TECHNOLOGY

As Samsung preps to take on Apple iPhone 5s with Galaxy S5 later this spring, a Korean analyst believed the tech giant will catch up with a fingerprint sensor and 32-bit SoC in its next flagship device.

As we are nearing the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date, here are some early buying tips that you may need to consider before you commit yourself with the device.

Among smartphones, Samsung and HTC remain the top contenders. Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One are the most powerful smartphones to date. While the market waits for their refreshed versions of Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One 2, those looking for an urgent handset replacement can find these two devices as good choices.

Users wonder if they can browse using Nexus 5 without leaving traces can now do so. To surf the Internet anonymously using Android, users have to run The Onion Router or Tor with Firefox.

It seems like actions speak much louder than words. In this case, action sounds much louder than expected.

Latest information about the Samsung Galaxy S5 points to February 23 as the official announcement date of the flagship phone. Despite reports saying Samsung will be announcing some of its products during the Mobile World Congress, it seems the Korean tech giant will not be slowing down. According to recent reports, it plans on conducting separate events for the announcement of its devices including the release of the Samsung Galaxy S5.

More clues are out that indicate sapphire is a material that will play a crucial role in the rumoured iPhone 6 release date, which likely will happen in the second half of 2014.

Samsung Galaxy Gear has been made workable for Google's Nexus 5 smartphone and details of the manual installation method was revealed as well. Here are the steps to partner Galaxy Gear to your Nexus 5.

Along with Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Lite or Galaxy Neo has been making headlines for the last couple of weeks. While information came mostly from leaks, a Federal Communications Commission or FCC sighting proves that Samsung has a budget device in mind. The Samsung Galaxy Note Neo has passed FCC and will soon hit stores following official announcement.

The rumoured release date of Samsung’s Galaxy S5 is once again shrouded in uncertainty even as new patents from the South Korean tech giant hinted of a GS5 that boasts of phablet-size screen that users can manipulate with one hand.

The female device consumers will be pleased with Samsung’s latest colour option for the Samsung Galaxy S4. The image of the Samsung smartphone in the red La Fleur edition leaked online with arrival date expected to be before Valentine’s Day, February 14.

Samsung Galaxy S5 has been turning out to be one of the most anticipated gadgets this year. The Samsung Galaxy S4 was a highly successful product. The market wants to see if Samsung can replicate or surpass the success of the S4 with the S5. According to recent reports and leaks, Samsung Galaxy S5 is fast becoming one of the most powerful smartphones to hit stores. Recent information says the device will feature a new user interface, eye scanner, 2K display and 64-bit processor.

For readers who are considering buying the LG G2 or the Nokia Lumia 1020, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

iPhone 6 may have a go signal in packing an edge-to-edge screen display using sapphire technology, according to an Apple patent.

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom or the iPhone 5S, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Sony released the Xperia Z1S smartphone exclusive for T-Mobile network that features IP58, quad-core Snapdragon processor and 32 GB internal storage. However, if you own or are planning to purchase Xperia Z1, is it worth changing to Xperia Z1s instead? Here are facts you need to know between the two devices.

For readers who are considering buying the iPhone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Samsung Galaxy S5 release date may not happen at the Mobile World Congress next month.

For readers who are considering buying the MacBook Pro or the Microsoft Surface 2, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

While many Android users just started getting the hang of Android 4.4 KitKat, it seems Google has the Android 4.5 in the works already. According to recent reports, the Android 4.5 update may break a range of root apps many Android users love and know. This will happen if Google maintains the existing code. The current code limits an area a lot of root apps work with.

The iPhone 6 will likely come in two models on release date, mirroring Apple’s launch move in 2013, and according to new reports the handsets will separately sport 4.5-inch and 5-inch screen sizes.

New information regarding Pokemon X and Y’s Pokemon Bank and Celebi event have been revealed. In addition, new findings have been found for the Shiny egg ratio.

HTC One 2's, also known as HTC M8, release date may not happen at Mobile World Congress event next month. The handset is reportedly packing high end specs and features.

Google has started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update to a wide range of devices apart from its Nexus series. Android developers have been scheduling their rollouts. Samsung remains mum about the release.

Galaxy S4, S3, and Note 2 owners are dodging major issues found from Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. Wireless connection drops and huge battery drain are just two of the long list of issues reported. Rumours point March as official release date for Android 4.4 update but do owners really need to wait this long to get a fix?

The PS Plus February Line-up has been revealed. "Infamous: Second Son" gets another enticing feature, and "Tomb Raider" has been confirmed to run at 60 FPS on the PS4.

A new iPhone 6C concept image has emerged featuring an ultraslim body and iPod Touch-like design.

"Watch Dogs" is shaping up to be a pretty intense game, and even with the delay, there seems to be new evidence that the game may be releasing very soon. Also, the DLC expansion has also been touched on by Ubisoft president in an interview, suggesting that it’s already in production.

Galaxy S4 begins ageing upon the official launch of Galaxy S5 on April, but the newest smartphone will come in such a steep price. Is the upgrade cost of up to €800 on the metallic Galaxy S5 worth leaving the Galaxy S4 or S3 this year?