Microsoft has started talking about what makes HoloLens a totally different prospect to virtual reality headsets. When Microsoft unveiled the HoloLens back in January, along with a handful of demos including living room Minecraft, it’s safe to say we were excited! Could augmented reality actually be within our grasp? Can it beat VR headsets for […]

The Mortal Kombat X mobile game is out now on iOS and its free! Announced back in March, Warner Bros. citied the mobile title as a “hybrid of fighting, card collecting, multiplayer team combat and more.” NetherRealm recently went into more detail about how the Mortal Kombat X mobile game links with the main PC and console […]

Slow-motion videos are great for adding that extra bit of drama to your pet videos, but many apps unfortunately lack support for them.  Twitter has realised how great these are and has now added support for posting and embedding slow-mo clips. Click here to see the new feature in all its slow glory. 

Mac owners have been familiar with a more ethnically diverse set of emojis for a while now, but iPhone users can now enjoy this diversity too. The launch of iOS 8.3 adds over 300 new emojis – including the thumbs up – with a wider variety of skin colours than before. More countries’ flags have been […]

Mobile gaming has been getting bigger and bigger for some time now, with Nintendo even getting involved through their recent partnership with Japanese mobile developers DeNa. Now it looks like two of the biggest titles to hit the nintendo 3DS will now be getting sequels exclusively for mobile devices! Japanese game developer Level-5 announced at […]

Amazon Prime subscribers can now stream content from their Android tablets. This news will probably come as a relief to many Amazon Prime subscribers who, until now, have only been able to street Amazon Prime’s Instant Video service to their phones. Users can also launch Amazon’s Instant Video webpage and watch shows from there. Getting […]

The Apple Watch is almost here and details about Apple’s new smart wearable have been flying in fast. The latest details released by Apple CEO Tim Cook reveal how many third-party Apple Watch apps have been submitted to the App Store. Cook, in a note to Apple employees, revealed that over 1,000 third-party apps have […]

Getting a stable phone signal in your home can sometimes be a chore. We’ve all had it happen to us. You’re chatting to a friend in your kitchen and the call suddenly dies when you take it to another room. EE knows how troublesome this can be and has created a new WiFi calling service […]

The next monthly update for Microsoft’s Xbox One console is set to bring a feature that has been sorely missed ever since the console’s launch over a year ago: voice messaging. This feature was originally available on the console’s predecessor, the Xbox 360, but found itself mysteriously lacking on the Xbox One. It will be […]

After what must feel like a lifetime of waiting for the swathes of religiously dedicated Instagram fans, the company has finally released its first photo collage app: Layout. As a fully-fleshed app users will be able to download it and operate it outside of Instagram, with the option to share their creations to Instagram (and […]

Being a verified celebrity on Twitter can be hard work. Even if you’re not one yourself it’s not all that hard to imagine – hell, you’ve probably already seen it before. Under every tweet from big celebrities the @replies are usually a torrent of unrelated abuse. It’s sad, but something there’s not really anyway of […]

We talk about the extensive customisation options of Android a lot, and with good reason. It’s a massive part of the operating system’s appeal, and one of the few factors which really differentiates it from Apple’s rival iOS. But if you really want to customise your Android experience, you simply aren’t doing it right without […]

Here are two statements you’d struggle to argue with: The Nintendo Wii is very popular, and gaming on Chromecast is under-utilised. Introducing: Motion Tennis, by Rolocule. Motion Tennis is a new app for mobile and Chromecast that makes use of some very cool features. With the main game playing out on your television screen your […]

With continuous, regular updates and features being added to Facebook Messenger we are now on the cusp of the biggest change yet. Facebook has begun rolling out the ability to send money directly to friends within the app. The feature is currently being trialled in the US, with more regions on the horizon. First-time users […]

We’ve been so inundated with new Angry Birds titles in recent years that it can be hard to keep up. In fact, this latest title has seemingly surfaced from out of nowhere. It isn’t just another spinoff, though – Angry Birds Under Pigstruction is the true sequel that we’ve all been waiting for. The original […]

BlackBerry is on the verge of releasing its latest software update for its mobile devices, and it will contain one of the most important additions in the operating system’s history. All devices running BlackBerry 10.3.1 out of the box will have the Amazon App Store installed by default. This app store grants BB users access […]

An operation started by the FBI in 2012 is beginning to come to fruition. The target was Android app pirates, a market which had never actually seen a prosecution before despite costing the app industry millions of dollars every year. Assisted by the French and Dutch police the FBI took down three illegal Android app […]

WhatsApp, the most popular mobile instant messaging service in the world, has recently changed. It’s nothing to do with the introduction of iOS 8 or even Android L. In fact, it’s not really to do with any external factor – the change is actually rather minor. You may (or more likely may not) have recently noticed […]

Despite passing away almost a hundred years ago, the work of artist William Morris continues to inspire designers to this day. The latest source to draw inspiration from the renowned British textile designer is the V&A museum, which today launched an iPad game based on Morris’ Strawberry Thief fabric. Created by the museum’s games designer […]

Anyone wondering what Microsoft employees do during their down time at work may be puzzled to find out that they build Android apps. The tech giant says it has been encouraging its workers – in other words, cracking the whip – to create cross-platform apps for iOS, Android and Windows devices. Jeez, guys, just let […]

Original story (13 October): Next-gen racing game DriveClub has been plagued with server issues since its hotly anticipated launch last week. Following a severe online backlash from players, the game’s director has taken to Twitter to update gamers and apologise for the difficulties. DriveClub director Paul Rustchynsky also suggested that gamers could even receive compensation for […]

You don’t have to be a core Android user to know that each different version of Google’s mobile operating system contains an Easter egg. It’s always particularly easy to find as it stays in the exact same place every year. You simply head on over to the Settings menu, tap on About Phone, and there […]

The BBC has today announced that it will use the popular messaging app WhatsApp to disseminate information about Ebola in Africa. The new initiative is aimed at the citizens of West Africa, where the BBC will utilise the Facebook-owned instant messaging app to distribute public health information three times a day. The new service from […]

The super-sleek white PS4 that was first unveiled as part of a Destiny bundle at E3 in June has now received a standalone release date for the UK. Us lucky Brits may even receive the new PS4 variant as an exclusive standalone release, as Sony has not yet revealed plans for its launch in the […]

EasyJet has become the first European airline to allow its passengers to check-in to their flights by simply snapping a pic of their passport. The feature is built into the affordable airline service’s smartphone app. Whereas in the past, passengers would have to manually enter their details on the easyJet website after booking their flight, […]

Although Microsoft’s acquisition of Minecraft creator Mojang made it an inevitability, it has now in fact been confirmed that the mobile port of the game is coming to Windows Phone. Despite concern within some sectors of the games industry over the nature of Microsoft’s $2.5 bn buyout of the indie developer, the arrival of Minecraft: […]

Facebook Messenger has set up a mobile payments service that will allow users to transfer money between contacts, according to leaked screenshots. Stanford student Andrew Aude discovered the new features by hacking the Facebook instant messaging service using iOS app exploration developer tool Cycript. It’s no surprise that Facebook has chosen to take this route. […]

Although it’s known for its affordable hotels dotted around the UK, Premier Inn has taken a high-tech approach to its latest site. The new hotel will open in Covent garden next month and will allow customers to book a room via the firm’s new dedicated app. Additionally, customers can also use the Premier Inn app […]

One of the best features of iOS 8, and something that was lacking from previous iterations of Apple’s OS, is the ability to use third-party keyboards. Since iOS 8 landed last week, the App Store has seen keyboard apps rush to to the top of the charts, with users keen to try out the likes […]

Remember when Google made you start using your real-life name on your Google account? Remember how much you, and everybody else, hated that? Google doesn’t. At least, that’s the only conclusion we can draw from an upcoming change to the terms and conditions of the Google Play Store. This change will mean that any and all app […]

One of the most exciting revelations at Apple’s big iPhone reveal was the announcement of Apple Pay. In fact, it may well have been the most exciting part. The iPhone has been missing NFC for far too long now, and Apple’s involvement in the contactless payment scene could be just what it needs to take off […]

As is usually the case with a successful app, Snapchat has spawned its fair share of imitators. What’s more intriguing, however, are the big names that are so blatantly plagiarising it. The main culprit here is Facebook, no doubt spurred on by the news that Snapchat is now the third most popular app among millenials […]

Despite iOS 8 having already been discussed at length at WWDC in June, Apple gave us a further taster of the upgraded OS at it’s iPhone 6 event yesterday. As frequent mobile gamers, one of the things we’re most excited about is the new graphics engine within iOS 8; entitled Metal. According to Apple, games […]

It’s the eternal dream: Final Fantasy VII on your smartphone. We’ve had just about every single previous release made available by now, but Square Enix continue to play hardball. The company knows that FFVII is its crown jewel, and a bloated cash cow just waiting to be milked should a rainy day ever arrive. It […]

This is a tough time of year for the hesitant gamer. You’re still having a great time gaming on your Xbox 360 or PS3, but Christmas is approaching, which means only one thing: a whole host of new titles for the Xbox One and PS4. Do you upgrade? What about if you’ve already decided to […]

It is a known fact that women play more mobile games than men. Gaming, which was once viewed as the sole domain of geeky young males, has broadened its horizons since the arrival of smartphones. And now, Angry Birds developer Rovio wants to tap into that lucrative female demographic. Today sees the launch of the […]

Sony has revealed a new PS Vita model with a light pink back and white front at a press conference before the start of the Tokyo GameShow. The new device will be exclusive to Japan and retail at 18,980 Yen ( £110), starting from 13 November. Sony Japan exec Atushi Morita stated that the Pink […]

The Nintendo 3DS has received two slick new redesigns that add new features and hark back to older consoles. The “new” 3DS and “new” 3DS LL, as the models are known, are slightly larger and lighter than their predecessor. Both products also feature a small slider (or nub) called the “C-stick”, which is placed on […]

We all know that Snapchat is popular among younger users – or “millenials” as they’re annoyingly referred to – but just how many people actually use the app? Well, it turns out that it’s a sizeable amount, which to a certain extent justifies the $3 billion price tag Facebook offered for the service. Not that […]

EA has announced several country-specific release dates and revealed the box cover art for FIFA 15. The latest addition to the long-running football sim franchise will hit UK shelves on 26 September. That’s a slightly longer wait than the release date for other continents. First to receive the game will be recent soccer advocates the […]

Despite the variety of options and solutions available, one of the most common complaints about Android is how often you’ll be asked which app you’ll want to open a certain file in. The same goes for web links, where there’s often a million and one ways you can go about things. This game then gets […]

Despite being one of the most popular apps among young smartphone users and boasting a $10bn valuation, Snapchat hasn’t monetised its app. Previously it was mentioned that Snapchat may charge for in-app purchases for its geo-filters or introduce money transfers and e-retail functions. The latest report on Snapchat’s monetisation strategy comes courtesy of The Wall […]

The latest in Rockstar’s ongoing slate of updates for GTA 5 Online lands today and brings with it plenty of aeronautical thrills. The Flight School update for PS3 and Xbox 360 includes new jets, helicopters, car races and even “patriotic themed parachute bags” – which you can check out in the video clip at the […]

Earlier this year Google Maps caught up with its Windows Phone counterpart; Here, by introducing an offline mode for its popular app. Although we were just as shocked as you to find out that Microsoft was actually ahead of Google in one field of mobile software, this is actually a useful feature that everyone should […]

With the start of the new season due to kick of tomorrow, the Premier League is on the lookout to protect its copyrighted material. More specifically, it aims to block user-uploaded clips and GIFs of goals on apps such as Vine and YouTube. Aside from short comedy clips, it seems that goals from football matches […]

Publisher 2K has partnered with WWE to release a new card battling mobile game available for free on iOS and Android as of now. WWE Supercards gives players the ability to build teams of WWE Superstars Divas and Legends and battle them against other player s online in order to collect more cards. WWE Supercards […]

We’ve been building up to its release for so long that we almost forgot that it was ever going to actually come out. But the time is nearly at hand, and to celebrate Nintendo has something special in store (literally. Sorry) – a limited edition, Super Smash Bros. Nintendo 3DS. We’ve grown pretty fond of […]

Chinese investment firm Tencent published it earnings today for Q2 2014, revealing that its WeChat messaging app has risen to 438 million monthly active users, making it almost as big as WhatsApp. That’s a pretty staggering figure on its own, but when you compare it to the 396 million monthly users WeChat had just a […]

Did you enjoy taking part in the open beta of Destiny last month? If so we hope that you accrued plenty of precious memories because, come the launch of the full game, that’s all that you’ll have left. See, it turns out that those characters you spent so long lovingly crafting, leveling and equipping with […]

It wasn’t so long ago that the official YouTube app for Android didn’t even offer a choice of resolutions. Within the space of just a couple of months, though, users are now able to not only select HD quality streams – but quad-HD resolution too. It’s still something of a niche, but 1440p, often simply […]