For LG users wondering if they will eve receive the Android 4.4 KitKat update, LG Brazil has confirmed that it will be releasing the firmware to its Optimus G and Optimus G Pro offerings. More importantly, this hints at the company’s roll out suggesting future releases in other regions and other carriers. Similar to how Android and other tech manufacturers carry out their updates, the release will be in stages. Some users may have already received the notifications while others are still waitin...
Software giant Oracle will leave no stone unturned to become the number one player in cloud market soon.
Google has started releasing the Android 4.4.4 KitKat update to a variety of devices since last week. More importantly, the roll out of the latest firmware appears to be faster compared to previous updates. Whereas people expected Motorola or Google Play Edition to be one of the first lines of devices to receive the update, Sony’s announcement came as a surprise. Fortunately, for Sony Xperia users, the company has started releasing the firmware surprising the market.
Apple’s iPhone 6 continues to draw attention as more details about the upcoming series come up. Considering Apple’s move with the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 5 series, there have been talks about the iPhone 6s also coming up. According to recent talks, the specs of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 phablet may be in the running for a follow up or another version as the iPhone 6s phablet. Several clarifications also surfaced about the device’s NFC technology, thinner display and mock up designs.
Microsoft released Windows 8.1 as a free download to Windows 8 users in April 2014. In retrospect, when Microsoft rolled out Windows 8.1 to the general public, there were quite a lot of problems surrounding the timely update of the OS. Many users complained that they did not receive the software update. Thus, the stipulated software update cycle was unsuccessful.
Britons' obsession with their royal family came out again amid speculations that Kate Middleton could be pregnant again. The buzz, although unconfirmed, is that the Duchess of Cambridge is with another child, or possibly twins, and she would make the second baby announcement in time for the 1st birthday of Prince George, her first child with Prince William.
American multinational corporation Microsoft gets more colourful with the set July release of both its premium flagship phone Nokia Lumia 930 and entry-level phone Nokia Lumia 635 4G enabled in Australia. So how does the entry level fare against the premium model?
Nokia X2, Microsoft's next-generation Android smartphone has recently been released in June, while the Motorola Moto E was launched in May 2014. Both the handsets are budget-friendly and they pack amazing features, and great hardware and software performances. Readers who are interested in purchasing Nokia X2 or the Motorola Moto E should check out this specification and price comparison.
Microsoft's Nokia Lumia 635 (4G) has recently been released across the globe, whereas Motorola's Moto G is one of the highest selling smartphones for the company. The original version of Moto G was released in the last quarter of 2013. However, Motorola released a 4G version of Moto G in May 2014. Readers who are interested in purchasing the Moto G 4G variant or the latest Nokia Lumia 635 should check out this specification and price comparison.
Xiaomi, also known as 'Apple of China,' has announced that the company shipped a whopping 26.1 million smartphones within Q1 and Q2 of 2014. This phenomenal sales figure means the company clocked a 271% growth over the same period of 2013. In specific, the company had sold 18.7 million devices in the whole of 2013 and this year, Xiaomi has sold more than 25 million within the first half of 2014.
High tech "reverse" vending machines have been installed in Sydney that lets people deposit recyclable waste like plastic bottles and cans in turn for rewards like bus tickets.
More than six months after the Pokémon X and Y release date, two of the lead developers from the Pokémon franchise discuss public reception of Pokémon X and Y via Pokemon.com.
"Star Wars: Battlefront 3" may have experienced a few delays due to previous commitments, but it seems production is going well in terms of game direction.
The newest PS3 firmware update has allowed the DualShock 4 to become a controller for the PS3, while speculations on the PS4 Slim release date abound. Lastly, the PS Now open beta has finally been announced as it lands on some models of the Bravia TV.
The Google Nexus 8 on its release date will hit the market as the HTC Nexus 9 and judging on the latest leaked specs, the vanilla Android slate is a raging bull that aims to tussle with the industry leaders.
Netizens have reacted on the social media Twitter over Facebook's social experiment testing whether emotional contagion occurs outside of in-person interaction between individuals by reducing the amount of emotional content in the News Feed.
Samsung has been churning out quite a lot of devices this year, with Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy K Zoom, Galaxy Tab S and Galaxy S5 Mini leading the way. The handset/phablet in focus, the Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 release date is not known right now, however, full specification list of this Mega phablet has been revealed in benchmark testing.
Xbox exclusive “Titanfall” may have some upcoming modes hidden in its codes. Meanwhile the Xbox One version of “COD: Ghosts” is getting a few tweaks with an update. The indie-friendly lineup of games from ID@Xbox this week has also been revealed.
Ubisoft Quebec will be joining the Montreal team in creating “Assassin’s Creed Unity.” Gamers now have a chance to design their own assassin for a possible TV stint in the next trailer. A new AC title has been spotted, potentially for an iOS release.
Songza, an online music streaming startup, has gone Google's way, CNET reported.
The iPhone 6 on its release date this 2014 is naturally stuffed with loads of killer features and likely among them is voice messaging that Apple CEO Tim Cook envisions could eventually replace texting, according to new reports.
Google's move to introduce end-to-end encryptions for e-mails has raised concerns about the future of Google online ads and other online enterprises.
Another render for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime (Galaxy F) has been spotted, now in a crystal clear colour option and possible metal design. Gear Live is already out in Australia and two more countries to add to its list of availability.
Australian mobile phone shipments seemed to be heading toward a blunt end, itWire reported based on market research by IDC.
New DLCs have been released for “Watch Dogs,” “Forza Motorsport 5” and “Call of Duty: Ghosts,” which will feature new missions, new cars, and new skins and weapons for the respective games.
The tech circles have taken a special note of Cisco when it announced the buyout of Assemblage, a collaboration app provider on Internet-of-Everything.
VAIO laptops are here though on a much smaller scale.
Apple has recently announced the launch of its iPod touch in more countries worldwide, including Australia.
Samsung continues to tease consumers as details about its Galaxy S5 Google Play Edition shows up hinting for more variants to come soon including the Galaxy S5 Prime. According to the latest leak, the Google Play Edition of the Galaxy S5 may put a stop to TouchWiz haters as the tech giant will be getting rid of the interface in place of a raw Android form. What can people expect from a raw GPE? Can it be a more preferable option than Samsung’s usual TouchWiz-laden devices?
Kids in the UK reportedly prefer tablet devices for gaming, according to a WSJ report.
