14 (plus one) most anticipated gadgets of 2014

And while some companies like Samsung and HTC are announcing their flagships in the beginning of the year, it seems that the trend is to have a second device ready for the second half of the year to stay competitive. That’s why the Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One (M8) are far from the only exciting device that we’ll see this year.
14.OnePlus One
13.Microsoft Surface Mini
The Microsoft Surface Mini appeared ready for primetime in the beginning of April, but then Microsoft simply did not announce it. Now, reports claim that the Surface Mini is back in production and slated for summer release. The tablet is expected to come with a 7.5” display and arrive with a stylus for easier note-taking.

12. Motorola Moto X+1
Last year’s Moto X came amidst sky-high expectations, but it’s brave bet on software and design did not pay off much in actual sales, and recently Motorola had to close down its US manufacturing plant. Lesson was hopefully learned, and Motorola is expected to have a second run with the Moto X+1 this year, a device expected to come with a larger screen of around 5 inches in size, a powerful chip, and even more Moto Maker choices, including leather.
11. Nokia Lumia 1020 successor (codename ‘McLaren’)
The Nokia 808 PureView, and later on, the Lumia 1020, set a new standard for smartphone photography, but the two phones lacked in terms of maturity of their platforms. Now, Windows Phone is at its most mature stage, and with Microsoft fully in charge of Nokia, we expect a huge unveiling of the Lumia 1020 successor this fall.

10. Nexus 8
A premium HTC-build tablet in the Nexus series is one of the most persistent rumors in the past few months. The supposed Nexus 8, a tablet with an 8 to 9-inch screen, high resolution, a powerful chip, and a great bang for the buck, is expected to arrive with Android L later this fall.
9. Motorola Moto 360
The Moto 360 stunned us with its gorgeous circular body and design when Motorola unveiled it earlier in 2014, but the actual device is expected to launch only towards the end of the summer. It’s one of the most alluring Android Wear gadgets, and as such it is expected to take the heat from devices like the rumored iWatch.
8. Sony Xperia Z3 (to be announced on September 3rd)
7. Apple iPad mini 3
6. Nexus X (aka Nexus 6)
5. Next-gen Apple iPad Air (event traditionally held in October)
Last year, Apple rejuvenated the iPad series with a radically sleeker device that it called the iPad Air. This year, we expect Apple to further polish it, adding a fingerprint reader, as well as a new, very powerful Apple A8 chip, and possibly, an improved camera.
4. Samsung Galaxy Alpha (already unveiled, but coming to Western markets in the beginning of September)
The Galaxy Alpha is often said to be Samsung’s antidote for Apple’s iPhone, the industry’s poster child in terms of looks and style. While earlier Galaxy smartphones have always packed cutting-edge silicon, their plasticky build put them at a disadvantageous position when it comes to style. The Galaxy Alpha aims to change that image. It won’t be just about looks, of course - with anticipated launch in the fall, the Galaxy Alpha could benefit from the latest silicon like the Snapdragon 805, and go on an equal footing with Apple’s iPhone almighty.
3. Apple iWatch (to be unveiled on September 9th)
The Apple iWatch is clearly the one device that everyone hopes to transform the industry and to finally open the market to the world of wearables. Attempts at smartwatches have so far not been particularly successful, but Apple is expected to bring a combination of style and function with a premium device with over ten sensors on board.
2. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (to be announced on September 3rd)
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