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Bing and Google now favouring mobile websites

Microsoft has announced they are altering search results on Bing in an effort to better accommodate mobile users, echoing what Google did several weeks ago. The changes were announced yesterday and the site will now prioritise websites who are developed with mobile devices in mind. Sites that display well on smaller screens will now feature […]

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Amazon Fire phone gets ridiculous price cut

Amazon has just announced a massive price cut to the entire Fire phone range with £300 being cut from both the 32GB and 64GB models. The 32GB Amazon fire is now available for only £99.99 and the 64GB is available for just £179.99 direct from Amazon.co.uk. If you decide to pick one up it does mean […]

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Latest Windows 10 build supports universal Office apps and more

Microsoft has just released another preview build of Windows 10 Mobile which includes the new much talked about Universal Office apps and a new store. The 10080 update is the first to support the Lumia 930 and includes Microsoft’s new and improved Windows Store app. While it’s still incredibly buggy at this point in development, you […]

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European mobile networks target Google ads

The Financial Times has reported that European mobile networks are teaming with Israeli ad-blocking firm Shine in an apparent bid to break Google’s hold on advertising. The FT reports that technology developed by the Israeli start-up firm Shine is to be used and will filter advertisements provided by Google among others. The intention is to […]

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EE announces that 4G traffic has overtaken 3G

EE has today announced that 4G traffic has overtaken 3G on the network for the first time after reaching 10 million 4G customers. EE became the UK’s first 4G provider back in October 2012 when it launched the “superfast” mobile service and currently has the largest 4G coverage of any mobile network provider. What initially […]

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Konami are now prioritising mobile games

Konami’s new CEO Hideki Hayakawa has revealed that the publisher is shifting focus to mobile platforms and will build on the “pay-as-you-play” models for the foreseeable future. A story posted in japanese magazine Jin115.com was translated by NeoGAF user HGH and revealed some interesting information regarding the future of the world famous developer. Hayakawa was […]

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More Samsung Galaxy S6 Active images leaked

Images of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active leaked yesterday. Possible press renderings that give a better idea of what the the device could look like have been released today. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is allegedly a waterproof version of the brand’s current flagship. Unlike the S5, the standard Samsung Galaxy S6 is neither dust or waterproof, so […]

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Beats Music rebranding could happen soon

Music streaming service Beats Music may be being rebranded as “Apple Music” with a new music-driven social network. Apple Music will supposedly exclusive social network service not open to normal users. According to sources, the Apple Music feature is being dubbed a “deep social networking integration for artists.” The service will reportedly allow musicians to […]

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What is Android One?

Over here in the West, we’re all used to seeing expensive Android smartphones running the most advance hardware and software. But head to less developed countries in Asia or Africa and the market lies heavily in budget hardware. Google has spotted the potential in this market and is tapping into it with the Android One […]

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Google releases first Apple Watch application

Google has finally caved in to the Apple Watch craze and released an application for the device. The company has pushed out an update for the “Google News & Weather” app so that it now provides basic Apple Watch support. Google has had a tendency to avoid supporting competition as of recent, as demonstrated by […]

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Speck debuts new Apple Watch protective cover

As the Apple Watch continues to flourish in sales, selling more in one day than Android Wear sold all year, we look to the inevitable snowstorm of accessories that are starting to release in its wake. The newest edition to said snowstorm is the CandyShell Fit, a protective case aimed at keeping your new Apple […]

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YotaPhone 2 gets new update

YotaPhone 2 owners can expect a new software update for their new devices. The device will also be able to buy in black from May 14 and prices have been reduced from £555 to £440. So what can YotaPhone 2 owners look forward to? The device will get Android Lollipop, the latest Android operating system, and the […]

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Possible luxury Rose Gold Apple iPhone 6s on horizon

Everybody loves gold, money talks, money is power. If you’re the type of person who nodded frantically during all those statements, then this may be of interest to you. Apple’s new ‘iPhone 6s’ could be arriving in a luxury gold finish, according to a KGI Securities analyst. Ming-Chi Kuo issued a new research note on […]

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Google’s Android One hits Turkey

Google has just announced that Turkey will get its first Android One smartphone, the General Mobile 4G, on May 15th. The device gets a 5-inch 720p display, Snapdragon 410 processor, 13-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera. The General Mobile 4G will be the first Android One device to offer 4G LTE. The device will […]

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Waterproof Samsung Galaxy S6 Active photos leaked

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is an insanely expensive device at a cost of at least £559. It’s not waterproof either, which will make most people nervous about holding it near any body of water. A waterproof version, called the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active, could soon dispel any of those worries. An allegedly leaked set of […]

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Smartphone photography jargon busted

Photography has become an essential part of our daily smartphone usage. It’s hard to go anywhere these days without spotting someone taking selfies for Snapchat or taking holiday snaps for Facebook. Smartphone photography has now become so advanced and feature-packed that many phone cameras rival DSLRs, the standalone cameras many professional photographers use. These many […]

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Touchjet Pond Projector launches today

The Touchjet Pond Projector, the first device that turns any flat surface into a super-sized touchscreen, has launched today (May 12). Prices start from £599. The device allows users to interact with photos, videos, games, apps, presentations and watch videos anywhere on a screen that stretches up to 80″. Examples of what you can project […]

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Best free WiFi in London

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

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 variants spotted

Two new Samsung smartphone models have been spotted in the wild and one of them could be a flagship variant of the S6. Discovered within an IMEI database, the two models are listed as ‘SM-G928S’ and ‘SM-N920F’. The former is expected to be the Galaxy S6 variant, while the latter is believed to be a […]

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Giphy has invaded your Gmail inbox

It’s not secret that GIFs have become one of the kings of the internet, thanks to the likes of internet culture websites such as Memebase, Reddit and 4Chan. Giphy capitalised on this as a one-stop shop for all things GIF related and the internet cried tears of joy. But what if you wanted to insert […]

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Kickstarter campaign aims to turn anything into a button

Ever wanted to control your computer using a banana or play Flappy Bird by tapping on jelly? It sounds insane, but Makey Makey Go is turning this bizarre idea into a reality. For just $19, you can do that. Makey Makey Go is an invention kit that can turn almost anything into a keyboard or […]

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Google suspends Map Maker after prank

Map Maker has been suspended. Google has decided to suspend the service after a prank submission showed the Android mascot peeing on an Apple logo. Map Maker is a service that allows anyone to contribute to Google Maps. Soon after discovering the prank submission, the company took the prank down and confirmed it was user-created. Google […]

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LG rumoured to be designing new smaller Google Nexus

Android Police’s Artem Russakovskii, who has a good track record of predicting potential leaks, has suggested a possible smaller version of the impending Nexus 6 handset could be around the corner. The phone will apparently be produced by LG and will feature a more comfortable 5.2-inch screen, which is a nice change from the growing […]

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UK adults now spend 20 hours a week on the internet

A new study has shown that online browsing has more than doubled in the UK, with four in 10 people using the internet on a tablet. People in the UK are browsing the Web twice as much as they did 10 years ago. According to Ofcom, this surge is down to increased smartphone and tablet […]

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Carphone Warehouse launches new network ‘iD’ tomorrow

Carphone Warehouse are all set to launch their new mobile network ‘iD’ tomorrow, offering competitive roaming plans that will cover over 22 countries. The mobile retail giant are aiming to attract customers with a lucrative offer that gives them access to the cheapest 4G plans currently available on the market today. Graham Stapleton, UK CEO […]

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Moto X gets new Gesture controlled flashlight

Motorola has begun pushing out a new update for the Moto X which introduces a new Action Gesture to activate the phones flashlight. Coinciding with the Android 5.1 update, the unique feature, oddly dubbed “Chop twice for Flashlight” will allow users to turn on the devices LED camera flash by waving the phone in the […]

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Google Play now lets you pre-register for Android apps

It’s happened to us all before. We’ve read about an exciting new Android app, headed to the Google Play Store hoping to give it a go and discovered that it’s not even ready. Most people who get to that stage will usually forget about the app shortly after. However, Google has just released a new […]

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Foodography combines food and photography for the Selfie Obsessed

If you’ve ever wanted to eat and learn how to take the perfect photograph at the same time, then Foodography might appeal to you. The concept is fairly simple and essentially involves dining in a lavish restaurant while also taking graphic photographs of your impending meal. This unusual service aims to provide a true photography […]

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Grim Fandango Remastered now on iOS and Android

Classic PC adventure game Grim Fandango has been released for iOS and Android as Grim Fandango Remastered. Grim Fandango was created by LucasArts and made its PC debut in 1998 and received universal acclaim upon release. Any Tim Burton fan will be dead familiar with its artistic style. Grim Fandango Remastered made its way onto […]

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Amazon Fire Phone Scores New Update

Amazon has just released a new update for their lukewarm Fire phone, which adds some much needed features that most would’ve expected from the beginning. Amazon has today released an update for their rather unsuccessful Fire phone. The device had a less than stellar reception when it first launched back in July 2014 and has […]

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OnePlus Two performance and price revealed

More details about the OnePlus Two have been slipped. The company’s CEO, Pete Lau, revealed details about the new phone’s price and performance on Chinese social networking platform Weibo. Lau suggested that the new device will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC processor, which could make the phone a formidable rival against other flagship smartphones. […]

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Nintendo to release five mobile games by March 2017

The big news that Nintendo is entering the smartphone gaming market has been around a while. We can now tell you that the Japanese gaming giant plans release five mobile games by March 2017. Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata revealed this news in a meeting with investors. He said: “We aim to make each title a hit, […]

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LG G4c could be cheaper G4

A smaller and cheaper version of the LG G4 could be on its way. The LG G4c has been listed on German retail website 0815.eu and, whilst it does look similar to the LG G4, the specs aren’t quite as good. LG G4c specs It will reportedly have a 5-inch 720p HD display, an 8MP […]

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Nokia classic Snake gets revamp

Way before Hearthstone, Candy Crush and Angry Birds, Snake ruled the mobile gaming world. The Nokia classic has been revamped for modern smartphones by its creator, Taneli Armanto, and developer, Rumilus Design. Called Snake Rewind, the game will be released on 14 May. Snake has appeared on home computers under various names since the late […]

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Cyan Microsoft Lumia 640 is EE exclusive

EE is exclusively stocking the cyan Microsoft Lumia 640, one of the first phones to come with EE WiFi Calling. The device is available to pre-paid and contract customers. Microsoft Lumia 640 specs The Microsoft Lumia 640 comes with a 5.0 inch LCD touchscreen, a 1.2GHz Snapdragon quad-core processor and 8GB of internal storage. There’s also room […]

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O2’s pre-paid bundles packed with more minutes

O2 has reworked a number of its ‘Big Bundle’ tariffs and pre-paid customers can now get up to 275 per cent more minutes for the same cost as their old deal. Existing customers on O2’s Big Bundle deal will get more minutes once they top up their phones. Those who spend £25 will get 4GB of […]

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Samsung Galaxy S6 supplies running low

Production of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge in Gold Platinum has increased to meet high demand. Demand for the Gold Platinum S6 has become so high, that every one in four customers now request this variant. Samsung says this demand has led to gold Samsung Galaxy S6 models selling out or nearly […]

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Vodafone launches “best value” 4G device

Vodafone has launched the Smart prime 6. The network claims the phone is the “best value” 4G handset on the market. The 4G device costs £79, and customers who take a prepay tariff worth £30 a month will receive access to Spotify Premium, Sky Sports Mobile TV or a NOW TV Entertainment Pass. There’s also […]

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BlackBerry Classic available in white

A white version of the BlackBerry Classic is now on sale in the UK. You can pick up the device through the BlackBerry website, Clove Technology and Mobile Phones Direct SIM free from £300 including VAT. Amazon will also stock the phone at the end of this week. BlackBerry Classic specs Based on the Bold, […]

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Windows 10 gives the middle finger to competition

The middle finger: it’s a universal hand gesture that can cause offence to many people no matter what country you’re in. Very few people don’t know what it means and, despite becoming an official emoji last year, Apple, Google and other major tech companies have ignored it. Windows 10 support Well, Microsoft has decided not […]

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Nokia’s Here Maps integrating with Facebook

Nokia’s Here Maps will be integrated into Facebook, Messenger and Instagram. Facebook recently confirmed the news, but neither Facebook or Nokia will make an official announcement as they’re still in the testing stages. This news follows rumours about Facebook’s interest in purchasing the app. Tests are only being done on Android devices, although iOS and […]

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Meerkat comes to Android users

Live video streaming app Meerkat has beaten Twitter’s Periscope to being available for both Android and iOS. Meerkat and Periscope are both apps that allow users to view live videos streamed straight to their devices. Twitter’s Periscope is currently available on iOS, but there’s no version available for Android. Meerkat for Android Meerkat for Android […]

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Is this the HTC M9e?

The HTC One M9 isn’t even a month old yet and we’re already getting rumours about new versions of HTC’s flagship smartphone. Details on China’s TENAA certification database indicate that a phone, code-named M9e, may boast high-end hardware beneath a plastic shell. The HTC M9e could come with a 5.2-inch Quad HD display that has […]

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LG Spirit 4G exclusive to Three

The LG Spirit 4G is exclusively available at Three until June 2015. You can have it with no upfront cost for the affordable price of £13 a month on a 24-month contract. It will cost you £129.99 should you decide to purchase it SIM free. LG Spirit 4G specs The Spirit 4G boasts an 8MP […]

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Samsung Galaxy S6 devices experience performance issues

We think the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge are both fantastic devices, but even they have their problems. It seems that both devices smartphones are mismanaging RAM. Apps store information in a device’s RAM for quick access when being used. They close when that information is no longer needed. The S6 devices are […]

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 renders released

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 was introduced back in September, and a recent set of renders give us an idea of what the new device look like. The renders have been created by ConceptPhones, who has based them on the latest Samsung Galaxy Note 5 rumours. From the images, we can see that a USB […]

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iPad Pro dimensions leaked in render

Render images supposedly showing what the iPad Pro’s chassis looks like have been leaked. If the below images, published by leaker OnLeaks, are legitimate, then it looks like the 12.9-inch iPad pro will be very slim. The images suggest that it will measure 223 x 306 x 7.2mm and have a single USB Type C […]

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£299 Apple Watch has £53 manufacturing cost

Think the £299 Apple Watch is overpriced? Then the manufacturing costs won’t do much to change your opinion. According to analysts IHS Technology, the £299 Apple Watch Sport has a manufacturing and component cost totalling £53. IHS claims that this cost makes the Apple Watch the highest margin product Apple has ever produced. IHS worked […]

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New iPhone could get two rear cameras

The next iPhone you see could feature two cameras on the back. That’s what recent reports suggest anyway. According to a patent filed to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple is considering placing two cameras at a new iPhone’s back. A telephoto camera and a normal-to-wide angle camera – like those on current iPhones […]

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Top 5: PlayStation classics

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

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Instagram launches @music account

Instagram has launched its very own music account today – the first time it’s launched another official account. The photo-sharing app launched its @music account today which it says will be “exploring music, those who create it, and the community around it in a very visual way.” Instagram said: “@music will cover all facets of the musical […]

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Google Now gets new cards

Google Now has been updated with 70 new third-party Google Now cards, bringing the grand total of partners to 110. Google Now cards allow Android users to quickly check information from compatible apps using the Google app. For example, if you book a Zipcar, you can use the Zipcar card to get directions and keep […]

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Apple Watch foiled by tattoos

If you’re someone with an arm full of tattoos, then you may want to think again about the Apple Watch. Several tattooed users have reported that the Apple Watch doesn’t work properly on their inked arms. Their pulse couldn’t be read by the heartbeat sensor and direct contact wasn’t detected by the device. This caused apps to […]

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LG G4: Price, specs and release date

The highly anticipated LG G4 was launched at an event in London (April 28) and we found out all the details about LG’s new flagship handset. We’ve heard a lot about the phone over the past few weeks, but confirmed details were finally revealed at the event. “We are living up to our promise of […]

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Instagram’s latest update adds new filters and emojis

Instagram’s latest update comes with three new filters and support for emojis. The three new filters are called Lark, Reyes and Juno and these are designed to brighten up your photographs in time for Spring. Each of these filters join five others that were added in December. These emojis received fantastic reception from users and […]

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WATCH: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge unboxed in most action-packed way possible

Samsung has just released one of its best promotional videos for the Samsung Galaxy s6 edge yet. What starts out as a pretty normal looking unboxing video turns into a full-on Hollywood action sequence. There are gangsters, fights and even a helicopter getaway at the end. Watch the video below… Now if only all unboxing videos […]

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Facebook Messenger now supports video chat

Facebook has announced that those using its standalone Facebook Messenger app can now have free video chats. The social media giant recently disabled Facebook chat from its mobile app and required its users to download the separate Facebook Messenger app if they wished to use chat. Facebook has continued adding new features to the Facebook […]

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Best iOS and Android smartphone games May 2015

A classic-in-the-making snowboarding endless runner app is our pick of May’s top mobile game releases Alto’s Adventure iOS (£1.49) When reading about Alto’s Adventure you may encounter a lot of (entirely accurate) comparisons to the stellar Monument Valley. It may come as a surprise then that Alto’s Adventure is in fact a snowboarding endless runner. […]

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Best iOS and Android smartphone apps May 2015

Tell a tale simply with just three images using our app of the month, plus the best of the rest reviewed. Nutshell Free (iOS) Nutshell is yet another photo editing/storytelling app for iOS, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Created by the team behind Prezi, the slideshow program that actually makes presentations […]

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TalkTalk’s unlimited SIM is cheapest in the UK

Phone contracts with unlimited minutes, texts and data can be expensive. TalkTalk has just launched a new unlimited SIM that’s less damaging on your bank account. The new SIM from the broadband and TV provider will give customers unlimited minutes, texts and data for just £12 a month on a 30 day rolling contract. As […]

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James Bond turned down $5 million Sony phone deal

Most people would jump at the chance to hold a phone for $5 million. James Bond isn’t like most people, however. Emails leaked from last year’s Sony hack have revealed that James Bond actor Daniel Craig turned down $5 million to be photographed holding Sony’s next flagship, the Xperia Z4, because he didn’t think it […]

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Nokia denies claims of new smartphone

Those hoping that Nokia will return to the smartphone market might be left sorely disappointed. Recent rumours suggested that the Finnish company was working on a secret project that would lead to a new smartphone in early 2016. On Sunday (April 26) the company denied these rumours. “Nokia notes recent news reports claiming the company […]

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Honor 6+ available exclusively at Three

Three will be selling the Honor 6+ on a bunch affordable 24 month contract deals from May 1st. The device will be available to buy exclusively on Three’s online store or in a Three branch. Each plan comes with 4G at no extra cost in 4G enabled areas, and there is free roaming in 18 […]

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More LG G4 details revealed in promo video

The LG G4 is just days away from launch, and the Korean manufacturer has released more details about its next flagship handset. These details are revealed in the LG UX 4.0 Unveiled: Part 2 clip, which places the spotlight firmly on the LG G4’s camera. In the video, you get a glimpse of Quick Shot […]

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First Apple Watch deliveries made: Some customers face delayed delivery times

The Apple Watch is finally being shipped off to those lucky enough to get a pre-order. Anyone attempting to buy Apple’s new smart wearable on the high street may be left sorely disappointed. Pre-orders for the Apple Watch become available on April 10, but the first batch sold out within hours and many customers now have […]

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Three promises improved voice calling

Three has announced the launch of its voice over LTE (VoLTE) service, which will improve voice calls for all customers on Three’s 4G network. The service was announced by Three’s CTO Brin Jones at an event in London. VoLTE will enable Three’s 4G network to carry voice calls, enhancing audio quality with HD voice technology […]

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Mortal Kombat X hits Android

Mortal Kombat X hit iOS a few weeks ago. The good news for Android users is that they can now experience the legendary brutal fighting game themselves. The free-to-play gory fighting game, which can trace its origins all the way back to 1992, is a little bit different to its console counterparts. Mortal Kombat X rules […]

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Carphone Warehouse’s new iD network launches in May

Carphone Warehouse has announced its latest move into the mobile network market. Its new mobile network, called iD, launches in May and promises affordable 4G and vast roaming capabilities. iD customers will get free roaming in 22 countries around the globe; including 20 in Europe and two in Australia and the USA. That’s better than […]

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EE Harrier is latest affordable 4G phone

EE has announced the Harrier and Harrier Mini – the network’s latest affordable 4G handsets with Wi-Fi calling. The 5.2-inch Harrier boasts full HD resolution, a 1.5GHz octa-core processor, Android Lollipop, a 13MP rear camera, Wi-Fi calling and 4G connection. It costs £199.99 on Pay as you Go or £21.99 a month on an EE […]

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WhatsApp voice calls now on iOS

We recently told you about being able to make WhatsApp voice calls on your Android device. The feature is now available on iOS devices, allowing iPhone users to call friends and family using WhatsApp. WhatsApps’ new calling feature relies on WiFi instead of a your mobile data, so you needn’t worry about getting charged for using […]

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LG G Stylo revealed

LG has just revealed its next attempt at the phablet market – the LG G Stylo. As its name suggests, the LG G Stylo comes with a stylus and is the follow-up to the LG G3 Stylus. LG G Stylo specs Specs-wise, it packs a 5.7-inch display at 1280 x 720 pixels, a 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon […]

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OnePlus One no longer invite-only

The OnePlus One is officially a year old. To celebrate, OnePlus has scrapped the invitation-only system they used since the OnePlus One’s release and is allowing anyone to buy the £229 handset. It’s not limited to a specific period either. It lasts forever. In a blog post, OnePlus claimed that they have now sold over […]

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LG G4 launch date revealed

LG has announced when the LG G4 will go on sale. The Korean manufacturer said on its blog that the LG G4 – its next flagship handset – will be released on April 31 in Korea. That’s just three days after it is unveiled on April 28. Release dates in other countries haven’t been revealed […]

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BlackBerry Leap on sale at Vodafone

The BlackBerry Leap is now available to buy in Vodafone stores across the UK. The operator is the first in the UK to sell Blackberry’s latest device. You can get it for free on a 24-month Vodafone contract for £18.33 per month. This gets you 500 minutes, unlimited texts and 500MB of data. The handset […]

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Samsung Galaxy S6 sales could hit 70m

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge are both expected to become Samsung’s best-selling Galaxy phones ever. Samsung expects sales of its two latest flagship devices to break the 70 million mark, according to a report in the Korea Times, which cites an unnamed highly-ranked Samsung executive. “The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge […]

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Sony Xperia Z4 launches in Japan

The Sony Xperia Z4 has finally been announced. Sony showcased its next-generation Xperia device in Japan just weeks after images of the device leaked. The handset will be available in Japan “later this summer,” but no details about when it will hit international shelves have been released. Sony Xperia Z4 specs The new device gets […]

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Star Wars emojis available on Twitter

Twitter users can now express their love of Star Wars with stormtrooper, C-3PO or BB-8 droid emojis. The social media platform has partnered with Disney and Lucasfilm to introduce the three emojis in celebration of the December release of “Star Wars – The Force Awakens.” They announced the big news yesterday (April 16). Twitter promised […]

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WATCH: HTC One M9 unboxing

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LG G4 has Quad HD display and leather back

The LG G4 officially launches on April 28 and details of LG’s new device continue to be released. The manufacturer revealed yesterday (April 16) that its upcoming flagship handset will have a “vegetable-tanned leather cover,” and a post on LG’s Facebook page showed a new image of the device. This image matches the leather background we’ve seen on […]

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Moto 360 smartwatch available in light gold

If you’re concerned that the Moto 360 smartwatch doesn’t have any bling, you needn’t worry anymore. O2 has signed an exclusive deal with Motorola to offer the Moto 360 smartwatch in ‘light gold,’ and it’s now taking pre-orders for the device. The gold smartwatch costs £249.99, which is £50 more expensive than the standard black […]

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Instagram now supports Tinder

The latest Tinder update brings Instagram support. The new support now enables users to see up to 34 photos or videos of whoever takes their fancy on Tinder. Users can tap on these images to see the other user’s Instagram page. Users can also choose to display all their Facebook interests on their profile. Tinder is […]

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Huawei Ascend P8 devices unveiled

Huawei has finally its latest flagship Ascend smartphones – the Ascend P8 and Ascend P8 Max. The Chinese manufacturer revealed details about devices at a press conference in London. Huawei chief Richard Yu showcased the Huawei P8 handset and described it as the manufacturer’s best device yet. He said that it would take Huawei to the […]

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Candy Crush Saga hospitalises man

For most of us, a Candy Crush addiction has only ever damaged our overall productivity or social lives. But one 29-year-old Virginian man played the game so much that he managed to receive an injury. A recent study published by JAMA, a medical journal, revealed that the 29-year-old suffered chronic pain in his left thumb […]

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Hearthstone now available on your smartphone

Hearthstone developer Blizzard might have caused a productivity decline in offices everywhere. Hearthstone, one of the company’s most popular games, has been updated to support play on Android and iOS smartphones. This means you can knock out a few extra rounds of the game in your cubicle, on the toilet or on the way to your […]

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iPhone 7 could take DSLR-quality photos

Photography enthusiasts will be glad to hear that the next iPhone could snap much higher-quality photographs than its predecessors. Apple has just acquired LinX Computational Imaging, an Israeli camera-technology company, and hopes the company can provide technology that allows the iPhone 7 to take photographs on par with DSLR cameras. LinX specialises in tablet and smartphone […]

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easyJet app makes flying from Gatwick easy

Flying away to another country can sometimes be a confusing task, but easyJet has come up with a solution to make it easier. The airline’s updated mobile app goes further than just storing electronic boarding passes. It guides you through your journey, but only if you’re flying from London Gatwick. Once you’ve arrived at Gatwick, […]

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iOS 8.4 beta suggests iTunes overhaul

Apple released the developer beta version of iOS 8.4 today and it suggests that iTunes’ design could face a complete overhaul. A totally redesigned version of iTunes has been packaged into the update and an official description says it includes “powerful new features.” New iTunes features Custom images and descriptions can be added to playlists, […]

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Trusted Voice lets you unlock Android phone with your voice.

The latest version of Google’s Android app rolled out last week, but some Android users are now seeing the Trusted Voice unlock feature. The Trusted Voice unlock feature allows users to unlock their device when it recognises them saying “OK Google.” It’s been added alongside Trusted Face – a facial recognition feature -, pattern and […]

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The Moto 360 has dropped in price

The Moto 360 has dropped in price, which is excellent news if you don’t fancy spending $350 (around £299) or more on an Apple Watch. You can now pick up Motorola’s smart watch for $165 (around £112) on Google’s device store. That’s a very good price considering the watch used to cost $249 (£200). To […]

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YouTube now available in over 15 languages

YouTube has added 15 more languages to navigate the site in, raising the total to 76. These new languages include Azerbaijani, Armenian, Georgian, Kazakh, Khmer, Kirghiz, Lao, Macedonian, Mongolian, Burmese, Nepali, Punjabi, Sinhala, Albanian and Uzbek. The 76 language options only covers site navigation, and they translate YouTube’s text, links and buttons. According to the […]

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GoPro footage shows incredible spacewalk

Most of us dream about heading into space, but it requires lots of money alongside tough physical and mental training. There’s one austronaut who’s given us a peak at what it’s like to be in space. Terry Virts, an austronaut currently aboard NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) used a GoPro camera to film his recent one-hour […]

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Revenge porn now a specific offence

Posting ‘revenge porn’ online will now be classed as specific offence for the first time under the UK’s Criminal Justice and Court Act. The new crime means that anyone who posts revenge porn – “private, sexual images of someone without consent and with the intent to cause distress” – either online or offline can face up to two […]

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New LG G4 pics leaked online

The LG G4 won’t be with us for a couple of weeks, but a new leak may have revealed the phone in full. Information about LG’s next flagship device was leaked by Evan Blass, who linked to an unannounced LG microsite that is no longer online. The microsite contained images of the LG G4 in six […]

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iOS 8.3 update adds Spock emoji

We told you last week (April 9) that the latest iOS 8.3 update includes more ethnically diverse emojis. Now iPhone users with the update, and OS X 10.10.3 users, can message their contacts with a secret emoji that references Star Trek’s Spock. You need to update your iPhone to iOS 8.3 and then copy the […]

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Android users can give contacts nicknames

If you’re someone who loves giving all your friends and family nicknames, then you’ll want update the Google app immediately. The latest Google app update on Android now lets you nickname your contacts and get the Google app to call them automatically using those personal tags. Just make sure you have no strange nicknames when using […]

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Is the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge getting its first update?

After only just arriving in stores today, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is already getting its first big update Edge owners in the Netherlands have all received a 250mb Android 5.0.2 update, if reports from PhoneArena are to be believed, apparently designed to improve the handsets overall functionality. Specifically the update improves responsiveness of the touchscreen, its […]

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Apple spend a staggering $38 million in advertising the Apple Watch

It seems Apple is keen to see its new Watch do well, after forking over a huge $38 million in advertising! According to Reuters at least, who have quoted stats taken from iSpot.tv, an advertising monitoring company. It’s a small sum when you consider that the tech giant is worth a reported $733 Billion so its clearly not […]

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OLED to become standard in Smart Watches

OLED will soon be industry standard on all smart watches according to expert. Speaking with Trusted Reviews, VP of Technology Commercialisation at UDC, Janice Mahon, explained that she thinks the technology industry will all go to OLED as their display standard. “We firmly believe that OLEDs will be the technology of choice for wearables and […]

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