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The Huawei Honor 6 boasts some incredible Android specs within an iPhone-inspired exterior

All of the looks of an iPhone, with the features and specs of a top-class Android handset – that’s the dream right? Well dream no more, and feast your peepers on the Huawei Honor 6. The Asian smartphone scene is renowned for pumping out some seriously strong tech from brands that the West may have […]

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Google I/O 2014: LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live smartwatch are available to pre-order right now

Having announced the release of its Android Wear OS for wearables, the SDK of which is currently available for developers to download, Google made way for its wearables manufacturers to unveil their new smartwatches. Consequently, it was revealed that the LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live will be the first Android wear smartwatches to […]

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Google I/O 2014: Everything you need to know about ‘Android L’

In the days running up to Google’s 2014 I/O it was made more and more obvious that we would be treated to the next version of Android. Would it be Android 5.0, or just a further suffix to 4.4 KitKat? Android users have been stuck on version four for longer than every other edition of […]

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Google I/O 2014: Android Wear has arrived! Google unveils its new feature-packed OS for wearables

Google has unveiled more functionalities from its Android Wear OS for selected wearables, including the LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live – both of which are currently available to pre-order in the US and UK via the Play Store. Google also announced that the software development kit (SDK) that will allow developers to integrate […]

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Apps offering rewards for social media sharing are being banned from the Apple app store (UPDATE: Or are they?)

The reveal of iOS 8 came demonstrating a lot of improvements – some expected, some less so. But here is something that we never thought we’d see: with the refreshing of the App Store in iOS 8, Apple is now banning games which reward users with in-game progression in exchange for sharing on social media. […]

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Security exploit found in Mediatek devices causes them to involuntarily reset when receiving an SMS message

A bizarre bug has been found in a selection of devices which can cause them to immediately soft-reset when they simply receive a text message. The smartphone handsets in question are all powered by Mediatek processors. The SMS messages which cause the issue all happen to contain an ‘=’ symbol within them. Alcatel One Touch, […]

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Titanfall’s fourth update is the biggest and best yet, rolling out across all platforms soon

The hype surrounding Titanfall in the months leading up to its release was the greatest seen from this generation of consoles so far, and it didn’t disappoint. It’s reassuring, then, to see that developers Respawn aren’t letting their place atop the next-gen FPS landscape slip, as they’ve announced yet another major update for the title. […]

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Google Glass gets major upgrade, with 2GB RAM, Viewfinder mode and a host of new apps

Following its release in the UK earlier this week, Google has upgraded its Glass augmented reality eyewear. The specs now come with 2GB RAM, double what was previously available and a photo-framing Viewfinder mode. The latter function works when you use the device’s voice command function to say “ok Glass, show the viewfinder”. Consequently, you […]

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New Misfit app brings fitness tracking to the Pebble smartwatch

Pebble continues to update its e-paper smartwatch, this time in the form of a partnership with Misfit, the company behind the Shine fitness tracker. Together, they have taken the basic functions of the Shine and introduced them to the Pebble smartwatch in the form of a Misfit app. The app will work as a pedometer, […]

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FireChat: the connectionless chat app for mobile (UPDATE: It now works between iOS and Android!)

Despite app stores being crammed with messaging apps from WhatsApp to Viber and their many imitators, one app in particular has managed to stand out with a unique feature. FireChat, released last week for the iPhone, is the only chat app that can be used without mobile phone reception. FireChat makes use of a feature […]

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Microsoft OneDrive giving away 15GB of free storage, 1TB for Office users

Good news for Microsoft OneDrive users. The service has announced that it is offering 15GB of free storage, up from 7GB. Even better is the fact that Office365 users will get a huge 1TB of free space, up from 20GB. That rather generous amount of storage was previously exclusively reserved for Office365’s business users. This […]

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Google Play Store doubles year-on-year app revenue, increases in size by 60% in one year

It seems that 2013-14 is the year that the Google Play Store has finally blown up. Whilst in the past Android’s main app bastion may have forever been consigned as an inferior version of Apple’s iOS App Store, the figures now show that it is now well on the way to forging its own path, […]

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Apple to begin production on 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch iPhone 6 models next month, with launch in September

Apple is readying its biggest ever iPhones, with two versions of the popular smartphone to go in to mass production next month – according to a new report from Bloomberg. Citing unidentified sources close to the matter, the report states that both the 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch handsets will be released to retailers as […]

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WATCH: The Withings ActivitÃ© is the Moto 360 of fitness wearables

We’re pretty big fans of fitness wearables here at What Mobile. They can get something of a bad rep, but when done right they can be excellent improvements to your daily routine. If anything, they’re the first genuine, new technological innovation since the smartphone. The only way is up, is what we’re saying. Of course […]

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Microsoft unveils the Nokia X2, its new Android smartphone

Although it was initially believed that Microsoft could shelve Nokia’s foray into Android after taking over the Finnish manufacturer, it seems it is continuing the experiment. The new Nokia X2 is the first Anrdoid smartphone to be developed by the software giant, despite not being the first Nokia Android phone – that honour goes to […]

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OnePlus One shipping delayed in Europe yet again, for the stupidest reason possible

Sorry for sounding like a broken record, pals, but we’re afraid that the European launch of the OnePlus One has been delayed yet again. And if you happen to have the handset on order, you’re probably not going to be best pleased with the reasoning behind it. You may well be familiar with this logo. […]

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INTERVIEW: Andy Kahl, Senior Director of Transparency at Ghostery, on apps selling your data

Wearable tech is the fastest expanding technology in the consumer mobile sector right now. We’ve embraced it, and so have millions of other consumers worldwide. With the launch of the Motorola Moto 360 and Apple’s iWatch set for the end of this year, the scene can only get bigger. Fitness tracking is a big part […]

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Wi-Fi coming to Glastonbury this year via festival cows

Attendees at this year’s Glastonbury music festival will be able to enjoy super-fast Wi-Fi thanks to a herd of fibreglass cows. The multicoloured, life size models – reportedly modelled on Worthy Farm’s famous dairy herd – have been converted into 4G Wi-Fi hotspots. The cows – decorated by artist Hank Kruger – will be powered […]

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Music streaming services to count towards UK singles chart

Starting next month, music streaming services will be taken into account when compiling the UK singles chart. The Official Charts Company made the announcement, explaining that 100 streams of a track will count as one physical sale or download purchase (a stream must last at least 30 seconds to count). The popular music streaming services […]

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WATCH: Android Wear functions revealed in new Google video

Although Google’s upcoming collection of Android Wear wearables is rumoured to be revealed at its I/O conference on 25 June, the company has gradually been revealing official information about the OS that will be running on the devices. To tease us a bit more, Google has now released a video that shows us more of […]

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Steam summer sale has begun! Prices slashed for Far Cry 3, DayZ, Skyrim, XCOM and more

With the advent of summer comes the annual Steam Summer Sale. So, kiss goodbye to the outdoors and get ready for a season of gaming instead, as a variety of popular titles get their prices drastically cut. The event, which runs until 30 June, sees a number of PC and Mac games’ prices reduced by […]

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EA goes discount-crazy with 40 iOS titles now priced at 69p/99 ¢

Say what you want about Electronic Arts as a company, but they publish some damn fine games. A lot of those damn fine games were also damn expensive, particularly on iOS. EA has decided to hold a summer game sale, though, and that sale has started with an uncharacteristically generous set of discounts. 40 of […]

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The Weather Channel app for iOS launches with new look and new content

One of the most downloaded iPhone apps of all time, The Weather Channel has re-launched on iOS with a new design and new content. The app, which is free to download from iTunes, includes a new Social Weather feature that lets users become weather reporters by stating local conditions and viewing what other people in […]

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Police figures show that Apple’s iPhone ‘kill-switch’ has drastically reduced number of thefts

One major feature introduced with iOS 7, the latest available version of Apple’s mobile operating system, was the ‘Activation Lock’. It may not be the most exciting for the consumer, but it looks like it’s shaping up to be one of the most important. The feature allows users to remotely wipe and disable their iOS […]

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Apple iWatch will feature 10 sensors and come in multiple versions, says new report

Apple is planning multiple versions of its smartwatch, likely to be launched in Autumn, sources close to the matter have told The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Additional information revealed about the new device, which is rumoured to be called the iWatch, is that it will include more than 10 sensors, two of which will track […]

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Introducing the BlackBerry Passport – a square BlackBerry phablet

Just when you thought you’d seen it all from BlackBerry, they come up with yet another weird and (maybe) wonderful device. The BlackBerry Passport is its name, and it’s probably the most quintessentially ‘BlackBerry’ device you’ve ever seen. It’s most obvious feature is its square display. Yep, completely square – 1440 x 1440 pixels in […]

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BlackBerry to get Amazon’s huge catalogue of 200,000 Android apps

Recently, Blackberry has been lagging behind its rivals in terms of its apps library. However, users of the struggling OS should have plenty to smile about now that it has been revealed that the firm has reached a deal with Amazon that could see it gain access to its app library. When the latest blackberry […]

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WATCH: You can now text on your Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch, thanks to Fleksy

We were lukewarm on the Samsung Gear 2. That’s really the only way of putting it. It’s certainly not a bad smartwatch, it’s just that you get the feeling that there’s a lot more untapped potential for the device out there. The Gear 2 has just now taken a major step towards reaching that potential […]

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Twitter update adds native GIF support to its iOS and Android apps, plus desktop version

The Internet is home to the graphics interchange format, better known as the GIF. For years GIFs have been used to spread viral – often humorous – visual content across the web, and are widely used on blogs and websites such as Tumblr. Therefore, it was always puzzling as to why GIFS couldn’t be directly […]

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Chinese smartphone Star N9500 discovered to come pre-loaded with Trojan spyware

A smartphone currently on sale in China has been found to come pre-loaded with spyware. The phone in question is the Star N9500, and the security risk was discovered by German firm G Data Software, who are known for dealing with this sort of thing. G Data software purchased the cheap Star N9500 handset after […]

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Samsung Galaxy F (aka S5 Prime) gold variant leaks (UPDATE: It might not have a QHD display after all)

The Galaxy F could be coming in a ‘perfect gold’ variant with a brushed metal back cover, according to a new leak from the ever reliable @evleaks. The latest image of the smartphone that is being touted as the premium version of the Galaxy S5, also confirms the presence of a heart rate sensor at […]

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A ton of new Emojis are coming soon (UPDATE: You can now see all 240 additions for the first time!)

Lack of Emoji diversity is one of the biggest cultural failings of our time. Just ask Miley. Finally though, the powers that be have elected to act. A bumper new crop of Emojis is on the way. Or, at least, it should be. The problem lies in the implementation, not the creation. See, Emojis are […]

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Nike+ FuelBand now finally has a compatible Android app

Two year’s after the its first release, the Nike+ FuelBand is now compatible with Android devices. The Nike+ app was originally standalone, and could be found pre-installed on all iPhones. Nike itself has also expressed that it sees Apple as its key partner. However, with the news surfacing recently that the FuelBand is soon to […]

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Indian manufacturer Xolo to launch world’s lightest smartphone

Indian mobile manufacturer Xolo is prepping the launch of what is reportedly the world’s lightest smartphone. Sources have told the Times of India (TOI) that the company’s first Windows Phone device – expected next month – will be an ultra-light handset that will form part of Xolo’s Win series of smartphones. What’s more, the device […]

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New GTA 5 Online update out now, includes new jobs, vehicles, weapons and hipster threads

In the wake of the recent release date announcement of the next-gen version of Grand Theft Auto V, Rockstar has now launched a new update for the game’s constantly expanding online mode. The new upgrade comes with the ironic title “I’m Not a Hipster”, which refers to the alternative fashion items now available in the […]

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Samsung could make a multi-billion dollar move for Nuance to create its own Siri

Ah Samsung. They just have to do things their own way, don’t they? Just when you thought that perhaps Google Now’s voice recognition services were fantastically functional, the news breaks that the Korean giant is considering creating a speech recognition service of its own. Nuance Communications is a speech recognition specialist, and Samsung is currently […]

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BlackBerry rolls out BBM update for BBOS with new security software and more

Following the recent updates for the Android and iOS versions of its BBM messaging service, BlackBerry has also launched a new upgrade for its own devices. The biggest feature of the update, which is available via BlackBerry World, is BBM Protected – a secure enterprise messaging tool, which ensures that mobile IM is fully protected, […]

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Bitcoin reborn on iOS: Coin Pocket is the first Bitcoin wallet app to be allowed back onto the Apple App Store

Four months ago we reported that Apple had acted to remove anything to do with Bitcoin from its iOS App Store. Apple recently updated its App Store policy to clarify to developers exactly what Bitcoin related apps are allowed on the marketplace. In short: as long as it complies with local laws, it’s alright with […]

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A portable, handheld Steam Machine gaming system is on the way, and it’s called the Steamboy

The hype surrounding the Steam Machine concept since its announcement two years ago is, in the hardcore gaming community, reaching boiling point (sorry). It took so long for anything solid to materialise that for a time it was looking as if it might be vapourware (so sorry). But in the past six months things have […]

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You can now embed tweets within tweets on Twitter for iOS and Android, and here’s how

Are you one of those people who insists on manually retweeting everything that you find interesting or funny instead of rewarding the original artist’s creativity by with a simple tapping the retweet button? Well then good news! There’s soon going to be another way for you to obnoxiously avoid using the retweet function for your […]

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Podcast – Samsung launches new Tab S tablets, the OnePlus One makes it to the UK and the best games at E3 2014

In this week’s What Mobile Podcast we discuss the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablet and its epic screen resolution, wireless charging comes to Starbucks in the US, the OnePlus One smartphone finally makes it to the UK, Apple’s decision to ban certain apps and our thoughts on the year’s biggest gaming expo; E3 […]

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St Pancras International train station now has better Wi-Fi than your home

London St Pancras International, the UK’s 13th busiest railway station, is about to receive a serious speed boost. It won’t be the trains getting faster though, but rather the Wi-Fi. The 48 million annual visitors that pass through the station will be treated to an insanely quick 1GB connection speed by the end of this […]

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Apple warns older iPhone chargers pose safety risk, offers replacement

Apple is warning that its 5W European USB power adapter – the one that came with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and 4S between October 2009 and September 2012 – may overheat and pose a safety risk. Consequently, the company is urging affected users to swap the existing units for new replacements which it is […]

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WATCH: Godfire: Rise of Prometheus has the best graphics we’ve ever seen (UPDATE: We have a release date!)

Here at What Mobile we don’t usually distract you with specific pieces featuring individual apps unless we think that you’re really, really going to like them. We think that you’re going to really, really like Godfire: Rise of Prometheus. Put simply, this game looks absolutely unbelievable. Powered by the Unreal Engine, the fact that all […]

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Presenting the new, ultra-thin Samsung Galaxy Tab S range

Another month, another batch of Samsung products. That’s how the Korean giant does it – they keep the production line rolling to ensure that there’s always something new on the lips of the consumer, always relevant. Cynics can lower their guard just this once though, as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S range has some rather […]

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Facebook Messenger for iOS update out now, includes video messaging

Facebook has updated its standalone Messenger app for iOS with a new video messaging feature that allows users to shoot and send short, 15-second videos from within the app. Also included in the update is the ability to send an even bigger thumbs-up icon as a reply to incoming messages by holding down the ‘like’ […]

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LG G Pad range of tablets launching this week

Having announced its G Pad tablet range at its G3 flagship smartphone launch, LG is now releasing the slates globally – beginning with Europe – this week Having already revealed that the new tablets come in three sizes; 7.0 inch, 8.0 inch and 10.1 inch, LG has now also announced the specs for the trio. […]

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Starbucks introduces first in-store PMA wireless charging hotspots

Starbucks were substantially ahead of the technological curve when it introduced Wi-Fi hotspots to its coffee shops in 2001. 13 years later the Seattle chain has pushed the boundaries once more, this time offering free wireless charging in-store. The service will only be available in shops in the San Francisco Bay area initially, but should […]

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Pinterest finally available for Windows Phone

Pinterest has finally launched its official app for devices running Windows Phone 8 and higher. The app, which is still in beta and comes with slightly less features than its iOS and Android counterparts, will still allow Windows Phone users to do the main Pinterest tasks of pinning, sharing and planning events. The app also […]

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Microsoft launches Outlook web app for Android smartphones

Microsoft has launched a pre-release of its Outlook Web App (OWA) for Android devices running KitKat 4.4 or higher. If you are interested in the beta version of the mail client, then there are some other requirements your device needs to meet. OWA will only work if your mailbox is running on Office 365 for […]

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After a serious delay, the flagship-killing OnePlus One will begin shipping today

Upon its reveal, the hype surrounding the OnePlus One was almost unbearable. It looked the part. And upon closer inspection, all the tech was in place for it to play the part, too. It was a genuine flagship-quality smartphone, at the price of a mid-range device. Mobile nerds the world over were rejoicing, and rightly […]

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Nintendo E3 2014 round-up: New Legend of Zelda, Star Fox, Yoshi, Kirby, Pokemon and a brand new IP!

With the big reveals from rivals Sony and Microsoft out of the way on Monday, as well as super-publishers EA and Ubisoft, Nintendo had practically all of day two of E3 2014 to itself. It’s a good thing that it didn’t disappoint then. There were an absolute ton of new titles revealed, providing a desperately […]

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LG G Watch leaked specs sheet reveals 4GB storage and 36 hr standby time

Following last week’s system dump leak that revealed its processor, more specs for the LG G Watch have been revealed as its speculative release date of next month fast approaches. The new information, which comes courtesy of @upleaks (not to be confused with the notorious leaker @evleaks), states that the G Watch will feature a […]

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Popular 3rd party keyboard SwiftKey is now totally free on Android, will be on iOS 8 too

One of the most popular third-party keyboards on Android, SwiftKey, is now entirely free to download. Previously a free one-month trial was available, which would then set you back £2.99/$3.99 to purchase outright. Now though, the keyboard and all of its premium features are available completely gratis, forever. But what of those loyal consumers who […]

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Instagram expanding in-app ads to UK, Australia and Canada

Following last week’s major update to the photo-sharing app Instagram, the company has announced that it is rolling out integrated in-app ads to users across the UK, Canada and Australia. Consequently, targeted advertisements will now appear on users’ feeds for those located in these countries. The Facebook-owned app already rolled out the in-app ads functionality […]

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Amazon updates Kindle mobile app with Audible audiobook integration

Amazon is integrating its Audible audiobook service directly in to its Kindle mobile apps for both iOS and Android. After installing the update, which is rolling out today, Kindle app users will be able to listen to Audible audio books without ever having to leave the app. The service is an extension of the Whispersync […]

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Mobile publisher Gameloft unveils its E3 2014 lineup, including new Asphalt and Modern Combat titles

E3’s exciting and all, but traditionally has been a little on the skimpy side for mobile gamers. If ever you wanted a sign that the mobile landscape is shifting for the better, though, then you’ll be pleased to know that mobile publishing giant Gameloft has its own booth at this year’s show. What’s more, it’s […]

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WATCH: The first official trailer for Mortal Kombat X (UPDATE: Gameplay footage! Two new fighters!)

E3 2014 may still be more than a week away, but some big news has been released early – a new Mortal Kombat game is coming. It’s called Mortal Kombat X and the first trailer has been released today. You can get excited now. The name of the game is “Mortal Kombat X” – Ed […]

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Skype for iPhone to get major update, with new look and faster performance

Skype 5.0, the latest update from the Microsoft-owned VOIP service, is hitting Apple iOS this week and with it comes a range of new additions. Design-wise the iOS app will match the Android and Windows Phone versions of the service, which were themselves updated last year. However, the app’s developers have gone a step further […]

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New Angry Birds game, Angry Birds Epic, set to hit iOS App Store and Google Play store June 12th

We’ve finally got a release date for the latest, brand new instalment in the wildly popular Angry Birds franchise. Angry Birds Epic will be arriving on iOS and Android on June 12th. If you’ve managed to miss the reveal and build-up to this title so far, then you may be in for a bit of […]

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Sony PlayStation 4 E3 2014 roundup: Uncharted 4, Far Cry 4, PS TV and more

Sony took to the stage at E3 yesterday to hold an impressive press event showcasing a wide variety of upcoming title demos and hardware accessories and bundles. The big hitters in terms of games included the Destiny Beta, which Sony intends to launch on 17 July – those looking for earlier access can get on […]

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You can now download Deus Ex: The Fall on iOS, usually £4.99/$6.99 for FREE! Find out how here

It’s June, which can only mean one thing: it’s time for the next IGN free game of the month! And if it was value you wanted, then this is the deal of the century. Deus Ex: The Fall is the title in question, and if you were to dip into the iOS app store to […]

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Google Now for Android now features an alarm to wake you up before you miss your stop

Are you a horribly dysfunctional drunk? Or perhaps a perpetually sleepy commuter? It can be a burden – believe us, we know just as well as anyone. But fear not, Google is hear to make you an altogether more efficient public transport partaker. Thanks to the latest update to Google Now, Google’s all-knowing, all-seeing life […]

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WATCH: Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain E3 trailer leaks

What initially was an official post of the Metal Gear Solid 5: Phantom Pain E3 trailer on Konami’s YouTube channel, now is looking more like a leak as the video has been taken down. This being the Internet, another YouTube user has stuck the video on their YouTube channel for your viewing pleasure. Although there […]

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New upcoming iOS 8 feature offers the time-saving ability to scan in credit card details with the camera

When we ran through the most exciting new features in iOS 8 that Apple ran through at WWDC ’14, there were some pretty cool features. It would seem that some of the most nifty features are the ones that Apple neglected to mention. As is often the way with new software, a multitude of features […]

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Podcast: The smartphone OS special: All the best features on Apple iOS 8, plus Android update 4.4.3

On this week’s podcast, the What Mobile team discuss the newly announced Apple iOS 8, with a comprehensive rundown of all its best features, we also take a look at Android update 4.4.3 – which has been rolling out to users this week.

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Google now notifies users when the mobile site they attempt to visit is most likely broken

In this day and age, it is remarkable that mobile browsing is still such a painful, inconsistent experience. It’s 2014, yet still we have to settle for poorly optimised, limited, or flat-out broken mobile sites. How many times can you recall when you’ve needed to access a webpage in your mobile browser, only for it […]

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WATCH: First footage and screens of Hitman: Sniper, a new mobile title from Square Enix Montreal

Hitman GO may have only just hit app stores (in fact as of this week it’s available on Android!), but the dedicated guys and gals over at Square Enix Montreal already have their noses pressed close to the grindstone on another high-end title. In fact, it’s another Hitman title, which pleases us no end – […]

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WATCH: Google unveils its Project Tango 3D imaging tablet with first official video

Google’s Project Tango tablet – which boasts advanced 3D vision capabilities – is now official, with the company announcing a prototype for developers. The specs for the 7-inch compact slate include a Nvidia Tegra K1 processor, a 1080p display, a stock version of Android 4.4 KitKat, 4GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The real talking […]

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Huawei reveals new Qualcomm-beater: the Kirin 920 octa-core processor

China’s meteoric rise through the tech world looks set to gain another boost as Huawei has announced its new Kirin 920 octa-core processor. Designed to rival Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 805, the Kirin 920 features four Cortex-A15 clocked between 1.7GHz and 2.0GHz, combined with four Courtex-A7 cores clocked between 1.3GHz and 1.6GHz. The GPU is a Mali-T628, […]

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In-flight Wi-Fi to be implemented across Europe by 2017

Despite being available across the US, in-flight Wi-Fi is virtually unheard of in Europe and the UK. All that, however, may be about to change. Satellite company Inmarsat is planning to work with 4G providers to build an air-to-ground network for getting air travellers online. The proposed scheme will handle data traffic in the same […]

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Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain map and gameplay footage revealed by Hideo Kojima

Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima has unveiled the large-scale map of the upcoming fifth iteration in the Metal Gear Solid series, entitled The Phantom Pain, alongside new gameplay footage in a video presentation. Holding up the new map, which also contained a chart of all the maps from the series to scale on it, […]

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New Russian Android malware encrypts files on SD cards, accuses users of child porn use, demands ransom

Ransomware is a nasty new trend in the Android malware circuit, and this latest instance is one of the worst seen yet. Users infected with the virus will find files stored on their Android device’s microSD card encrypted, with the only way to unlock them by sending anonymous payment to the crooks behind the scheme. […]

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T-Mobile and Sprint, the USA’s third and fourth largest mobile network providers, close to $32bn merger

T-Mobile and Sprint have agreed, in principal, to a deal which would see the two companies merge. The deal would be worth $32bn, and would see the third and fourth largest wireless telecommunications providers in the United States combine to consolidate third place – and close in on their considerably larger rivals. According to the […]

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Top 5 international smartphones for June

With an increasing number of mobile devices being released exclusively outside the West, there is now a barrage of desirable smartphones, tablets and accessories that never make it to these shores. Manufacturers from emerging regions such as China and India are causing waves in their domestic markets with innovative products at affordable prices and, consequently, […]

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WATCH: Amazon releases its first trailer for it’s upcoming ‘3D’ smartphone… sort of

Big news: the highly publicised but little-revealed Amazon smartphone now has a concrete announcement date – June 18th. That’s pretty soon. To mark the fact, Amazon has put out a trailer for it. Although it’s more like a teaser, in honesty, as we don’t actually see the device. The frustration is amplified by being made […]

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Temple Run mobile game hits 1 billion downloads

The popular mobile game Temple Run has outrun all other endless runners (now that’s a lot of running, if you ask us!), by passing the one billion downloads mark. The game’s US-based developer, ImangiStudios, said that its largest market was China – where a whopping 36% of the title’s audience resides. The company also divulged […]

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YouTube for Android app update allows for manual streaming quality selection

Google has rolled out an update for the YouTube for Android app that finally adds the long awaited feature of allowing users to manually choose the quality in which they want a video to playback. In previous versions you could only toggle between HD and HQ, leaving many of us wondering the actual quality […]

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Google Street View now offers on-pitch virtual tours of Brazil’s World Cup stadiums

Have you ever dreamed of playing for your country’s national football team? Of course you have. How about at a World Cup? A World Cup in Brazil? That’s the ultimate right? Well…this probably isn’t the next best thing. Sorry. Nothing can come close. But this is still pretty neat: You can now take a pitchside […]

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WATCH: 96 seconds of gameplay for Road Redemption – the crowdfunded spiritual successor to Road Rash

In years gone by, cult videogame franchises lived and died by the publishers. If your favourite game wasn’t picked up for a sequel, that was the end of that. All you were left with was your precious memories and all that un-spendable income burning a hole in your pocket. Funnily enough, until recently Road Rash […]

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Windows Phone gamers rejoice! Kabam is bringing its mobile games to Windows devices

Leading mobile game developer Kabam is bringing its free-to-play games slate to Microsoft Windows tablets and phones next year. In a deal that is viewed as a major victory for Microsoft’s ailing Windows OS, Kabam announced that it will port its entire line-up of games over to Windows devices. Popular titles in Kabam’s mobile games […]

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LG G Watch processor specs and background images revealed in system dump

A system dump of the LG G Watch leaked to Twitter has revealed some interesting info about the upcoming Android Wear smartwatch. The device, according to this dump, will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset (MSM8226), a quad-core Cortex-A7 processor and Adreno 305 graphics. This hardware will be running Android 4.4W, which assumably refers […]

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Top 5 Best mobile football games to get you in the mood for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Whilst we may be bombarded with coverage of the World Cup 24 hours a day for an entire month (not that that’s a bad thing), there will certainly come a point when you’ll have time to kill, be it at home or on your hellish, eleven and a half hour budget airline trip. What do […]

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The LG G3 is outselling the Galaxy S5 in Samsung’s native South Korea

Now here’s a something we never though we’d see. Samsung, darling of South Korea, one of the world’s technological giants, an unassailable monolith of a corporation, is being outsold in its own back yard… by LG. Figures emerging from Korea are saying that LG’s latest handset, the LG G3, is beating the Samsung Galaxy S5 […]

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Instagram rolling out major update today, with a host of new editing tools

Popular image and video sharing service Instagram is rolling out a major update today to its Android and iOS apps with a ton of new creative tools. With new image filtering and editing apps popping up everyday, the new update aims to give Instagram users “everything they need” from a photo-editing perspective, directly from […]

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E-books to outsell print by 2018, according to new report

The sale of e-books is set to overtake that of printed books in the near future, according to a new report by Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC). By 2018 the consumer e-book market will increase in value almost three-fold, rising from its current total of £380 million to £1 billion. At the same time, sales of printed […]

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Here are the four key updates in Android KitKat 4.4.3 that Google has revealed so far

4.4 KitKat is the latest version of Google’s Android operating system. KitKat 4.4.3 is the latest patch to it. It’s going to start rolling out today to select devices. All clear? Great! Let’s have a look at the four key changes which are set to arrive on a handset near you. Bye-bye battery drain It […]

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Potential specs for the LG G3 Mini leak, are rather underwhelming

We loved the LG G3 when we got our hands on it at the official London launch at the end of May, so naturally we’ve been keeping a close eye out for the inevitable Mini edition. What with the flagship model featuring an enormous 5.5-inch display, this is one scaled-down handset that could really serve […]

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Xbox One June update one of the best yet: External hard drives, automatic login and more

A new month means a new major update from Microsoft for the Xbox One. It will begin rolling out tonight and offers a host of front-of-house features that a large section of users have been clamouring for. First and foremost, there is now support for external hard drives. That’s hard drives – plural, as you […]

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US ambassador makes history by becoming the first to be sworn in on a Kindle

In what is being called a world’s first, Suzy Levine has taken her oath to office as the new US ambassador to Sweden and Liechtenstein via a Kindle e-reader. The electronic device, LeVine’s own, came pre-loaded with a copy of the US Constitution and was used at the ceremony as she was sworn in by […]

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Vertu does the unthinkable and makes a £6,750 smartphone which actually has top-end specs

We’ve seen some mighty expensive smartphones in our time, many of which Vertu has been responsible for. If you’re wondering why that brand name rings a bell it’s most likely because you’ve seen some of their creations before – decadent, exotic devices crafted from solid metals, encrusted in whole precious stones and wrapped in the […]

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Apple hands out its annual app design awards, winners include Yahoo News Digest and Blek

Following the first day of its WWDC conference, Apple also held its latest Apple Design awards which recognise iOS and Mac apps that the company feels offer the best experience from a design, usability and technology standpoint. The list of winners included: Yahoo News Digest Based on the technology found in Summly (whose creator Nick […]

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After 10 years Sony finally ceases PlayStation Portable production in Japan

It’s had a good run – far better than most in fact. But come the end of this month Sony’s PlayStation Portable handheld gaming console will roll off of the assembly line and out of the factory gates for the last time. This June’s shipment of devices will be the last. The PSP first went […]

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Google Glass aims for designer cool with Diane von Furstenberg collaboration

Having previously announced upcoming partnerships with Ray-ban and Oakley for its Google Glass device, Google has now unveiled its new line of electronic frames designed by high-end fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. As more and more wearables make it on to consumer fashion websites, Google is following suit by making its ‘DVF | Made for […]

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HTC One M8 Ace finally revealed: Underneath a new plastic body are the same outstanding specs (UPDATE: Price announced!)

We’ve heard rumblings of a plastic version of HTC’s fantastic M8 handset for a while now, and at last it’s been officially revealed. Courtesy of HTC’s Chinese site we can see the first official images. Oddly enough, the One M8 Ace (or the One E8 as it’s referred to on its Chinese Page) actually seems […]

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WWDC Day 1 Round-up: Everything you need to know about Apple iOS 8

One of the summer’s biggest tech events has finally landed. WWDC (World-Wide Developers Conference) is when Apple show off all of their latest updates and innovations. Monday saw the curtain raise, and we got our first taste of what Apple has in store for us. The theme of the day: iOS 8. Here’s the 12 […]

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Nintendo rolling out Wii U update today, includes quick start feature for games

Nintendo is rolling out its latest update for its Wii U console today with a focus on speeding up the process of playing games. The patch (version 5.0.0 U) most notably adds a quick start menu to the GamePad that gives players instant access to their most recently played games and installed software, The patch […]

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LG’s design VP claims that an LG G3 made out of metal would increase its cost by $300

The LG G3 took to the stage last week in a global unveiling. We were there, and we were impressed. The long and short of it is that the G3 is a great handset. Really, it is, and in our short amount of time with it we were left aching for more. If that’s the […]

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Xbox One June update built for football, includes World Cup hub and companion app

Xbox is set to launch a dedicated World Cup zone on the Xbox One in time for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil kick-off game on 12 June. Entitled Destination Brazil, the football-centric theme will provide a one-stop shop for the videos and games that focus on this year’s World Cup festivities. The Destination Brazil […]

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Dell reveal sub- £125 and sub- £100 Venue tablets, both with HD displays and Intel processors

Who would have thought that of all the revelations at Computex this weekend, two of the most exciting would be budget tablets? Dell’s two newest offerings could be set to completely destroy the low-cost tablet market. The Dell Venue 7 and Venue 8 are their names, and they both boast some stats which, when compared […]

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