Weekly Round-up in Tech: Highlighting the Key Moments

We hope your week has been as eventful as the tech world’s.

Our weekly tech round-up (22nd – 26th September, 2014) assembles the key events and happenings for your convenience. Sit back as we journey through the week’s tech stories, from insights to controversies.

We kick off our weekly review with the latest scoop on Apple. The tech giant was compelled to withdraw its iOS 8.0 update after an influx of user complaints. According to a spokesperson from the company, the issues are currently being addressed. For those interested in reverting to iOS 8 from the 8.1, we fabricated a detailed guide for you. Dive into the full story here: iOS 8 Update Pulled: Here’s What You Need to Know

Interesting news rolled in from iPhone 6 users, with reports of devices mysteriously bending in their pockets. While Apple has largely debunked these claims, the question still lingers – can the iPhone 6 truly bend? Unravel this mystery here: Does the iPhone 6 Really Bend?

Our spotlight this week also shines on the BlackBerry Passport smartphone, which offers users an exclusive dual-control keyboard. The company’s leadership team is optimistic about a resurgence of the Canadian brand. We’re all rooting for their success. Get the inside scoop here: BlackBerry Passport: A Game-Changer?

Samsung has decided to wave goodbye to laptop sales in Europe, with an aim to foster more on its burgeoning phablets markets. Explore the strategy behind this move here: Samsung Ends Laptop Sales in Europe: Phablets Above All

Another intriguing piece of news that came our way this week was PayPal’s decision to sanction Bitcoin payments for some merchants on its platform. This has trailblazed a path towards cryptocurrency acceptance on a mainstream scale. Check out the details here: PayPal Embraces Bitcoin – A Paradigm Shift in Payments

In other riveting stories, we compiled a list of top 10 platforms to commence your mobile app building journey. Furthermore, we also introduced our readers to the Moto X, an Android-based phone that has been grabbing headlines.

Thank you for sticking with us this week. Wishing you productivity and innovation. See you next week!

Signed,

Your TechBooky team

This article was updated in 2025 to reflect modern realities.

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