TECHNOLOGY

LG G6 leaks have become commonplace as more and more details are hitting the Internet every now and then. The smartphone officially launches at the Mobile World Congress 2017. The latest leaks have shown a rear camera setup, a fingerprint scanner and a 5.7-inch always-on display. The LG G6 is being compared a lot with the Nokia P1 handset, that is expected to be available from March 20.

If latest reports are to be believed, the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone’s Bixby virtual assistant will come with more language options than the Google Assistant. In total, it will support seven to eight languages. Other reports have claimed that the South Korean tech giant is so confident about the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus handsets that it has doubled the first shipments of the device before the official launch.

A Microsoft Surface Pro 5 image may have finally leaked online. The next-generation Surface Pro slate is seen wearing a Type Cover and the Surface Pen is seen lying in front of the tablet. The image has appeared on a French website that allegedly belongs to Microsoft. The device shown in the leaked image cannot be verified as being the Surface Pro 5.

The Astro A50 for PlayStation 4 and PC has a command centre for free customisation, allowing pros and live streamers customise their headset for the best sound quality. The headset is ergonomically designed with all the controls on the headset itself. It also has Dolby 7.1 surround sound that makes the gaming even better.

One flagship can’t keep up during the Apple iPhone 7 and Sony Xperia XZ’s battery endurance tests.

A report from an analyst has revealed that there is a possibility that the iPhone 8 will have wider screen display, different resolutions and new biometric technologies.

The Microsoft Surface Book with Performance Base surpasses both the original Surface Book and Surface with its impeccable industrial design, war power under the hood and clear focus on creative work. It’s an amazingly balanced laptop albeit the price.

Facebook is preparing to foray into the employment market. The social media giant is developing tools that will help companies and businesses post job openings and people looking for jobs look for new opportunities.

The Apple iPhone 7 Plus and the Google Pixel XL battle for the ultimate camera phone crown.

Blackberry's overall smartphone OS market share in Q4 2016 was 0.0481 percent.

When the HDR modes of Apple iPhone 7, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S7 were put to test, they produced different results. It will be wrong to suggest which one has the best camera as it depend entirely on personal choice. Here, the differences between the cameras, focusing more on HDR, have been put forth.

There’s a lot riding on Tesla Model 3 as far as the future of the electric vehicle maker is concerned. Whatever happens inside the automaker’s Fremont, California, factory in 2017 will decide whether the company will zoom towards a more sustainable future or slip into eternal doom.

Microsoft is expected to release its next line of Surface devices by the end of 2017 and Surface Book 2 definitely is part of the line. Microsoft unleashed the Surface Book i7 late 2016, powered by Intel’s previous generation processor. Along with Surface Pro 5, the Surface Book 2 is also said to have the Intel Kaby Lake processor for faster processing and less power consumption.

The Nintendo NES Classic Mini gaming console is not being phased out, Nintendo has confirmed. Units will be shipped on a regular basis and all orders will be delivered.

Apple MacBook Pro 2016 buyers were more or less happy with the device’s performance. However, when it came to battery performance, they were thoroughly disappointed. Consumer reports even suspended its recommendation after testing the device. The MacBook Pro 2017 device is expected to get major upgrades to its battery.

It seems Canon has a big year ahead as it has recently launched three cameras for 2017 -- two DSLRs, EOS Rebel T7i and EOS 77D, and one mirrorless camera EOS M6. The cameras will be available in Australia from late March 2017.

Woolworths has decommissioned its in-house technology and shifted to Microsoft Azure as it prepared for Amazon's arrival.

The upcoming Apple iPhone 8 may reportedly include AR (augmented reality) support, which adds to the already long list of its projected features.

Those who are not aware, the Apple iPhone 8 will be a very expensive smartphone, at least that’s what the latest reports are claiming. It will reportedly be priced just below the $1,600 mark, which is more or less equal to the Apple MacBook Air (128GB) that sells for $1,549 on Apple’s official online store.

Recently leaked images of Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 have shown that even though the tab will look more or less the same as the Galaxy Tab S2, it will be accompanied by an S Pen stylus. However, a lack of stylus cradle indicates that it will be available as a separate accessory.

Microsoft Surface Phone remains elusive despite reports claiming various release dates, some in 2017 and some in 2018. Much has been said about the device and its capabilities, all unconfirmed. It’s only Microsoft who has the answer. So, until then, fans will have to wait and probably focus on other devices that are about to hit the market soon.

Two Huawei flagships with Leica dual-lens optics battle it out as the Mate 9 and P9 face off in a camera clash.

The new Razer Blade 2017 has an improved CPU, faster memory and a new variant with 4K UHD touchscreen display.

Huawei is unabashedly confident it will beat Apple and Samsung soon that one can’t help but believe that the Chinese tech giant just might do so.

If latest reports are to be believed, the LG G6 will come with a new Quad DAC for even better audio quality. There will be little distortion as this sound setup is very much similar to the LG V20 that had new 32-bit “Quad” DAC and B&O in-ear headphones bundled with every unit.

Google Pixel and Pixel XL are currently two of the top smartphones in the world. Google is no longer the company known for its software but a major player in the smartphone segment. Huawei launched the Honor 6X at the CES 2017 in Las Vegas. It will be interesting to see how the smartphone fares against the Google Pixel XL.

A free “Splatoon 2” demo will go live on March 25, though it won’t last long. Thus, anyone purchasing a Nintendo Switch before March ends will be able to participate in a global testfire for “Splatoon 2,” an ink-based shooter sequel to 2015’s Wii U game “Splatoon.”

If latest reports are to be believed, Tesla will start building pre-production versions of Model 3 in a few weeks. It will launch the US$35,000 (AU$46,000 approx) mass market sedan in late 2017 and begin attending to the 400,000 pre-orders through 2018. Some auto experts believe that Tesla is on track to launch the Model 3 ahead of schedule.

The Apple iPhone 8 is undoubtedly the most exciting, talked-about and controversial smartphones that will be released in 2017. New leaks and reports are in fact adding on to this massive hype. It was recently revealed that the Apple flagship will carry a price tag in excess of US$1,000 (AU$1,300 approx).