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Race the Stig in Top Gear’s free mobile game
The popular British car show Top Gear has released a free-to-play game for iOS and Android entitled Race the Stig. The title’s concept involves racing the show’s mysterious driver in an endless driving format. Users will have to collect golden nuts across the levels all the while jumping, ducking and dodging obstacles and other vehicles. […]
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March 7, 2014
Vine bans sexual content, artistic nudity still allowed
The Twitter-owned mobile app Vine has updated its terms of service to prohibit sexual content. The firm says the change will affect less than one percent of its users. According to the new ‘Vine explicit sexual content FAQ’  on the  Twitter  Help Center, here are a few examples of what can no longer be posted […]
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March 7, 2014
QuizUp, the definitive trivia app, is now available on Android
Simply put, QuizUp is a must-have for anybody with even a passing interest in trivia. The app lets you challenge your friends or random strangers around the world to a round of head-to-head quizzery in just about any category you can think of. QuizUp is made so inclusive by its vast array of niches available […]
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March 7, 2014
Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit prices leak?
Although Samsung unveiled plenty of surprises at the Mobile World congress in Barcelona, the firm chose to stay silent on the matter of pricing for its Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit wearables. Sam Mobile, however, has stepped in early claiming to know the retail prices for all three models, thanks to […]
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March 6, 2014
RAR is the popular file archiver and compressor WinRAR on your Android device, for free
How WinRAR stays afloat is anyone’s guess. In all likeliness it is the most popular file compression/extraction/archiving tool in the world, but with a free trial period that lasts forever has anyone ever actually purchased it? Still, such is its popularity and success that you can now get it on your Android device – or […]
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March 6, 2014
HTC unveils new smartphone Desire 310
HTC has announced its newest entry-level offering in the form of the Desire 310. Design-wise, the immediate difference between the new handset and its predecessor – the Desire 300 – is that the  traditional three button arrangement is back. No more huge gaps between two buttons here. In terms of Hardware, the Desire 310 houses […]
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March 6, 2014
Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs finally gets a concrete release date – and a new trailer
It’s here. It’s finally here. The day we’ve been waiting for for so long. First of all there was Christmas, but that turned out to be a false prophet. The second coming of March was a lie too. But now, Watch Dogs has a real, set-in-stone release date: May 27th. Developers Ubisoft announced the date […]
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March 6, 2014
It turns out BBM won’t feature ads after all… sort of
On Tuesday word got out that BlackBerry were considering featuring in-app advertisements to monetise BlackBerry Messenger. It was disclosed in fairly vague terms in a message sent to BBM beta testers that ads may soon feature within BBM channels – it turns out that that might not be the case. Head of BBM product marketing […]
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March 6, 2014
Killzone Shadow Fall dlc on the way, free multiplayer maps now available
The PS4 exclusive Killzone Shadow Fall is about to get its first multiplayer expansion, entitled The Insurgent Pack. The dlc includes: The Insurgent –  a brand new class with two unique abilities: Hack  (change enemy ground automata into friendlies)  and  Steal  (steal weapons and abilities from downed enemies) 3 New Abilities for  the Scout, Support […]
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March 6, 2014
Top 5 PSone Classics to download on your PSP and PS Vita
It’s hard to believe that it’s been nine years since the PlayStation Portable first hit shelves in Japan. If you’re anything like me, you can probably still remember your sheer excitement for the device. Nine years ago was a time when GameBoys were still a thing, and the Nintendo DS had yet to dominate the […]
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March 5, 2014
Facebook launches Indian election tracker for the country’s 814 million registered voters
With elections due to take place this year in the world’s largest democracy, Facebook has launched an Indian election tracker that allows users to follow trends, mentions and even interact with candidates. The first seats open to voting will be at the end of April and final counts will be on May 16, making it […]
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March 5, 2014
GTA V Online Business Update now available, includes new vehicles, missions & fixes
Rockstar has taken to its official newswire to announce the release of the GTA V Online Business Update. The latest content addition to the massively popular title is available now through the Playstation Network and Xbox Live. The Business Update includes several new vehicles (both cars and planes), additional vehicle customisation features, missions, weapons, fixes […]
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March 5, 2014
Mobile gaming streams coming to Twitch
Game streaming service Twitch has announced that developers will now be able to add gameplay streaming functionality in to their mobile gaming apps. Although similar services such as Everplay already exist, the growing popularity of the Twitch platform makes it much more attractive for developers and gamers alike. The Twitch Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK) […]
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March 5, 2014
Here’s all 35 improvements within the Xbox One March update, and which you should actually care about
Ever since the Xbox One hit stores around the world last November, Microsoft has slowly been beefing up its already impressive features list. Some additions were nice luxuries, whilst some were perplexing absentees. March is set to see the biggest rollout of improvements yet – we counted 35 in total. The aim is to get […]
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March 5, 2014
WATCH: trailer for new Batman game Arkham Knight boasts a drivable Batmobile
The trailer for  Arkham Knight, the upcoming new addition to Rocksteady’s hugely popular Batman game series, has landed. The game, which will be released on  PC, Xbox One, and Playstation 4 later this year, includes a range of familiar faces – both Harvey ‘Two-Face’ Dent and Harley Quinn can be seen in the clip – […]
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March 5, 2014
Xbox Live service coming to iOS and Android? May include voice chat
Despite already having a console tie-in app for smartphones in the form of Xbox SmartGlass, it seems that Microsoft doesn’t want to stop there. Rumours are currently circulating that the firm wants to bring its Xbox Live service to iOS and Android phones in the form of a gaming social network app. Although details regarding […]
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March 5, 2014
Fitbit rushes to issue voluntary recall after its device’s wristbands have led to contact dermatitis
When creating a wearable tech device – or a wearable anything for that matter – you would think that “make sure it doesn’t induce a hideous rash” would be fairly high up on the list of product-testing priorities, right alongside “doesn’t cause impotency” and “doesn’t explode”. For Fitbit though, it seems to have somehow slipped […]
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March 5, 2014
WATCH: video of Microsoft’s digital voice assistant Cortana leaks
The first video of Microsoft’s digital, Siri-like, assistant for its smartphones has leaked. Although the clip has no dialogue, it is fairly easy to make out what’s going on. We see the user create an account on what appears to be a pre-release build of a Windows 8.1 Phone and then set up the  “quiet […]
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March 5, 2014
ICYMI – 04/03/14: UK HTC One users lose KitKat, BBM may soon have ads, and kids love mobile
Today’s video looks at UK HTC One owners losing their KitKat OS update, BlackBerry looking at monetising BBM (possibly with ads, booooo), and kids now preferring mobile tech to ‘traditional’ toys.
News - Callum Tennent
March 5, 2014
HBO Go coming to Playstation 3, PS4 release coming soon
Having put up with a long waiting period, PlayStation 3 owners in the US will finally be able to stream HBO shows on their consoles. According to an announcement on the official PlayStation Blog, the platform is getting its very own HBO Go app starting today The app, which lets cable customers with HBO subscriptions […]
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March 4, 2014
Android overtakes Apple iOS in the tablet market
Android has overtaken Apple iOS to become the number one tablet operating system in terms of user numbers, according to new figures from market analysis firm Gartner. Android now claims 62 per cent of the market, with 121 million Android tablets sold worldwide in 2013, up from 53 million in 2012. Although sales of iOS […]
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March 4, 2014
Upcoming platform-exclusive PS4 racer Driveclub release date leaks
PlayStation 4 owners waiting on a real platform-selling exclusive shouldn’t have to hold on much longer if a social-media slip-up from Evolution Studios is anything to go by. The guys behind upcoming racing simulator Driveclub sent out the following tweet, before swiftly deleting it:   Seeing as Evolution Studios are based in England it’s pretty […]
Apps - Callum Tennent
March 4, 2014
Podcast: HTC One wins best phone 2013, Amazon Prime in the VOD market, the rise of in-app mobile purchasing
This week’s podcast looks at the award-winning success of the HTC One at the Mobile World Congress, Amazon’s rebranding of its video-on-demand service and the rise of in-app purchases and free-to-play mobile games. Subscribe to us on  iTunes here  or on  SoundCloud here.
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March 4, 2014
BlackBerry testing ads in BBM in an attempt to monetise the app
BlackBerry has been accused of being out of touch with the consumer for a while now. They’ve also posted horrendous financial reports in that same period. Here’s a development which testifies to the veracity of both of those statements: BlackBerry is toying with the idea of putting advertisements within BBM. Hmm. Credit to the company […]
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March 4, 2014
ICYMI – 03/03/14: Apple in-car, in-app purchases & trouble for HTC M8 leaker
Today’s video looks at  Apple’s iOS expanding into luxury automobiles, the lucrative minority for in-app purchases, and the 15-year-old leaker who is being pursued by HTC’s legal team and internet bounty hunters.
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March 4, 2014
Playstation 4 sales reach 6 million following Japan launch
In the wake of Sony’s release of its Playstation 4 sales figures last month, it seems that the console’s market share has received a bump following its release in its domestic market of Japan. Consequently, the company is now reporting that the device has sold an additional one million units to reach a grand total […]
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March 4, 2014
Kids are playing with tablets and smartphones more than traditional toys, survey says
It seems that with all the apps and games aimed at children these days, kids are accustomed to growing up around electronic devices. According to a new survey, however, the trend is leading to mobile tech replacing traditional toys in the lives of toddlers. Media research firm The Michael Cohen Group (MCG) released the results […]
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March 4, 2014
HTC UK pull Android 4.4 KitKat update after it breaks more than it fixes
UK HTC One owners have been temporarily stopped from downloading their latest OS update after a slew of user complaints. Of those who downloaded the Android 4.4 KitKat update upon its release, many complained that it had severely lowered their handset’s battery life. It is unknown if this alone is the full extent of the […]
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March 4, 2014
Zynga begins mobile reinvention with smartphone version of Farmville
Social gaming company Zynga has announced new versions of its  apps Words with Friends and Poker, and the mobile debut of its popular title FarmVille, which will be known as FarmVille 2: Country Escape. Release dates for the three titles have not been confirmed but the company plans a soft launch  in markets outside the […]
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March 3, 2014
Nintendo committed to exclusive hardware products confirms Iwata
Nintendo CEO Saturu Iwata has confirmed that the company remains committed to its first-party hardware products and its upcoming new console focused on health and fitness. Therefore, any mobile gamers out there hoping to see Mario and co on their tablets and smartphones in the near future better put aside some spare change for Nintendo’s […]
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March 3, 2014
Fez finally coming to Playstation, PS4, PS3 & Vita get release date
Fez is finally coming to PlayStation on 25 March and will be released on the Playstation 4, Playstation Vita and Playstation 3. Additionally, if you purchase the game for a particular platform you will also receive a digital version for all compatible Playstation devices along with cross-platform shared save files. Having already been made available […]
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March 3, 2014
Grab Civilization Revolution for free on Xbox 360 with Games with Gold
Xbox Live Gold subscribers can download Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution and Xbox Live Arcade title Dungeon Defenders for free this month. The latest two titles for Microsoft’s Games with Gold service were announced over the weekend. Civ Rev is available to nab right now until 15th March, while Dungeon Defenders will become available on 16th […]
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March 3, 2014
There is a bounty out on the teenage HTC M8 video leaker, HTC want legal action
Liberty comes at a cost. We are lucky to live in a world where so many are willing to make personal sacrifices for both our personal freedoms, and the freedom of knowledge. Edward Snowden. Julian Assange. And now, Roshan Jamkatel, a teenage YouTuber who may have just invoked the legal wrath of smartphone giants HTC. […]
Industry - Callum Tennent
March 3, 2014
Free mobile game Monster Strike crosses 3 million downloads, expands in Asia
Monster Strike, the free mobile game that has already taken its native Japan by storm, has crossed the 3 million downloads mark and now plans to expand in to China. Monster Strike is a mix of action and RPG in which players control a total of four monsters inside an arena and aim to kill […]
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March 3, 2014
Samsung S5’s storage shrinks, as it is revealed only 10.7GB of its 16GB is usable
Last week at MWC in Barcelona saw the long awaited unveiling of Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy  S5. But you already knew that. Certainly hyped up to be the must-see moment of the show, many were left slightly disappointed by Samsung’s effort. Not that the S5 is a bad phone, in fact quite the […]
News - Callum Tennent
March 3, 2014
Play Magnus lets you challenge the highest-rated chess Grandmaster of all time, and learn from him
There’s more than enough chess apps out there to satisfy the needs of most fans of the game, but there’s not one that lets you challenge the nine-year-old brain of a Grandmaster. Until now, that is. Play Magnus is officially endorsed by and created in co-operation with current World Chess Champion and highest Elo rated […]
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March 3, 2014
Apple announces in-car iOS interface, partners with Mercedes, Volvo & Ferrari for launch
Apple has officially announced CarPlay, its in-vehicle interface that will be compatible with new Mercedes, Volvo and Ferrari vehicles being showcased at the Geneva Auto Show this week. Designed to “bridge the gap between” your iPhone and your auto, CarPlay will offer  call control, Siri interaction, and media playback with a simple iOS-like interface. It […]
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March 3, 2014
Ellen Degeneres’ epic Oscars selfie becomes most retweeted tweet of all time
This year’s Oscars host had a lot to live up to, as most presenters of the overlong ceremony generally do. Therefore, it’s great to see that Ellen DeGeneres not only managed to drag the decades-old event in to the new century with an inventive photo opp – but she also managed to break records in […]
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March 3, 2014
Indian manufacturer Karbonn to launch dual OS Windows and Android smartphones
Karbon Mobiles is set to launch dual OS (operating system) smartphones that run both Windows and Android. Having recently completed a deal with Microsoft, the company will launch the new devices in its domestic Indian market in June. The company has yet to announce a price range for the handsets. Karbonn, which at present sources […]
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March 3, 2014
Steam Family Sharing launches, lets any trusted friend play your entire library for free
One of PC gaming’s most common complaints has just become a thing of the past. A problem which once seemed so embedded, so endemic of the nature of the platform itself, has been completely overcome. Steam users – you may now share games with one another. Steam Family Sharing allows you to enable trusted friends […]
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March 3, 2014
Video-on-demand roundup: Oscars special
With the year’s most glamorous film awards almost upon us, this week’s VOD roundup is an awards special. So sit back with your popcorn, have your presentation speeches at the ready and tune in (whenever, it is on-demand after all).   Blinkbox Captain Phillips, Blue Jasmine (Oscars double bill) Not all the Oscar contenders are […]
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February 28, 2014
Apple stores could be coming to India
Apple is attempting to open its own stores in India but is currently facing opposition from the Indian government. Apple has asked the government to relax the local sourcing clause in its policy on foreign direct investment (FDI) in single-brand retail. Though government officials seem to have ruled this out for now, the proposal has […]
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February 28, 2014
Samsung Gear Fit wins best mobile device at MWC
The Samsung Gear Fit wearable device has been named “The Best Mobile Device” at Mobile World Congress by organisers GSMA. The 1.84-inch screen curves around the wrist and works like a standard smartwatch in notifying the user of calls, text messages and emails when connected to a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. It runs on Samsung’s Tizen […]
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February 28, 2014
Manchester United to stream live Google Hangouts pitchside during game against Liverpool
For a side that only joined Twitter eight months ago, Manchester United are certainly pushing the boundaries of social media. The footballing heavyweights have announced that during their huge upcoming clash against rivals Liverpool next month they will be livestreaming fans on Google+ via the pitchside hoardings usually reserved for advertising. The experiment is entitled […]
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February 28, 2014
EU cracking down on “misleading” free-to-play games and in-app purchases
The European Commission (EC) is scrutinising free-to-play games over the use of in-app purchases. The EC plans to meet with app developers and platform holders, including Apple and Google, to discuss the issue following complaints from consumer groups from across Europe. Yesterday, the  EC met with national enforcement authorities to discuss how to move forward […]
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February 28, 2014
Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite FREE for US PS Vita owners on PS Plus in March
The freebies from PlayStation Plus just keep on coming, and March has some real treats lined up. First off, UK and European Plus subscribers. You guys can look forward to PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate HD, a tower defence game with co-op capabilities. Don’t be fooled by the games charmingly folksy visuals, there is a hardcore experience […]
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February 28, 2014
Amazon working on music streaming service
Rumours and speculation concerning Amazon’s extra-curricular activities are ubiquitous, the company is said to be working on a TV streaming hardware device and a console. Now it is being reported that Amazon also has a music streaming service in the works. The company is said to be in talks with music labels to provide a […]
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February 28, 2014
INFOGRAPHIC: Less than half a percent of gamers contribute to 50% of in-app purchase revenue
The freemium game market is insanely profitable – that is a fact. Recently we’ve reported on the first ever mobile game to gross over $1bn – Puzzle & Dragons, shortly followed thereafter by commuter/housewife favourite Candy Crush Saga  (which did it in just  one year). There’s no denying that if you want to make money, […]
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February 28, 2014
New Tony Hawk game will be mobile exclusive
Tony Hawk himself has confirmed that the new version of his long-running series of pro skateboarding games will only be available on mobile devices. Speaking to  Bloomberg, the legendary skater stated that the next game to bear his name would not make it to consoles and instead will be the first in the series to […]
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February 28, 2014
DayZ creator has met with Xbox One and PS4 to discuss console version of game, says “exciting things” coming
Having recently met with executives from both Xbox One and Playstation 4 to discuss a console version of the popular online survival game, DayZ creator Dean Hall says that “exciting things” are coming to Microsoft’s next-gen platform. Although Hall has been sworn to secrecy, he did claim that the Xbox One had some “really interesting” […]
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February 27, 2014
The Dalai Lama has joined Instagram, and it’s pretty great
In the battle of spiritual tech heavyweights, the Dalai Lama has just dunked clean over His Holiness Pope Francis. @Pontifex  may have joined Twitter first, but the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso has beaten him to join Instagram. That’s right. As a matter of fact the former Nobel Peace Prize winner has already posted 16 […]
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February 27, 2014
Facebook Messenger app for Windows shutting down, still coming to Windows Phone
Facebook  today began prompting Facebook Messenger for Windows users with a message saying the app is shutting down next week. Excluding any further information, the company plans to kill off Windows support for Facebook Messenger on March 3. Additionally, the app will no longer be available for the Firefox browser either, starting from the same […]
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February 27, 2014
Minecraft reaches 100 million users
Minecraft has reached 100 million registered PC users, creator and Mojang founder Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has announced. That figure accounts for people who have signed up for basic Minecraft accounts, which must be created before downloading the demo from the official Mojang site. Persson added that the game has attained a “14.3 per cent conversion […]
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February 27, 2014
Boeing flies into the smartphone market with super secure Android device
Although it is primarily known as an airplane manufacturer, Boeing has now entered the smartphone market with its own Android-based device; the Boeing Black. Discussing the handset, the company stated that the Black is an  extra-secure device designed for “government-level missions”. The company added that it will primarily be sold to “government agencies and companies […]
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February 27, 2014
10 excellent iOS games get massive price-cuts, including XCOM, Final Fantasy IV and The Room 2
Were you excited at the announcement of the Infinity Blade III sale we told you all about yesterday? Well it turns out that it was just an appetiser, as delectable as it was. Now it’s time for the feat. Ten titles have gone on sale today, all of which are  at least 50% off. There’s […]
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February 27, 2014
Nintendo to end online gaming on DS and Wii this May
In a sudden move, Nintendo have announced that owners of the original Wii or DS consoles will no longer be able to play their games online as of May 20th. Of course you will still be able to play those games offline, but any online functions which they possessed will no longer be available. A […]
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February 27, 2014
WATCH: new Titanfall gameplay video remembers the titans
A newly-released Titanfall gameplay video goes  behind-the-scenes  to  discuss the   physical differences between the titans of the game’s title. In the video, game developer Respawn emphasises that each of these giant killing machines will feel like a ‘weapons platform,’ with a dash of personality sprinkled in. The Ogre, Stryder, and Atlas Titans, as they […]
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February 27, 2014
On-demand gaming service launches in Japan, Sonic & PES titles available
Japanese cable company KDDI has beaten Playstation Now to the market by launching an app-based GameNow service, through cable. The same company responsible for LG’s Smart TV  game service, KDDI will launch GameNow with  several puzzle games and sports titles, including  Pro-Evolution Soccer,  World Rally Championship 3  and  Sonic Adventure DX. KDDI’s Smart TV Box […]
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February 27, 2014
Samsung Galaxy S5 smashes T-Mobile’s pre-registration record
Whilst the Samsung Galaxy S5’s revelation at the Mobile World Congress earlier this week may have underwhelmed the techies and journalists present, the people who really matter – the customers – seem to have had the exact opposite reaction. Last night the CMO of T-Mobile USA Mike Sievert revealed that the company had received over […]
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February 27, 2014
Huge growth in mobile gaming on Google Play and iOS in Q4 2013
Gamers spent more than four times as much money on  Google  Play smartphone and tablet games in the fourth quarter of 2013 as they did a year earlier, while the revenue brought in by games on iOS App Store more than doubled over the same period. In terms of overall value, however,  iOS game revenue […]
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February 27, 2014
The Netflix of Bollywood, BoxTV plans aggressive UK expansion
In a bid to increase its footprint in the UK, Indian film and TV streaming service BoxTV has enabled mobile payments for its subscribers in the region. This means that from now onwards, customers of  Virgin Mobile,  Vodafone, Orange,  T-Mobile, 3 and  O2  in the UK will be able to purchase BoxTV mobile packs online […]
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February 26, 2014
Blockbuster iPhone best-seller Infinity Blade III goes on sale
You’ve read the title, so you should be feeling one of two ways right now: either you’re excited by the news, or you’ve already got the game and therefore aren’t particularly interested. If somehow you’ve never heard of the game before, then congratulations on being the first human to live on Mars. Infinity Blade III […]
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February 26, 2014
SanDisk announce whopping 128GB microSD card, doubles your phone’s storage capacity
Technology is advancing at a frankly scary rate. It won’t be long until we’re all living in a dystopian SkyNet futurescape with Terminators breaking down our doors to take our families. And when they do, they’ll probably be equipped with a  SanDisk Ultra microSDXC 128GB. The leading name in microSD cards, SanDisk has outdone itself […]
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February 26, 2014
WATCH: Archos CEO doesn’t know that their new phone isn’t waterproof, learns the hard way
Much has been made of waterproofing smartphones lately, for some reason. Devices like the Sony Xperia Z2  are completely submersible, retaining full function whilst underwater. Useful for putting an end to the crushing paranoia experienced whilst walking along the side of the pool with a phone in your pocket, if nothing else. Many other devices […]
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February 26, 2014
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes gets price cut, plus free DLC
Looks like Konami has been paying attention to all the Metal Gear Solid (MGS) fans out there who were upset about the price for the relatively short fifth iteration of the successful games franchise. Consequently, MGS V: Ground Zeroes will now be priced at $29.99 in the US for Playstation 4 and Xbox One – […]
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February 26, 2014
Phone unlocking could soon be legal in the US, but there’s a catch (and it’s a big one!)
Live in America? Looking to unlock your smartphone, but unsure whether it is entirely legal. Well, luckily the US House of Representatives has weighed in with new legislation that clears things up – a bit. A bill entitled the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition act  was just passed by the House that aims to […]
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February 26, 2014
VOD service Crackle now available on PS Vita – totally free, no sign-up required
Those longing for a more rounded and fleshed-out media experience on their PS Vita may finally have what they’re looking for. VOD service Crackle is now available. What’s more, not only is there no subscription or payment required, but you don’t even need to sign up! It’s 100% no strings attached. Crackle claims to be […]
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February 26, 2014
HTC One wins best smartphone of 2013 at Global Mobile Awards
The HTC One has been named the Best Smartphone of 2013 at the Global Mobile Awards, which took place at Mobile World Congress earlier today. The device, launched in February 2013, won the award despite being trounced by Samsung and Apple products in the sales market. Meanwhile, the Nokia Lumia 520 took home the prize […]
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February 25, 2014
Sony to reveal Playstation 4 virtual reality headset next month?
With the next-gen console wars officially hotting up this year, Sony is looking to increase its sales by unveiling a virtual reality headset for the Playstation 4. The accessory, which analysts are comparing to the Oculus Rift, has been discussed in the past but a launch date never materialised. However, now it seems that Sony […]
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February 25, 2014
Kazam launches first octo-core powered phones
KAZAM has launched its first octo-core powered phones at Mobile World Congress. Details of two devices in its new flagship Tornado range were revealed, including the manufacturer’s premium device the KAZAM Tornado 5.5. The Android-based device has a 1.7Ghz processor, a 5.5 inch display, and a 13MP camera. A lower-spec Tornado 5.0 handset was also […]
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February 25, 2014
Blackberry present two new handsets – including the ‘classic’ Q20
Blackberry’s decline as a manufacturer has been as public as it has been dramatic. It’s no great secret that the fallen giants may soon pack handset production altogether, but not before unveiling two new phones at the Mobile World Congress. The Q20 and the Z3 are their names, and they couldn’t be much farther apart […]
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February 25, 2014
Xbox One UK price drop hits this Friday, includes free copy of Titanfall
Microsoft is to drop the price of its new Xbox One console in the UK, just over three months after its release. The console – currently priced in the UK at £429, with a bundled game – will drop to £399 on Friday and will include major title Titanfall as part of the deal. So […]
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February 25, 2014
ZTE unveils large screen Grand Memo II at MWC
Handset-maker ZTE has released its new Android-based smartphone at Mobile World Congress. The Grand Memo II runs Android’s 4.4 KitKat OS, has a 6€³ screen couple with an ultra-slim 7.2mm thick frame,13MP rear and 5MP front-facing cameras, and is capable of HD video playback. It comes equipped with a 3200 mAH battery that the firm […]
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February 25, 2014
Yahoo beats Facebook to the scoop with ‘News Digest’ aggregator app
For those of you in the UK still waiting on Facebook to launch its widely-publicised Paper app, which combines your Facebook feed with the news sources of your choice to make something a whole lot nicer to look at, Yahoo! has nipped in with Yahoo News Digest. The app is a news aggregator in essence, […]
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February 25, 2014
HTC launches new Desire smartphones
HTC has updated its mid-range portfolio launching the Desire 816 and 610 devices on the first day of Mobile World Congress (MWC). The HTC Desire 816 has a 5.5 inch 720p display, 1.5GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, a 13MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera and a 2600 mAh battery. It is powered by […]
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February 25, 2014
Samsung announce a third new wearable device – the Gear Fit
Yesterday we gave you the lowdown on Samsung’s new Gear 2 range, an update to their market-leading Galaxy Gear wearable line. At the time we noted that Samsung seemed to be taking a fitness-oriented approach to the devices, what with their in-built exercise trackers and body-monitoring gizmos. Sure enough, Samsung has followed it up with […]
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February 25, 2014
Samsung unwraps the Galaxy S5 smartphone
Samsung has launched its Galaxy S5 smartphone ‘ the fifth generation in the series – in front of thousands of people attending its Unpacked 5 event at the  Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The device was unveiled by Samsung President, CEO and head of IT and mobile communications division JK Shin.  It will be released […]
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February 25, 2014
Social gaming market to reach $17.4 billion by 2019
The global social gaming market is expected to reach a value of $17.4 billion by 2019, growing at a rate of of 16.1 percent from 2013 to 2019. According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research, growth in the usage of Internet and social networking sites has spurred the growth of games […]
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February 24, 2014
Rockstar reveals tips for GTA V online race creator
Rockstar has released the newest edition of its online game tips designed to help players get the most out of the RaceCreator mode. According to the company’s newswire, this edition includes  Race game design pro tips including some do’s and don’ts specifically suggested by the Rockstar developer teams. The best designs may even be picked […]
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February 24, 2014
WhatsApp to offer voice calling for iOS and Android, just as Google feared
When the news broke last week that Facebook had acquired mobile instant messaging app WhatsApp for $19 billion, the first question on everyone’s lips (well, second maybe, after “$19 billion!?) was just what exactly Facebook planned to do with the thing. $19 billion is a lot of money for just about anything – surely Zuckerberg […]
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February 24, 2014
Dhoom:3 mobile game crosses 10 million downloads
The official tie-in mobile game for the biggest Bollywood film of all time, Dhoom:3, is now a blockbuster smash in its own right having sped past the ten million downloads mark. Released by Indian mobile games developer 99Games Online, Dhoom:3 The Game achieved the feat in just three months since its release. Featuring simple tilt-tap […]
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February 24, 2014
Apple devices exposed to hackers, firm issues fix
Security experts say Apple has patched a hole that could have exposed sensitive information to hackers. Over the weekend, a  major flaw in  Apple’s  software for mobile devices was revealed by the company. The flaw could have potentially allowed hackers to intercept emails and other communications that are meant to be encrypted, with experts claiming […]
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February 24, 2014
Samsung announce the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo: The next generation of Tizen-based wearables
All throughout the second half of 2013, tech industry types have been predicting 2014 to be the year of the wearable. Google Glass may have garnered the most hype in the months that followed, but Samsung has been quietly working on an all-together more realistic piece. The Gear 2 series is the first full sequel […]
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February 24, 2014
Nokia launches new ‘X’ range of hybrid Android phones
Nokia has today unveiled a new family of smartphones that feature a hybrid Android-Windows Phone operating system. The Nokia X, X+ and XL – priced at ‚¬89, ‚¬99 and ‚¬109 respectively –  are aimed at emerging, or growth, markets and for the first time allow owners of Windows Phone devices to download and use Android […]
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February 24, 2014
The Sony Xperia Z2 is finally unveiled, to be released in March
The first full sequel to Sony’s fantastic Xperia Z1  flagship smartphone has been unveiled today at the Mobile World Congress. The Xperia Z2 will be released in March and will boast an almost obscene number of outstanding features. First and foremost, Sony claim that the Z2 will have the best smartphone camera in the world. […]
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February 24, 2014
Alcatel One Touch unveil first ever ‘wearable smartphone’, but does it matter?
Alcatel One Touch have revealed a brand new range at the Mobile World Congress today – the world’s first wearable smartphone. The Pop Fit is a minuscule Android 4.2 smartphone designed to be worn on your wrist. The hook, Alcatel believe, is that is an entirely standalone wearable. Whilst other, similar devices require a connection […]
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February 24, 2014
Nokia announce their cheapest smartphone ever, set to cost less than £25
Nokia fans and industry analysts alike were all looking ahead to the Mobile World Congress for the fallen Finnish giants to shake things up. Surely Nokia had something planned to get people talking about them once again. Well how’s this for an announcement? A smartphone that costs  less than £25. As Nokia put it, their […]
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February 24, 2014
Live in America? Own a Nintendo 3DS XL or 2DS? Then you can download Pokémon X or Y for FREE
If you’re lucky enough to both reside in the United States of America and  own one of Nintendo’s fantastic handhelds, either a 3DS XL or a 2DS, then you’re in for a real treat. Satoru Iwata must be going soft on you lot, as Nintendo are putting both Pokémon X and Pokémon Y up for […]
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February 21, 2014
Lovefilm Instant is now packaged with Amazon Prime – at a cost
Lovefilm Instant, the Netflix-esque streaming branch of popular online movie rental service Lovefilm, is set to become Amazon Instant Video. What’s more, it will now be included as a part of the Amazon Prime package. Amazon Prime is simply a flat annual fee which then grants unlimited next-day delivery, discounted express and evening delivery, and […]
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February 21, 2014
Huawei to launch fitness wristband
Days before the Mobile World Congress, Huawei has begun teasing its new wearable fitness smartband. Zheng Xiao Yun, who works in one of Huawei’s business units, posted two photos of a wristband-like device this week on  her page on Sina Weibo  (a Twitter-like Chinese microblog site). Check out one of the images below: Earlier this […]
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February 21, 2014
Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright go on sale ahead of hotly-anticipated 3DS crossover
Great news for 3DS owners – if you’re looking forward to the upcoming big-name crossover between Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney but haven’t had the time to check out some of the franchises’ original titles, two of the best are now on sale. Head on over to the 3DS eShop, where you can […]
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February 21, 2014
Google Glass issues product guidelines, urges users not to be ‘Glassholes’
Google has released some official advice for potential users of Google Glass before the device is made public at the end of the year. Keeping an eye (excuse the pun) on consumer concerns about privacy, the company has provided a list of do’s and dont’s for its new wearable tech. Some of the more interesting, […]
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February 21, 2014
Candy Crush Saga turned over almost as much as every single Nintendo game in 2013
Earlier this month we reported that GungHo Online’s mobile sensation Puzzle & Dragons was the first mobile game to gross more than $1 billion in turnover. If you thought that was impressive, get ready to throw up in your mouth just a bit when you hear what commuter/bored housewife favourite Candy Crush Saga made in […]
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February 21, 2014
Record labels say Shazam can predict the next big pop hit
Record labels are increasingly looking to data from mobile app Shazam to predict what the next hit song will be. Every time one of Shazam’s 88 million users IDs a song on their phone, record labels receive another chunk of crucial information to determine the next big hit. Far from just a resource to identify […]
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February 21, 2014
Archos announce the world’s first 8″ 4G tablet priced under £229
French manufacturers Archos may have yet to properly crack the budget tablet market, but bless’em if they don’t keep trying. Their latest entry is the  Archos 80 Helium 4G – which they proclaim will be the first tablet to cost less than £229 with both an eight-inch screen and 4G capability. As you might expect […]
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February 21, 2014
Steve Jobs to appear on US postage stamp
Steve Jobs is set to appear on a limited edition postage stamp in the US next year. According to the Washington Post, Jobs and a number of other famous personalities – including Elvis Presley and former Tonight Show host Johnny Carson – are set to appear on stamps in 2015. As other commentators have noticed, […]
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February 21, 2014
ICYMI 20/02/14: Facebook buys WhatsApp, the world’s thinnest smartphone & Kazam’s new smartphone ranges
Today’s video looks at Facebook’s whopping $19bn purchase of the WhatsApp messaging service, Gionee’s Elife S5.5 as the world’s thinnest smartphone, and British manufacturers Kazam’s three new smartphone ranges.
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February 21, 2014
HTC’s first smartwatch to be unveiled at MWC
HTC is reportedly gearing up to launch its first ever smartwatch at the  Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona next week. The device will be based on Qualcomm’s toq watch and will use one of Qualcomm’s Mirasol displays,  which allows it to be visible in bright sunlight and save battery life. Perhaps even more interesting […]
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February 20, 2014
Stop what you’re doing immediately and download this Game Boy Advance emulator – without jailbreaking your iPhone
The holy grail for retro videogame iPhone users is finally upon us. GBA4iOS 2.0 is a Game Boy Advance emulator which allows you to play every Game Boy Advance game in history on your iOS 7-enabled device – without jailbreaking it. Installation is almost impossibly simple – just visit the GBA4iOS website in your iPhone’s […]
Apps - Callum Tennent
February 20, 2014
WATCH: Thief gameplay trailer for Playstation 4
Thief is shaping up to be one of the biggest multi-platform games of early 2014.  And now you can watch a new gameplay trailer for the eagerly awaited title. Check out the video below. More details about the game and its release date after the jump. [embedvideo id=”” website=”youtube”]   A reboot of the classic […]
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February 20, 2014
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