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July 17, 2015
OnePlus 2 will be less stressful to buy than OnePlus One
If you’re worried that the OnePlus 2 will be just as hard to purchase as the OnePlus One, then we have some good news for you. The 2, just like the One, will require an invite to purchase when it launches on July 27. There are some difference now, as OnePlus highlighted in a blog […]
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July 17, 2015
Motorola is about to reveal a big secret…
Motorola is holding a big bash on July 28 where the company will be announcing some very special news. There’ll be one event in London and another in New York, alongside a livestream starting at 2pm BST. Not much has been revealed about what’s being revealed at the parties. An invite says: “Your relationship status […]
Apps
July 17, 2015
Top five FREE smartphone games (July 6 – July 12)
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 […]
Apps
July 17, 2015
Europeans will finally get their hands on HTC One M9+
The HTC One M9+ was announced earlier this year, boasting a bigger screen than the regular One M9 and an added fingerprint sensor. Initially, the HTC One M9+ wasn’t going to be released outside of Asia. That’s all changed now, however. HTC has announced that it will be releasing the heavyweight device in Europe. No North […]
Alex Yau
July 16, 2015
PlayStation Now available to all PlayStation 4 owners
PlayStation Now, a video game streaming service, is now available to all PlayStation 4 owners in the UK as an open beta. This is the first time the service, which allows you to stream and play selected PlayStation 3 games, is available to all UK PlayStation 4 owners. It has previously only been accessible as […]
Apps
July 16, 2015
Ultimate frisbee star Marques Brownlee shows off OnePlus 2
OnePlus has given ultimate frisbee star Marques Brownlee the task of showing off the OnePlus 2, its upcoming flagship device. The phone officially launches on July 27, but Brownlee give’s a sneak peak of the phone’s camera in a YouTube video, which can be viewed below. The device is blurred out, but it all looks […]
Alex Yau
July 16, 2015
Latest Snapchat update sucks battery life from phones
The latest Snapchat update has been severely draining the battery on some phones, according to some reports. The update was released last night and, although it changes the picture sharing app’s design, LG G4 and Nexus 6 owners have reported that it severely drains the battery life of their devices. HTC One M9, iPhone 6 and […]
Apps
July 16, 2015
Amazon was selling the LG G4 for only 1 cent
A software glitch on the Amazon website caused the price of the LG G4 to plummet down to less than 1 pence. During the Amazon prime deals yesterday, one keen-eyed Reddit user spotted the fault and plenty of people flocked to the site to take advantage. The device usually sells for over $600 in the United […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 16, 2015
This is the world’s most secure smartphone
Turing Robotics has revealed what they are calling the most secure smartphone ever. It’s an incredibly bold statement for any smartphone manufacturer to make but Turning Robotics believe that they may have finally cracked it. The company has released the Turing Phone, the most technologically insane smartphone yet. A 5.5 inch device running an entirely […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 15, 2015
HTC refreshes budget Desire series with four new handsets
HTC has today unveiled a new bunch of affordable devices, bringing a large refresh to its entire Desire range. Each new device will use a Snapdragon 210 processor, an entry-level octa-core chip running up to 1.1 GHz. The entire line comes with an 8 megapixel main camera and is capable of recording 720p video. They […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 15, 2015
Samsung quietly announces Galaxy A8 in China
Samsung has quietly dropped the new Galaxy A8 over in China, which has now taken the mantle as the company’s slimmest smartphone ever. After plenty of rumours and speculation Samsung has today unveiled the Galaxy A8, the company’s slimmest smartphone to date. The handset was discovered on the Chinese regional website and will be only […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 15, 2015
Commodore is back… With a smartphone?
The retro gaming company that everybody loved during the 80’s is back, as Commodore today announced a new smartphone with an old-school twist. For you oldies out there, you’ll probably remember Commodore as a prominent force in the 1980’s who went toe-to-toe with British company Spectrum. They were both vying for complete control of your […]
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July 15, 2015
Spotify now has a map that tracks your music tastes
Spotify has unleashed a handy tool that allows users to quickly check listening habits from around the globe. The streaming service uses the information to create tailored playlists for different parts of the globe. Rather than just keeping it locked into an internal spreadsheet, Spotify has decided to plot it on a neat little interactive […]
Apps
July 14, 2015
Samsung looking for ways to utilize the unique Galaxy S6 Edge screen
Samsung are trying hard to find a way of utilizing the unique Galaxy S6 Edge to the best of it’s potential, with a new application potentially on the horizon. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is a beautiful device which we liked a lot, though it sadly has lots of wasted potential in the cutting-edge (excuse […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 14, 2015
Apple Pay: how do I set it up?
Apple Pay has officially launched in the UK, allowing iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch owners to pay for goods and services by tapping their device at a contactless terminal. Apple has a confirmed list of retailers supporting the scheme, including Waitrose and McDonalds, but you can use Apple Pay at any store […]
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July 14, 2015
Microsoft Lumia 940 and 940 XL will cost more than Samsung Galaxy S6
The next Microsoft phones could be the Windows 10-equipped Lumia 940 and Lumia 940 XL, both costing more than the Samsung Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6. An official price hasn’t been confirmed yet, but sources suggest that the new Lumia devices will cost more than iOS and Android devices. This means the 940 and 940 […]
Alex Yau
July 14, 2015
Barclays confirms it will eventually support Apple Pay
Apple Pay has launched today and many banks, including Natwest, American Express, Natwest and Ulster Bank, are supporting the service. Barclays has been noticeably absent from the list, but the bank has confirmed that its debit and credit cards will eventually support the service. No official date hasn’t been given, but at least we know the […]
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July 14, 2015
Forget 4K displays, Samsung is making an 11K display
Samsung has revealed that the company is developing an insane 11K display, which could have a potential PPI resolution well exceeding a thousand pixels per inch. Smartphone screens are moving at a fairly rapid rate, with the current standard being Quad HD. At a staggering resolution of 2,560 x 1,440, that calculates to over 500 […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 14, 2015
Tapping it in: Apple Pay officially launches in the UK
Apple Pay officially launches in the UK today, allowing UK iPhone users to pay for goods and services by simply tapping their iPhones. This will be the first time the service has been launched outside the US. iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch users will all be able to take advantage of Apple Pay. Leaked […]
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July 13, 2015
Android M won’t eat your memory anymore
Google appears to be learning from its mistakes with the memory leaks on Android Lollipop, as the new Android M Developer Preview 2 contains a memory management feature specifically designed to avoid potential issues. Although Android Lollipop runs a lot better on low-end devices versus its predecessors, there’s one thing that it has never gotten […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 13, 2015
Hard to beat: LG G4 Beat revealed
LG has revealed its new mid-range device. Instead of being called the LG G4S as initially rumoured, the new device’s official name is the LG G4 Beat. Following the launch of the flagship LG G4, the LG G4 Beat comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera that uses LG’s Colour Spectrum Sensor, laser autofocus and manual […]
Alex Yau
July 13, 2015
HTC Desire 728: is this HTC’s next smartphone?
A brand new addition to the HTC Desire range could be on its way very soon. A new leak showing off what could possibly be the new phone has been working its way around the web. The leak was spotted on TENAA, China’s electronics certification agency. The device is codenamed HTC D728w, which could be […]
Alex Yau
July 13, 2015
David Cameron wants to stop terrorism by banning WhatsApp…
David Cameron, the UK’s Prime Minister, hopes to prevent terrorism by passing a new law that bans messaging apps using encrypted messages. If passed, the new law could impose bans on WhatsApp, Snapchat and iMessage in the UK. Called the Investigatory Powers Bill, or ‘Snooper’s Charter’, David Cameron hopes the bill will make all records of digital […]
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July 13, 2015
iOS 9 BETA is out now for free! Everybody stay calm
Apple has today launched iOS 9 in a free public BETA, giving users a chance to try the upcoming operating system. Apple has today launched the long-awaited iOS 9 public beta, giving users a chance to try out it’s unfinished operating system before the expected september launch. The OS is expected to ship with the […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 13, 2015
OnePlus 2 specs teased on Reddit AMA
The OnePlus team has spilled details of the much anticipated OnePlus 2 in a Reddit AMA. Representatives from the Chinese brand, called Michael, Emmanuel, Carl and David, revealed many details, including the fact that the handset will be smaller than the OnePlus One. OnePlus 2 battery The battery will be upgraded from 3,1000mAh to 3,300mAh, […]
Alex Yau
July 13, 2015
OnePlus 2 specs leaked ahead of July reveal
OnePlus 2 rumours continue to creep in, with the latest giving a quick run-down of some of the internals that we can expect in the upcoming flagship killer. With the OnePlus 2 looming over the horizon, we’re starting to hear more and more about this elusive handset. The newest rumour comes from Mobipicker and details the internal hardware […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 10, 2015
Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 3 Zombies will have Jeff Goldblum and Ron Perlman
Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 3 was pretty certain to have the popular Zombies mode, but the game’s developer Treyarch has remained tight lipped. Until now. CoD fans will be glad to hear that the developer introduced Shadows of Evil at the San Diego Comic-Con, a survival co-op experience in Black Ops 3’s Zombies mode. […]
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July 10, 2015
Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Collector’s Edition will burn a $200 hole in your wallet
Mirror’s Edge fans with more cash than sense can splash out $200 on the Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Collector’s Edition. What does that amount of cash get you? Some impressive items. For starters, there’s a 14-inch statue featuring main character Faith as an adult and a young sprog. Both are sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with a pane of […]
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July 10, 2015
LG G4 sent flying to show off sky-high quality camera
Clearly unsatisfied with showing off the LG G4’s camera conventionally, LG decided to send its latest flagship in the air via a drone. The G4 shot some pretty awesome bird’s eye view videos whilst airborne, which is unsurprising considering it has a 16MP camera. Don’t take our word for it, however. Watch the video below […]
Apps
July 10, 2015
Huawei Honor 7 is already a success and it’s not even out
Huawei has announced that their Honor 7 is the most successful smartphone the company has ever made… and it’s not even available yet. Huawei is busy boasting about it’s newest flagship Honor 7 smartphone, which has gained more pre-orders than any other device released by the company. Huawei has stated that the Honor 7 has managed […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 10, 2015
Microsoft will slash the Lumia range to only six devices per year
Microsoft are cutting back on the number of Lumia handsets that they release each year, in an attempt to help grow the mobile Windows ecosystem. Microsoft made some pretty hefty cuts to it company this week, laying off up to 7,800 employees. Many of them came primarily from the phone business acquired from Nokia, leading […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 9, 2015
OnePlus 2 guaranteed to cost under $450
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has taken to Twitter to address pricing concerns over the OnePlus 2 device, assuring fans that it will still be a very cheap device. Another day, another OnePlus announcement. This new reveal comes directly from OnePlus them self, who has responded to various questions regarding pricing estimates. With many people believing […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 9, 2015
LG reveals little brother to the LG G4 – Say hello to the LG G4 Beat
After plenty of rumours and speculation, LG has today announced their newest addition to their smartphone device range, the LG G4 Beat. There’s been plenty of rumours recently regarding the possibility of a new mid-range LG G4 S, a smaller version of the flagship LG G4 which sits at the upper-end of the middle price […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 9, 2015
HTC One M9 update causes 13-hour charge times
Some HTC One M9 owners have reported that the latest software update (1.40.401.8) is causing excruciatingly long charge times. According to these users, it is taking up to 13 hours to fully charge their handsets. A screenshot in Italian that appeared online shows the HTC One M9 saying “Charging – 13 hours until complete.” HTC […]
Alex Yau
July 9, 2015
Official Star Wars app lets you become a Jedi
Those of you waiting anxiously for the release of Star Wars 7 will be glad to hear that an official Star Wars app has launched today. The app includes fictional weather forecasts for places from the series, including Tatooine. There are also sound effects, classic quotes and alerts whenever news or trailers for the new movie […]
Apps
July 9, 2015
Timewarp – Samsung to release a clamshell flagship?
Samsung are set to release a new device named the ‘SM-G9198’, an old-school clamshell handset that will feature a powerful Snapdragon 808 processor. For all of their features and power, most modern smartphones look exactly the same as one another. Gone are the days of innovative design choices such as the Nokia N-Gage or the […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 9, 2015
Asus are releasing a new, low-cost smartphone
Asus could be could be continuing its assault on the low-end with yet another cost-effective Zenfone device boasting generous hardware specs. Fresh off the announcement of the Zenfone Selfie, rumours are rife that Asus may be planning to release yet another smartphone device. The handset is thought to be called the ‘Zenfone Go’ and will […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 8, 2015
HTC Aero specs are impressive
A vietnamese website specialising in HTC news has released new details regarding the upcoming HTC Aero smartphone. The HTC One M9 was great phone but it never really set the world alight. Compared to the M8 which had several standout features such as the Ultrapixel camera, the newer model never really had anything substantial to […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 8, 2015
Apple iPhone 6S could be thicker, not thinner
Schematics leaked to the Japanese Endgadget website reveal that the iPhone 6S could be a little thicket than the current version. We’re used to smartphones getting consistently thinner over time but rarely do we see them actually gain weight. In the case of Apple, this is something that has never happened since the birth of […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 8, 2015
OnePlus 2 will have a lot of RAM
OnePlus announced today via their blog that the upcoming OnePlus 2 will feature 4GB of low power DDR4 RAM, a first for any smartphone device. The OnePlus 2 just keeps getting more powerful, with every new reveal adding to its already impressive arsenal. The latest feature revealed by the company is the RAM capacity of […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 8, 2015
To boldly go where no smartphone has gone before
A London-based company who develops and manufactures replica Film/ TV memorabilia has just revealed a faithful Star Trek Bluetooth Communicator remake. The Star Trek communicator is a pretty iconic piece of TV memorabilia that even those unfamiliar with the franchise will recognise. William Shatner used it for communicating with his companions and transporting back to […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 8, 2015
OnePlus 2 fingerprint sensor will be ‘twice as fast as any iPhone’
Hardened security on the OnePlus 2 will be provided through a fingerprint sensor. This feature has been heavily rumoured for a while and OnePlus has finally confirmed it ahead of the new device’s launch on July 27. Devices like the iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge already boast a fingerprint sensor. The Chinese company, […]
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July 8, 2015
EE Rook is the UK’s cheapest 4G phone
EE’s latest device, the Rook, is the most affordable 4G smartphone on currently on sale in the UK. New customers can get the Rook for £49, whilst existing customers will only be charged £39. You will have to top up £10 when you purchase the phone, however, so total costs will be £59 and £49 […]
Alex Yau
July 7, 2015
Mysterious Motorola handset appears online
A new Motorola device codename ‘5137’ has just been spotted undergoing certification checks on the FCC website. There’s been no shortage of Motorola rumours as of recent and now we have one more to add in the list. Android Geeks has just spotted a mysterious device listed on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website, a […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 7, 2015
Home Sharing set to return in Apple iOS 9
An Apple employee has confirmed via Twitter that the Cupertino company are working on bringing Home Share back in iOS 9. Those of you who loved the Home Sharing feature were probably gutted when Apple removed it in iOS 8.4. The feature allowed users to stream iTunes contents from computers to any iPhone, iPad or […]
Apps
July 7, 2015
Apple Pay could bite into UK contactless market on July 14
Those of you anxiously awaiting Apple Pay’s UK launch may soon be able to relax. A possible launch date has been revealed weeks after Apple announced at Worldwide Developers Conference that its contactless payment system is hitting the UK. According to 9to5Mac, some Apple Store employees in the UK have been told that July 14 could […]
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July 7, 2015
Instagram adding HD photos to servers (and you might have them)
Facebook is rolling out a new update to the image resolutions within their popular photography application Instagram. Instagram has today begun storing images at a much higher resolution than before. Previously, the maximum resolution of files was 640 x 640 pixels but they are now available at a much higher 1080 x 1080 pixels. Users […]
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July 7, 2015
Batgirl swoops onto Batman: Arkham Knight on July 14th
Details about the upcoming Batman: Arkham Knight DLC have been revealed by Gamespot, revealing a new story arc centred around a much requested character. The first piece of DLC for the critically received but unoptimised Batman: Arkham Knight is set to hit PS4 and Xbox One on July 14th for roughly £5.80 in the UK. The […]
Apps
July 7, 2015
Nintendo SNES-CD console uncovered in office clearout
A very rare prototype console which was co-developed by Sony and Nintendo has been discovered during a routine office clear-out in the United States. Do you remember the ill-fated Sony CD add-on for the old Super Nintendo Entertainment System? Well, it seems that Nintendo and Sony also developed a prototype console as well. Some guy […]
Apps
July 7, 2015
Top five FREE smartphone games (June 29 – July 5)
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 […]
Apps
July 7, 2015
WhatsApp Gold scam returns with new name
Another poor attempt at a WhatsApp scam has hit the internet. If you see anything with the words ‘WhatsApp Elegant Gold’, walk away from the keyboard slowly and breathe. You may vaguely remember a WhatsApp scam in 2014 titled ‘WhatsApp Gold‘ which promised users the ability to find out who blocked them and other fake […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 7, 2015
Your smartphone can now detect eye diseases
A new smartphone application developed by researchers in Mexico can offer an early diagnosis to Macular Edema, potentially saving thousands from early-onset blindness. We recently reported that your smartphone will be able to detect pregnancies and diabetes thanks to a new sensor technology coming in the next few years. Well, now you can add eye […]
Apps
July 6, 2015
Your smartphone screen could soon repair itself
Chemists at a UK university have figured out a way to create self-healing smartphone screens, ushering in a possible future where our screens never break. Cracking your smartphone screen is often a worst-case scenario, with the repair often costing as much as the phone itself. Fortunately, a new material could be on the way that has […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 6, 2015
Court appearance: top five apps serving Wimbledon 2015
Wimbledon 2015 is finally here. The annual tennis tournament attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators raring to see Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and many more go for glory on the court. It only lasts for two weeks, however, which is why you’ll want to make the most of the famous tennis tournament. Whether you want […]
Apps
July 6, 2015
Will the Apple iPhone 8 have a curved screen?
A recent Apple patent for flexible and/ or curved displays has led many to wonder when we will see the technology on iPhone devices. Rumours are circulating of a possible curved screen for future Apple iPhone devices after a patent for flexible and/or curved displays was discovered on June 24th. This was confirmed by an “industry […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 6, 2015
An icon returns: is the iPod making a comeback?
It’s been almost three years since the last iPod was launched, so you’d be forgiven for thinking Apple has ditched the device that ignited its success. According to 9to5Mac, looking deep into iTunes 12.2’s coding will reveal images showing the different iPods in new colours. All three iPods – the Shuffle, Nano and Touch – have […]
Alex Yau
July 6, 2015
Possible LG G4 S on the horizon
Russian technology wesbite Hi-Tech.Mail.Ru believes that a smaller variant of the popular LG G4 could be released very shortly and has leaked images to prove it. LG are preparing to release a smaller variant of the LG G4 which will feature mid-range specs at a more competitive price-point. Looking exactly like its bigger brother, the […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 6, 2015
Fallout Shelter bringing the apocalypse to Android in August
Gamers will finally experience Fallout 4 in November. Whilst iOS users have been satisfying their post-apocalyptic hunger with Fallout Shelter, a mobile game based on the series, Android users have noticeably been left out. That could soon change in August. Android users won’t feel so left out from August. Bethesda’s Pete Hines responded to a […]
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July 6, 2015
Disney does us a favour and bans selfie sticks
Good riddance. Disney is taking matters into its own hands with the selfie stick epidemic and permanently banning them within Disneyland Park premises. After signs and verbal warnings failed to deter people from bringing them along, the company decided to take the extreme action of banning them completely. The new policy will go into effect […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 6, 2015
Full metal jacket: OnePlus 2 could have all-metal coat
The OnePlus 2 launch is just mere weeks away. The most recent leaked images suggests that the new handset will be fitted with a slim, all-metal coat. These renders shouldn’t be taken too seriously, however. Nothing has been officially confirmed by the Chinese manufacturer, but it does back up rumours that the phone will ditch plastic for a more premium […]
Alex Yau
July 6, 2015
Samsung Galaxy A8 spotted in South Korean brochure
A keen eyed tipster has noticed that a South Korean Brochure has details of the Samsung Galaxy A8. Samsung are still yet to officially reveal the Galaxy A8 but that hasn’t stopped the rumours from pouring in. Now it seems we might be getting something a little more concrete about the new device, as a […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 3, 2015
Tesco Mobile and EE engage in cringeworthy Twitter rap battle
Tesco Mobile and EE took part in an embarrassingly bad rap battle yesterday over social media, proving that these sort of stunts don’t always come across as funny. Sometimes it’s a refreshing thing for corporate social network accounts to be a little quirky. It’s helps to reinforce the fact that there’s real people monitoring the profiles […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 3, 2015
Xiaomi Mi 5 will be an absolute powerhouse
Possible specs for the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5 have leaked and if true, they represent a hugely powerful device that will easily compete with the likes of Apple, LG and Samsung. The Xiaomi Mi 5 is rumoured to feature a 5.3 inch screen, a 2560 x 1440 QHD panel, 4GB RAM and the upcoming Snapdragon […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 3, 2015
This Android Smartphone has an insane 10,000mAh battery
Chinese Smartphone maker Oukitel is set to announce a new 5.5 inch handset that will feature an astronomic 10,000mAh battery. Most of us think a 2500mAh battery is pretty impressive but have you ever considered a 10,000mAh battery? Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oukitel has managed a pretty phenomenal feat by squeezing 10,000mAh into a 5.5 inch […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 3, 2015
First Android Blackberry smartphone image leaked
Reliable tipster @evleaks has posted an image of what seems to be a Blackberry Passport running the Android operating system. Is this our first official glimpse of a Blackberry handset running on Android? Blackberry CEO John Chen eluded to the fact that the company was considering an Android device only if the platform was secure […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 3, 2015
Think you might be pregnant? Use your smartphone
Thanks to a new sensor technology that has been developed in Germany, you could soon be monitoring your pregnancy scares using your smartphone. We always bang on about how smartphones can do everything but they actually can do everything. Thanks to a new sensor technology known as Surface Plasmon Resonance, (SPR) you’ll soon be able […]
Apps
July 3, 2015
No more tired thumbs – Snapchat gets Tap to View
Snapchat got updated yesterday with a number of much-needed features to enhance the user experience. One of the more archaic features of Snapchat finally got a much needed improvement yesterday when the company rolled out a number of updates to the popular social media application. Give Your Thumbs a Break Off all the improvements […]
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July 2, 2015
Fallout 4 Pip-Boy won’t work with iPhone 6 Plus
Those of us who are using an iPhone 6 Plus will be gutted to know that the Fallout 4 Pip-Boy edition doesn’t work with screen sizes over 6 inches. Commence disappointment now. Bethesda’s ultra limited Fallout 4 Pip-Boy edition will not work with devices over 6 inches in size, due to the company’s insistence on […]
Apps
July 2, 2015
Top five FREE smartphone games (June 22 – 28)
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 […]
Apps
July 2, 2015
New leak suggests OnePlus 2 could have 4GB of RAM and 8MP selfie camera
The OnePlus 2 officially launches on July 27, but there’s been no blockage to the many leaks about the phone before its release date. The latest leak from Bluetooth’s SIG certification has confirmed that the phone will be available in three models codenamed A2001, A2003 and A2005. Previous benchmark tests have shown that the A2001 […]
Apps
July 2, 2015
Calls to 0800 numbers from your mobile are now free
Good news for smartphone users. Calls to 0800 and 0808 numbers are now completely free. Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, is behind the move to make calls to these numbers completely free. Charges will still be applied to numbers starting with 084, 087, 118 or 09, but the costs will be made more obvious and the […]
Alex Yau
July 2, 2015
Meizu MX5 is another western flagship killer
Another Chinese manufacturer has entered the fray and produced an affordable flagship with blistering specifications. Meizu may not be a name you’ve heard of before but you might want to add them to your calendar. Looking like a Samsung Galaxy S6 spliced with an iPhone 6 but with the rear of a HTC One M9 […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 2, 2015
SMS creator Matti Makkonen dies age 63
Matti Makkonen, creator of the Short Message Service (SMS) we all used during the early mobile era, has passed away today. The mobile industry today mourns one of its great pioneers. Matti Makkonen, the father of SMS, has sadly passed away at the age of 63. The Finnish creator famously conjured the idea for the SMS in […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 1, 2015
Live in the EU? Say goodbye to roaming costs
If you’re holidaying within the European Union come 2017, you’ll be pleased to hear that roaming charges will finally be abolished in all member states. After some tense negotiations in Luxembourg on Wednesday, the European Union Council has finally decided to impose a further minimum cap on roaming charges within the member states. The cap […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 1, 2015
Huawei unleashes Honor 7 flagship device
Huawei has finally made the Honor 7 official at a dedicated press event in Beijing. It’s the company’s brand new flagship device that sits just below competing devices like the Samsung Galaxy S6 and LG G4. The only difference is that it costs about £250 less. The company also unveiled two accessories to accommodate the […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 1, 2015
Xiaomi launches its first international smartphone… in Brazil
After much deliberation, Xiaomi has finally gone international, launching the entry-level Redmi 2 in Brazil from next week. Just when you thought Xiaomi might be coming to the UK and Europe, turns out we were all wrong after all. The Chinese smartphone maker has instead decided to launch it’s first international device in Brazil, promising […]
Thomas Wellburn
July 1, 2015
Possible Third-gen Motorola Moto G leak surfaces
Motorola’s upcoming third generation Moto G may have just been leaked ahead of its expected July release date. A couple of press renders which show the device have surfaced on technology website TechnoBuffalo, apparently sent by an anonymous tipster. The phone keeps the clean design of the previous two devices, with a similar look that feels very […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 30, 2015
Don’t be a mug: Yecup turns your smartphone into a tea making machine
We usually joke around that smartphones are becoming so advanced that they’ll soon be able to make a cup of tea. The YeCup is making that possible… This travel mug, which has an accompanying smartphone app, uses Bluetooth to heat or cool your drink to the desired temperature. A notification will pop up on your […]
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June 30, 2015
So long Google – Samsung want to build more Tizen smartphones
Samsung may be distancing themselves further from Google by release several new Tizen devices. Tizen may not have had the start that Samsung wanted but it still did surprisingly well in emerging markets. With over 1 million Z1 phones sold in India since January, the Korean firm sees potential in their new in-house operating system. Reuters […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 30, 2015
OnePlus 2 images leak, but they aren’t what they seem
The OnePlus 2’s front and rear have allegedly been leaked in two photographs. Don’t get too excited just yet, however. These images (below) aren’t all they appear to be, however. Both images are very blurry and look like they’re computer renderings, which makes us skeptical about their authenticity. There’s also the likelihood that they’re […]
Alex Yau
June 30, 2015
Primed and ready – Amazon one hour delivery service reaches London
Amazon has finally brought their one hour delivery service to the UK after an extended trial in the United States. After a six month testing period in the United States, Amazon’s insanely fat one hour delivery service has finally arrived in the UK. The service will operate from Amazon’s local fulfilment centre in East London […]
Apps
June 30, 2015
Get to da choppa! Predator added to Mortal Kombat X roster
Fans of 1987 action film Predator will be glad hear the movie’s titular villain will be added to Mortal Kombat X’s roster next month. Mortal Kombat series creator Ed Boon announced that Predator will be the next downloadable Mortal Kombat X character. You’ll be able to fight with him sometime in July. Boon recently tweeted “Recreate the […]
Apps
June 30, 2015
Has the Sony Z4 Compact leaked?
The Sony Z4 compact may have been leaked according to popular benchmarking tool GFXBench. A mysterious Sony handset with model number E5663 has been spotted on benchmarking website GFXBench, with some believing it could be the new Xperia Z4 Compact. The specifications lead us to believe that the device will sit in the upper-mid tier […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 30, 2015
Apple Music WILL support third party hardware
Apple and Sonos have today announced that Sonos support will be coming to Apple Music. If there’s one thing about Apple, it’s their ability to monetize every part of a given process for maximum profit. If you’re one of those who suffers from the dreaded ‘locked in’ syndrome due to Apples extensive ecosystem of closed […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 30, 2015
Tapping it in: Barclaycard launches contactless payment wearables
Barclaycard has launched three new wearable payment devices; a wristband, key fob, and sticker. Each of these three devices will use NFC contactless payment technology, the same technology in contactless credit and debit cards that enables you to pay for goods with just a tap. You can use these devices to pay for transactions of up […]
Apps
June 29, 2015
Court appearance: Wimbledon 2015 emojis bounce around Twitter
You can now express your excitement about Wimbledon 2015 on Twitter through a new set of emojis based on the annual tennis tournament. #Wimbledon will bring up a tennis racquet, whilst you can also tell all your Twitter followers where you’re watching the tournament. Locations include #TheQueue, #TheHill (Henman Hill) or #TheWorld (anywhere outside SW19). Twitter […]
Alex Yau
June 29, 2015
Samsung wants to double your battery life
Samsung believes it may have found a way to double battery life without increasing size, potentially paving the way for devices which last days on a single charge. Battery technology is one of the few things in mobile devices that never seems to move forward or improve, yet many companies continue to strive for that […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 29, 2015
Thanks a bundle: Sony Xperia Z3+ comes with free package worth £275
Those of you who grab the Sony Xperia Z4, known as the Z3+ in the UK, from selected outlets can take advantage of an attractive bundle worth up to £275. This bundle includes premium MDR-10RC headphones, six high-quality audio albums through Xperia Lounge and a three-month subscription to TIDAL, a music streaming service. Carphone Warehouse, […]
Alex Yau
June 29, 2015
The force is strong in the iPhone 6S
Bloomberg has reported that Force Touch will be coming to the new iPhone 6S and iPhone 7 devices. The American business website says that Apple Inc. has started early production of the new models and they will include Force Touch technology. The technology was first seen in the new MacBook and uses a combination of […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 29, 2015
HTC Aero: new flagship ‘Hero’ phone could fly out in Autumn
HTC could unveil a brand new flagship smartphone to its range. That’s according to prolific leaker Evan Blass a.k.a @evleaks. The Twitter leaker has been out of the leaking game until recently where he name dropped the HTC Aero, apparently launching this Autumn. He claims the Aero is the company’s next high-end handset. It’s likely that […]
Alex Yau
June 29, 2015
Blackberry may release a bacteria-free smartphone
Blackberry could be venturing into the medical sector by releasing a bacteria-free device for hospital workers and staff. Blackberry are trying to manoeuvre their way into the business sector again, this time by targeting the medical community. Company CEO John Chen announced near a hospital in Toronto that Blackberry is partnering with ThoughtWire and Cisco Systems […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 26, 2015
Smartphone addict? So are your parents.
A new study has revealed that parents are also slaves to their smartphone devices, which will surely cheer up angst filled teenagers who are constantly told to put away their devices. Forget about your kids being addicted to smartphones, it seems the parents are quickly catching up! A recent study by parenting website myfamilyclub.co.uk has revealed that […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 26, 2015
OnePlus 2 to get special virtual reality launch event
OnePlus has today announced that they reveal the upcoming OnePlus in July during the worlds first ever Virtual Reality launch event. Its taken a while but OnePlus has finally revealed the launch date of its upcoming flagship smartphone. You’ll be able to see the device on 7PM PT July 27th which means we only have […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 26, 2015
Box of tricks – Polaroid announces new Cube Plus
Polaroid has announced an update to the Cube camera that debuted last year, with an improved camera and WIFI support. The Polaroid Cube is a direct competitor to the popular GoPro series, though admittedly nowhere near as good. Alas, it’s still a great pocket camera that can be a good accessory when you don’t have […]
Apps
June 25, 2015
Android calculator edition
An ingenious hacker has managed to get Android 1.6 Donut running on a calculator. Remember those calculators at school that everyone used to play games on all the time? Well now, they can run Android too. Josh Max has managed to install Android 1.6 donut on the device and can even play the classic version […]
Apps
June 25, 2015
Power up! Free EE Power Bar chargers are back in stock
Gutted you couldn’t get an EE Power Bar before they all ran out? Lucky for you, EE has finally restarted distribution of its Power Bars. When EE first announced the promotion, over a million requests for the Power Bars were made in four days. This forced the network to stop sign ups and tell people […]
Alex Yau
June 25, 2015
Perfect fit: OnePlus teases new USB Type-C cable
OnePlus has teased the OnePlus 2’s USB Type-C cable. The 2 is set to be the first flagship smartphone to have the new connection. The new USB Type-C cable has many benefits over previous USB cables. It’s reversible, which allows you to plug the cable in any way around and it will still work. The […]
Alex Yau
June 25, 2015
Apple wants to use its golden touch in China
Apple is absolutely determined to make it big in China. Chief Executive Tim Cook has explained how the mobile phone giant is carefully considering tastes and trends in China. The brand offered customers in China a golden-coloured version of the iPhone 6 because of the colour’s popularity in China. Tim Cook toured China last month and […]
Alex Yau
June 24, 2015
Digitally dump your spouse with Binder
A new application called Binder has been released on iOS and Android, which allows users to dump their other half without ever having to meet face-t0-face. This is not a joke people. Binder (props to the guy who thought of that name) is the polar opposite of Tinder, allowing couples to fall out of love […]
Apps
June 24, 2015
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