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Samsung is working on a smartwatch that combines the ability to make 'phone calls,' along with capturing images, and sending emails. It is worth noting that, in order to make or receive phone calls, the upcoming 'stand-alone' smartwatch need not be connected to a smartphone.

Here is a list of five challenging Android Apps compiled by Droid-Life that are extremely addictive and guarantees fun. Oodles of gaming apps got released in the past couple of months and mobile gaming on Android has never been better. The list consists of free as well as premium apps that are sure to take your gaming interest to a whole new level.

Google has filed a new patent application with the U.S. Patent Office for a contact lens, which comes embedded with a tiny camera.

A Piper Jaffray survey has found the number of American teens using iPhones is rising based on the previous year's 48 percent to 61 percent this 2014.

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.

With the brand new Fire TV, Amazon is entering the streaming video player market with Google Chromecast, Roku and Apple TV as prime competitors.

Amazon is expected to showcase its band new TV - streaming device at a press conference in New York City this week.

Flappy Bird Creator Dong Nguyen will be incorporating the message, "Please take a break," in the game. The game author has plans to return his hit game to the App Store, according to several consultations of the app developer with his fans.

The Fin Wearable Ring Transmitter is the latest wearable technology that enables palms to be used as a digital touch interface and numeric keypad. It is different from the other wearable gadgets that are mostly worn on the wrist as smartwatches. It is a gesture-based gadget that is best worn on the thumb. Read on to learn more about this amazing technology!

"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest's Typo Keyboard for iPhone is being sued by Blackberry for patent infringement. Blackberry Ltd. filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of California against Typo Products LLC on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014.

Users of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 may encounter low WiFI problems and similar connectivity issues. Some users reported not getting more than 54MB while surfing. Fortunately, there are several ways for them to boost their connection speed.

Sony and Microsoft released the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. As the rivalry continues, gamers can look forward for more next generation consoles. Recent reports hint what people can expect from the next PlayStation 5 and Xbox. There were also reports showing the concept for the next-generation Wii. It will definitely be a packed season.

Apple has been working with chords for the longest time. Nonetheless, reports of a newly won patent indicates the tech giant is ready to go wireless. From its iMacs to iPhones and MacBooks, it seems Apple will be pushing for wireless charging in the near future.

Pokemon X and Y, the popular role-playing video games that have been developed by Japanese video game developer Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS, have other online features for Pokemon players such as the Player Search System (PSS), Play! Pokemon, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection® (WFC) and the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) Online. Now, Pokemon fans can choose from cool Pokemon games in the Internet.

Apple and Google continue to battle it out for mobile OS supremacy. As Google steadily gains more users over the years, Android seemingly has surpassed the iOS. Google has achieved that in terms of downloads and better integration over the years but Apple has not been a tech leader for nothing. The strong user base and reliable ecosystem are major selling points of the iOS. Surprisingly, reports now suggest that iOS developers are making more money than Android developers. How is that possible?

Google may soon offer an assistant that will help those too busy to manage their social network accounts. The internet giant has reportedly patented a technology that can analyze how a user reacts or responds to feeds and messages on social media. Once the technology finishes analyzing, it can also post personalized responses for the user. Is this something worth looking out for?

Whenever a new Android comes up, users will need to go to Google Play or check with Nexus and the works. However, for many advanced users, particularly those who do not have the option to go to Nexus, the best option would be custom ROMs. Many developers tinker and explore Google devices and interfaces. A new set of nightly builds for Android 4.4 KitKat from OmniROM can be rolled to a range of Nexus devices – not just a few devices but 15 Android devices.

Stores and sellers like Best Buy, Walmart, Target as well as Apple Store have got something in store for customers this Black Friday 2013. For those who cannot go to their official Apple Store, there are a range of online and physical store offerings for Apple products. Soon as Black Friday drops, people can expect a range of incredible Apple iPhone Black Friday deals and other offerings.

Google just released their latest OS update through Android 4.4 KitKat. The Android 4.4 KitKat update offers a variety of features including a more harmonized approach to the operating system. Likewise, the update has also decreased the fragmentation among the devices. Nonetheless, the OS is not close to being perfect as Google will soon roll out minor bug fixes for Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10.

Updating first generation Google Nexus 10 to Android 4.4 KitKat can be helpful to users. The latest Android 4.4 KitKat is packed full of features promising better Android experience. The latest OS update also provides a better digital assistant (Google Now) and deeper integration. Many sources agree that the 4.4 KitKat update seeks to reduce fragmentation among Android devices.

Clash of Clans brings the inner barbarian of people in a battle to protect villages, level up troops and dominate the game. It is a combat strategy that allows people to compete with other players but also work in teams. Players have to make sure their camps are hard to break through and they have the strongest troops to conquer.

People looking for the ultimate combat and strategy game can find "Clash of Clans" worth their time. The primary point of the game is to protect clans, conquer villages and train troops. Looting is the name of the game and the better players loot, the more things they can do. Nonetheless, leveling up comes with a price. Players have to protect their villagers from raids and make sure their troops are at par to conquer other parties. Fortunately, there are a number of tips and tricks people...

A number of "Clash of Clans" hack tools and cheats can help avid players level up and accomplish a lot with their troops and village. A good hack tool should work on different types of operating system like Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7 as well as Mac OS X. It should also work on Android and iOS devices.

Apple (AAPL) has been experimenting with sensors starting with the TouchID. Following its fingerprint venture, it appears Apple wants to put Xbox’s Kinect technology to its line of products. The tech giant has acquired 3-D chip producer PrimeSense. The company was behind Xbox’s Kinect and it seems Apple wants to put the same feature on its iPhone, iPad and MacBook products, too.

With the holidays fast approaching, the search for the best toys continues. Considering the number of iPod touch or iPad owners, it is interesting to find the multitude of toys people can control and play with. Below are the coolest iPad and iPhone-controlled toys people can buy for Christmas.

A music video made by two nurses in the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital’s Cancer Unit featuring the patients singing and dancing to the song “Brave” by Sara Bareilles has reportedly gone viral with 949,243 clicks and 7,3222 likes on YouTube.

A new GTA Online update (Title Update 1.05) on character progress loss and the release of the stimulus package will reportedly happen on the 2nd week of November 2013.

Many reports suggest that Android 4.4 KitKat will be released this Oct. This coincides with other reported product launches such as Nexus 5 and the Nexus 10. Will it be a month of success for Android and Asus?

Ultrabooks improve by the day. HP’s latest Envy Leap Motion challenges products like MacBook Pro especially with their latest sensors and apps. Now, people can control their programs or interface elements just by waving over the notebook. MacBook Pro, on the other hand, features better display through the Retina Display technology. Which ultrabook should people go for?