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Battery specification is a deal breaker for most of the smartphone users across the globe to decide whether to purchase a particular phone or not. Some of the smartphones house killer battery units, while the others tweak the software, display and provide a modest battery unit.

While the debate remains whether it will be an S5 Prime series or a Galaxy F, one thing is for sure: the Korean tech giant wants to release a higher end phone that can compete in the same premium category as Apple and its iPhone 6.

T-Mobile got involved in a recent controversy following an FTC claim that the company has hidden fees in phone bills specifically for its premium third-party texting services. As the claim implies, customers have been unknowingly paying for more without their knowledge emphasizing the company may have earned hundreds of millions with the hidden charges.

Most of the iPhone 6 killer features on its rumoured September 19 release date remain subject for debate but three have emerged this week as strong candidates for confirmation, thanks to freshly leaked out information.

With two variants lined up for release this year, speculations pertaining to the specifications and release date of the upcoming iPhone 6 are plethoric. Going by the new report, the iPhone 6 release date could very well be one of the following Sept 12, Sept 19 or Sept 25. Another report stated that, these dates might all be true depending on the country of iPhone 6 release.

There is no official announcement yet on the accessories of the Nokia Lumia 930 but a protective flip cover case for the Windows Phone handset has surfaced. The colourful Nokia smartphone accessory has a flip cover flap that will protect the screen when the owner is not using the device.

"Pokemon X and Y" still has not ebbed in terms of the interest gamers hold for it, as evidenced by the event that led to the Fancy Pattern Vivillon reward and what could be another trend on the Internet once TwitchPlaysPokemon hits "Pokemon X and Y."

The DirectX12’s possible benefits for gaming have been detailed, which could also possibly be seen in the Xbox One in time. The Windows version of the Kinect 2.0 is already up for pre-order but at a rather exorbitant price.

The Project Morpheus is made to expand the gaming experience of the PS4, and it seems that Sony is invested in the project. At the same time, the PS4’s SHAREfactory is looking at more improvements for the social media app.

Google’s Android L is still far from being in its final form, but a couple of devices are already getting a taste of its preview. At the same time, two more devices have been lined up to receive the upgrade as soon as it becomes available.

“Minecraft PS4 and Xbox One” are making headway progress, as a new feature is confirmed for the Xbox One version. in addition, the 14w27b snapshot has been released, and, in addition, the “Minecraft: Pocket Edition” 0.9.0 is expected to come out as one of the biggest updates to date.

Three PS4 games have received updates: “Driveclub” has more details leading to its release date, “Beyond: Two Souls” has been spotted in a German retailer, and “The Last of Us Remastered” is already on the final touches.

A new image has been leaked featuring the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime/Galaxy F, which shows off the front full body of the device. Also, more rumoured specs abound for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

Samsung launched two variants of its Tab series of tablets in an event organized in New York recently in June. The new Galaxy Tab S tablets feature 8.4 inches and 10.5 inches display. Google's next-generation tablet Nexus 8 release date is slated for summer 2014. Here is a specification, feature and price comparison between the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Tab S (8.4 inches) and the upcoming Nexus 8.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini was announced in June and the expected release date is slated for July. Also, this smartphone comes with top features spotted in 2014 flagship Galaxy S5. The HTC One Mini 2, meanwhile, was expected to be released in May, but that did not happen. Nevertheless, this handset also mirrors the bigger counterpart HTC One M8. Readers who are interested in purchasing the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini or the HTC One Mini 2 should check out this specifications and price compariso...

Android Wear has been unveiled in the Google I/O 2014.

The 2014 flagship smartphone from LG, the G3, was released in May 2014, while the Nexus 6 release date is slated for October or November 2014. Readers who are interested in the Nexus 6 or the LG G3 should check out this specification and price comparison.

A new build of Windows Phone 8.1 has been spotted in a benchmark testing site named WPBench.

With iPhone 6 release date left hanging in the air between Sept 12, Sept 19 and Sept 25, Apple (via Foxconn) will be employing robots to assist in assembling the upcoming iPhone 6. Terry Gou, CEO of the parent company of Foxconn said earlier in a shareholder meeting that the company is planning to improve the assembly process by employing robots instead of human.

“Battlefield Hardline’s” beta is a success, if only for finding a number of possible improvements that can be incorporated in the final version of the game. Also, the “Battlefield 4” DLC has been dated too early by EA, but can be a clue to its release date.

Developer Doug Gregory made the most use of his Android Wear by using autoapps to create voice commands that control the lighting in his home and so much more.

: “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” developers are hard at work in ensuring parity across all platforms, as they also aim to introduce new technology for the game.

The “Halo: The Master Chief Collection” has given a few more details about the upcoming collection of the game. In addition, “Forza Horizon 2” is also getting a new AI feature that makes use of the Kinect.

More details about "Destiny" emerge from the developers, including new location images, details about the game and possible game modes.

Apple is slated to release a bunch of devices this fall before the holiday season begins. This includes the iPad Mini 3 and the iPad Air 2, along with the heavily-rumoured iPhone 6. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, trusted analyst from KGI Securities stated earlier that Apple iPad Mini 3 and iPad Air 2 release dates are set for September.

The Google Android L boasts of an array of features that will come once the new update is released in the fall. Some of these include new camera features and notifications, some of which may be explored in the Nova Launcher Trial.

Earlier this week, we reported that freshly leaked images from Xperia Blog showcased the upcoming Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact handsets. Nevertheless, the leaked images did not give out much information on the software or hardware specifications. But now, the new leaks pertaining to the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact have revealed several specifications.

Another leak for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime/Galaxy F has been spotted, this time going beyond mere renders for a live shot of the alleged phone. Other Samsung devices, such as the Samsung Z and Samsung Galaxy S5 have updates on their developer status and wi-fi updates respectively.

Microsoft's Nokia Lumia 630 has recently been released in May, while the BlackBerry Z10 was released in January last year. Both the devices pack amazing features, and great hardware/software performances. Readers who are interested in purchasing one of Nokia Lumia 630 or BlackBerry Z10 should check out this specification, feature and price comparison.