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January 23, 2015

7 of our favourite new devices announced at CES 2015

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been running for a remarkable 47 years, and has seen the likes of the VCR, CD player, plasma TV and Blu-Ray player unveiled to the public for the first time. Frankly, nothing as important as any of those things was unveiled at this year’s show. But we did get […]

January 14, 2015

WATCH: A first look at the ‘Fashion Entertainment’ e-paper smartwatch – secretly made by Sony

A week or so ago images first leaked of a brand new smartwatch made entirely of e-paper. We weren’t sure if they were images of a prototype product or simply computer generated renders, but the appeal was immediately clear. By creating the entire watch of flexible, functional and reasonably cheap e-paper you could have the […]

December 2, 2014

The impressive Linshof i8 is the first ever smartphone to be made in Germany. It’s also octagonal.

German engineering is renowned the world over for being sleek, effective and industry-leading, no matter what it’s applied to. Cars, kitchen appliances… chocolate. It’s all good stuff. So how does a German-made smartphone sound? The Linshof i8 is the first to ever be created within the country, and we’re both slightly surprised and extremely pleased […]

November 27, 2014

Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is a desirable rival to the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (UPDATE: It has a UK release date!)

This article was originally published on 16th September 2014 Not so long ago we reviewed the Samsung Galaxy K zoom. Almost exactly half digital camera, half smartphone it combined two things we really like to created something we really didn’t. It was too bulky and ugly, and it just didn’t work. But what’s this? A […]

November 26, 2014

Huge deal potentially on the way as BT in talks with Telefonica over O2 takeover

Telefonica has confirmed it is in ‘high-level’ talks with BT, with the fixed-line and broadband player saying it is in discussions with two mobile operators about acquiring their mobile business. Earlier reports had stated that that BT and Telfonica were in advanced negotiations over a sale of O2 that would see the Spanish operator gain […]

November 25, 2014

The iOS App Store no longer has ‘Free’ apps – but you can still ‘Get’ them

Concerned/aggrieved parents and gamers of the world: rejoice. The Apple has now ceased labelling free-to-play games as ‘Free’ within the iOS App Store. As of today the download button reads ‘Get’. You can probably guess the reason why. Mounting pressure from the European Union combined with what seems like weekly horror stories from parents with […]

November 20, 2014

Jolla Tablet smashes its crowdfunding goal, offers a unique Linux experience on a brand new operating system

There’s no denying that the biggest story for a good while broke yesterday, when Nokia revealed its new Android tablet the N1. No one could have seen that coming. Except for one company perhaps: fellow Finnish tech-team Jolla. Today Jolla put a new crowdfunded project up on Indiegogo. At the time of writing this article, […]

November 19, 2014

Surprise! Nokia has launched an Android tablet – the Nokia N1

We’re going to level with you: despite spending all day everyday obsessing over the mobile industry and working hard to bring you all the news that’s fit to consume… we don’t have a clue what’s going on at Nokia. We thought we did, but we don’t. There’s no use in pretending. Just when it looked […]

November 18, 2014

WATCH: A first look at Samsung Flow – Sammy’s impressive take on a continuous ecosystem

One of the big draws of Apple’s devices is how nicely they play with one another. With the release of its latest desktop operating system, OSX Yosemite, Apple has made the collaboration between your various devices more fluid and seamless than ever. iOS may come under criticism for its closed nature compared to Android, and […]

November 13, 2014

Android 5.0 Lollipop is set to roll out… to a four year old Motorola?

One of the biggest faults of the Android operating system is the market fragmentation. Buy an iPhone? Then you know you’re gonna get the latest iOS update. But with Android? Who knows when you’ll get that latest update. Android 5.0 Lollipop is the latest update from the Google team, and one of the biggest in […]

November 12, 2014

WATCH: Playing original PlayStation games on your Android Wear smartwatch is as stupid as it is impressive

It’s funny, in a rather cruelly ironic sense, that despite no individual Android Wear smartwatch impressing all that much they’re actually capable of some rather impressive things. Silly, impressive things, such as running a full version of Microsoft’s Windows 95 operating system. Is there any need for it? Of course not. Is it kinda cool? […]

November 11, 2014

Microsoft reveals the Lumia 535 – the first without the Nokia name

There’s a few things you could have told us in the year 2000 about the year 2014 that we’d struggle to believe: that the USA would have a black president; that Manchester City would be reigning Premier League Champions; that the dad from Malcolm in the Middle would be one of the hottest properties in […]

November 11, 2014

Apple releases vital iMessage tool for those switching from iPhone to another platform

Apple catches a lot of flak (perhaps rightly so) for its overtly insular ecosystem. The upside is that you get a lovely co-operative operating system in iOS which plays nice with all of your other Apple products. One major downside, however, is that there can be unforeseen consequences when it comes to attempting to leave […]

November 10, 2014

Man could receive jail sentence in landmark Android app piracy trial

An operation started by the FBI in 2012 is beginning to come to fruition. The target was Android app pirates, a market which had never actually seen a prosecution before despite costing the app industry millions of dollars every year. Assisted by the French and Dutch police the FBI took down three illegal Android app […]

November 7, 2014

Wondering why WhatsApp has changed? This is what your read receipts REALLY mean

WhatsApp, the most popular mobile instant messaging service in the world, has recently changed. It’s nothing to do with the introduction of iOS 8 or even Android L. In fact, it’s not really to do with any external factor – the change is actually rather minor. You may (or more likely may not) have recently noticed […]

November 7, 2014

Take a hike, iPad Air: The Dell Venue 8 7000 is the new world’s thinnest tablet

It was no surprise that the launch of Apple’s iPad Air 2 was the tablet event of 2014 – this is to be expected whenever Apple reveals a new device. It may have only taken place a few weeks ago, but already we may have a rival for hottest tablet of the year. At least […]

November 6, 2014

What Mobile Awards 2014: The results are in! Here are the winners as chosen by you

Ninety-four thousand: that was the number of votes we received for the What Mobile Awards 2014, almost double our highest ever tally. The votes were placed by you, the reader. You voted on everything from the best handset of the year to the top accessory retailer, and we’re very glad you did. Choosing between them […]

November 6, 2014

Jawbone reveals two new wearables: the UP MOVE and UP3 – the sequel to the UP24

Jawbone, the creators of What Mobile favourite the UP24, is back with two new wearable trackers. One is a low-cost fitness-oriented tracker, whilst the other is a fully-fledged sequel to the aforementioned Jawbone UP24. Let’s start with the exciting one, shall we? The Jawbone UP3 is, as you may have suspected, the third edition of […]

November 5, 2014

HP teams up with menswear fashion icon Michael Bastian to create one sharp smartwatch

Even if the Motorola Moto 360 didn’t quite live up to the highest of expectations when it came to delivering a comprehensive smartwatch experience, we should all be eternally grateful that it alleviated the collective standards of what a smartwatch should look like. The Moto 360 was universally praised for its conventional, subtle good looks. […]

November 4, 2014

Samsung Galaxy A5 and A3 are slim, full-metal additions to A-series

Samsung has officially unwrapped its new Galaxy A5 and A3 smartphones. The two devices continue the sleek aesthetic of their pricier counterpart; the Galaxy Alpha, boasting full-metal bodies and the thinnest frames we’ve seen from the Korean manufacturer. Despite the premium build, the new Android handsets have drastically cut back when it comes to specs. […]

October 31, 2014

Nintendo wakes up to healthcare, announces new sleep monitor

Nintendo is branching out from its established role as a gaming giant to embrace healthcare, with the announcement of a new sleep sensor. Despite revealing plans for a piece of hardware that could help improve its consumer’s quality of life back in February, Nintendo has since kept quiet about the matter. The vague announcement led […]

October 30, 2014

Microsoft jumps on fitness bandwagon with new multi-platform wearable

We knew a Microsoft wearable was imminent, with rumours concerning the supposed fitness tracker ranging from believable to ridiculous. The tech giant has thankfully put all the speculation to rest by finally unveiling the device, entitled the Microsoft Band. Following the release of the Microsoft Health app on iOS, Android and Windows Phone app stores […]

October 30, 2014

WATCH: Google’s Project Ara modular smartphone is now a real, working prototype

When the Phonebloks project was first announced it was met with a great deal of excitement. Then, a fair deal of derision as a ‘modular phone’ was deemed to be nearly impossible to make. Then, Google decided to take Phonebloks team and make its idea a reality, and we all went back to being very, […]

October 30, 2014

WATCH: Final Fantasy VII spinoff racing game coming to mobile (UPDATE: It’s coming to Japan this week!)

Original story (published: 11 June): One of the most beloved console games of all time has been given a racing spinoff in the form of Square Enix’s new mobile gaming title; Final Fantasy VII G-Bike. Fans of the original Final Fantasy VII – which was released 17 years ago – should recognise the bike racing […]

October 30, 2014

EE launches 4G+ service in London with speeds of 150 Mbps on selected Samsung phones

EE has switched on an advanced version of its 4G network in Central London that is offering speeds of up to 150Mbps. EE 4G+, which uses LTE Advanced technology, went live at midnight and offers the connectivity at 150 London sites including Shoreditch, Old Street, Southbank, Soho, Westminster and Kensington. Standard speeds are expected to […]

October 30, 2014

Top 5 – International smartphones for October

Another month, another range of new devices released outside of the UK. October’s highlights include a new flagship phablet from Phillips – the first device from the firm to come with a qHD resolution – and a big battery-powered beast from Motorola in the US. Meanwhile, retail innovation is still running rampant in Asia as […]

October 29, 2014

A Twitter friend in need: Samaritans Radar service scans tweets for signs of distress

The Samaritans has launched a new online service that warns users if they’re Twitter friends are suicidal. The UK charity’s service entitled Radar uses an algorithm to identify key words that indicate distress in a user’s account feed. It will warn users via email if it picks up on distressful words in their friends’ tweets. […]

October 29, 2014

Huawei Honor 6 now available in Europe exclusively through Amazon

Although it was unveiled back in June and has been available in China for several months now, Huawei has kept its lip sealed on a global release date for its latest flagship, the Honor 6. Until now, that is. The stunning Android smartphone is now available exclusively through Amazon in Europe for a very attractive […]

October 29, 2014

There’s a new king of slim: The Oppo R5 is just 4.85mm deep and the world’s new thinnest smartphone

We’re gonna cut straight to the point: Not only is the new Oppo R5 insanely skinny enough to be called the world’s thinnest smartphone, but it’s also a remarkably good smartphone. Whoever the engineers are at Oppo they’ve put the rest of the industry to shame by managing to cram such incredible specifications in to […]

October 29, 2014

Logitech unveils new range of iPad Air 2 keyboard cases

Logitech has unveiled its full line-up of refreshed Type+ and Ultrathin keyboard cases for the new Apple iPad Air 2. Apple released its slim new tablet (the world’s thinnest) earlier this month and now Logitech has updated its iPad keyboard range to fit the new device’s form factor. The Logitech Type+ and Ultrathin keyboards are still […]

October 28, 2014

The Fitbit Surge is the first true smartwatch/fitness wearable hybrid we’ve seen

It’s been a while since we reviewed the Fitbit Flex (spoiler alert: we liked it), so it’s with a great deal of excitement that we get to take a look at the company’s latest offering – the Fitbit Surge. Fitbit’s successor to the Flex, the Force, is still yet to see a release within the […]

October 28, 2014

Motorola is directly selling a limited batch of Moto 360 watches in the UK right now!

Just as it did with its second-gen Moto G last month, Motorola has taken to its online store to sell its Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch. The wearable went on sale at 12pm GMT today and is available in limited stock. Customers who registered their interest in the device received an email from the manufacturer stating […]

October 28, 2014

Apple and US govt reveal plans for $100 mn ConnectED schools fund

The US government is teaming up with some high-profile partners to bring high-speed broadband to the majority of US schools. First unveiled in 2013, President Barack Obama’s ConnectEd programme will see 99% of US schools receive broadband access. One of the major tech partners to come on board the initiative is Apple, which has already […]

October 28, 2014

You can now get Apple CarPlay in any ride thanks to in-car entertainment specialist Alpine

Amongst all the hype surrounding Apple’s latest ventures like iOS8, Apple Pay and the Apple Watch, somehow one major creation has gone largely neglected: Apple CarPlay. As you may have sussed from the name it’s Apple’s attempt at an in-car operating system. One central command unit from which you can access all of the features […]

October 28, 2014

Nokia branding will remain on cheapies in emerging markets confirms Microsoft

The tech industry was mourning the demise of Nokia last week when Microsoft announced that it would no longer release Nokia-branded mobiles. However, it turns out that our grieving was premature, as Microsoft has now clarified that the Nokia brand will live on – albeit on a much smaller scale. In a statement posted on […]

October 27, 2014

Amazon has $83 million worth of Fire Phones that it can’t sell

Amazon may be the seventh most visited website on the entire internet and the undisputed king of online retailing, but it was powerless to stop a surprising $1 billion loss for the third quarter of 2014. What’s slightly less surprising is one of the key reasons for that loss: the Amazon Fire Phone. To say […]

October 27, 2014

Google releases sizeable Android Wear update to improve standalone functionality

Android Wear may not have quite taken off in the way that Google would have hoped in the four months since its launch, but the company isn’t sitting around complaining about it. It’s working hard on rolling out new features to the device to make it a little more appealing. And what new features would […]

October 24, 2014

The Queen opens Science Museum exhibition with her first-ever tweet

Queen Elizabeth II has officially entered the information age by taking to Twitter to post her first-ever Tweet. The momentous act formed part of her visit to a new exhibition at the Science Museum in London that chronicles the history of innovation in communication over the past 200 years. In the past, the monarch would […]

October 24, 2014

V&A Museum’s first iPad game takes inspiration from textile artist William Morris

Despite passing away almost a hundred years ago, the work of artist William Morris continues to inspire designers to this day. The latest source to draw inspiration from the renowned British textile designer is the V&A museum, which today launched an iPad game based on Morris’ Strawberry Thief fabric. Created by the museum’s games designer […]

October 24, 2014

Nike working with Apple on stylish new “stealth” wearable

Despite discontinuing its FuelBand range of wearables, it seems that Nike is still interested in creating fitness trackers and this time it’s getting help from a powerful ally. Speaking on Bloomberg TV, Nike CEO Mark Parker stated that his firm is teaming up with Apple on a new wearable that is less obvious and more […]

October 23, 2014

Man gets smartphone-unlocking NFC chip implanted in hand ‘to satisfy his curiosity’

Just how serious are you about unlocking your phone? Or about biometrics? You think that using your fingerprint to unlock your iPhone is cool? You’re a casual, get the hell out of here – this guy loves connectivity so much that he went and got an NFC chip implanted in his hand. It may sound dumb, […]

October 23, 2014

Microsoft showcases its Garage full of Android apps

Anyone wondering what Microsoft employees do during their down time at work may be puzzled to find out that they build Android apps. The tech giant says it has been encouraging its workers – in other words, cracking the whip – to create cross-platform apps for iOS, Android and Windows devices. Jeez, guys, just let […]

October 23, 2014

RIP Nokia: Microsoft to kill off the iconic mobile brand name (UPDATE: It’s happened)

This article was originally published on 11/09/14 Leaked documents (see above) from within the Microsoft camp have revealed that the company plans to drop the ‘Nokia’ branding from its Lumia line of handsets. When the American tech powerhouse purchased the Nokia mobile brand a year ago, it was suspected that the change would come at […]

October 23, 2014

Tinder to launch premium service with new fetaures next month

Swipe right if you want to pay for an otherwise free hook-up service. That’s what Tinder hopes you will be doing next month when it launches a host of premium features for its popular ‘dating’ app. Tinder currently faces the same problem as most social networking sites; namely monetisation. Despite being valued at around $1 […]

October 21, 2014

White House down: US govt approves Samsung devices for classified use

Samsung Galaxy devices carrying the KNOX platform have been given the thumbs up from the US government for classified use. KNOX is the Android security platform from Samsung originally designed for the needs of national defines, federal and local government and enterprise environments. After the US Department of Defense gave clearance to five Samsung Galaxy […]

October 21, 2014

Watch every Simpsons episode ever on-demand with the new Simpsons World app

Today is truly a momentous occasion for the US of A, as arguably its greatest creation ever is available in its entirety on-demand on a range of devices. Yes, we’re talking about The Simpsons, the longest running television show of all time and – let’s face it – probably the best. All of you lucky […]

October 21, 2014

Microsoft finally caters to UK TV fans with the Xbox One Digital TV Tuner (UPDATE: It’s finally on sale!)

This article was originally posted on 08/08/14 As you surely all know by now, the Xbox One is more than just a top-of-the-line games console, it also serves an an entertainment centre. With the variety of apps available, plus its outstanding connectivity, it’s meant to be the device to retire everything else sat around your […]

October 21, 2014

Lenovo once again circling BlackBerry, says new report

Despite having fallen on hard times of late, it seems that BlackBerry is still attracting its fair share of attention. The Canadian smartphone manufacturer is once again in the process of being bought out, according to a new report. Once again, the interested buyer is Chinese manufacturer Lenovo, which sought to nab BlackBerry in October […]

October 20, 2014

King’s new Candy Crush Soda Saga hits Facebook, coming to mobiles soon

The multi-billion dollar mobile gaming behemoth that is Candy Crush Saga has now received a spinoff in the form of Candy Crush Soda Saga. Publisher King is launching the game on Facebook first in order to incorporate fan feedback and polish out any bugs before its mobile release in the coming weeks. Set in the […]

October 20, 2014

Ford to roll out smart ECG car seat that can predict heart attack

From self-driving vehicles to in-car operating systems from the likes of Apple and Google, the smart car era is truly upon us. Now, Ford is set to join the intelligent automobile revolution by introducing a car seat that can monitor a driver’s heartbeat. Through the use of six embedded heart sensors, the Ford car seat can […]

October 20, 2014

DriveClub players could receive compensation as server issues persist (Update: Players should now be able to go online!)

Original story (13 October): Next-gen racing game DriveClub has been plagued with server issues since its hotly anticipated launch last week. Following a severe online backlash from players, the game’s director has taken to Twitter to update gamers and apologise for the difficulties. DriveClub director Paul Rustchynsky also suggested that gamers could even receive compensation for […]

October 20, 2014

WATCH: Android 5.0 Lollipop’s hidden Easter egg is a Flappy Bird clone

You don’t have to be a core Android user to know that each different version of Google’s mobile operating system contains an Easter egg. It’s always particularly easy to find as it stays in the exact same place every year. You simply head on over to the Settings menu, tap on About Phone, and there […]

October 20, 2014

Microsoft to unveil multi-platform smartband within weeks

Microsoft will makes its entrance into the wearables sector before the end of the year, according to a new report. In fact, the new device could be launched in the next few weeks, if Forbes is to be believed. Talks surrounding the tech giant’s first wearable have been circulating since April. Aside from announcing an imminent […]

October 20, 2014

Android gets local multiplayer with Google Play Games (but not in the way you probably think)

Hands up, how many of you play games on your smartphone? Ah, yes, everyone. Of course. Now, how many of you play games online against other people on your smartphone? Considerably less, we’d be willing to wager. But what if there was a way to make the online mobile gaming experience a little less impersonal? […]

October 20, 2014

Project Cars is delayed till next year confirms developer

Project Cars has been delayed till March 2015 according to its developer Slightly Mad Studios. The eagerly anticipated next-gen racing title for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, will not be making it onto shelves in time for Christmas to avoid big-name competition. Although the game still requires “fixes and polish” in the words of its […]

October 17, 2014

Apple’s new iPad Mini 3 comes with Touch ID and larger storage sizes

The iPad Air 2 may have been the main talking point, but for fans of compact tablets will be glad to hear Apple also unveiled a new iPad Mini at its event yesterday. With tablet sales slowing down and the superior iPhone 6 Plus reaching phablet territory with its larger size, the forecast for the […]

October 17, 2014

Meet the world’s thinnest tablet: Apple unveils the iPad Air 2

Apple just can’t let Google have any fun can they? Just a day after the new Google Nexus 9 tablet was unveiled, the latest and best iPad has been shown off to the world for the first time. The iPad Air 2 is the world’s thinnest tablet, or so says Apple Senior VP of Global […]

October 17, 2014

BBC utilises WhatsApp for Ebola info service in West Africa

The BBC has today announced that it will use the popular messaging app WhatsApp to disseminate information about Ebola in Africa. The new initiative is aimed at the citizens of West Africa, where the BBC will utilise the Facebook-owned instant messaging app to distribute public health information three times a day. The new service from […]

October 16, 2014

FBI head to target Apple encryption tech in first policy speech

Following a spate of recent interviews in which he repeatedly slammed Apple for introducing encryption technology to the iPhone 6, the new FBI Director James B. Comey is set to do the same in his first official policy speech. Comey intends to further criticise tech companies such as Apple, which manufacture so-called ‘dark’ devices that […]

October 16, 2014

Will.i.am’s new Puls smartwatch is an O2 exclusive in the UK

Pop star-cum-tech nerd Will.i.am unveiled his own take on the smartwatch at the Salesforce Dreamforce conference in San Francisco yesterday. Now, UK network operator O2 has announced that it will exclusively carry the device in the UK. The ‘Puls’ (pronounced “pulse”) is a hybrid, voice-controlled Android device that sits somewhere between a standalone smartwatch and […]

October 16, 2014

Google’s new Nexus 6 is a larger, pricier Motorola-made phablet

In a bid to steal Apple’s thunder, Google has unveiled a broad range of new additions to its Nexus line of devices. The announcement came a mere day before the iPad launch. Among the new products, which also includes the Nexus 9 tablet from HTC and an Android-based Nexus TV set-top box, is the newest […]

October 16, 2014

Presenting Google’s latest tablet: The Nexus 9, made by HTC

Surprise! Google has launched its new Nexus range! We knew it was coming soon, just not that soon. Still, we’re not complaining – the whole Nexus range is wildly popular, with many Android fans waiting for these latest iterations to drop before deciding to upgrade. The Nexus 9 is Google’s tablet offering, and it looks to […]

October 16, 2014

The new Vertu phone is a £10,000 remote for your Bentley

It’s getting to the point where we’re actually getting accustomed to Vertu’s decadent brand of madness. There’s only so many times you can release multi-thousand pound phones made of unicorn skin before we simply get desensitised. That said, this new handset is a slightly different type of ridiculous. The Vertu for Bentley has a price […]

October 15, 2014

Standalone white PS4 coming to the UK this week confirms Sony

The super-sleek white PS4 that was first unveiled as part of a Destiny bundle at E3 in June has now received a standalone release date for the UK. Us lucky Brits may even receive the new PS4 variant as an exclusive standalone release, as Sony has not yet revealed plans for its launch in the […]

October 15, 2014

Kazam is making the world’s slimmest smartphone, and it’s coming to Europe too

It seems that when it comes to really pushing the physical limits of the smartphone you may want to look slightly further abreast of the usual big names like Samsung and Sony. Recently we’ve seen the release of the Gionee Elife 5.5 – currently the world’s slimmest smartphone this was an Indian brand offering a […]

October 15, 2014

Qualcomm to acquire British chipmaker CSR for £1.56 bn

US processor manufacturer Qualcomm has agreed upon a £1.56 billion takeover of fellow chipmaker CSR. The UK firm gave the buyout the thumbs up a mere two months after it was approached with a bid from Microchip Technology. At the time, CSR rejected Microchip claiming that it’s undisclosed offer undervalued the firm. The Cambridge-based CSR […]

October 15, 2014

WATCH: Amazon Fire Phone gets another exclusive new game in spooky Til Morning’s Light

The Amazon Fire Phone is to receive another new addition to its currently small games catalogue in the form of the action-adventure title Til Morning’s Light. The Amazon Fire Phone exclusive takes advantage of the device’s dynamic perspective through tilt controls that will aid players in navigating the game’s haunted house setting. The upcoming title […]

October 14, 2014

Forget Snapchat! Skype wants you to use its new video messaging app instead

Skype has relaunched Microsoft’s Qik app as a video messaging service for use on iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices. Microsoft original acquired Qik a few years ago when it was a video streaming service like YouTube for mobiles. The tech giant then disposed of the app in its original incarnation earlier this year. Now, […]

October 14, 2014

BBC developing hybrid DAB radio service for smartphones

The BBC aims to boost uptake of DAB radio by launching a new service that it hopes major smartphone manufacturers will adopt in their new handsets. Partnering with the government and a coalition of radio broadcasters, the BBC aims to woo device makers such as Samsung and Apple to include DAB hardware in their new […]

October 14, 2014

Apple has announced the next 36 countries to receive the iPhone 6, and their launch dates

You may have heard already, but the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are now available. Well, ‘available’ if you’re fortunate enough to live in high-priority regions like the UK, the USA or Australia. There’s still a huge number of other major nations which have had to wait. Worse than the waiting, though, is the not […]

October 14, 2014

Finland’s credit rating has been downgraded, and its Prime Minister is blaming Apple

Apple may be one of the world’s largest companies, but it’s always had its fair share of detractors. We would never have guessed that the Prime Minister of Finland was one, though. Alexander Stubb said on Monday that, “We have two champions which went down. A little bit paradoxically I guess one could say that the […]

October 14, 2014

EasyJet now allows passengers to check-in by taking a photo of their passport

EasyJet has become the first European airline to allow its passengers to check-in to their flights by simply snapping a pic of their passport. The feature is built into the affordable airline service’s smartphone app. Whereas in the past, passengers would have to manually enter their details on the easyJet website after booking their flight, […]

October 14, 2014

Mobile internet coverage on trains is terrible reveals new survey

In what is being termed the most “rigorous train connectivity study ever”, it has been revealed that some of the most popular routes in the UK suffer from mobile internet issues. The new survey conducted by research firm Global Wireless Solutions (GWS) saw its engineers carry out connectivity tests along the ten busiest commuter routes […]

October 14, 2014

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In a bid to both keep DVDs relevant and to boost its waning BlinkBox service, Tesco has announced that every physical film purchase from one of its stores will be accompanied with a free digital version. This applies for both DVDs and Blu-Rays, and works thanks to BlinkBox and cloud service Ultraviolet. When you purchase […]

October 14, 2014

Apple to stop selling Bose products at its stores in effort to drive Beats sales

In case you missed it, Apple acquired premium headphones maker Beats Electronics earlier this year for an estimated $3 billion. In light of that buyout, Apple is now doing its utmost to further boost sales of the company’s audio headsets in its stores by slowly eliminating its rivals from its shelves. Bose is the first […]

October 13, 2014

Samsung to debut new Wi-Fi tech with five times higher speeds next year

Samsung is promising that its currently in development Wi-Fi technology will significantly boost wireless Internet speeds when it launches next year. The Korean manufacturer says its 60GHz Wi-Fi will offer speeds up to five times higher than current rates. Breaking that figure down further, Samsung states that its new tech will offer data transmission speeds […]

October 13, 2014

Blackphone, maker of ‘the world’s most secure smartphone’, is working on a tablet

Good news for the extremely important or extremely paranoid (or both): Blackphone is creating a tablet. The company released its first mainstream device earlier this year, the Blackphone BP1. It runs on a proprietary operating system called PrivatOS, with everything geared to be as unhackable, untraceable and generally as secure as possible. “We are in […]

October 13, 2014

Online retail monolith Amazon opens its first real-world high-street store

Amazon is planning to open its first high street store in the middle of New York City, the first physical outlet in its 20-year history. This is according to several reports, which claim the site, located at 7 West 34th St., across from the Empire State Building in Midtown, will open in time for Christmas. […]

October 13, 2014

Minecraft: Pocket Edition coming to Windows Phone confirms Mojang

Although Microsoft’s acquisition of Minecraft creator Mojang made it an inevitability, it has now in fact been confirmed that the mobile port of the game is coming to Windows Phone. Despite concern within some sectors of the games industry over the nature of Microsoft’s $2.5 bn buyout of the indie developer, the arrival of Minecraft: […]

October 13, 2014

Xiaomi snaps up another Google exec to head India branch, responds to Jony Ive’s Apple “theft” remark

Following massive demand for its devices in India, Xiaomi has named a new Lead Products Manager to further spur growth in the region. Former Google exec Jai Mani has been picked as the man for the job, according to a Google Plus post from the Hugo Barra – the Chinese manufacturer’s VP. Barra, who himself […]

October 13, 2014

WATCH: Microsoft is creating a keyboard for Android Wear that uses handwriting rather than keys

Just when we thought Microsoft was going all-out with its hardware agenda, it’s managed to surprise us with a little of what it does best. It turns out that it’s working on some software for Android Wear, Google’s wearable device OS. Still at the prototype stage, Microsoft has called its new app Analog Keyboard. It […]

October 13, 2014

Apple’s lead designer Sir Jonathan Ive accuses Xiaomi and other copycat rivals of “theft”

“I don’t see it as flattery, I see it as theft,” were the strong words Apple’s lead designer Sir Jonathan Ive said of the firm’s copycat rivals. Speaking at a Vanity Fair event in San Francisco, Ive’s strong remarks were in response to an attendee’s question about Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi. Ive later elaborated on […]

October 10, 2014

Original Hudl gets big price cut as Tesco makes way for new Hudl2

Tesco wants to get rid of its remaining Hudl tablets as it makes room for the release of the new Hudl2. The original Hudl has consequently received a big price cut, bringing it down to the insanely budget price of just £79. The Hudl, which was released last year for £119, came packing a 7inch […]

October 10, 2014

London Zoo starts 24-hr live streams of its animal inhabitants on YouTube

Ever wondered what the meerkats at London Zoo get up to at night or what the otters are having for lunch? Well, now you can indulge your cute curiosities by watching selected inhabitants of the capital’s biggest zoo at any time via YouTube. Google is working with London Zoo on the new project, which both […]

October 10, 2014

The Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro is thin, light, powerful and co-created by Ashton Kutcher

What do you look for in a tablet/laptop hybrid? Great design? A slim form-factor? Performance? Creative input from Two and a Half Men star Ashton Kutcher? Well, you’ve certainly got some oddly specific tastes, but as it should happen we have just the device for you. The Lenovo Yoga 3 is here, and at a […]

October 10, 2014

Microsoft’s 3D printed telescope will bring deep space exploration to your Lumia smartphone

Microsoft claims that its new 3D printed telescope will bring deep space exploration to the masses and “reinvent astrophotography”. The prototype device is called the Ultrascope and was invented by James Parr of the Open Space Agency (OSA). The 3D printed Ultrascope must be self-assembled and stands one meter tall with a base that measures […]

October 10, 2014

Honeywell voice-controlled thermostat heats UK in time for winter

Honeywell has launched the UK’s first voice-controlled thermostat just in time for the cold winter months. Taking on other home automation systems, such as Google Nest, the £229 device uses far-field technology to allow users to operate it with simple voice commands from long distances. All you have to do to turn on the Honeywell […]

October 9, 2014

Google Now crushes Siri and Cortana in the battle of the OS voice assistants

Chances are you don’t care all that much about your smartphone’s voice-assisted service. It’s sad to say, but it’s true – people just don’t spend that much time sat around talking to the artificial intelligence inside their handset. These services certainly have their uses, but the majority of us see them more as an amusing […]

October 9, 2014

WATCH: Interstellar IMAX experience on the Oculus Rift comes to NYC

In case you’re somehow not aware of it, Christopher Nolan has a new movie hitting theatres in November called Interstellar. It’s been lazily dubbed his 2001: A Space Odyssey, mainly due to its ambitious scope. As the clips and trailers have shown, however, the intergalactic drama with environmental themes will likely be something altogether different. […]

October 9, 2014

HTC unveils the RE point-and-shoot 16MP compact camera

Going beyond its core business of smartphones, HTC is today unveiling its new point-and-shoot camera; the RE. Shaped like a mini periscope or inhaler and available in four colours, the compact and light RE offers an easy and affordable method to capture high-quality images and video. The unconventional RE can easily fit into the palm […]

October 8, 2014

The HTC Desire Eye is the selfie-centric version of the bestselling One M8

HTC has revealed its newest smartphone; the HTC Desire Eye. The new device follows the trend for selfie phones by introducing a powerful 13MP front-facing camera – which is one of the best lenses to make it on to the front of handset. Although there were rumblings that the Taiwanese manufacturer would also release a selfie version […]

October 8, 2014

Nokia and Yahoo layoffs in India dent PM Modi’s investment agenda

News from India this week that Nokia and Yahoo are shutting operations and laying off workers has put a damper on PM Narendra Modi’s foreign investment campaign. Nokia announced yesterday that it plans to shut down its factory in Sriperumbudur, Chennai. Once the firm’s biggest plant, the factory now houses 900 remaining workers – over […]

October 8, 2014

Fitbit not planning to integrate fitness tracking app with Apple’s iOS 8 HealthKit

Fitbit has said that it has no plans to integrate its fitness tracking app with the iOS 8 health framework from Apple; HealthKit. The consumer forum section on Fitbit’s website has recently been flooded with questions regarding its compatibility with Apple’s new health framework – which rolled out with iOS 8 last month. In response […]

October 8, 2014

OnePlus One receives major software update with a host of new features

Could life be any sweeter as a OnePlus One owner? Not only are you fortunate enough to have one of the most exclusive, and best, Android handsets on the market, but now this: there’s a major update headed to your handset. Entitled CM11S (83R) (catchy, we know) it should be rolling out right about now, […]

October 8, 2014

EE TV: mobile operator’s new set-top streaming service has BT and TalkTalk in its sights

EE has thrown its hat into the set-top streaming market by unveiling a new digital TV streaming box to rival existing hardware from the likes of BT, TalkTalk and Sky. Simply titled EE TV, the new service will offer live, on-demand and recorded television content, which viewers will also be able to access on up […]

October 8, 2014

HTC’s planned Android Wear smartwatch has been delayed until 2015

It’s been a pretty great year for HTC so far in terms of devices. In fact, the HTC One M8 is still our favourite handset of 2014. Unfortunately, it seems like the one thing it definitely won’t be releasing this year is a great smartwatch to go with it. HTC’s Head of Americas Jason Mackenzie (pictured, […]

October 8, 2014

Samsung predicts huge 60% decline in Q3 2014 profits compared to same period last year

Samsung Electronics has predicted a 60% fall in profits for the third quarter of 2014 compared to Q3 2013. The Korean monolith has stated that it expects operating profits of ©4.1 trillion (£2.5 billion) for the period of July to September’s end. This is considerably lower than the ©5.2 trillion (£3 billion) analysts previously predicted. Despite […]

October 7, 2014

Gold BlackBerry Passport appears online in new pics

We quite liked the BlackBerry Passport, the latest flagship from the Canadian manufacturer that boasts a perfectly square display. However, if you’d have asked us what it was missing we certainly wouldn’t have said a gold variant. Nonetheless, a gold version of the phablet has surfaced online via fan site Crackberry. In the new pics you […]

October 7, 2014

London university gives students free Samsung tablets

Instead of printing a ton of induction packs to help first-year students adjust to higher education, a London university as instead opted to take the free paper-free route of handing out free tablets to newcomers. The University of East London (UEL) is giving a free Samsung Galaxy Note 8 tablet to all its new students […]

October 7, 2014