Apple's smartphone market share decreased as Huawei's hold of the global industry increased.

Microsoft was advised by analysts to focus on its crucial product and stop steering at different directions.

Apple is gearing for a Chinese invasion. Apple was expected to introduce a new and cheaper iPhone model to the world soon. This cheaper iPhone will also have a bigger screen, something which has been a staple of Samsung offerings.

The report stating Samsung beat Apple in China was false. A report by Melanie Lee and Miyoung Kim for Reuters stated that Samsung beat Apple in China. However, another report from CNNMoney written by Philip Elmer-DeWitt claimed that the real situation in the Chinese smartphone market was actually different.

A government aide from the United Kingdom urged investors from Google to pull out investments in support of the anti-child pornography caimpaign.

Google recently announced their new Nexus 7 tablet, after its Chromecast and Google Glass prototype release.

Recent financial reports suggested Microsoft lagged behind its fellow tech giants in coping with the industry's shift to mobile.

Analysts noted that Verizon, AT&T and Sprint would all have a room for growth if they would make strategies that would benefit the services they offer for their customers.

Toshiba would cut its expenses on its TV and PC business by US$300 million over the next two years. On Friday, Toshiba Corp of Japan said that it would cut a total of JPY10 billion equivalent to US$100 million in costs in its enterprise on PC and television.

Furious debates arose as the website "The Oil Drum" is archived. With the recent decision to shelf the website "The Oil Drum", many are saying that it marks the end of an era.