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Apple Release Roundup: New iPhone 6 Scratch-Proof, iPad Air 2 New Killer Anti-Reflective Coating and Production

Apple's bid to become the top player in the tech industry continues as reports about its upcoming releases increase by the day. The tech giant is set to release a number of devices including refreshed versions of its previous flagships. These include the iPhone 6, iPad Air 2 and iPad Retina. With the threat of more smartphone players and new tablets around can Apple have a successful fall? What can people expect?
Three Models Of China's Xiaomi Mi Phones Are Pictured During Their Launch

Price Dictates Growth of Smartphone Market

The smartphone market is being shaken up as the tech giants' dominant positions are challenged by Chinese phonemakers that offer lower-cost handsets. With cheaper units that offer similar features to the pricier iPhone of Apple and Galaxy Android units of Samsung, companies like Lenovo and Xiaomi are grabbing a bigger share of the smartphone market.
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A woman holds her new Apple iPhone 5S after buying it at an Apple Store at Tokyo's Ginza shopping district

iPhone 6 Release Pre-Order Starts at $500 with Gold and Platinum, Get the iPhone Ahead of Time

Consumers now pre-order Apple's upcoming iPhone 6 starting at $500. Los Angeles-based Brikk now accepts iPhone 6 pre-orders while listing 14 variants under the flagship. People can choose from gold, platinum, pink and yellow among others. For those willing to pay more, a diamond-crusted variant is available. The device will reportedly debut this September 9 with more impressive features surfacing. Is it time for Apple to deliver its major killer?
Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers his keynote address at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, California June 2, 2014.

ARM-based Macs Coming Soon as Apple-Intel Breakup Possible with Birth of OS/OS X Lovechild

Apple's breakup with Intel has been reported throughout the years but it has yet to happen. While there have been no concrete proofs, the recent claims of a former Apple executive revived the idea. Previous Apple executive Jean-Louis Gassée remained skeptic about ARM-based for the longest time but this time his mind seemed to have changed. Gassée says the breakup is possible soon and he's now convinced Apple may make ARM move.
Pinchai Speaks During His Keynote Address at the Google I/O Developers Conference in San Francisco

Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4, LG G2 and HTC One Android 4.4.3 Update Guide: Schedule and Installation

Android updates have always been carried out in several phases. This means that while other devices are already running on Android 4.4.4, there are still those in line to get the Android 4.4.3. This is the case for several Samsung, HTC, Motorola and LG products. Fortunately, it appears several devices from these companies will finally get the upgrade. These devices include the Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4, LG G2 and other Nexus and HTC units.
A Woman Takes A Picture In Front Of A Motorola Logo.

Moto G Android 4.4 KitKat Problems Arise: How to Fix Airplane Mode, Battery and More

Motorola had a clear vision even before it released some of its devices – to provide updates faster compared to competitors. The idea translated immediately following the launch of the Moto G. The device shipped with Android 4.3 but it was quickly upgradeable to Android 4.4 KitKat. Nonetheless, Motorola was not able to pull off the move without a price. Users have complained about problems with the Moto G following upgrade.
File picture illustration of the word 'password' pictured through a magnifying glass on a computer screen, taken in Berlin May 21, 2013. Security experts warn there is little Internet users can do to protect themselves from the recently uncovered "He

You Have Been Hacked: What to Do Now

Russian hackers stole 1.2 billion passwords from all over the world. The hacking gang, named CyberVor, managed to penetrate the security of half a million Web sites. The Russian group also managed to store 542 email addresses in its data bank. While the news sounds scary to almost every Internet user, there are ways to ensure security for web browsing.
Sundar Pichai speaks about wearables during at the Google I/O developers conference on June 25, 2014

Google Nexus 6 and Nexus Release Update: New Shamu and Volantis Killer Features

The smartphone market has been buzzing with more "6" flagships coming to light. Apart from Apple's iPhone 6, Google's Nexus 6 has been making headlines with possible release later this year. According to recent reports, the device will be codenamed "Shamu" seeking to provide a better and more genuine Android experience with possible Android L debut. What can people expect from Shamu? Can Google deliver a killer Nexus device?

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