256 apps have been taken off the App Store for spying issues embedded in the apps.  The reason why Apple have banned these apps is because the developers were using a third party application program interface (API). Developers are demanded by Apple to use their API to develop apps to protect customer information and optimisation. The […]

Samsung’s Galaxy S7 may feature a new body type, departing from the S6’s aluminium body.  Aluminium has a had a bad reputation since Apple’s ‘bendgate’ disaster with the iPhone 6. Apple however stuck with the Aluminium this year with 7000-series Aluminium. Which has so far proven to be resilient as complaints are down from last […]

Pre-orders are now available for the new Blackberry Priv exclusively from Carphone Warehouse. Blackberry’s first Android device will retail starting from £580 for a sim-free device, and £49 per month on contract. The Priv features a curved screen with a hidden slide-out keyboard, keeping the Blackberry identity. The new smartphone will also feature a 5.4-inch […]

Specs for the Samsung Exynos 7650 and 7880 have leaked on popular Chinese social media website Weibo. Both of these chips are expected to be mid-range devices and the rumoured specs seem to confirm this. Both will be based on the current generation high performance Cortex-A72 and A53 architecture; these will likely be replaced by […]

Pioneer has just unveiled the XDP-100R, a premium portable music player running on the Android OS which is aimed at audiophiles and music fanatics who want the highest possible sound quality. While MP3 players have pretty much been killed off by the conventional smartphone device, they still live on to some extent as devices for the serious audiophiles. […]

Indian consumers received 10W chargers with their iPhone 6s and 6s Plus instead of 5W.  Apple finally launched the iPhone 6s in India last week and it seems the wait was worth it. For the rest of the world Apple launched their new smartphone with the usual 5W charger, and iPads are packed with a 12W charger. […]

Bethesda Softworks has released a new update for their ever popular game Fallout Shelter.  Update 1.2 will bring a host of new features to expand on the simulation game’s experience. To those who struggle to keep up with costs in the game, you’ll love the new Mysterious Stranger feature. Sadly he won’t blowing away raiders […]

A redesign of Google’s will be coming out soon but a date has yet to be confirmed.  The App Store and Play Store (and Windows Phone Store I guess) are those nice little havens full of wonderful creative contents that you never realised you need. Three money managing apps and an overdraft later you soon […]

The LG G4 will be the first third party Android phone to get Marshmallow 6.0. The update will roll out next week but weirdly enough it will be in Poland, with UK and US release dates to be confirmed. Google’s own Nexus devices have already received the latest Android update. Marshmallow 6.0 will bring to the LG […]

Orange France have revealed the full details on HTC’s new line the A9. Orange France have left no stone unturned as they have revealed the HTC A9, displaying it’s specs and a photo gallery. The A9 will have a 5 inch 1080p display. As for the snapper the main camera will be 13 megapixels whilst […]

OnePlus has been busy teasing a new device on social media today which will be officially revealed at the end of October. OnePlus has today announced via their Twitter account that they will be revealing a new device on October 29th. The picture shows an illuminated ‘x’ symbol, making it pretty certain that the device […]

Pre-orders for Surface Book in the United States have already sold out on the Microsoft Store. Little more than a week after the announcement, it seems that Microsoft has already depleted it’s pre-order stock for the Surface Book in the United States. All variants are now unavailable on their site, with an ‘Email me when available’ notification […]

The upcoming OnePlus X just got more official, with the device passing certification in China. Fresh renders of the OnePlus X have shown up online after the device passed certification through Chinese Authority TENAA. The images look a little different to previous leaks, with a different design aesthetic and no dual rear cameras. The original […]

WhatsApp for Windows Phone received a small update adding a couple of new features and one big, statement-making gesture. WhatsApp has just been updated for Windows Phone, revealing a host of new features carried over from the BETA. Perhaps most notably, users of the app can now take advantage of a ‘middle finger’ emoji, which […]

Rumours have surfaced that Samsung might include Synaptic’s pressure-screen ClearForce technology for the S7. Synaptic are known for their touch technology, particularly in laptop trackpads. With ClearForce Android and Windows Phones can catch up to Apple’s iPhone which already incorporates its own in-house developed 3D Touch. Huawei’s Mate S currently employs the technology and is currently available […]

Images of the Samsung Galaxy Grand On has been leaked by Chinese regulatory authority TENAA.  Samsung’s Galaxy Grand had been kept a secret for a while but TENAA have released not only multiple images of the new device from all angles, but there is also a specs sheet. A 5.1 inch screen with 720p support, 8MP main […]

Amazon UK are offering a free bluetooth speaker when purchasing the new Sony Xperia Z5.  The Xperia Z5 has only been released for three days and already there’s an early promotion (or too late for those who bought the Z5 on release day). You can take advantage of this offer, between 8 October 2015 and […]

The much rumoured new smartphone from OnePlus is unofficially confirmed as the OnePlus X by CEO Carl Pei. OnePlus CEO Carl Pei posted an ambiguous picture on his Weibo account (micro blogging site). The picture depicted a colourful ‘X’ emblazoned on a city map, resembling a street map app. Pei playfully wrote with the picture […]

VideoLAN continues to support the Windows Phone 8.1 version of the popular VLC media player with a new update. Part of the update includes French being added to the translation system. The update brings VLC now up to version 1.8 and has new additions, changes and improvements. Here is the list of improvements: New translation system: French language […]

The LG V10 goes on sale today in South Korea for 799,700 South Korean Wons.  799,700 South Korean Wons converts to approximately £451. If we see this kind of price for the V10 in the UK, it’ll be one of the best bargains for a smartphone for its calibre. LG have included a two front facing cameras, […]

A new Android exploit has been discovered that buries itself within the deeper files of your smartphone device, making it very difficult to remove. Fresh off the back of Stagefright 2.0, a new Android adware exploit has been unveiled which buries itself deep into the root files of the device. Once installed, the malicious software then […]

American talk show host Conan O’Brien has revealed a peak into what it could be like if a Dell biopic was released… And the results are hilariously bad. With the recent Steve Jobs movie currently doing the rounds and enjoying some very positive review scores (it’s currently at 92% on Rotten Tomatoes), Conan thought it […]

Telltale games has taken the drastic decision to remove several of its games from the Apple app store after complaints from users. The issue stems from the recent iOS 9 update causing apparent compatibility issues for gamers, with several big titles affected such as The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us. The full list […]

According to data compiled by CompareMyMobile.com, 17.9% of people did not think that the iPhone 6S had a stand out feature.  A shocking statistic as the iPhone 6S is the first phone to fully push pressure-sensitive screens to the mainstream public. Survey takers had said “Apple needs to improve its features”. Huawei had an earlier version of the […]

Microsoft has revealed a new Surface Pro laplet that offers numerous improvements and desktop-class performance. The new Surface Pro 4 will include a slightly larger 12.3-inch screen with a higher resolution of 2736 x 1824, though the overall size footprint is the same. It’s coated with a new 400 micron Gorilla Glass 4, which Microsoft […]

Microsoft briefly announced the new Lumia 550 at their live briefing yesterday. The Lumia 550 is Microsoft appealing to the lower end of the smartphone market, with the price tag of $139 (UK price TBC). The 550 is expected to have low specs but Microsoft went pretty basic with the 550. The processor is only a Snapdragon […]

Microsoft have announced their new Microsoft Band today at their live briefing. The new wearable sports the same name but is of a better design. Microsoft Band will have a new curved Gorilla Glass 3 screen to maximise comfort and wearability. Cortana has been loaded on now to remind you to workout and spur you […]

Sony will separate its semiconductors operations improve and grow image sensors, which have contributed to growth for the Japanese electronics maker.  The majority of smartphones use Sony’s image sensing technology and with Sony’s decision to do this could spell more improvements to their already top performing sensors. The iPhone 6S sports a Sony image sensor […]

Today is the day that many were waiting for, the release of Marshallow 6.0. But which phones will be getting the latest update?   Sadly not all phones will be getting an improved UI, better battery life and overall better experience. The list compiled is a comprehensive one with phones that the manufacturer themselves have […]

Pornhub have released info-graphics detailing the entertainment habits of Android and iOS users. 60% of traffic going into Pornhub is from mobile devices, so the good folks at Pornhub decided it’d be best to see what exactly was popular viewing. The data is split into Android, iOS and other (PC & laptops). Below charts the massive […]

Another leak of the upcoming Lumia 950XL has been revealed, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the internal hardware inside. The Microsoft device event is only a day away and fresh leaks are once again creeping up regarding the Lumia 950XL. The newest leak reveals a exposed rear panel, showing the camera, microSD slot, sim slot […]

Android devices are in danger of being hacked by playing an audio file or a video.  The new virus called “Stagefright 2.0” was discovered by researchers at mobile security firm Zimperium, the virus is said to affect “almost every Android device” since version 1.0 in 2008. Zimperium said in a blog post: “The vulnerability lies in […]

Microsoft has a launched a new application designed to help you find local services such as plumbers, electricians and even legal services. The app comes from internal developer Microsoft Garage who specialise in experimental apps that may or may not make it to wider release. It focuses on finding local services through word-of-mouth rather than […]

Benchmarks for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy View tablet have leaked on-line. We haven’t really seen much of the Samsung Galaxy View since its IFA 2015 teaser but today fresh benchmarks have popped up on-line revealing a slew of details. Marketed as mid-range device, the Galaxy View will feature a large 18.5-inch FullHD display and is […]

  The Sony Xperia Z5 has come out top on a well-known camera benchmarking test, beating all other smartphone devices. Professional camera benchmarking website DxOMark has a new smartphone photography champion. The Sony Xperia Z5 has officially overtaken the Samsung Galaxy S6 as the best smartphone camera on the market, narrowly beating its overall result […]

Meizu announced their new flagship phone the Meizu Pro 5 last month but can it take the heat? The literal heat? The Meizu Pro 5 packs the octa-core Samsung Exynos 7420. the same processor seen in the Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge and Galaxy Note 5. With the Exynos 7420, the Meizu Pro 5 had proven recently that it’s an […]

Google held their annual event to announce their new Nexus devices, this year we have been treated to two with the Huawei Nexus 6P and the LG Nexus 5X. All rumours regarding the two new devices were true including the fact that Google would be unveiling two mobile phones instead of one. The Nexus 6P […]

Android M has a lot of little improvements but we’ve listed our top five personal favourites. At the Nexus conference today, Google unveiled the final build of Android Marshmallow 6.0. This new operating system brings forth plenty of new features that focus on refinement rather than revolution. We’ve picked out the Top 5 best improvements […]

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OnePlus are planning to release a “new device” by the end of this year. The new device will not be as powerful as OnePlus’s previous releases, which could mean that this device is the much rumoured OnePlus mini. Vikas Agarwal, General manager of OnePlus India, said that the new device will be more of a […]

Another video demonstration of the upcoming Google Nexus 5X is doing the rounds on-line ahead of the imminent launch. With only hours to go before the launch of the Google Nexus 5X, another video demonstration has leaked on YouTube which gives a hands-on impression of the upcoming smartphone. The leak comes courtesy of Korean technology […]

Android Police has managed to obtain exclusive pricing and pre-order information regarding the imminent Nexus 5X. The Nexus 5X has enjoyed plenty of leaks these past few weeks, with image renders and internal hardware getting a full showcase across the interwebs. Now, Android Police has managed to get hold of exclusive pricing info for the […]

The rumoured Blackberry Venice now has a more official name which focuses on privacy above all else. Blackberry CEO John Chen has confirmed that the name for the new device will be ‘Priv’ which is shortened from ‘privacy’. The new Blackberry Priv will feature privacy as one of the core features, with a customised version […]

The ZTE Axon Elite has officially gone on sale in the UK today via an online eBay retailer. ZTE has today begun shipping the flagship killing Axon Elite smartphone on UK shores via eBay retailer mobileskingdom. While the term ‘flagship killer’ is thrown around quite loosely these days, the Axon is an especially premium device with […]

Rovio and Columbia pictures have just revealed the debut trailer for The Angry Birds Movie… And it’s a little on the cheesy side. After the dismal display from Angry Birds in 2014, it’s surprising to see a feature film arriving on our screens. Profits plummeted last year and reviews for the new Angry Birds 2 […]

Meizu has today unveiled the first edition to their premium smartphone line, the Pro 5. Meizu only announced its planned foray into premium smartphone manufacturing little more than 11 days ago and the company has already taken the wraps off its new flagship. The Meizu Pro 5 follows on from the impressive MX5; a device […]

A well-known Android Website has managed to acquire an official press image of the upcoming Huawei Nexus 6P, ahead of its imminent launch. There’s already been plenty of leaks regarding the upcoming Huawei Nexus smartphones but this could be the biggest one yet. Ahead of their expected launch next Tuesday, Android Police has managed to […]

Benchmarks for the new Apple iPhone 6s have been posted on-line and show a strong performance boost. With the Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus just around the corner, we’re all eagerly awaiting to see how the device performs in the wild. it just so happens that one lucky AT&T customer in the United States […]

An image of the upcoming Microsoft Band 2 has leaked, showing a subtly improved design with a more stylistic twist. The original Microsoft Band was a functional device that worked very well for its intended purpose but not much else. A new render of the upcoming Microsoft Band 2 has leaked which shows a much […]

Leaked renders of the upcoming Oneplus X have leaked, showing a dual camera and rear fingerprint reader. Carl Pei has been teasing the device since August and this is the first we have officially seen of it. It was initially thought to be a mini version of the OnePlus 2, however the ‘X’ moniker denotes […]