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Apple and Samsung continue to dominate the market of "smart" mobile phones in the U.S., while Android and iOS continue to be the convincingly leading platform.

The Apple fans are all abuzz with excitement as Apple is filing for a trademark on the iWatch name. The speculation is that Apple will set the work on fire with their new and revolutionary smart watch. Sadly Apple could be a little late to this particular party and if their recent iPhone rut is any measure it is unlikely that their iWatch will be anything to crow about either. Apple also faces an interesting market where the concept of the smart watch is still being determined. This gives them both an advantage and a disadvantage. On the one hand they can try and develop something new and unique; on the other they are not known for creating “new” ideas. Apple has always been best at taking existing products/ideas and making them better.

Microsoft on the BUILD conference announced some more information about DirectX 11.2, which will come with Windows 8.1 and Xbox One. Possibilities of a new API, that will provide an even greater level of detail in future games, was demonstrated by vicepresident of Windows department, Antoine Leblond.

Antoine Elmond from Ubisoft on his official blog answered a few of the most common questions related to The Division. Elmond clarifies that PvP elements in The Division will play a very significant role. Specifically, conflicts between players in The Division will certainly affect New York, where the action is happening. This basically means that a correct cooperation between players can lead to a gradual recovery of certain neighborhoods. On the other hand, the constant conflicts between belligerent groups and individuals will throw the whole environment into even more chaos.