Samsung Galaxy S6 VS Apple iPhone 6

Samsung's Galaxy S6 (and the Galaxy S6 Edge) is a direct competitor to iPhone 6. Apple has revolutionized their screen size by using a bigger screen size while Samsung also change by moving away from plastic body and removable battery.

Let see how both smartphones fare with each other. Here's a quick comparison of Samsung Galaxy S6 and Apple iPhone 6:

	Samsung Galaxy S6	Apple iPhone 6
Dimensions	5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 in	5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in
Weight	138 g	129 g
SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Display	5.1" Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen 1440 x 2560 pixels	4.7" LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen 750 x 1334 pixels
OS	Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop)	iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 8.3
CPU	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57	Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
GPU	Mali-T760MP8	PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
Storage	32/64/128 GB	16/64/128 GB
Micro SD Card slot	None	None
RAM	3 GB RAM	1 GB RAM
Main Camera	16 MP, 2988 x 5312 pixels	8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels
Secondary Camera	5 MP, 1440p@30fps	1.2 MP, 720p@30fps
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 2550 mAh battery	Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery (6.9 Wh)

LG Introduces LG G4 with 5.5-inch QHD Display

LG will be having an event to unveil their 2015 flagship smartphone LG G4 on April 28 according to their email invites.  LG Display, a subsidiary company has just revealed the new QHD LCD panel for smartphones they also revealed the display that will be used for their upcoming flagship smartphone the LG G4.

The company announced that they have placed the 5.5-inch Quad HD IPS LCD panel into mass production and will be using it for the flagship smartphone the LG G4. Yes, it is the same size as the LG G3 however the company said that it has dramatically improve  key features like color gamut, brightness, contrast ratio, touch sensitivity, power consumption and thickness of the phone.

Rumored Microsoft Surface 3

There are reports (on WinBeta) that Microsoft will unveil the successor to Microsoft Surface 2 and it is rumored to use the full Windows 8.1 experience instead of the Windows RT operating system. It is also expected to boast an Intel Atom or Core M fanless CPU.

The new Surface 3 having a lower spec compared to the current Surface Pro 3 should be more affordable. Microsoft seems to be phasing out Windows RT, suggesting that the future versions will have Windows 10 functionality. Windows 10 is a major overhaul of the current Microsoft operating system, it may include new UI paradigms like Continuum and compatibility with a wide array of devices that include PCs, tablets, phones, IoT hardware and wearables.

Microsoft is expected to announce the Surface 3 tablet in time for Microsoft's Build conference starting April 29th.

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua has a lot of premium feature it is their newest water resistant phone. The smartphone is powered by a Cortex- A53 64-bit Octa core processors with 2GB of RAM. It has ample storage at 16GB that is expandable using microSD. The aluminum frame is both stylish and sturdy. It is also dust and water resistant. It can take water up to 1.5m deep for almost 30 minutes.

The camera for the smartphone is 13MP rear and a 5MP front camera. It is equipped with a 2400mAh battery. And the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua will be running on the very new Android Lollipop 5.0 operating system.

It will be available this April at $300.

Acer's Latest Budget Android Smartphones: The Liquid Z220 and Z520

Acer Liquid Z220

Acer Liquid Z520

Acer Liquid M220

Acer introduces their latest low-cost Android smartphones, The Liquid Z220, Z520 and Liquid M220



The Acer Liquid Z220 has 4-inch display 233 pixels per inch, and it is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, with 1GB of RAM. Storage size is at 8GB that is expandable using a microSD card. The main camera is 5-megapixel, while the secondary front camera is 2-megapixel. It is also a 3G phone. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

The 4-inch display is not that small, but looks crowded due to the enormous bezel. The design is really good, it is glossy and shiny.


The Acer Liquid Z520 boast a 5-inch screen display, run by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM. There's plenty of storage space at 8GB, and it is expandable using microSD card. The main camera located at the back is 8-megapixel, while the front camera is 2-megapixel. It is a 3G phone. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat.


Acer Liquid M220 is equipped with a 4" WVGA screen, powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 512MB RAM, and has 5-megapixel main rear camera, 4GB expandable storage and dual-SIM functionality. It also sports a 2MP front camera and a 1,300 mAh battery. It runs on Windows Phone 8.1 by default, but it will be updated to Windows 10 once the new Operating System kicks off later this year.


The Z220 is priced at 89 euro ($100, £65 or AU$130) and available in Europe, no word yet if it will be available in other countries. The Z520 is priced at 109 ($120, £80 or AU$155). The Acer Liquid M220 will be available starting this April at €79. You can choose from two colors Mystic Black and Pure White.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Newest Video Teasers

Samsung has been teasing the public with video on YouTube on their upcoming flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S6. The video confirms that the Galaxy S6 will have metal design and curved displays.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 profile photo on Instagram shows a very thin smartphone with a metallic wallpaper background theme, this indicates that the Galaxy S6 will have a metallic design and it will be thin as well.

The teaser also shows that the smartphone will have a curved design.

The Galaxy S6 will have two version, one version have a display facing the front and the other version curves down both sides of the screen that will be branded as “Edge”. Both phones are expected to have 5.1-inch screen sizes, Ultra HD 4K display, 64-bit Exynos 7420 or Snapdragon 810 processor , 4GB RAM, 21-megapixel rear cameras, 5-megapixel front-facing cameras, and 2600 mAh batteries.

The Galaxy S6 will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop. The Galaxy S6 will be officially announced on March 1st at Samsung’s “Unpacked” event.

You can now Opt-Out from Full Supercookie of Verizon and AT&T

People have pressured Verizon and AT&T about privacy, following the lead of AT&T in dropping the use of "super cookies" which tracks subscribers mobile activity and online action Verizon now allows users to opt out completely from it.

Both Verizon and AT&T were guilty of using these specially programmed cookies that monitors users’ Internet and mobile  activities. Verizon, use this to get data on user’s interests for the purpose of advertising and marketing, it gave them information on what ads they should roll out. Watchdog groups who are against Supercookies have been adamant to have this removed, since these companies collect user information and forward it to advertisers, hackers may get hold of that information and could make use of them for illegal activities.