There’s undeniably a place in the market for phablets – devices which straddle the border between  phone and tablet. The HTC One Max did a good job with a 5.9-inch display; the LG G Flex had some nice features – including a 6-inch screen, and the LG G3 has only just launched but is already […]

This weekend at Computex Acer treated us with not one, but six  new devices – four  of them smartphones, one a tablet, and its first ever wearable. The Liquid Leap is undeniably the most interesting of the bunch. 2014 has seen everybody start to jump on the wearables bandwagon, and Acer has decided to throw […]

On this week’s What Mobile podcast we discuss the unveiling of the HTC One M8 Ace, the launch of LG’s flagship G3 smartphone, Samsung’s new open-platform health tracker; the Simband, and the miraculous recovery of its CEO from a coma.

Mind Candy, the studio behind the global entertainment smash hit Moshi Monsters, has unveiled its first project outside the family-friendly franchise in the form of mobile game; World of Warriors. A new teaser video for the upcoming strategy game for iOS and Android shows off its comic visuals and battle gameplay, alongside its epic cast […]

Sony are stepping up their PlayStation Plus free games programme as of June. What was already a pretty generous service is about to go even further and, most importantly, add a little more consistency. Previously there wasn’t really a hard-and-fast rule as to how many games would be released, or even when, with the numbers […]

Whilst it may not have been announced upon the range’s unveiling two months ago at Mobile World Congress, Sony has finally revealed the wireless charging kit for its Xperia Z2 line. Both the Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone handset and the Sony Xperia Z2 tablet are already to buy in stores in the UK and other […]

Microsoft used the currently ongoing Code Conference in California to unveil a forthcoming cool update to its Skype software; real-time audio and text-based language translation. In the demo video above, Skype translates a conversation between two Microsoft employees – in English and German – almost live. The feature will roll out gradually across Skype software […]

Tuesday 27th May saw the launch of the LG G3, the latest flagship smartphone from LG, and What Mobile was fortunate enough to be in Battersea, London, to witness it. The fanfare wasn’t for nothing, either, as LG revealed what is genuinely a very impressive device. The first half of 2014 has been one of […]

Samsung’s chairman, Lee Kun-Hee, is now conscious after being in a come for two weeks. The 72-year-old awoke on Sunday in the Samsung Medical Centre, Seoul where his doctors had been treating him. Those doctors state that the diverse stimulation is working for him, and that they consider his condition stable. On May 10th Lee […]

Kisah mencekam serta menyeramkan dari boneka Annabelle kembali menghibur penggemar film horor Indonesia. Film Annabelle Comes Home merupakan semarak ketiga dari film Annabelle yang dirilis tahun 2014. Penggarapan film ini sudah lama dinanti terutama sama para penggemar film kecemasan baik yang ada di Indonesia maupun penggemar internasional. Dalam sekuel ketiganya, Annabelle Comes Home menyajikan jejak […]

If the gaming industry ever wondered why people are so sceptical when they proclaim their game to be ‘free-to-play’, simply point them toward this neat little fact: the two men who founded King (the company behind Candy Crush Saga) are richer than the Sam and Dan Houser, the brothers at the head of Rockstar (creators […]

As is usually the case with military coups, terrestrial TV stations and cable operators have been blocked in Thailand and replaced by the army’s Channel 5 following yesterday’s takeover. Unsurprisingly, people in Thailand are turning to their mobiles to access the Internet for news and entertainment as a result. Today, the country’s second biggest telecommunications […]

We’re looking forward to the official unveiling of the LG G3, and we’re guessing that you are too. With some nifty features  and some suspected monster specs, it could be the shock flagship of the year. One thing which may be a bit of a put-off for some is its 5.5-inch display. Big displays are […]

Yes, yes, we’re all sick of Flappy Bird clones. We’re sick of them here at What Mobile and you’re sick of them sat at home. The fad is dead and it should stay that way.  But…what if we told you there was actually a good reason behind this latest one? Regardless of how you answered […]

The latest update to Facebook’s mobile app for iOS and Android automatically recognises the song you’re listening to or TV show you’re watching, so that you can easily add it to your status. The new feature (which brings to mind the Shazam music recognition app) is called ‘audio recognition’ and starts listening as soon as […]

LG may have not even officially announced the G3, their brand new upcoming flagship smartphone, yet, but they have decided to show off its fancy new smart case. It’s named the QuickCircle case, because, as you can see, there’s a circle in the middle of it. And it makes your phone quicker to use. So […]

Chinese manufacturer Lenovo saw its net profit grow 29% for the business year ended March, as solid smartphone sales helped combat weak growth in its domestic market of China. Lenovo’s expansion in to the smartphone sector, and away from its traditional role as a PC manufacturer, was marked by its acquisition of Motorola Mobility from […]

Until now, all we’ve heard of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is a name. Of course, with Samsung’s product cycle and naming methods it’s never too hard to guess exactly what a product’s going to be like. Previous Galaxy S Active models have all been largely identical to their namesakes, with the addition of a […]

Generally speaking, the mobile industry isn’t all that geared towards the blind. We’ve seen plenty of handsets for the aurally and visually impaired, which is fantastic, but it’s understandably tough to manufacture a phone for those completely without sight. Tough, that is, unless you’re OwnFone. Based in London, OwnFone has 3D printed a braille mobile […]

The entry-level smartphone wars are officially underway, with Nokia announcing the release of its Moto E rival, the Lumia 630, in the UK and Europe. The Windows Phone handset will hit these shores on 29 May and will retail for £89, the same as the Motorola Moto E – which itself was announced last week. […]

As far as the general public is concerned, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime does not exist. Samsung has never once spoken of it, nor has there ever been any proof of its conception. Yet still the rumour mill has continued to turn, always chattering away about a potential ‘high-end’ version of a smartphone which already […]

Today has seen the official unveiling of the HTC One Mini 2. It’s a bit of a mouthful, yes, but what it essentially is is a compact version of the HTC One M8. It’s no surprise that it’s come along so soon, as HTC did the same with its flagship predecessor to the One M8, […]

The What Mobile podcast goes mini! This week we discuss the latest compact smartphone releases from HTC (the One Mini 2) and Sony (the Xperia Z2 Mini). Also on the agenda is Motorola’s launch of two new handsets, the Moto E and Moto G 4G. Finally, we dissect Microsoft’s frankly odd decision to release the […]

Google has announced that its Play Store will now accept Paypal as a payment option on digital content – such as apps, games and audio-visual downloads. The new payment option – which cannot be used to buy physical products such as devices and accessories – has been introduced in twelve countries including the US and […]

It’s been just over a year since the BlackBerry 10 operating system was released, and the company has now announced that a third major update is in the works. BlackBerry 10.3 will continue to polish an operating which, whilst none-too-shabby for a first attempt at a touch-only interface, could still do with a fair bit […]

Developer Ubisoft has announced the launch of the fourth addition to its long-running action-adventure series Far Cry. The unveiling of Far Cry 4 hasn’t come as much of a surprise, considering the success of the previous iteration and the fact that Ubisoft had confirmed that it was all but a certainty at E3 2013. Far […]

Xiaomi is aiming to rival the iPad with its first-ever tablet; the 7.9 inch Mi Pad, priced from $240. The Mi Pad is 7.9-inches, available in six colours, and looks very much like an Apple iPad – but is obviously a lot cheaper, mainly due to its plastic body. The Mi Pad  sports a 2048 […]

Take Two – the publisher whose subsidiary  Rockstar Games produces the long-running GTA franchise – outlined its fourth quarter financial results yesterday and, as expected, the blockbuster numbers ($2.3 billion in revenue) were fuelled by strong sales of GTA V (the title has sold 33 million to retailers). Amidst the talk of figures, Take Two […]

The Sony Xperia Z2 may still only have a limited availability within the UK due to manufacturing issues, but we now already have confirmation of an upcoming miniature version. Just as the Xperia Z1 has the absolutely fantastic Xperia Z1 Compact, the Xperia Z2 will have the Xperia A2. At least that’s what it’s been […]

We’ll freely admit it. We have no shame. Here at What Mobile, we love Popcorn Time. Sorry Hollywood, you brought it upon yourselves. And you, dear reader, should love it too. Especially now that there’s more ways to love it than ever, as it has been officially released for Android. For those unfamiliar with Popcorn […]

Motorola launched its newest affordable smartphone, the Moto E,  today at a number of exclusive press events around the world. Following in the footsteps of the popular Moto G, the Moto E is an entry-level handset priced at £89 unlocked with solid specs that include a 4.3 inch display with 256ppi, which the manufacturer claims […]

When we reviewed the Moto G at the back end of last year, there wasn’t many ways we could have thought to improve it. For its low price tag, it was simply the best handset available. It would seem that Motorola agreed, and so with today’s big reveal of an updated Moto G they have […]

We first revealed that LG was to be releasing a smartwatch some time ago, with a few images surfacing along with some minimal info. But now we have our first solid look at the device in motion… sort of. This is the first video of the LG G Watch, LG’s first foray into the smart […]

It seems to work well enough for Samsung, so why not give it a go? Three new tablets are on the way from LG, with the only difference between them being the size of their displays. They’re to be named the LG  G Pad 7.0, 8.0 and 10.1 – you can probably guess why. The […]

Update:  Tyrese Gibson, or whoever manages his Facebook account, has removed the video supposedly hinting at Apple’s acquisition of Beats mentioned below. However, you can still watch the NSFW clip on Youtube. Just scroll down to the end of this article to see it. In what is reported to be its biggest acquisition to date, […]

Six mobile technology manufacturers including Samsung, Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent are currently conducting experimental trials of 5G mobile broadband in Japan. The tests are being conducted in collaboration with DOCOMO, a personalised mobile solutions provider, across a wide range of 5G mobile technologies. Alongside the aforementioned mobile giants, six companies in total are working with DOCOMO […]

With the recent announcement that the anonymous social networking app Secret will soon be available on Android, now is a good time to look at the rise of similar apps that encourage sociability but rely on confidentiality. The current paranoid environment of online data breaches and information leaks (fuelled by recent scandals involving the NSAand […]

Shazam is a very, very useful app. It’s also very popular, and rightly so. It permanently removes the quintessential pre-smartphone era problem of hearing a song on the radio or on TV or in a club and not knowing what it’s called or who performs it. Simply open the app, hold it to the music […]

Korean manufacturer Samsung has replaced the head of its mobile design team and the man who developed its flagship Galaxy series following criticism of its latest smartphone, the Galaxy S5. The handset, which made its global debut last month, was met with a lukewarm reception predominantly due to its design. Consequently, the manufacturer’s design head […]

The iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 are likely to feature Touch ID fingerprint sensors, according to new reports. The Touch ID fingerprint scanning technology, which is currently only available on one Apple device – the iPhone 5S – could consequently be featured on the entirety of Apple’s upcoming tablet range. According to the […]

Pebble has rolled out one of its biggest ever updates to its smartwatch today. Users can look forward to new firmware, as well as updated apps on both Android and iOS. The Pebble firmware update is available through the Pebble app store, whilst app updates are available through Google Play/iOS App Store updates. It’s not […]

As analysts the world over cite slow high-end smartphone sales as an indication of the over saturation of the market, the mid-range and entry-level sectors continue to show signs of growth. Affordable devices continue to grab market share both in the West and, in particular, in emerging markets. And now, fresh reports claim that a […]

There’s a wealth of excellent iOS titles out there that you’ll probably never play because, frankly, they cost a lot. It’s sad but true, and it’s something we’re all guilty of. One such title which might have slipped by you upon its release is The Wolf Among Us, which now spans three separate episodes. At […]

British passengers travelling on the Eurotunnel will be able to make mobile phone calls and surf the Internet from today ‘ almost two years after French connectivity was installed. The service, launched in partnership with Vodafone, EE, O2 and equipment supplier Alcatel-Luncent, has been introduced to mark 20 years since the first cross-channel journey via […]

Update:  Sorry folks. Contrary to rumours, Nintendo has officially announced that the reports regarding its plans to reveal new consoles at E3 2014 are not true. Earlier this year it was revealed that in the wake of poor Wii U sales, Nintendo is working on a new console focussing on health and fitness to be […]

News surrounding the reported new versions of HTC’s superior flagship handset, the One M8, has thus far focused on the upcoming mini version and an affordable plastic model. Now, however, we have a bit more detail on the range of new colours the manufacturer is adding to the original handset. These reportedly include a pink, […]

With video streaming and downloading sites growing at a rapid pace, it seems that growth is forcing the industry to re-evaluate its payment format. Dreamworks CEO Jefferey Katzenberg has hinted that movies will soon be sold at a ‘pay by the inch’ system, with prices depending on the screen size of the device on which […]

Microsoft has caused confusion and controversy by removing a select number of emojis, aka emoticons or ‘smileys’, from Skype. Despite the changes having been made without any vocal opposition over a month ago – in the wake of Skype community managers worrying that the emojis may be potentially offensive to users – Skype users are […]

Snapchat, the ephemeral instant messaging service, has announced that it will be offering an old-school chat interface and video chat as well. Consequently, users can swipe right on a friend’s name in their Snapchat inbox to enter a new chat screen on a regular chatting interface. You can write and send text messages, send snaps, […]

There’s a fine line between sugar coating an unpopular announcement and genuinely believing your own BS. With regards to Facebook’s latest change, which side do you reckon they fall on? At last night’s F8 developer conference the social media monolith announced a new update to be rolling out soon – the Audience Network. In essence, […]