Whenever a solid is dipped in liquid, the liquid next to the object is molecularly unlike than the bulk of the liquid. If the surface is charged, this dissimilarity can increase even further. In the past it was difficult to understand the molecular structure of the solid-liquid interface. However this is exactly what has been achieved by the researchers at the DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Researchers have been able to observe the molecular structure of liquid water at gold surface in varying charging conditions. The discovery was published in a recent edition of the journal Science. The discovery will have immense potential and will help researchers understand a variety of biological phenomenon.

Miquel Salmeron, a senior scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Materials Sciences Division (MSD) and professor in UC Berkeley’s Materials Science and Engineering Department said, “At an electrode surface, the build-up of electrical charge, driven by a potential difference (or voltage), produces a strong electric field that drives molecular rearrangements in the electrolyte next to the electrode.”

To determine the arrangement of the molecules next to the electrode surface the researchers used x-ray spectroscopy to probe the interface. The problem was that the XAS technique required the process to be carried out in vacuum and this caused the liquid to evaporate. To get over this problem the researchers made use of a very thin x-ray transparent window in the order of 100 nm, or a tenth of a micrometer with a thin coating of Gold. With this arrangement, the team was able to exposé the water molecules to x-ray without any risk of it getting evaporated.

It was critical for the researchers to determine which part of the current was caused by the x-rays or battery. To achieve this researchers “pulsed the incoming x-rays from the synchrotron at a known frequency,” which enabled the researchers to segregate the current. The experiment enabled the team to achieve absorption vs. x-ray energy curves (spectra) that explained how water molecules within the nanometers of the gold surface absorbed the X-ray. Finally employing a supercomputer the researchers conducted simulations of the gold-water interface. The x-ray absorption spectra of the predicted structures were calculated.

David Prendergast, a staff scientist in the Molecular Foundry and researcher in the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR) explained, “These are first-principles calculations. We don’t dictate the chemistry: we just choose what atomic elements are present and how many atoms. That’s it. The chemistry is a result of the calculation. The main thing we know about the gold electrode surface from the x-ray absorption spectra: how many water molecules are tilted one way or another, and if their hydrogen bonds are broken or not. Water next to the electrode has a different molecular structure than it would in the absence of the electrode.”

 

An antiquated shark, the biggest to ever live, likely went terminated around 2.6 million years back, researchers have found.

While scientists don’t know why titan, 60-foot-long Megalodon sharks went terminated, researchers now have a superior assessment for when it happened.

Most Megalodon fossils go over to the center Miocene Epoch (15.9 million to 11.6 million years prior) and the Pliocene Epoch (5.3 million to 2.6 million years back).

The specialists in the new study distinguished 42 of the latest fossils in the wake of sorting through the Paleobiology Database – a vast online accumulation of fossil information.

The group utilized the Optimal Linear Estimation (OLE) strategy to gauge when the Megalodon ceased to exist, ‘Live Science’ reported.

Each of the 42 fossils was entered into the database with an upper and lower date gauge for when it showed up. The specialists ran 10,000 recreations, and every reproduction chose a date for every fossil some place between the upper and lower limit.

The procedure doesn’t pinpoint the accurate date when an animal categories went wiped out, however rather gives the date by which, factually, it can be accepted that an animal types has become terminated, said Chris Clements, an exploration right hand at the University of Zurich, who took a shot at the study.

“We get 10,000 appraisals for the time the species has become terminated by, and after that we take a gander at the appropriation of those evaluations through time,” Clements said.

The thought is to distinguish the point where a large portion of the evaluations group. The results for the Megalodon fossils set that point for this species at 2.6 million years prior.

The conventional modern day cancer therapy rests on chemotherapy and radiation, both of which causes massive damage to normal cells and left the patient severely weakened and perilously clinging to life. Worse the above mentioned treatments caused a number of side effects and often patients succumbed to the side effects of cancer therapy than the disease itself. How nice it will be if a method which is safe and acts only on the cancerous cells is perfected. Thankfully this is going to be possible in the coming days. A method which has been tried in mice successfully is now ready for human trials.

Harvard Stem Cell Institute scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a new method to use stem cells in the fight against brain cancer. A research team led by neuroscientist Khalid Shah, MS, PhD, who recently verified the use of stem cells laced with cancer-killing herpes viruses, now has a perfected a method to genetically engineer stem cells so that they can produce and secrete tumor-killing toxins.

Shah’s and his research team demonstrated how the toxin-secreting stem cells can be used to kill cancer cells remaining in mouse brains after their main tumor has been removed. The details have been published in the AlphaMed Press journal STEM CELLS.

It is a completely new approach to cancer treatment. Special stem cells which were cropped in laboratory were able to destroy cancer cells without affecting the normal cells. The method was perfected in a laboratory where the laboratory stem cells were surrounded in a gel and the gel was placed on the brain that had previously been occupied by the tumor. The cancerous cells around the spot were quickly killed by the toxins released by the stem cells.

The method could be replicated in humans and the chances of its success are very high. Scientists agree that the toxins produced by the stem cells are very potent and can kill the cancerous cells. Such an approach has been used in the treatment of blood cancer and the same method is being used in the treatment of solid cancerous tumors for the first time.

The use of stem cells to fight cancer is a new concept and will lead to better prognosis and patient compliance.

Researchers expect that being in space for quite a while may make both male and female space travelers barren, as studies propose.

Analyzes in creatures demonstrate that space radiation reasons harm to the sperm propagation of men and to ovaries of ladies.

In a study directed via specialists at University of Kansas’ Department of Molecular Integrative Physiology, they discovered that when rats are lifted up on their rear legs, there are changes to their cells that influence their sperm generation, making them barren. The rats were raised to reproduce the conditions in space.

Past studies directed in Russia demonstrated that female and male rats which were sent into space in 1979 did not mate. An alternate study demonstrated that when male rats were set in zero gravity, they generally won’t create sperm, Telegraph UK reported.

Dr. Tash said that they are not certain if the same conditions apply to people, however he said that presentation to radiation could influence the ovaries, eyes, and testes. The U.s. space office is currently contemplating the mating of mice who are ready for ISS (International Space Station) to perceive how grave the issue is.

NASA is likewise worried about the issue, and is as of now offering sperm and egg solidifying for space explorers, particularly since they are get ready for the Mars One mission, which is situated to send the first team on Mars in 2025.

Dr. Tash likewise said that the testes are the piece of the body that is the most touchy to radiation, with the eyes being the following generally delicate. A lot of space travelers who have used around six to eight weeks in space returned with eye issues.

Moreover, investigations demonstrate that space influences sperm in such a route, to the point that they swim quicker in space. In any case, the impact of having speedier sperm is still obscure.

In the previous week, it was declared by Apple that the iPad Air 2 will release in 30 countries. The new tablet from Apple was announced on October 17 alongside the iPad Mini 3. Though the iPad Mini 3 does not feature any major improvements from the predecessor model apart from the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, the iPad Air 2 has arrived with major improvements.

iPad Air 2 Price

When you visit the Apple Store, you would know that the iPad Air comes with storage options like 16 GB and 64 GB. Unlike all the predecessor models, the 32 GB edition of iPad Air 2 has not been manufactured.

 

The only Wi-Fi edition of iPad Air 2 is priced at $499, $599 and $699 for 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB, respectively. The iPad Air 2 is also available as Wi-Fi + Cellular models. The 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB models are priced at $629, $729 and $829.

iPad Air 2 Preorders

The preorders for iPad Air 2 began on October 17. U.S, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.K are the first set of countries where the iPad Air 2 preorders have started.

 

China and Macau are the two exception countries that are going to sell only the Wi-Fi models of iPad Air 2. By October end, the tablet will be available in few countries and then in the coming months, it will be made available in other parts of the globe. Apart from preordering through Apple, users can even look at the other retail shops like Best Buy and Amazon.

Shipping Date Has Remained Almost the Same

When the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus preorders began, because of the huge demand, there was a huge delay in the shipping dates ranging from two to four weeks. By the way, there have not been significant delays in the shipping dates of iPad Air 2.

 

Customers who have placed order for the iPad Air 2 through the Apple Store are expected to receive their devices within two or four days in the US. Some of the variants of iPad Air 2 have shipping dates ranging from four to six days. There have been reports that the iPad Air 2 sales have gone down. In other words, the demand for iPad Air 2 has greatly mellowed down. So is it because of low demand or good stock of the device that the iPad Air 2 is easily available , we are not sure.

iPad Air 2 Release Date

Even though the iPad Air 2 release date has not been officially confirmed by the Cupertino company, it is quite understandable that the release date is around the corner. One of the signs through which you can know that the release date is near is the listing of the tablet on Apple’s website along with in-store pickup option. Rumors based on the previous release patterns of IPad Air 2 shows that tablet may be available for direct purchase on October 24.

Collecting the iPad Air 2 From the Store on Release Date

If you have managed to successfully place an order for the an iDevice, Apple allows you to pick your device from the store on the release date of that device. The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus were also made available in the same way. By the way, the iPad Air 2 is not available with the option of picking up the tablet from the store. However, this might change when the Cupertino company officially announces the iPad Air 2 release date

iPad Air 2 Deals

The iPad Air 2 is available through Walmart through its trade-in deal. The special offer from Walmart starts from October 24 until November 16. If the value of your tablet falls between $100 through $199, you can stand a chance to receive $200. If the value of your tablet is higher than $200, you may not be eligible for double-trade in but you can get an amount that is equivalent to the value of your tablet. If the value of your tablet is up $100, you are eligible for double trade-in value.

 

Best Buy offers a sure minimum value of $200 to the customer to avail the new iPad air 2 when traded with iPad 2 or higher. Currently, the deal is not available for the original iPad. If your device is damaged, trade-in programs may not be available for you.

iPad Air 2 Features

The iPad Air 2 is world’s slimmest table with a thickness of only 6.1mm and it weighs only 437g. The size and technology of the 9.7-inch display is same as the one that is present on the predecessor models. The iPad Air 2’s display comes with anti-reflective coating which prevents up to 50 percent of reflections.

The iPad Air 2 is running on the latest A8X chipset which contains a 64-bit processor that is 40 percent faster than the A8 CPU present inside the new iPhone 6 models. As far as GPU is concerned, even Apple has improved it as it performs 2.5 times quicker than the GPU that comes with A7 chipset. The tablet also features an enhanced M8 processor that can collect information from the sensors present on the device and pass it on to the A8X chipset very quickly.

 

The iPad Air 2 is the very first tablet from the Cupertino company to feature a Touch ID fingerprint sensor. The tablet is housed with an 8MP iSight camera which comes with features like slow motion video shooting at 120fps and burst mode. For crystal clear audio recording, the tablet is fitted with an extra microphone. On the front side of the iPad Air 2, there is a 1.2 MP camera which has been designed to snap selfies.

 

Samsung introduced a new series of Galaxy Note in 2011. The devices instantly gained popularity due to their huge and attractive display. The company launched several smartphones for Samsung Galaxy Note range in last three years.

Now, Samsung intends to unveil its most recent flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 4 which will be a new member of the Galaxy Note family. Soon the product will reach the stores all over the world. The device will definitely give a tough competition to the rivals such as the iPhone 6.

On the other hand, Google usually hire a company for the manufacturing of Nexus smartphones. The company has almost worked with every big manufacturer such as LG, Samsung and HTC. It seems like this time Google has planned to test Motorola.

Thus far, Motorola Nexus 6 has passed the FCC certification. Motorola has not yet officially disclosed anything related to the new device. Even the name of the device is proposed by the rumors; hence people are still unaware whether shamu is the original name or code name of the device.

However, the two devices will come after few months, but people have started evaluating them.  They are eagerly waiting so that they can choose from the two most awaited smartphones.

Display:

Rumors proposed that Nexus 6 will be relatively bigger than Moto X. The device will come with a 5.92 inch display screen that will definitely make the device capable of standing in the line of phablets. If all these rumors come true then this device will be the largest one in the Nexus series. However, the device would not be appropriate for the users who cannot handle large phones.

In comparison Samsung will incorporate an OLED display technology in Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The device contains a 5.7 inch high resolution Quad HD 2560×1440 pixel display. The display includes diamond pixels and sub pixels which promise sharp and bright images. The display screen of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is famous as 2K screen.  The company has improved the display of the upcoming phone than the previous version of Samsung Galaxy.

Design:

The Nexus 6 will come with a smooth black design similar to the Nexus 5. Motorola will place the front camera on the right side of the bezel and volume control on the right edge of the device. However, the rear camera lens would be located at the back just above the Motorola logo.

On the flip side, Samsung will probably offer a premium finish to this new smartphone. The company has added a ring of metal around the corners of the device. This metal ring seems like a protective band for the device. However, the overall design of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 would be made up of plastic. Moreover, there is a heart rate monitor is located at the back side of the device. In short, Samsung Galaxy Note

Specs:

The Nexus 6 will work on the upcoming version of Android that is Android L. Motorola will power the device with 2.7 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 805 processor with 3GB of RAM. Furthermore, the device will incorporate a 13 mega-pixel rear facing camera, 32GB of internal storage, a massive 3,200mAh battery and 2 mega pixel front facing camera.

Whereas, the most incredible thing in Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is its S-Pen. The company has given two options for S-Pen that is the fountain and calligraphy. The company has enhanced the sensitivity of S-Pen; therefore it would not give a false pen feeling. When it comes to camera Samsung has jumped to 13 mega pixels to 16 mega pixels. The camera also offers the option of Optical image stabilization that makes certain that you get excellent images result. The device will run on Android Kitkat 4.4.4 and will be powered 2.7 Quad core Snapdragon Qualcomm processor. Moreover, the device will contain a 3220 mAh battery.

Software:

Generally, Samsung incorporates Touch Wiz software that comes with loads of features, S-apps and motions. The best thing is that the Touch Wiz also offers a multitasking window for its users.

 

As we have already mentioned above that Google Nexus 6 will run on Android L. The software is not yet released therefore this news indicates that the company will definitely launch this device after the launch of Android L.

Release Date:

Samsung has announced that after two weeks its new flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will touch the shelves of the markets. Some of the retailers such as AT&T have started accepting the pre-orders of the device.  In simple words, people can get hold of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 just after two weeks.

 

On the other hand, rumors suggest that the company will release the new flagship sometime in the month of October.  It is expected that the company will organize a special launch event in which it will unveil some of its upcoming devices. However, nothing is officially announced related to the release of Nexus 6.

The Google will certainly sell the device at Google Play store. Besides Google some other major carriers such as AT&T will sell the product.

Recently, the researchers have revealed the evidence of a destructive earthquake that brought a tsunami on the Kauai’s Island about 500 years ago and there is a possibility that a similar event could hit Hawaii’s shores in the coming future.

The Live Science reported, “The earthquake with the magnitude of 9.0 happened in Alaska and brought 30-foot tall waves to Hawaii between 1425 and 1665. In contrast, the resulting tsunami was at least 3 times the size of a tsunami that caused damage in Hawaii in 1946.”

The study is published in the ‘Geophysical Research Letters’ journal. The researchers investigated a sinkhole 328 feet from shore with walls 23 feet high. David Burney, a paleoecologist at the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Kalaheo, discovered the site back in the late 1990s, but his theory that a massive tsunami left the ocean debris found in the sinkhole was not verified until now.

In a recent study, Honolulu officials have modified their tsunami evacuation maps in case a destructive tsunami hits the region of around a million residents. As per the American Geophysical Union press release, the evacuation areas will be more than double in some locations on the new maps.

A tsunami, to the size of the one in the study is projected to happen once every 1000 years, making the odds that it will happen in any given year quite small at 1%.

Butler, a geophysicist at the University of Hawaii at Manoa stated that, “People have to at least appreciate that the possibility is there.”

The sinkhole left by the tsunami that struck 500 years ago holds a layer of sediment with distinct traces of the ocean: coral fragments, mollusk shells and beach sand. The sediment remained a mystery until the 2011 Tohoku earthquake hit Japan and pulled tall, damaging waves inland to flood the island nation.

Butler further stated that, “The Japan’s earthquake was bigger than almost any seismologist ever thought. The live coverage showed the devastation it caused, I wonder, did we get it right in Hawaii? Are our evacuation zones the correct size?”

Moto X 2014 is an upgraded edition of the Moto X handset that came out in August 2013. The best thing about Moto X is that each owner of the device can personalize the device before placing an order. The Moto Maker is the feature that that allows you to choose the colors and options which will help in giving a customized appeal to the device.

The original Moto X was born last year when Motorola was taken over by Google. The new Moto X 2014 is one of the ending products from Motorola before it moves over to Lenovo. Here is the detailed review of Moto X 2014:

Design

When it comes to design, the Moto X 2014 surely does well in pleasing the audience. The handset appears slightly curved. The older Moto X came with a plastic body. However, the manufacturers have replaced it with a premium looking metallic frame.

The metal frame looks good but one of the major features of Moto X 2nd gen is that the rear cover can be replaced by custom covers by using the Moto Maker feature. The handset measures 140.8 x 72.4 x 10 mm and weighs 144g.

Below the display of Moto X, you can find a single speaker that produces impressive sound output. The handset is available in black and white colors. The rear panel can be replaced with custom back panels.

Display

Moto X 2014 comes with a 5.2-inch AMOLED screen that is protected by Gorilla Corning Glass 3 protection. Last year’s Moto X came with 4.7-inch display that supported 720p. However, the new Moto X 2014’s display supports full HD display resolution and offers 424 ppi. By this the Moto X slots itself among the likes of LG G3, HTC One M8 and Sony Xperia Z3.

The display is very clear and offers rich colors and the viewing angles are also very good. Under bright sunlight, users will have no problems in reading the contents of the display.

Processor, RAM and Storage

Motorola Moto X 2014 is powered by Snapdragon 801 chipset. It includes a Krait 400 quad-core processor that clocks at 2.5 GHz and Adreno 330 graphics. The handset is equipped with 2GB RAM. The handset may not be high on performance specs but it does manage to support 3D intensive games easily. On the performance front, the Moto X tries its best to be on par with any other popular Android flagship smartphone.

The Moto X 2014 comes in two storage options, namely 16GB and 32GB. Out of the 16GB, Motorola has made 12GB available for users to store their files. One of the downsides of the 2nd gen Moto X is that it does not feature a microSD card slot.

Camera, Connectivity and Sensors

Moto X from 2013 came with 10 megapixel camera. However, Motorola has now upped the number of megapixels on the new Moto X. It comes with a rear camera of 13 megapixels. It can record videos of 2160p and 1080p quality. The front-facing camera of the Moto X is of 2 megapixels. It can also record 1080p videos. The rear camera is enabled with the first ever ring flash which does well in illuminating the subject.

Moto X 2014 comes with numerous connectivity features. It includes Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, aGPS and GLONASS. It includes a host of usual sensors such as accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, and barometer.

Software Features

Moto X is powered with Android v4.4.4 KitKat and it will be one of the first devices to get the yet to arrive Android L OS update. The exclusive Moto features will surely impress the audience. The Moto Assist features allows the handset to show you relevant information depending on the time of the day, whether you are in a meeting or driving your vehicle.

Moto Display is a cool feature that allows you to see up to three notifications on the display on the standby screen. You can view alerts without turning on the display as the screen is equipped with four IR sensors around the display.

The Moto Voice feature allows you to use your Moto X handset without touching the device. In other words, you can use customized voice commands to activate certain features of the device. The Moto Actions lets you use gestures to respond to carry various on the device such as swiping on the display to silence a phone call or flicking the wrist two times would make the handset start the camera app.

Apart from these Moto features, the handset does not include any bloatware. The Moto X 2014 does well in delivering the pure Android experience to the audience. Google Drive is offering 50GB of free cloud storage for Moto X users.

Battery

The Moto X 2014 comes housed with 2300mAh battery. It is a non-removable battery. Last year’s Moto X came with a 2200mAh battery. It takes around 170 minutes to fully charge the battery and is capable of delivering up to 6 hours of talk time on 3G. Motorola claims that the battery of the Moto X can last for 24 hours.

Pricing and Carriers

The Moto X is currently available with two carriers in the US, AT&T and T-Mobile

AT&T Moto X

On contract with AT&T, the Moto X is available with a one time payment of $70. As of now, AT&T Next deals are not available for Moto X 2014. Without contract, the Moto X 2nd gen can be purchased for $545.

T-Mobile Moto X

T-Mobile is selling unlocked Moto X for $350. The T-Mobile Moto X is currently out of stock through the official website of Motorola.

Verizon Moto X

Verizon Moto X can be availed for $50 along with a two-year contract. Without contract, the Verizon powered Moto X is available for $500.

Moto X Developer Edition is only available on Verizon. It can be purchased for $400. With zero down payment, buyers can either choose to pay in six months, twelve months or eighteen months.

Apple intends to unveil several new products at its upcoming October launch event. The company has already sent the invitations for this event. Apple has not yet announced anything regarding the details of the event. It seems like it is a tradition of Apple to keep everything secretive in order to create more hype for the future products.

However, rumors suggest that Apple will release iPad 6, iPad mini 3, new Mac, OS Y Yosemite and numerous other devices in it.

Apple has organized this special event on the 16^th of October in California. The event will begin at 6 p.m by UK time.

In this review, we will cover the basic details of the products that the company planned to release in October.

Apple TV:

It’s nearly a year since Apple upgraded its media streamer with any major update. Therefore, the company might unveil a new hardware or minor software update for Apple TV.

According to rumors, Apple plans to release the voice feature of Siri in the future Apple TV update. However, the company has not yet declared anything but Siri feature would certainly be a big help for its users.

On the other hand, some speculations proposed that the company might probably release a brand new Apple TV set.  No doubt, it would be a big surprise for the Apple TV lovers if company flaunted something as huge as new Apple TV set instead of minor updates.

iPod Touch:

It looks like in this event Apple is merely determined to upgrade and launch things for old products. The last update for iPod Touch was released two years back in 2012.

However, latest rumors indicate towards an update rather than a new iPod Touch as it is pretty difficult to launch a new iPod Touch for the company at this time.

Some people believe that the wide range of iPhones and smartphone affected negatively to the iPod market. Nevertheless, it is not true there are still millions of iPod users who prefer the iPod Touch over latest phones.

The best way to make assumptions is to look back on the trend of the company. In August Apple slashed the price of iPod Touch which signifies that the company is all set to release a new iPod Touch 6^th generation.

 

MacBook Air Retina:

This is one of the most disliked rumors associated with the October event. The chief reason behind this is that the rumor related to the arrival of new MacBook Air Retina is hovering since last two years. People are now fed up of this waiting tradition of Apple.

 

There are people who still think that Apple will unveil a new MacBook Air retina in this event. However, some rumors recently surfaced which stated that the Apple would not the new 12 inch ultraportable laptop with a Retina display till the beginning of the next year.

4K Display:

Earlier some rumors proposed the release of a 4K display, which supports connection with a MacBook Pro or MacBook pro Retina.

 

As per the news of Digi Times there might be a 27 inch 5K Retina iMac display at the upcoming event. If these rumors are true, then you cannot expect a 4K display from Apple at least in this event.

OS X Y Yosemite release:

In June Apple flaunted the first look of the new Mac operating system. The company showed OS X Y Yosemite in the Apple World Wide Developer Conference.  The company sets out the operating system in beta form, whereas the full launch of OS X Y Yosemite is expected in this event.

iPhone 6 has finally released. With the announcement of iPhone 6 Plus, Apple has entered the phablet category. Samsung, the major rival of Apple, has raised the competition bar to the next level by Galaxy Note Edge.

Galaxy Note Edge is a variant of the Galaxy Note 4 which certainly sports a very distinctive appeal as it comes with a marvelous curved display that surely enthrall when you look at it time and time again.

Samsung had unveiled the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge during the Unpacked 2 Episode 2014 which was held in Berlin on Sept 3. Samsung also announced the arrival of the Samsung Gear S smartwatch which supports 3G SIM card and Wi-Fi.

Apple iPhone 6 comes with a 4.7-inch display. It is larger than any other iPhone built in the past years by the Cupertino company and the iPhone 6 Plus is the largest ever iPhone. Apple had announced both the handsets on Sept 9. Apple had also announced the Apple Watch smartwatch. The iPhone 6 arrived to replace the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C which released around the same time in 2013.

Galaxy Note 4 is expected to hit the stands by the coming in the US. All the leading carriers of the US have already started with the pre-orders of the Galaxy Note 4. However, the South Korean is still silent on when the Note Edge would arrive into the market.

When the Note Edge arrives, it will be certainly compared with both iPhone 6 handsets. Since the Note 4, Note Edge, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are yet to hit the stores for direct purchase, there is going to be fierce battle between these smartphones. The iPhone handsets have a strong presence in the US, and the South Korean company is charged up to break the cliché.

Let us compare the iPhone 6 with the Galaxy Note Edge to help you in making a calculative decision

iPhone 6 Release Date

iPhone 6 release date was on Sept 19. It was the day when the handsets first started shipping to the customers who pre-ordered the handsets. Rumors have it that the iPhone 6 Plus is not readily available whereas the iPhone 6 stocks are in plenty.

Analysts claim that the Cupertino company may be facing production issues with the iPhone 6 Plus. Nevertheless, you can still purchase the new iPhone 6.

Galaxy Note Edge Release Date

Galaxy Note 4 release date is October 17. With pre-orders going on in full swing, it will certainly arrive to beat the popularity of the new iPhone 6 models.

What about the Galaxy Note Edge? As we said before Samsung has not made any announcement on the Galaxy Note 4 release date. With Samsung’s website only mentioning ‘coming soon’ for the new Note phablet variant, we can at least feel that the Note Edge is not going to arrive soon in the coming month.

The Clove Technology retailer which has already listed the Note 4 on their website claims that the Note Edge won’t be available during the Note 4 release date. In the UK and Canada, the Galaxy Note Edge is expected to arrive in the initial days of the coming year. Rumors have it that the Note Edge will be available for purchase in the US within this year and other countries will get it in 2015.

iPhone 6 Specifications and Features

The Note Edge appears like a huge smartphone when compared to the smaller iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 comes with a 4.7-inch display and the iPhone 6 Plus houses a larger 5.5-inch display. The iPhone measures 138.1 x 67mm and is a very slim handset as it measures only 6.9mmm. It weighs 129g. The huge Note Edge measure 153.1 x 82.mm and its thickness is 8.3mm. it weighs 174g.

The 4.7-inch display screen of iPhone 6 supports 1334 x 750 pixels. It offers a pixel count of 329ppi.

The handset is powered by Apple A8 64-bit dual-core processor. It is available in three storage versions like 16GB, 64GB and 128GB.

The Phone 6 is running on the new iOS S which was released quite recently on September 17. It has 8MP rear camera and 1.2MP front-facing camera. Other specs include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Touch ID fingerprint scanner and NFC.

Galaxy Note Edge Specifications and Features

The Note Edge has a massive 5.6-inch quad HD screen that supports 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution. It is powered with the Snapdragon 805 quad-core chipset which brings Adreno 420 graphics onboard. It is equipped with 3GB RAM.

Note Edge’s 16MP rear camera features OIS (Optical Image Stablization) and supports 2160p video recording. The front-facing camera is of 3.7MP.

The phablet will come preloaded with Android v4.4.4 KitKat. The handset will be available in storage options like 32GB and 64GB. The external storage supports up to 128GB of microSD. The onboard sensors include UV sensor, heart rate monitor, and fingerprint sensor. Other Note Edge features include NFC, quick charging, 3000mAh battery and the S—Pen stylus.

Since the Note Edge has a bigger display, users will be able to enjoy gaming an internet browser on the large screen of Note Edge. The Note 4’s display has been dubbed the best smartphone display ever by many tech sites. So, the same can be expected from the Note Edge.

Note Edge is bigger, wider and bulkier when compared with the smaller and pocket-friendly iPhone 6. The Apple iPhone 6 can be easily used with one hand, but users will not be able to use the Note Edge conveniently with one hand.

iPhone 6 Unique Features

The following are the unique features that come with the new iPhone 6:

NFC and Apple Pay

The Apple Pay is the payment program which uses the NFC chip present inside the new iPhone 6 models to make payments by using the handsets for it at the payment counter.

Touch ID

Touch ID on the new iPhone 6 models cannot be used for unlocking the device but also for authenticating login credentials and making payments.

 

Colors

The iPhone 6 has a very premium appeal and hence it is available in attractive colors like gold, white and gray.

Software

The iPhone 6 comes preloaded with the iOS 8. The interface of the new iOS 8 is not unique compared to the predecessor iOS 7. It comes with new features and enhancements like Siri, Family Sharing, Handoff, Spotlight Search and Safari internet browser. The iOS 8 functions quite differently than the Android v4.4.4 KitKat that is present inside the Note Edge. The iOS 8 does not feature any third-party skin

Galaxy Note Edge Unique Features

Curved Display

The display is the most unique feature of Note Edge as it is bent on one if are sides to which displays alerts like network signal strength, battery life, and message and call alerts. It also gives quick access to settings and frequently used apps.

S-Pen

Undoubtedly, the S-Pen stylus is the major difference between the Note Edge and iPhone 6. The S-Pen is equipped dedicated apps for handwriting and drawing. Compared to the Note 3’s S-Pen, the manufacturers have greatly improved the S-Pen sensitivity on the Note 4 and Note Edge.

 

Sensors

The heart rate monitor will be able to keep a tab of your pulse rate and let you know about it anytime you desire. The Note Edge can be used to measure UV radiation. It can be of great help in preventing skin damage issues.

Software

Note Edge will come shipped with the Android v4.4.4 KitKat OS. Unlike the latest TouchWiz UI which is present on top of Android on the Note Edge. The Multi-Window feature present with the Note Edge allows users to use two simultaneously on the same screen. Users can even minimize a running app into an icon and make the size of the window smaller and drag and keep it anywhere on the screen.