator which is bigger in size than the fish.

The most targeted mobile platform by hackers is the Android platform. A new malware for Android platform has been detected that lodges in the memory of the infected device and launches itself during the OS booting phase. Upon removing the malware, some parts of the malware will stay put in the memory of the device and will re-install the malware after a reboot, thus infecting the device once again without any intervention.

Google Hangouts is an instant messaging and video-chatting platform developed by Google, which was launched in 2013. The advent of Google Hangouts saw three other messaging services from Google (G Talk, G+ Messenger, a video chat mechanism integrated within Google +, also named Messenger) biting the dust. The only two services remaining include Google Hangouts and Google Voice.

Amazon introduced its Fire TV last week to a very positive review but now Google is rumored to launch its own set-top box. The competition is already rife with Apple TV, Roku, Google’s own Chormecast and Amazon’s Fire TV ruling the roost.

The latest Samsung Galaxy Note 4 concept image boasts of a 5.75 inches QHD screen display.

Readers who are planning on buying either a Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 or a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini - here is the specification and price comparison in Australia.

Google Chrome is the widely used Web browser in the world. In March 2014, Chrome has a market share of 37.2 percent as compared to its nearest rival Internet Explorer, which trails Chrome by a whopping 18.9 percent, according to stats from W3counter.

The upcoming iPhone 6 is set to be a high speed and energy-efficient device, according to an analyst.

The new iPhone 6 concept image has visualized the rumored 5.7-inch phablet.

The separate release dates for the iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 this 2014 will boast of fresh technology advancements and in-house innovations from Apple.

One of the most interesting features Windows Phone 8.1 has is the new personal assistant Cortana, who is the namesake of the blue lady in the Halo franchise.

Apple's iWatch rumors have surfaced since 2011, especially when people believed it is wearable. Speculations soared suggesting Apple has a team of 100 working on the device.

Nokia has officially introduced the Nokia Lumia 930 Windows Phone 8.1 handset at the April 2014 Microsoft Build Developer Conference in San Francisco, California with the device’s impressive features and specs that includes the Qi wireless charging support. The latest reports claim the Nokia Lumia 930 comes with the free wireless charging dock as part of the package.

The PS4 may have found one aspect that it may be far superior to the Xbox One, at least according to some developers. In addition, Sony Studios Bend’s teased title may have had a few bits of information released from a job ad.

Motorola may not be a noisemaker in the handset wars compared to Samsung and Apple which are often entangled in lawsuits and flagship battles.

During the introduction of Apple's iPhone in 2007, every significant innovation was patent-protected. Three years later, a global patent war have erupted.

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

To prolong the battery life of Android based phones, users can do many things. Switching to "airplane/flight mode" is a sure way to save battery when in low signal/network areas. To use this feature, the user has to remember to switch this mode on before the battery dies out.

ChatON, a mobile messaging service was introduced by Samsung in 2011. This service has a presence in more than 120 countries in 62 different languages. The latest news is that Samsung has updated its messaging service ChatON in version 3.5 which has some interesting features to offer.