Microsoft Lumia 830 draped in gold outer-frame set to make debut on 8 January
Lumia 830 gold-edition smartphone is yet another of Microsoft's reforms that began after the acquisition of Nokia's services and device business.
Nokia C1: More technical details of flagship Android smartphone surface
Nokia can make branded smartphones after its licensing deal with Microsoft ends in 2016.
Moto G with 4G-LTE reaches UK, available for purchase from Three
Moto G 4G can be owned by paying as less as £16 per month, along with unlimited 4G LTE data.
Windows 10 will be directly available for Windows 7/8 users: OS expected to be free for Windows 8.1 users
Windows 10 will be made available as a direct upgrade to Windows 7 and Windows 8 desktop OS users.
Meizu M1 Note to go open-source in 2015: Smartphone expected to feature Ubuntu Touch, to be launched at CES 2015
Meizu M1 Note with Ubuntu Touch should also allow content streaming to desktops.
Download of the day: Create A Perfect Selfie app for Windows Phone 8 and 8.1
Create A Perfect Selfie is a premium app, and can be purchased and tried out via the Windows Phone Store.
Xiaomi Redmi 1S successor featuring dual 4G-LTE compatibility speculated to launch on 4 January
Xiaomi's 4G-LTE compliant Redmi 1S is also rumoured to start selling very shortly after its launch.
Microsoft Band: New stocks apparently available for purchase starting 3 January in US retail stores
Check out Microsoft's physical retail stores in the US on 3 January, to verify the availability of new Microsoft Band units.
Microsoft Lumia 535 vs Android One: Which is the better budget smartphone?
Technical specification-wise analysis of the Microsoft Lumia 535 and the Karbonn Sparkle V Android One smartphone, launched in 2014.
Third-Gen Motorola Moto G featuring 4G LTE, dual SIM card support being developed - rumour
The new Moto G has surfaced via Motorola's official Brazilian web portal.
Windows Phone performance retrospective December 2014: Rise of Windows Phone 8.1 and other trends
Here's a look at how the Windows Phone OS performed in December 2014, along with a recap of the major trends of the month.
Android 4.4.2 KitKat rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition tablet users in the UK
Android 4.4.2 KitKat will be available to Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 LTE users via the OTA mechanism.
LG G4 smartphone boasts stylus and high-end specs, rumoured for spring 2015 launch
LG G4 is rumoured for launch during Q2 2015.
Live Lock Themes App for Windows Phone 8.1 now lets you create customised lockscreens with your own picture
Live Lock Themes is available for free download, and the app brings new interfaces for Microsoft's Live Lock Screen beta.
Microsoft Windows 10 launching with new 'Spartan' web browser, replacing Internet Explorer
Microsoft will release the public version of Windows 10 in late 2015.
Samsung's new Galaxy Note 4 S-LTE Tri-band smartphone promises data download speeds of up to 300 Mbps
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 S-LTE Tri-band smartphone features almost identical tech-specs as that of the original Note 4.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 featuring 64-bit processor may launch in January 2015, along with high-end Mi 5 - rumour
Both the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Mi 5, when released, are expected to have a comparatively affordable price tag.
OnePlus Two open for pre-orders on Chinese e-tailer
OnePlus Two is expected to be a significantly enhanced variant, as compared to the current-gen OnePlus One.
OnePlus offering freebie gadgets as part of New Year contest
OnePlus' New Year contest is currently underway and will continue until 31 December.
Microsoft Lumia Denim update will allow users to download future software updates directly to MicroSD card
To test the feature, users need to install the Lumia Denim update bearing version number 8.10.14219.341
Samsung Z1 Tizen-based smartphone expected to be launched during early 2015
Samsung Z1 is rumoured to incorporate a 4in display, and is expected to cater to budget smartphone buyers.
Download of the day: Mirrors of Albion for Windows Phone 8 and 8.1
Mirrors of Albion game can be downloaded for free, from the Windows Phone Store.
City Art Search application for Windows Phone 8.1 lets you search for artwork from around the world
City Search app lets users browse through the best artworks from across the world, on windows phones.
Samsung 'plans' to launch 10-inch Galaxy Tab 5
Samsung's high-end tablet will reportedly run Android 5.0 out of the box.
Asus Zenwatch 2 with SIM card slot pitted against Samsung Gear S to be launched in 2015
Advanced Zenwatch and two other wearable devices to be launched in Q3 2015.
Microsoft Lumia Denim: Current update rollout status in Europe, India and US
Lumia Denim begins phased rollout and is expected to be available to all users across the world by Q1 2015.
Samsung developing 5.5in high-end smartphone to offset Galaxy S5 failure: Launch rumoured for 2015
Samsung's SM-G430 smartphone is also expected to get a comparatively affordable price tag.
Asus ZenFone budget smartphone successor rumoured for launch at CES 2015: Technical specs leaked
Asus ZC451CG has surfaced ahead of CES 2015, and is rumoured to incorporate entry-level technical specifications.
Microsoft Lumia Denim: Bug fixing updates now seeding to Lumia 535 in multiple countries
Lumia Denim takes Cortana and other enhancements to Lumia 535 devices across most parts of the world.
AT&T relaunches Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Download and install now
AT&T's latest Android 4.4.4 OS update has begun its rollout and will be available via OTA, but can also be installed manually.
