Virtual Reality is a pretty lucrative market at the moment and every single tech company under the sun seems to be on board. However, one of the issues that the market has always faced with VR is fragmentation, with no common development platform to make content creation easier. That was until Google announced Daydream at […]

The OnePlus 2 is getting on a bit, and rumours/leaks for the OnePlus 3 are falling through. Here’s a round-up on the rumours for the OnePlus 3. The OnePlus 2 was a stellar device offering great specs for a price that made your accountant clap like a seal for hours – providing you bought one – after getting through that […]

Google will be hosting their annual announcement gala Google I/O, where we are expecting a host of juicy announcements.  It’s a Google/Android fanboy’s idea of heaven. Google has been holding Google I/O since 2008 and it’s a place for software developers to get together for in-depth talks and presentations to understand Google better. For the rest of us […]

Hacker Steve Lord spoke to What Mobile about the dark side of Tinder and things got a little weird. Tinder can be a pretty dark place and aside from getting a joust every hundred matches or so, it’s a pretty vile and scary world for the average, reasonably attractive female. Certain… graphic images seem to be very […]

The HTC 10 has an excellent camera sensor but critics have been somewhat underwhelmed with it’s performance. HTC obviously knows this, as it’s released a patch that addresses various issues, one of which being the camera. We know that software processing is a big factor in image quality these days so it got us thinking, […]

With Opera being one of the first big browsers to include a built-in adblocker, this got us wondering if there was any other mobile browsers worth considering. Here’s our rundown of the best one’s you can get on Android, iOS and Windows Phone. Chrome (Android and iOS) As the most popular web browser by a significant […]

Mobile gaming is an industry that only keeps getting bigger. Games act as a perfect companion for those stressful morning commutes or short journeys. However, with the wealth of titles on offer it can be a little daunting to separate the good from the bad. We’re bringing back the top 5! Here’s our pick of the five best smartphone […]

Introduction   We know that music is a big part of peoples lives (myself included), so what better way to learn the ropes than putting together a definitive guide on how to maximise the sonic potential of your headphones and mobile device. 10,000 songs in your pocket can seem like a pretty awesome thing at times […]

Android N is in its second preview, here’s how to check it out. If you’re a curious cat like us with a spare Nexus device hanging around; have a play around with Android N. It’s the next step for the Google developed operating system, with new features that will make scrolling through the future Android […]

We’ve seen plenty of heavyweight releases from LG, Samsung and most recently HTC. But what about the devices in the mid-range that deserve some love? It needs to be said, there’s no such thing as a bad smartphone anymore. A few years ago a cheap budget phone would be used primarily for calls and texting, with the […]

The iPhone 7 will be here around September time, what do we want from Apple’s next reckoning? For the past few years Apple has been using September as the time to announce a new iPhone. Last year we reached the provisional ‘s’ line with the iPhone 6s. Typically when we reach a ‘s’ iPhone we’re […]

The world is a scary place… But you could argue the internet is even scarier. If it’s not privacy leaks and cyber bullying, it’s people on Twitter ranting complete rubbish for the sake of a few retweets. Maybe you’ve got sick of it all? Maybe you just want to disappear? Here at What Mobile, we […]

HTC will announce their new device, the M10, tomorrow… What can we expect from it? HTC “ain’t what they used to be” and that’s very obvious. Sales were down by more than a third in 2015 and although it was nominated for our 2015 smartphone of the year, the HTC One M9 was a bit […]

Mobile phones have come a long way, here’s a throwback to the best and most innovative phones of the 90s.  That phone you’re holding in your hand right now to read this article, is a ridiculously powerful super computer. If we threw a Samsung Galaxy S7 or even Apple’s original iPhone from 2008, into a time machine and […]

Introduction You’ve probably heard that WhatsApp finally got two-way authentication right? Well, it turns out that this form of security has actually been common for quite some time on lesser known messaging apps. With that in mind, we’ve decided to compile a top 5 of the best secure messaging applications currently available.

Huawei announced that their new P9 smartphone would be co-engineered with German camera and optics manufacturer Leica. If you’re a photographer, chances are that you’ve heard of them before. For everyone else, you’re probably wondering what the big deal is? Leica is a huge name in photography; possibly the most respected brand out there. Besides […]

Black Friday is over and Cyber Monday is here to further drain your wallet.  If like me you’ve been on the computer all weekend buying a lot of questionable things, that you might not need. But hey it was Black Friday weekend and it all could be useful as stocking filler when Christmas comes around. Now […]

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Rumour says that Google’s photo-to-TV streaming dongle could be updating to a new model, Chromecast 2. Leaked images suggest that Google may be due to update their Chromecast dongle, but mentions of it were absent from Google’s I/O keynote speech this year. What is Chromecast? Chromecast is a handy little device that plugs into your […]

Last night, Apple wrapped up their yearly conference with a few interesting announcements but not much else. Every year, the company seems to drift further away from innovation and closer to refinement, as demonstrated by the goodies they had on show yesterday. Nothing at the event was truly ground-breaking, a surprising result for a company […]

We’ve got a roundup of the best smartwatches at this years IFA conference. There’s no shortage of smartwatch announcements at IFA this year and it’s been quite hard keeping up. As such, we’ve created roundup of the biggest highlights at the conference. One thing that was obvious is a more committed focus to ‘realistic’ looking […]

From Pac-Man to Assassin’s Creed, there’s something here for every gamer. We investigate our Top Ten game-related phone cases (plus one Honourable Mention). 1. Pac-Man Want a permanent high score on the most famous game of all? On this personalised Pac-Man case, you can have just that. The only way that this cover could be […]

Think you can’t afford a smartphone? Think again. Here are five phones for £30 and under. Putting down a few hundred pounds for a high-spec smartphone isn’t always going to be affordable. Fortunately, there are other options, especially if you stop by your local supermarket. Vodafone Smart First 6 – £30 This budget smartphone’s battery […]

Whatever your opinion on iPhones, there’s no denying that they have their share of issues. Here’s the top 5 not-so-user-friendly problems with the iPhone software. 1. Default Apps Don’t Delete Yes, it’s nice to be able to check your messages or call up your camera immediately, but it’s doubtful that most people will care about […]

The OnePlus 2 has finally launched. OnePlus’ latest flagship follows on from the OnePlus One; a phone that owes its success to offering top-of-the-range hardware at a price that undercuts Apple and Samsung. Keen to emulate that success, the OnePlus 2 is another affordable class-topping flagship. Like the OnePlus One, the OnePlus 2 will only be available on […]

Mobile gaming is an industry that only keeps getting bigger. Games act as a perfect companion for those stressful morning commutes or short journeys. However, with the wealth of titles on offer it can be a little daunting to separate the good from the bad. We’ve got another Top Five for you! Just as we did last week, here’s […]

Mobile gaming is an industry that only keeps getting bigger. Games act as a perfect companion for those stressful morning commutes or short journeys. However, with the wealth of titles on offer it can be a little daunting to separate the good from the bad. We’ve got another Top Five for you! Just as we did last week, here’s […]

Mobile gaming is an industry that only keeps getting bigger. Games act as a perfect companion for those stressful morning commutes or short journeys. However, with the wealth of titles on offer it can be a little daunting to separate the good from the bad. Just as we did last week, here’s our rundown of the top 5 best […]

Mobile gaming is an industry that only keeps getting bigger. Games act as a perfect companion for those stressful morning commutes or short journeys. However, with the wealth of titles on offer it can be a little daunting to separate the good from the bad. Just as we did last week, here’s our rundown of the top 5 best […]

Smartphones are pretty incredible devices. They act as a hub for everything we hold dear and allow us to talk with people at other ends of the globe. I use my smartphone every day, yet I’m fairly certain there are still various features left untapped. That’s exactly why I’ve decided to give a run-down of […]

Rumours about the next Apple, LG and Samsung flagships have started popping up everywhere. Everyone’s nattering on about screen size, processor type and amount of RAM they all could be equipped with. Whilst all this hardware and software is important, there are other much more exciting smartphone features that need to be improved or added. […]

It’s hard to believe that batteries are such a fundamental part of portable technology yet so little has changed in their implementation and design. With a typical smartphone battery barely scraping a day of moderate use, are there any impending technologies that could change the way these primitive peripherals work? Batteries are one of the worst […]

Microsoft releasing Cortana on competing devices was one of my worst fears. However, it was always going to happen. It’s logical and good business. Last week we heard that Cortana, Microsofts voice-activated personal assistant, would be heading to competing platforms iOS and Android. Many Windows Phone users groaned at the news, believing that it was a […]

Mobile gaming is an industry that only keeps getting bigger. Games act as a perfect companion for those stressful morning commutes or short journeys. However, with the wealth of titles on offer it can be a little daunting to separate the good from the bad. Continuing on from last weeks titles, here’s the roundup for the 5 best FREE […]

Summer’s almost here and thousands of us will be sat in the sunshine near the sizzle of a BBQ, the crashing of beach waves or bright neon lights of a music festival. Music is essential to all these situations, as is a speaker to blast these tunes out. However, with so many speakers to pick […]

The thought of leaving our smartphones at home is unthinkable for many of us holidaying across Europe this summer. But taking your smartphone on holiday can be damaging on your phone bill if you’re not careful. We’ve heard dozens of horror stories about people being charged thousands of pounds for simple tasks like downloading music, watching YouTube videos […]

Whether you’re a tourist who needs to find the best route to iconic landmarks, or an office worker who needs to fire off an important finance report during lunch; a good WiFi signal is crucial to ensuring you stay connected around central London. Most cafes offer free WiFi, but London’s rammed with hundreds of them, […]

It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since the PlayStation Portable first hit shelves in Japan. If you’re anything like us, you can probably still remember your sheer excitement for the device. Ten years ago was a time when GameBoys were still a thing, and the Nintendo DS had yet to dominate the […]

This month’s smartphone highlights include an affordable phablet from LG , Google’s big push into India with Android One, Huawei’s sapphire Ascend P7 for China and an octa-core stunner from Meizu. [alert type=alert-blue]Android One[/alert] Google has revealed the first three handsets that will roll out as part of its affordable Android One smartphone programme, starting […]

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 […]

Wearable tech is the fastest expanding technology in the consumer mobile sector right now. We’ve embraced it, and so have millions of other consumers worldwide. With the launch of the Motorola Moto 360  and Apple’s iWatch  set for the end of this year, the scene can only get bigger. Fitness tracking is a big part […]

With an increasing number of mobile devices being released exclusively outside the West, there is now a barrage of desirable smartphones, tablets and accessories that never make it to these shores. Manufacturers from emerging regions such as China and India are causing waves in their domestic markets with innovative products at affordable prices and, consequently, […]

The old idiom proclaims that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. There is seemingly no stronger testament to the staying power of this truism than the smartphone. Ever since mobile phones first exploded in popularity in the late 1990’s, manufacturers having been cramming trash down our throats and proclaiming it to be treasure. And […]

Today sees the launch of Yahoo News Digest for Android. The app, already incredibly popular on iOS, provides timely, concise breakdowns of the most popular news stories of the day. Digests are provided to you twice – once at 8am and once at 6pm. Each digest contains the seven most important news stories of the […]

It’s hard to believe that it’s been nine years since the PlayStation Portable first hit shelves in Japan. If you’re anything like me, you can probably still remember your sheer excitement for the device. Nine years ago was a time when GameBoys were still a thing, and the Nintendo DS had yet to dominate the […]

If you didn’t spend all of this weekend playing the freshly-released beta trial for Titanfall, then congratulations on your self-restraint/positive life choice decision making. The rest of us  though, were thoroughly engrossed. If you cannot afford to read any further than the end of this sentence (again, an excellent life choice) just know this: Titanfall […]

Whether you’re a TV addict, film buff or just have some time to kill, What Mobile’s weekly round-up of the best VOD content should satisfy all your entertainment needs. Netflix House of Cards (season one) Even the most ardent television junkie will probably end up overdoing it with the Netflix original series House of Cards. […]

The year is 2014, and creating art on an iOS device is no longer groundbreaking. The practice of putting finger to screen to create something beautiful has outgrown its infancy and is now a fully-fledged, vividly engaging community all to its own. Embracing art’s instinctive, all-inclusive nature, apps allow anybody to simply put finger to […]

Yesterday Jamie pleaded to the tech community that phablets never be allowed to catch on. Unfortunately for him, the rise of the phablet has already come — in fact the form factor is currently the darling of the mobile industry, and denying them would be pointless. At some point in most people’s lives, phablets seem […]

I’ve been on this planet 23 years. In that time I’ve seen the rise of the internet, mobile phones, iPods, Harry Potter, smartphones, tablets and mini tablets. You might think I’d have learned not to use the phrase ‘that will never catch on’ by now, but you’d be wrong. I say this, because I look […]