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Meizu M3 Max announced, has a tough battle ahead

Meizu M3 Max will go up against the Xiaomi Mi Max, entering the lower mid-point of the market. Just as many expected, Meizu has today launched a new phablet device. The last device to fit into this category was the PRO 5 and was actually the company’s flagship product at the time. While the M3 […]

Thomas Wellburn

September 5, 2016

Hasselblad finally shows off True Zoom MotoMod

The True Zoom MotoMod is Hasselblad’s addition to Lenovo’s expanding peripheral ecosystem, finally announced at IFA 2016. Hasselblad has been rumoured for a while to drop a camera peripheral on users of the Moto Z range. It can attach magnetically to the back of the Moto Z, Moto Z Force and newly announced Moto Z Play. While ‘Zoom’ […]

September 2, 2016

Apple Twitter account out of stasis for iPhone 7?

The official Apple Twitter account has sprang back to life today after years of being dormant, could this be the hot bed of iPhone 7 news we want? It’s known for official celebrity Twitter accounts to be rather inactive, to avoid imitators stealing an official sounding handle, and running amok with it. Some even use it sparingly to […]

September 2, 2016

Samsung ceases Note 7 sales after fire incidents

Samsung has suspended Galaxy Note 7 sales over safety fears, after a percentage of users reported the device caught on fire. The Korean manufacturer has promised to replaced any Galaxy Note 7 devices voluntarily “over the next few weeks.” But stopped short of enacting a full scale recall. So far 35 separate cases have been reported globally, Samsung’s […]

September 2, 2016

Sony launches a true flagship: the Xperia XZ

Sony has launched the Xperia XZ at IFA 2016, another addition to the overflowing amount of Sony devices we’ve seen this year. It looks like the phone Sony should have released in the first place. It really does seem like Sony got MWC and IFA mixed up, as only now are we seeing a 2016 Xperia […]

September 1, 2016

Pokémon Go evolution might be easier in next update

Pokémon Go evolution is ridiculously hard, particularly with those in the bottom end of the Pokédex order. The next update could change that. If you haven’t joined the Gyarados gang yet, you might want to listen up. Thanks to some data mining by AeonLucid’s PogoProtos, you might be able to buddy up with a Pokémon […]

September 1, 2016

Snapdragon 821 is a key driver for Google Daydream

Qualcomm went into more detail about its latest processor the Snapdragon 821. It’s been confirmed to be a key player in bringing Google Daydream to the masses. The Snapdragon 821 was no secret with Qualcomm announcing its existence earlier in the year. We found out it’s 10 percent faster, the quad-core CPU runs at 2.5Ghz, and […]

September 1, 2016

Huawei Nova and Nova+ pack plenty of power

The Huawei Nova and Nova+ are two smartphones with the minerals to last you through two days on a single charge, with both boasting massive battery capacities. After launching the impressive P9 earlier in the year, Huawei are back with a new line of devices, the Nova and Nova+. When both devices were at the rumour […]

September 1, 2016

Dropbox hacked with 68m passwords leaked

Dropbox hacked with 68 million users at risk from an attack originating in 2012. It leaves the file hosting firm in an uncomfortable situation with some explaining to do. The original attack happened in 2012, Dropbox reported some user emails being stolen but did not reveal anything about passwords also being stolen. Dropbox responded to the […]

August 31, 2016

Gamer broadband plan from Virgin Media

Virgin Media are catering to the millions of gamers in Britain by offering a gamer broadband plan called ‘VIVID 200 Gamer.’ According to Virgin Media it is the first broadband tier to be aimed primarily at online gamers. Now before you put down the control pad to foam at the mouth, daydreaming about all of […]

August 31, 2016

Clear Nexus Sailfish renders on show

Nexus Sailfish renders are as rare as a Coelacanth, despite an expected launch sometime in September. New renders reveal a bit more on the anticipated Nexus Sailfish. The new Sailfish renders give us a look at Google’s latest device from different angles and reveals three colour options; silver, black and gold. Sailfish is expected to be the successor […]

August 31, 2016

LG V20 first to utilise Google In Apps

Another LG V20 first, as the much anticipated smartphone will be the world’s first smartphone to use comprehensive search software, Google In Apps. In Apps is a Android Nougat feature that enables users to search not only in Google’s own applications, but also third party software. Searching up your mate’s name for example will reveal when […]

August 31, 2016

Niantic reverses Pokémon Go bans for some users

Users who faced Pokémon Go bans two weeks ago could see their respective bans reverse, says developer Niantic in a blog post. Niantic CEO John Hanke addressed the most recent issue the popular augmented reality game has been facing. That is of course the banning of players who might have violated Pokémon Go’s terms of service. Violating the […]

August 30, 2016

Fitbit Charge 2 brings a bigger screen to your wrist

The Fitbit Charge 2 is the sequel to the successful Charge HR, bringing a bigger screen to sweaty wrists and improved functionality. Fitbit’s catalogue of wearables is ridiculous, the amount of choice on offer can be overwhelming to the average Joe who just want to shed some unwanted poundage, and avoid joining the local equivalent […]

August 30, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 6GB retail image hoax?

An image that reportedly shows the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 6GB model has leaked online, suggesting the model could still be in the works. We feel like it should be made clear that things like this need to be taken with a pinch of salt. Nonetheless, an image of what appears to be the retail box […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 30, 2016

Moto X 2016 edition to come in two variants

Rumoured Moto X 2016 edition has appeared on Chinese certification website TENAA, sporting an all-metal finish and mid-range hardware. The mysterious device, currently code-named “XT1662”, recently showed up on the China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) website and GFXBench. This revealed key specifications including a MediaTek MT6755 (Helio P10) CPU and 3GB RAM, plus a 3,000mAh battery. […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 30, 2016

Apple iPhone 7 launch happening on September 7th

The iPhone 7 launch is around the corner as Apple sent out invites for an event on September 7th. It’s expected to unveil the new iPhones and Apple Watch 2. Invitations were sent out yesterday simply stating “See you on the 7th.” It will be the fifth consecutive year Apple has held a product launch […]

August 30, 2016

Top iPhone 6s battery cases for Pokémon Go

Battery consumption is a bane for any Pokemon Go player, so we looked far and wide to bring you the best iPhone 6s battery cases for Pokémon Go. Pokémon Go may be seeing a slow down at the moment, having seen a drop of 45 million active users to 35 million, prompting calls of “fads over” and “ah well, […]

August 26, 2016

Archos Helium range unveiled

Archos has unveiled its new Helium range, which includes three handsets each aimed at different price points but focusing on the budget side. Archos 50f Helium The cheaper of the three is the Archos 50f Helium, which will be demonstrated next week at IFA 2016. In terms of design, it has a plastic body with […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 26, 2016

Dead Trigger 2 no longer supported on Windows Phone

Developer Madfinger has announced that popular mobile gaming title Dead Trigger 2 will no longer be supported on Windows Phone devices. A reader for website Windows Central emailed Madfinger firsthand asking if the game was due to be updated, after new versions launched on both Android and iOS. The man received a pretty disappointing reply, which […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 26, 2016

Truecaller pre-loaded on future Huawei devices

Truecaller and Huawei are partnering in a deal that will see future Huawei devices pre-installed with the Truecaller call app. In case you didn’t know, Truecaller is an app that replaces your built-in caller app, offering better a better spam calling filter. The app is available on Android, iOS and Windows Phone. Speaking to TechCrunch, the […]

August 26, 2016

OnePlus One explodes in India while charging

OnePlus One explodes after Twitter user Deepak Gosain left the device on overnight to charge. It was only a matter of days ago when a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploded in China and now today, a OnePlus one has burst into flames as well. Twitter user Deepak Gosain shared images of the handset which he left on […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 26, 2016

Hackney art studio to debut LG Signature range at IFA 2016

LG Signature range will make its European debut via an art exhibition at this years IFA 2016 conference in Berlin. For those unaware, the LG Signature edition is the company’s hyper premium line of products. Designed to be the absolute best combination of hardware and design, they pretty much represent the pinnacle of what’s currently […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 26, 2016

Six months free Apple Music from EE

UK network EE penned a deal with Apple Music which will offer pay monthly and new customers, six months free Apple Music. The exclusive EE offer gives free access to Apple Music on both iOS and Android devices. Unfortunately this does not trickle down to pay as you go customers, although EE are looking into it, […]

August 26, 2016

Curved screen iPhone 8 by 2017

A curved screen iPhone 8 could be released alongside two other models according to sources close to Apple, with a release in 2017 speculated. The curved screen iPhone would be the premium of the trio according to sources speaking to Nikkei Asian Review. The source is “familiar with Apple’s plans,” it will be similar to […]

August 25, 2016

Report suggests iOS failure rates have overtaken Android

A new report from Blancco Technology Group has shown that iOS failure rates have now surpassed Android. Blancco Technology Group is an American global provider of mobile device diagnostics and secure data erasure solutions. Their clients consist of everything from financial institutions to mobile network operators. The report is titled ‘Q2 2016 State of Mobile […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 25, 2016

Fresh LG V20 render offers clearest look yet

Leakster Evan Blass is at it again, tweeting a new LG V20 render that is not only high in quality, but also confirms rumoured features. Assuming that Blass’ render is accurate of course, the render only shows the front of the device. Which is great for this particular device, as rumours about the V20 have been constantly […]

August 25, 2016

HTC Android Nougat update rolling out end of year

HTC has today released a statement regarding their position on the HTC Android Nougat update and when we can expect it to roll out. The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer today announced that they would be upgrading specific handsets to Android Nougat starting Q4 2016. The first to get the update will be the HTC 10, with […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 25, 2016

Gorgeous dual-camera Honor 8 launches in Europe

The Honor 8 launches in Europe with Huawei sister company Honor presenting a device that’s a massive departure from previous efforts. Honor returns to present the glossy Honor 8, a smartphone that does not look like it has any relations to previous Honor devices. It hasn’t even been a year since the Honor 5X saw it’s […]

August 24, 2016

Only 14% of people updated to Windows 10 Mobile

AdDuplex today released their monthly Windows Device Statistics Report, showing that Windows 10 Mobile is still struggling to attract adopters. AdDuplex is a cross-promotion network specifically targeted at Windows Phone and Windows Store apps and games. We’ve reported on their reports in the past, with the last one showing that Windows Phone handset sales had hit an […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 24, 2016

Meizu U10 and U20 announced in China

Meizu U10 and U20 announced in China, available to buy from Meizu Mall, Jingdong Mall, Lynx Official Flagship Store and Tesco starting tomorrow. The new handsets come with a metal frame and premium glass finish on both sides. The rear camera sensor is sat in the top left corner, just like on an iPhone. Meizu U10 and […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 24, 2016

Samsung Veyron flip phone as powerful as Note 7

Samsung still indulges in clamshell phones from time-to-time and the newest Samsung Veyron flip phone sounds like it could be a powerhouse. We’ve seen some claimed pictures of it already and it looks to be a flashy clamshell handset aimed at Asian markets. With a rumoured dual screen display and metal build, it’s on a […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 24, 2016

Manufacturers must take responsibility on security

With the recent Android smartphone bug dubbed ‘QuadRooter’ effecting an estimated 900 million devices running Qualcomm hardware, it’s no wonder that security has once again become a forefront issue in the world of smartphones. Kaspersky labs has identified 885,000 mobile malware attacks over the last year; this has doubled since 2014. QuadRooter is a collection of four […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 24, 2016

Android N update rolling out to Sony Xperia devices

Sony has announced they will release the Android N update to select Xperia devices including the flagship Z5. The Japanese smartphone manufacturer did not announce any dates but did confirm that the update will be rolling out to the following devices: Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z4 Tablet, Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact, Xperia Z5 Premium, Xperia X , […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 24, 2016

HTC Nexus handsets will have two partitions for seamless update

According to a Twitter leak, the new HTC Nexus Sailfish and Marlin devices will include dual partitions for ‘seamless updates’. Popular XDA and Twitter leaker LlabTooFeR has a pretty solid track record for HTC rumours and this latest one seems to ring true. We’ve been hearing for quite a while that the new Android 7.0 Nougat […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 23, 2016

LG X Fast is a mid-range device that wants to be a flagship

LG X Fast is the latest flagship edition to their mid-range series, however it features hardware specs that are a lot more premium than the others. The LG X series has been traditionally known for its mid-range handsets, with solid offerings such as the LG X Screen. The LG X Fast is the latest handset […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 23, 2016

Microsoft Office coming to Lenovo devices

Microsoft Office is coming to millions of Lenovo devices with Microsoft penning a deal with the Chinese manufacturer. The new partnership between Microsoft and Lenovo will bring productivity apps to ‘premium’ Lenovo devices. Apps from Microsoft are productivity based, including: Office, Skype and OneDrive. The aforementioned apps will be appearing on Android running, premium Lenovo devices. Unfortunately […]

August 23, 2016

Huawei Nova could actually be a new sub-brand

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei is expected to announce the Huawei Nova at IFA this year, however it may turn out to be a lot more than just another handset… Huawei has released a new teaser for their event which will be kicking off one day before IFA 2016. The slogan “Defy Expectations”, seems to suggest […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 23, 2016

Android 7 Nougat officially available

Android 7 Nougat finally sees an official release, with Nexus users receiving Google’s latest operating system, via an OTA update. It seems the leaks were correct, yesterday was the day Android 7 Nougat was bestowed upon the world. Nougat was in a beta preview for five months and now you should be seeing the update pop […]

August 23, 2016

Pokémon Go gym leaders will finally be useful

Pokémon Go gym leaders will appraise a Pokémon’s attack and defence capabilities, developer Niantic Labs confirmed the feature will be in the next update. The new update is aimed at battle-ready trainers who wisely spent their stardust on Pokémon with the best potential. By going to the ‘appraise’ option, your respective gym leaders will have a look at your starting […]

August 23, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Prime 2016 edition gets GFXBench leak

You may remember yesterday when we got a tip about the new Samsung Galaxy Prime 2016 appearing on Geekbench. Today, the same device has cropped up again but in much more detail, with hardware specs galore. This time, the handset is showing up on fellow benchmarking website GFXBench, with a much more thorough unveiling of […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 23, 2016

UMi Max pre-orders hit 30,000, ships today

UMi has announced that the UMi Max pre-orders hit 30,000 handsets within 12 days after the company put the device up for a flash sale. The device was put up for a flash sale on August 11th and attracted quite a lot of attention, considering the Chinese smartphone manufacturers small market footprint. The base variant […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 22, 2016

Batman themed Note 7 on its way?

A Batman themed Note 7 will apparently be unveiled by Samsung, it will be the second special edition Samsung device to adorn The Dark Knight’s colour palette. Recently we saw the Korean manufacturer unveil the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition back in May. The special edition was to commemorate the third anniversary of the Injustice: Gods […]

August 22, 2016

Amplicomms M7510 is ‘as loud as a train’

Specialised handset manufacturer Amplicom has released the Amplicomms M7510, a new feature phone which includes up to 8 days in battery life. For almost 25 years now, Audioline GmbH has been developing telecommunication devices for private and business users, offering everything from baby phones to office electronics. Under the Amplicom brand name they also offer a range of […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 22, 2016

Surface Pro 3 update will fix dire battery

Microsoft will roll out a Surface Pro 3 update to fix a battery capacity problem some users have been facing for a few weeks. Complaints about the issue stated how the hybrid device was showing a lower percentage of battery, than what was expected. The issue only affected some users, thankfully Microsoft has confirmed it’s not a […]

August 22, 2016

Cheap Galaxy S7 from official Samsung refurb shop

Cheap Galaxy S7 smartphones could well be on their way as Samsung are reportedly starting a phone refurbishment shop, to sell used devices. Sources close to Reuters said Samsung are planning a refurbishment store, with the intention to sell used and refurbished premium smartphones as early as next year. The smartphones will be of […]

August 22, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Prime 2016 edition spotted on GeekBench

Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Prime 2016 edition has been spotted on Geekbench and will include a quad-core processor and 1.5GB RAM. The South Korean electronics giant has been busy refreshing the Galaxy line over the past few months and the latest handset to get an update seems to be the budget orientated Samsung Galaxy Prime handset. […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 22, 2016

Smartphone battery breakthrough doubles life

A new smartphone battery will soon enter production, it will push battery technology providing more power to the moreish devices we carry in our pockets. The famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Iron Man went there for uni) has created a new battery technology called SolidEnergy. Now it’s not as impressive as the Arc Reactor embedded in Tony […]

August 19, 2016

Wileyfox update protects against Quadrooter

Wileyfox update will patch Cyanogen operating system to protect against the vulnerability known as ‘Quadrooter.’ Android suffered a big blow the other week when a serious vulnerability was found in all Qualcomm chipsets. The bug has been dubbed Quadrooter and was discovered by security firm Check Point. The company says that the bug could affect up to […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 19, 2016

More Meizu Pro 7 images have leaked

After a bunch of Meizu Pro 7 images leaked just days ago, we’ve now got another bunch of them here which show even more detail. In case you missed it, the last pictures showed that the device would have a curved panel similar to the Samsung Galaxy edge series. These new images re-confirm this and […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 19, 2016

Nexus 6P Nougat release date leaked by Telus

The Nexus 6P Nougat release date has been outed by Canadian telecoms company Telus. The company has even detailed a specific date. Telus is Canada’s second largest-network carrier, the company posted in a forum release dates of Android updates for a variety of devices. What caught our eyes of course was the Nexus 6P and 5X, both […]

August 19, 2016

Asus IFA 2016 teaser image posted on Twitter

Asus IFA 2016 teaser image hints at something incredible happening on August 31st, during the company’s IFA press conference. With IFA 2016 just around the corner, all the big manufacturers are hard at work promoting themselves ahead of the event. Today, an Asus IFA 2016 teaser image posted online seems to suggest that the company […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 18, 2016

AirBnB Trips app taken down after experiment

AirBnB Trips is a new app that will see AirBnB expand into the travel services, the company accidentally launched the app early and has since taken it down. The app was available briefly on the Google Play Store to download. AirBnB Trips offers users to book city tours and restaurant reservations. It didn’t go unnoticed with plenty […]

August 18, 2016

Microsoft is secretly stealing your data, says security expert

Top security expert for Plixer has discovered that Microsoft is secretly stealing data from its Windows 10 users. Mike Patterson, founder and CEO of security analytics firm Plixer, uncovered some interesting findings regarding the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system and how it handles our data. After disabling everything he could find that was transferring data to […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 18, 2016

Get £411.00 for an iPhone 6s in this weeks best mobile phone recycle prices

We’ve got another weekly feature highlighting the best mobile phone recycle prices this week! In this addition, you could get £411.00 for an Apple iPhone 6s 64GB. [table id=18 /] For more features, visit What Mobile’s dedicated features page. All comparison stats provided courtesy of Sellmymobile.

Thomas Wellburn

August 18, 2016

New Nokia phones are coming this year

New Nokia devices will roll out in Q4 of this year as the retro manufacturer plans to “rise again” with four new devices. Nokia caused a nostalgic seismic shock when it announced plans to get back to what it knew best, making smartphones for the consumer market. The Finnish manufacturer announced plans to get back in […]

August 18, 2016

Uber takes legal action against TfL for new regulations

Uber takes legal action against TfL over fresh regulations demanding that all private-hire drivers prove their language skills in a written English examination. The San Francisco-based taxi firm initially supported the decision by Transport for London (TfL) to introduce testing but has since done a u-turn after new regulations requiring an intermediate certificate. Uber is claiming the […]

August 17, 2016

Nexus Marlin AnTuTu benchmark finally leaks

We’ve seen plenty leaks about Nexus Sailfish, now Nexus Marlin AnTuTu benchmarks have finally been leaked. A spec sheet that’s similar to its little brother. The fresh Nexus Marlin AnTuTu benchmark provides us with a better idea on one of Google’s next devices. Famed leakster Steve Hemmerstoffer provided the leak, which originally came from Chinese social media site, […]

August 17, 2016

UMi Super Euro Edition now available

UMi Super Euro Edition goes on sale, with a retail price of $199.99 (£153.83). We’ve already briefly looked at the UMi Super when the device managed to survive a 2 meter drop in a viral video posted by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. Today, the company has announced that the limited edition ‘Euro’ variant has gone […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 17, 2016

LG Android Nougat beta for some G5 users

A LG Android Nougat beta is rolling out now to give LG G5 users a taste of what’s to come from Google’s latest operating system. LG recently confirmed they will be rolling out the first device running Android Nougat, and now Google’s latest OS will be appearing in the current LG G5. We mentioned “very few” […]

August 17, 2016

EE introduces true EU roaming and new plans

EE introduces true EU roaming in a massive restructuring of its monthly plans with a new three-tier system. Some of the plans include Roam Like Home and free BT Sports. The UK’s biggest network will introduce three new tariff ranges available to new and upgrading customers. The plans are called 4GEE Essentials, 4GEE and 4GEE Max. […]

August 17, 2016

McDonald’s giving out Step-it activity tracker with Happy Meals

McDonald’s US and Canada is giving out a Step-it activity tracker with every happy meal they sell, in an attempt to capitalise on the 2016 Olympics. The fast food giant has announced that they plan to ship a Step It! activity tracker with every McDonalds Happy Meal sold in the US and Canada. They also released […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 16, 2016

BLU flagship smartphone ‘Pure XR’ announced

BLU flagship smartphone to include 4GB RAM and and premium materials, with a market price of $299 (£230.12). The Miami-based American smartphone manufacturer has made quite a name for themselves producing cheap yet functional handsets, so it’s no surprise that their flagship model will come in at a relatively cheap asking price. There’s currently very […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 16, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 drop test results

YouTube user XEETECHCARE performed a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 drop test with an early version of the handset, showcasing the strength of Gorilla Glass 5. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is the first handset to ship with Gorilla Glass 5 and as such, it has quite a few tricks up its sleeve. Corning has said that […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 16, 2016

Google Duo is rolling out today

Google has announced that their video calling service Duo will be rolling out today. Google will today begin rolling out their video calling service Duo, with the first users expected to see it on the Google Play Store by 5:00 AM PST. You can register your interest for the app and receive a notification when […]

August 16, 2016

Windows 10 Mobile Redstone 2 update reveals new notification sounds

While Microsoft has been busy upgrading PC’s to the anniversary update, that hasn’t stopped them toiling away on the upcoming ‘Redstone 2’ update for mobile. Not to be ignored completely, Microsoft is currently preparing the Redstone 2 update which will go live to fast ring users in the coming weeks. This update will be several […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 16, 2016

Oculus Rift hits UK shops this September

The Oculus Rift hits UK shops this September as the the Facebook owned VR headset finally sees some shelf action, priced at £549. The Facebook owned VR headset dubs itself as “the future of entertainment,” well you don’t have to go too far into the future to get your hands on the Oculus Rift. Today Oculus confirmed […]

August 16, 2016

Fresh iPhone 7 leak details Space Black version

A fresh iPhone 7 leak has revealed additional images of the handset, showcasing the upcoming device from all angles. Fresh images of the iPhone 7 have leaked online, showing the smartphone in the hands of a Chinese user. The pics appear to depict the ‘Space Black’ version of the iPhone 7, though there’s a few […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 15, 2016

Twitter promoted stickers introduced

Twitter promoted stickers will form part of the new #Stickers library, where brands will be able to share their creations. It’s no secret that Twitter has been having a rocky road recently, with a reported net loss and lack of new adopters attributing to a change in CEO and overall strategy. There’s even talk of […]

August 15, 2016

This $10 Pokemon Go Case will help you catch em all

The Pokemon Go Case is available direct from Etsy and helps gamers to throw their Pokeballs in a perfectly straight line. Throwing the perfect Pokeball is a bit of an artform. Some people are blessed with it, others fail miserably. For the latter, Etsy user ‘Jcach3DPrinting‘ has come up with a clever way to help […]

August 15, 2016

Dual Strap System lets you wear TWO smartwatches

The new SINN Dual Strap System will allow you to wear two watch faces at the same time… on the same wrist! This could perhaps win the award for ‘most unnecessary product accessory ever’… Ever wanted to wear two smartwatches on the same wrist? Or perhaps a smartwatch and traditional watch at the same time? The […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 15, 2016

Meizu smartwatch leak reveals metal body and more

The latest Meizu smartwatch leak has revealed that the wearable could include a leather strap and metal body. Meizu has been very quiet on what exactly will feature in their upcoming wearable and there’s been a lack of trusted leaks to document what we can expect. We’ve seen a few things over the past few months […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 15, 2016

Google fined $6.75 million for bloatware in Russia

Google fined a minor $6.75 million for pre-installing apps on its devices, after a Russian domestic search engine rival complains. As we all know Android is developed by Google and is the world’s most used operating system on smartphones. A condition for smartphone manufacturers to run Android on their devices is to pre-install apps such as Google Maps, Gmail, […]

August 15, 2016

Nvidia Shield sequel cancelled

Nvidia Shield sequel gets cancelled due to ‘business reasons’ after company contacts Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting removal. Today is a sad day for gaming tablet users after the highly affordable yet powerful Nvidia Shield tablet has been cancelled. The Nvidia Shield K1 was an excellent device with plenty of power and that much touted […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 12, 2016

Top mobile games this week for August 8th – 14th

Games are one of those addictive little distractions that help us unwind after a busy day. So why not recruit some new ones to get you through the week! Here’s our top mobile games this week for August 8th – 14th! Championship Manager 17 (Android and iOS) Price: Free In the world of football management games you’re either one […]

August 12, 2016

Note 7 with 6GB RAM only in China

Samsung are set to release the Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM and 128Gb of storage capacity in China, but its not coming to the UK. The Galaxy Note 7 was rumoured to sport 6GB of RAM to get ahead of rivals and match the OnePlus 3 in terms of multitasking prowess. In the official unveiling […]

August 12, 2016

Affordable Huawei MateBook now available in UK

Huawei are finally rolling out the impressive and sleek laptop/tablet MateBook to the UK, with a competitive starting price of £749. Huawei are making big steps into the UK market having released the impressive Huawei P9 with a massive marketing campaign behind it, and now dropping the brand new MateBook on our laps. Why is the new […]

August 12, 2016

UK Pokémon Go players willing to buy Pokémon

A poll by online lottery site Lottoland reveals UK Pokémon Go players are willing to blow money on the free game, to be the very best. Pokémon Go celebrated a massive milestone recently having reported over 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store. That’s a lot of players with cash in their accounts to potentially spend […]

August 11, 2016

Get £200.00 for a Galaxy S6 in this weeks best mobile phone recycle prices

We’ve got another weekly feature highlighting the best mobile phone recycle prices this week! In this addition, you could get £200.00 for a Galaxy S6 32GB. [table id=17 /] For more features, visit What Mobile’s dedicated features page. All comparison stats provided courtesy of Sellmymobile.

Thomas Wellburn

August 11, 2016

Three Feel At Home commences EU invasion

Three Feel At Home has stretched out further in Europe adding 24 more territories to the 18 already available, ringing up a grand total of 42 territories. Roaming charges were absolutely criminal with all of us having read a horror story or two about a huge bill afflicted on some poor individual. Schemes like Feel At […]

August 11, 2016

LG V20 will have the world’s first Quad DAC

The world’s first Quad DAC (QDAC) in a smartphone, will be featuring in the upcoming LG V20, as confirmed by the Korean manufacturer today. Strangely LG are not trying to hide much about the LG V20, but rather slip everyone a little bit of information here and there. It could possibly be acceptance of the inevitable […]

August 11, 2016

Nexus Sailfish AnTuTu benchmark leaked

Nexus Sailfish AnTuTu benchmark has been leaked, corroborating what little we know about Google’s next device. Previous leaks don’t look so fishy anymore. We’re fairly close to the launch of Google’s next handset launch, going by the Nexus 6P launch, Nexus Sailfish and Marlin could be here by September. Although we’re so close to launch not […]

August 11, 2016

A man is cycling the UK with a Samsung Gear VR

A British man is attempting to cycle through the entire United Kingdom, stationary in his own home using a Samsung Gear VR headset. The magical world of immersive virtual reality has been highlighted further, thanks to VR enthusiast Aaron Puzey. If going outside is the biggest hurdle for you to do some form of exercise, Puzey just […]

August 10, 2016

Netflix Internet speed test app sees debut

Netflix has released its own Internet speed test app, following the launch of a speed test website of the same name earlier in the year. Back in May Netflix debuted Fast.com with the intention to help Netflix users to understand their net speed capability, and whether they really should be going for the ultra high definition package. Netflix […]

August 10, 2016

Microsoft Lumia 950 UK price cut: now only £289.99

The latest Microsoft Lumia 950 UK price cut now makes the device cheaper than a OnePlus 3 or Huawei P9. Mobile Phones Direct now has the device for just £289, including free delivery. Considering the hardware packed inside, this is a great price for anyone still supporting the Windows 10 Mobile team. Both the Lumia […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 10, 2016

Note 7 display is “the best phone display ever”

The Note 7 display, you know that QHD beauty, has been hailed as “the best phone display ever” by experts from reputable panel testers DisplayMate. DisplayMate are the de facto website for panel testing, going into great detail on Samsung’s latest and greatest. Researcher Dr. Raymond M. Soneira concluded Samsung has once again matched or broke records set […]

August 10, 2016

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 could come in four versions

A post on Chinese social media claims that the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 could come in four different variants, each with a slightly different hardware spin. The leak first appeared as an image post on Weibo, a Chinese Twitter imitation which has become something of a beacon for revealing Asian handsets earlier than they should. […]

Thomas Wellburn

August 10, 2016

LG V20 renders show modular design

LG V20 renders give us a better look of what’s to come from LG next month, also revealing LG might still be in the modular game if the renders prove accurate. LG didn’t really keep the V20 a secret, having dropped plenty of bombs about their new smartphone in the past few weeks. We […]

MediaTek Helio X30 first consumer 10 nanometer chip

MediaTek has today announced the MediaTek Helio X30, beating Apple and Qualcomm to reveal the first consumer 10 nanometer chip. The new chipset is built using TSMC’s 10nm FinFET architecture and crams in 10 cores like its predecessors. It’ll be competing against the likes of the Snapdragon 830 and next-generation Apple chipsets. Putting it against current chipsets […]

Thomas Wellburn

Apple health tracker coming next year?

An Apple health tracker could be on its way next year with advanced health tracking capabilities not see on the Apple Watch, and will not be the Apple Watch 2. According to Taiwan’s Economic Daily News, Apple will gear up to launch a dedicated device that will help fulfil Steve Jobs’ vision of fixing a disjointed […]

OnePlus 3 survived 750 feet drop test

The OnePlus 3 survived a drop from an airplane at 750 feet. OnePlus are known for quirky marketing, and this is just further evidence of it. When you’re scanning the Internet for a new device you’ll look at endless articles, read over comparison sites, trawl through forums to hear about any weird kinks in your potential devices. […]

UMi Max is a hell of a budget phone

The UMi Max costs just $169.99 (about £130) and crams in plenty of decent features for the money. UMi may be a small Chinese smartphone manufacturer, but it doesn’t seem to be stopping them from releasing a lot of high-quality budget handsets. The UMi Max is the latest one to drop from the company and […]

Thomas Wellburn

Pokémon Go Nearby tracking and battery saver back

Pokémon Go updates Nearby-tracking, finally bringing back the popular feature to help players find their desired pocket monsters. Ever since Niantic removed nearby-tracking, the experience of Pokémon hunting has been similar to relieving yourself in the wind. It could be argued that by aimlessly wandering around your local park is a purer Pokémon experience, as you had to […]

Hasselblad Moto Mod returns in leaked image

The rumoured Hasselblad Moto Mod accessory has resurfaced in the rumour sphere after not seeing an announcement at the Moto Z launch. It’s hardly a secret that Lenovo and Hasselblad are working to create a beast of a camera accessory, for the new Moto Z and Moto Z Force. We didn’t see it at Lenovo […]

What Mobile Awards 2016 – cast votes now for prizes

The prestigious What Mobile Awards are back and better than ever, giving you, the readers, a chance to win one of four flagship handsets. It has been an exciting year in the world of smartphone and tablets with some true innovations brought to the table, for you the consumer to enjoy. Now it’s time to give back […]

Apple contract-users spend 40% more than Samsung

Apple contract-users spend a hefty 40% more than Samsung counter-parts according to UK network giffgaff. Apple fans also make it rain when it comes to SIM-only devices. Face-offs are always the best way to set the scope of things. Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier, Labour vs Conservatives, Sony vs Microsoft and in the smartphone world, Apple […]

No more flat-screen Samsung S devices?

Flat-screen Samsung Galaxy S devices could be a thing of the past as the president of Samsung’s mobile division made a revealing comment on its future. Samsung has enjoyed astronomical success ever since the manufacturer completely revamped the Galaxy S series. It all started when Samsung replaced Chang Dong-hoon, who headed Samsung’s mobile design team, with Lee […]

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 2016 spotted online

A listing for a follow-up to the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime has been spotted online, fueling rumours that this could be Samsung’s next handset offering. Samsung has a pretty solid line of handsets which span across the entire range, encompassing the low, mid and high-end sectors. Although the Galaxy S series is the one which […]

Thomas Wellburn

Meizu Blue Charm E doubles as a car controller

Meizu will officially reveal the Meizu Blue Charm E on August 10th and according to vice president Li Nan, it’s expected to bring some pretty unique features on-board. A fresh image leak has revealed that the device will feature a remote control application allowing users to unlock their car, open the boot and even operate […]

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Latest Podcast 05/08/16: Y U DO DIS OnePlus?

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