Pokémon Go developer Niantic has had another dig at third-party apps, saying that by blocking such apps, roll out to South America became possible.  This time writing on a blog post, Niantic blamed the delayed Latin American release on “aggressive efforts by third parties to access our servers outside of the Pokémon Go game client and our terms of […]

A foldable Samsung phone is in the pipeline but the president of Samsung Mobile has refuted any claims that they will be releasing one soon.  It’s no secret Samsung are making a foldable phone, but don’t expect it any time soon according to president of Samsung mobile, Koh Dong-Jin. Samsung showed off a slightly funny concept […]

Nexus Sailfish hardware is expected to include a bunch of powerful components, including the Snapdragon 820. Hardware info for the upcoming Nexus Sailfish handset has been spotted on GFXBench and there’s plenty to get excited about. The device is listed as ‘NMR1’, which coincides with previous leaks revealed by Twitter authority Evan Blass. According to […]

An iPhone 7 Plus comparison video has surfaced on YouTube, pretty much confirming the existence of the new plus sized device and confirming feature rumours.  We thought we saw everything we need to see about the iPhone 7, but popular YouTube channel Unbox Therapy has today given us an even clearer look at the rumoured iPhone […]

OnePlus 3 sales will cease for a month in Europe due to the overwhelming popularity of the new handset, to replenish stock. Apparently the OnePlus 3 is so popular the Chinese manufacturer is struggling to keep up with consumer demands – particularly in Europe. The OnePlus 3 saw the abolishment of the infamous invite system, to […]

Samsung’s latest phablet device has gone up for pre-order today and we have the latest Samsung Galaxy Note 7 pricing and release info. We missed out on the Note 5 as Samsung thought it’d be more fitting to drop the Galaxy S6+ on us instead. While it was an impressive device, it lacked the key […]

The Google Handwriting Input application has been updated to version 1.7, bringing plenty of fresh languages and Android N support. If you’re the type of person who prefers to doodle your words instead of typing them, you’ve probably downloaded the Google Handwriting Input. The quirky little app allows you to draw your words, which are […]

Instagram’s anti-abuse comment filter is rolling out now with some users reporting on the new welcomed feature appearing for them.  Social media can be filled with vitriol most of the times. Online abuse and cyber bullying have been prevalent in the news in the past few years, and now Instagram are doing something about it. The social […]

The new Samsung Gear VR was announced alongside new phablet, the Note 7. It’s not the massive upgrade we want, but it’s here for now.  Samsung only briefly mentioned the new Gear VR at the Galaxy Note 7’s unveiling in London. To be fair if it got more than 30 seconds of stage time, eyes […]

It’s the unveiling phablet fans have been waiting for, Samsung has finally taken the drapes off the Galaxy Note 7. One of the worst kept secrets ever.  Samsung, a company you may have heard, has just launched the Galaxy Note 7 today in London. It’s the large-screen phone we’ve all been waiting for, what Samsung […]

The HTC second quarter result is out, with a subtle improvement in some areas but still an overall net loss. Second quarter gross margin is up 2% on the previous quarter, with a revenue of NT$18.9 billion. Quarterly operating loss margin is up 11.1% on the previous quarter, with a loss of NT$4.2 billion versus […]

The Samsung Unpacked live stream is today, and it is where we will see the ‘surprise’ announcement of the phabulous Galaxy Note 7.  We know almost everything about the Note 7, with specs and renders leaked heavily in the past few weeks. We even know a little surprise that could be accompanying the Note 7 […]

The S Pen is an important part of Samsung’s Note series, each year we’re treated to new S Pen tricks and now we know three that could be unveiled tomorrow.  Samsung try to implement new ideas every year, some are hits and some are misses, but the S Pen always proves to be an integral part […]

Android Nougat manual camera controls will apparently make an appearance in future Nougat previews, after going missing in the latest developer previews. Google has taken a while to finally get the non-groundbreaking feature in stock Android. Currently manual controls can be found in the camera app of many Android skins, it’s quite shocking how Google failed to […]

The LG V20 has been confirmed to launch with Android 7 Nougat, making it one of the first phones to have Android 7 if launched this year.  LG are no strangers to innovation having launched the LG G5 at Mobile World Congress with modular accessories. Before the G5’s launch in February in Barcelona, LG launched the V10. […]

Honor is keeping the momentum going in 2016 by unveiling the impressive Honor Note 8. It has a QHD screen, a feature not expected from a sub-brand.  Huawei sub-brand Honor usually drop slews of impressive budget devices that aren’t too harsh on the wallet, or the eyes either. Now Honor has released a device that’s worth a look not only […]

We hope you’re not sick of Galaxy Note 7 leaks yet, because another one has just landed. A new Gear VR may be accompanying the Note 7 at launch next week.  The new information was revealed by serial leakster Steve Hemmerstoffer, known also by his Twitter handle @OnLeaks. Hemmerstoffer has in the past provided accurate […]

Samsung’s next iteration of its sleek smartwatch, the Gear S3, is expected to launch at trade show IFA in Berlin, as the Gear S2 saw its launch there last year. The Gear S2 is an impressive wearable, arguable one of the best smartwatches at the moment. Current generation of smartwatches have really upped their game, offering […]

We’ve got an early BlackBerry DTEK 50 unboxing and first impressions here at What Mobile! When BlackBerry launched the Priv last year, there was an air of confusion regarding exactly what the phone was trying to achieve. It was large, cumbersome and came with an extremely premium price-tag. Aside from a couple of subtle security features […]

The Amazon Dash grocery scanner has made its way to the UK finally, after the retailer launched a full online supermarket in June.  Amazon are committing themselves to make it so that you never have to set foot outside, and enter an establishment made of brick and cement. Amazon has a variety of devices to make buying food and […]

The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer is running a promotion in the UK, where buyers can get the HTC 10 £100 off in the online store. The deal runs from 28th July – 18th August, with the device now costing £469.99. This is a pretty significant reduction that makes it cheaper than the major flagships from LG […]

iPhone 7 pre-orders are tipped to start on September 9th, with reputable tipster Evan Blass leaking the information, giving us a clearer picture. Rumours have been snowballing for the iPhone 7, with a lot of supposed information about the new iPhone, aplenty for those itching to know what Apple has in store for the world. Serial leakster Evan […]

Twitter night mode will change the user interface to make things a little more comfortable on the eye. Twitter had been previously testing the mode internally but has today rolled the feature out to public. The new ‘night mode’ feature for its Android application that will turn the user interface a cool blue colour, presumably making it […]

Xiaomi continue their rapid rise by entering the laptop business, announcing today the Mi Notebook Air. A thin Windows 10 laptop that will give Apple a run for their money. How will Xiami do that? By going for the money and pricing the Mi Notebook Air significantly cheaper than the Apple Macbook Air. There will be […]

The ZTE Axon 7 Mini could be on the cards as a leak reveals the existence of the device, with a smaller screen and less powerful processor.  The Axon 7 isn’t even out of the gates yet for Europe, yet a leak reveals plans from the Chinese manufacturer to release an Axon 7 Mini. It’s […]

Android can now reveal your exact location to emergency services when making a call. A feature that could save a lot of lives.  Placing a call to emergency services is something you hope never have to do. Accuracy and speed is key to potentially saving a life, Android is going to make this much easier […]

Another Samsung Galaxy Note 7 leak with the phablet expected to be launched next week. Guidelines of the iris scanner reveal a lot of hoops to go through, to get it working. Pictures of the Note 7’s interface has surfaced giving us a first hand look at what we’re going to be scrolling through once we […]

A recent Pokemon Go survey conducted by the insights division of Survey Monkey has revealed that public interest for the game has peaked in the United States. The title recently broke the Apple App Store record for most downloads within a one week period, with Apple themselves expected to make an extra $3 billion in revenue from downloads […]

Prisma the extremely popular iOS photo manipulation app finally lands on Android. Android fans can now turn themselves into a convincing graphic novel.  Prisma is so popular streams of copycat apps appeared on the Play Store, to replicate an experience Android fans have been missing out onsince June. The knock-off Prisma apps are pretty dire so its […]

Could a Meizu smartwatch be on the cards? That’s the question posed after the company posted a sketch on their microblogging website earlier this morning. The image doesn’t go into much detail but does show numerous sketches of concept designs. We can see that the company has been toying with various ideas, most of which […]

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Edward Snowden is working on an iPhone case that will monitor electrical signals and prompt users when their device is being hacked.  Famous whistleblower Snowden is carrying on his fight in security surveillance, this time with a compact peripheral that resembles a battery case. Snowden will work with hacker Andrew “Bunnie” Huang to create the case-like peripheral. […]

Gorilla Glass 5 has been announced by Corning, it will feature in devices this year and promises to be even more resilient to save a you a lot of tears.  We get the same press release from Corning every year with promises of resistance to shattering, cracking, fracturing, chipping etc. This year’s iteration of the smartphone world’s favourite […]

We’ve got another weekly feature highlighting the best mobile phone recycle prices this week! In this addition, you could get £279.57 for an iPhone 6 64GB. [table id=13 /] For more features, visit What Mobile’s dedicated features page. All comparison stats provided courtesy of Sellmymobile.

An iPhone 7 powered on has been spotted in the wild world of tech as another leak of Apple’s expected iPhone 7 presents itself.  It really is starting to feel like Apple are co-ordinating these leaks to to get everyone on the hype train. Since the OnePlus 3’s release, marking the final major Android release, rumours […]

A Pokémon Go chat app was always the logical thing to do and it’s finally coming, but it’s come from an unlikely developer. Pokémon Go has forced people to get off their arses, explore their neighbourhoods and make some awkward/awesome interactions with fellow Pokémon trainers. Well now you can communicate with a wider range of trainers […]

A new full-metal Xperia smartphone has appeared in excellent quality images, not long after the Xperia X was revealed and launch.  We just got used to the Xperia X, which was just announced at Mobile World Congress this year. Sony seem to be carrying on an old practice, by releasing another flagship device soon after […]

An iPhone 7 Pro has appeared on the Internet, adding more fuel to the iPhone 7 hype train, which is expected to arrive in September. You may have to move for Pokémon in Pokémon Go, but you sure don’t have to move for iPhone 7 rumours. As we hurtle towards September more and more leaks are showing up […]

Apple could be about to ditch Samsung for the new iPhone 7 A10 processor in favour of TMSC, if a fresh report is anything to go by. You may remember that for the iPhone 6 and 6s, Apple split the orders for the A9 chip between Samsung and TMSC. There was plenty of controversy surrounding […]

The Gear4 Black WIFI Multiroom Range is the newest edition to the company’s speaker line-up, with a focus on premium design and sound. Built to compete against the likes of Bose and Sonos, the Black line already has quite a lot going for it. With a starting price of between £99 and £149, it already […]

A new Xiaomi Redmi device is most likely on the cards as Xiaomi are now selling tickets to an upcoming press conference. Brace yourself budget fans. The Chinese manufacturer has just started selling tickets for a press conference that will be held in Beijing on July 27th. Conferences in China are unique as they are also […]

A bunch of new Gionee phones have been revealed ahead of the upcoming conference in China, with the company claiming that the flagship Gionee M6 hardware encryption feature is a world-first. The conference is due to take place on July 26 at the Beijing National Convention Center, with an interesting emphasis on holographic projection. Invites […]

According to a Weibo post the iPhone 7 processor won’t be that much more powerful than the current one the iPhone 6s. But that’s okay.  You’d expect a phone succeeding a predecessor to possess more horsepower and ‘oomph’ upon its announcement, it certainly will be with the iPhone 7, but reportedly by not so much. TechTastic […]

The Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra has been released in Taiwan today and is the first handset to officially support DTS Headphone: X 7.1 surround sound. The Asus Zenfone range has developed a bit of a name among programmers and modders, notably for their use of Intel chips. Recently, the company has made the jump to […]

We’ve got another weekly feature highlighting the best mobile phone recycle prices this week! In this addition, you could save up to £173.19 on an iPhone 6! [table id=12 /] For more features, visit What Mobile’s dedicated features page. All comparison stats provided courtesy of Sellmymobile.

Finally, Pokémon Go officially released for the UK, but will we see all of our hard earned progress wiped out with a nationwide hyper beam? Did you act cautiously and decided to wait for the official release of Nintendo’s augmented reality mobile game? Well wait no more my friend, its right here on the Apple App […]

Statistics released by Kantar Worldpanel show that the Windows Phone market share has plummeted to a new low this month, while Blackberry is almost non-existant. In Spain, currently the worst market for Windows Phone devices, the operating system has just 0.2% of the overall market share, down 0.4% on the previous month. Blackberry continues to […]

Food giant Pizza Hut wants to make your ordering experience even easier with the launch of a Pizza Hut Chatbot, an artificial service that can intelligently take orders. As artificial intelligence continues to improve, we’ve seen a bunch of these ‘chatbots’ popping up around the internet. Essentially a computer algorithm that talks to users based […]

A fresh Meizu MX6 image leak has shown the device in all its glory… and it looks identical to the PRO 6. There’s been no shortage of rumours surrounding the Meizu MX6 recently, with the smartphone scheduled to debut on July 19th. The latest is a series of official images depicting what the handset will […]

The affordable Honor 8 has been announced with near P9 specs, it’s similar to the Huawei P9 but at a price that won’t have your accountant in tears. Honor just might pull itself out of Huawei’s shadow with the announcement of the Honor 8, an impressive device on paper. In fact, if we saw the […]