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Redbox comes to Windows Phone, Lumia-only for 60 days

Windows Phone has been on a roll with its app releases recently, with Instagram and Vine finally heading to Microsoft’s OS. Today brings another important release as Redbox Instant makes its way over. Verizon’s streaming video service has been available on iOS and Android for just under a year now, but it makes its way […]

November 25, 2013

Snapchat comes to Windows Phone in unofficial form

Snapchat has been gracing iOS and Android platforms for quite a while now, and there’s no denying that the app is a smash hit – with millions of photos shared on the service each and every day. Windows Phone users however have had to look on with envy, with Microsoft removing the old unofficial Snapchat […]

November 25, 2013

Another gold HTC One incoming, a little bit less flashy

Gold is the new, well, gold. Apple’s shiny iPhone 5s has been selling exceptionally well in the colour, and now another gold HTC One is incoming. You may well recall the original gold One, with an 18 carat finish, distributed in association with the MOBO Awards. Well this one doesn’t have that shiny pure finish, […]

November 25, 2013

Microsoft devices chief hints at a future of a unified operating system

Windows is the world’s most popular desktop operating system, but it’s also a mobile and tablet operating system as well – as if you didn’t already know. Windows RT, Windows 8 and Windows Phone prove that the unified Microsoft goal that Steve Ballmer was aiming for, is currently extremely fragmented, but that won’t always be […]

November 25, 2013

PrimeSense being bought up by Apple, motion control incoming?

It’s been rumoured for a little while that motion-sensing company PrimeSense is to be bought up by Apple. Today those rumours are no more as both companies have confirmed the deal. According to sources at AllThingsD PrimeSense was sold for the region for $360 million. It’s not yet known how the motion control company will […]

November 25, 2013

How to: Make your PS4 faster

The Sony PlayStation 4 is a fast console, there’s no denying that – it’s got all the hardware specs you would expect a next-generation console to have, but is there any way to make it faster? Well according to a video from Tested, it’s pretty conclusive that you can. The standard PlayStation 4 includes a […]

November 25, 2013

Galaxy Grand 2 coming from Samsung, does it earn that name?

Samsung has announced yet another new handset today, in the form of the Galaxy Grand 2. This latest device is a 5.25-inch phone, which puts it in line with the Note range. But there are a few things that separate it from the company’s flagship phablet. The hardware has been scaled back a bit, with […]

November 25, 2013

New Kindle Paperwhite hits in Q2, improved display and design – report

Us tech heads might be obsessed with the Kindle Fire HDX, but the simpler Paperwhite e-reader is alive and well. In fact, a new Kindle Paperwhite could be coming early next year, reports are suggesting. TechCrunch is reporting that a new version of the device will release in Q2 next year. The screen will be […]

November 25, 2013

Review – Tearaway (PlayStation Vita)

Tearaway is all about creating your own stories, so it’s fitting that Media Molecule’s latest platformer writes a fascinating chapter in the life of both the PlayStation Vita and brand as a whole. Run the gauntlet of PlayStation platformers in its 19-year history and you’ll discover a pattern of games that entertain and enthral, but […]

November 24, 2013

Deezer brings music streaming to US next year

Deezer is a music streaming service from France, currently available in 80 countries across the globe. It covers five million paying subscribers, making it a close rival with the likes of Spotify. In fact, it would well be giving its competitor a run for its money in 2014, as it comes to the US. The […]

November 23, 2013

Sony exec – console rivalry ‘not a war’, ecosystem is ‘healthy’ so ‘gamers win’

Shahid Kamal Ahmad is a name you might have heard over the past year or so. As Senior Business Development Manager for Sony Computer Entertainment’s European division, he’s held the spotlight a fair few times in the run up to PS4 launch. back in August he took to the stage at Sony’s Gamescom briefing, and […]

November 23, 2013

Sainsbury’s online ditching DVDs, books, games, going digital

Sainsbury’s online store is getting a bit of a shakeup, and will soon be ditching a lot of physical media, including books, games and even DVDs. The supermarket giant will instead offer these things digitally. But, as CNET points out, there’s a bit of a hiccup in the movies department – HD videos are absent. […]

November 22, 2013

PS4 and PS Vita to be bundled together in December

Sony is hoping to kill two birds with one stone this holiday season, with a massive console bundle including both the PS4 and PS Vita. The bundle was first unearthed by MCV and later advertised in the publication’s magazine (image credit Videogamer). While there’s no firm date attached to the ad, it does confirm that […]

November 22, 2013

UK beats Europe on iPhone 5s prices

Currency conversion usually leaves the UK a little shortchanged. If you work our the American and European pricing of some products stacked up next to ours, we don’t usually fair so well. Not so with Apple’s iPhone 5s, though. Apparently the UK beats Europe on prices of the new smartphone. A report from MobileUnlocked ranks […]

November 22, 2013

Sony movies to shrink, will help it to stay alive

Sony is a big company with many, many arms past its mobile phone division. It also makes Sony games, Sony TVs, Sony cameras and Sony movies. However the latter of these is set to shrink down moving forward, in order to keep it alive. CEO Kaz Hirai has come under fire for keeping hold of […]

November 22, 2013

WhatMobileNews Cast – Awards! Nokia! Break!

It’s time for the WhatMobileNews Cast! Lot’s to talk about this week, other than our holiday plans (see the first 5 minutes). We go through the results of the What Mobile Awards 2013 and discuss the winners, while Mike has a word or two about Break, a charity that wants all phones in cars banned. […]

November 22, 2013

Huawei Ascend P6 dropped to £199

With all these impressive phones with incredible prices coming out of the wood work, such as the Motorola Moto G and Google Nexus 5, it’s about time we see other manufacturers following suit – and whilst the latest phone to see a budget price tag applied to it has been with us for quite a […]

November 22, 2013

Life on iPad minisite launched for holiday shoppers

With Black Friday fast approaching in the US (a week to go, in fact), Apple is ramping up its iPad advertising. That includes the Life on iPad mini site. Life on iPad bases itself around the video that debuted at Apple’s Air-revealing conference in October (we have it above). It gives examples of the iPad […]

November 22, 2013

Amazon in talks with TFL for package pickup at Tube stations

If you’re a Londoner then you no doubt get on the London Underground at least once a day, so wouldn’t it be convenient if you could make more use out of Tube stations other than just a place to catch the train? Well Amazon wants to put those stations to good use by installing lockers […]

November 22, 2013

PS4 beats Xbox One to BBC iPlayer

Got your new Xbox One but still disappointed that BBC iPlayer isn’t quite ready to launch on the console yet? Should have waited for a PlayStation 4, as we’re hearing reports that the app icon is currently showing up on the PS4, alongside the likes of BBC Sport and IGN. There’s currently no Netflix or […]

November 22, 2013

Moto X Android 4.4 update rolling out to T-Mobile customers

The Moto X may since have had the spotlight stolen from it surrounding all the fuss over the incredibly priced Moto G, but it’s still Motorola’s flagship, and with that title you get some perks – including the Android 4.4 KitKat update before most other devices. The Moto X isn’t quite receiving the update cross […]

November 22, 2013

App trailers finally hit iOS Store

It seems oh so obvious, but app trailers have been absent from the iOS App Store throughout its long existence. While Google Play has enjoyed trailers among its selection of screenshots, Apple’s offering has remained static. That seems to have changed as of today. MacStories has noticed the first App Store video clip pop up […]

November 22, 2013

Nokia Lumia 1520 not arriving until December 2 in US

Happy Xbox One, Lumia 1520 and Lumia 2520 launch day US brethren – but wait, it seems that the Lumia 1520 isn’t arriving today after all, with the company delaying the launch until the December 2. According to an email to one customer, the reason for the delay is ‘unprecedented’ demand – something we’ve become […]

November 22, 2013

Google Play update hits today, pushes tablet apps

A Google Play update has hit the Android OS today, aimed at tablet users. The Play Store now pushes apps that are optimised for tablets. If you’re accessing the store on a tablet you should now see a ‘Designed for tablets’ section. Here you’ll find apps that have been built with the big screen devices […]

November 22, 2013

Damages verdict in for Samsung, to pay Apple $290 million

It’s an expensive end to the week for Samsung. A federal jury has returned its damages verdict against the company in a legal dispute with Apple. The result? Samsung will have to pay some $290 million for infringing on Apple patents. That works out to around £180 million. It took two days of deliberations for […]

November 22, 2013

Moto G 16GB going for less than £135 at Tesco, but already sold out

Is that £135 price tag on the Moto G still too much for you? Even with our review from earlier? Well Tesco are offering it at £129. But take note, this is the Moto G 16GB version of the device that’s usually priced at £160. So it’s kind of a mega bargain. The only problem? […]

November 21, 2013

Google Middle-Earth – new chrome experiment launched

Like using Google Maps? Is it just a bit too down to earth for you? Well how about the same idea for but The Lord of the Ring’s Middle-Earth? Yep, Google has released ‘Journey through Middle-Earth’, a Chrome Experiment that lets you tour Tolkien’s creation, based on the locations found in The Hobbit films. You […]

November 21, 2013

Blockbuster completely shutting down UK stores – report

Media retailer Blockbuster recently went back in administration and yesterday confirmed it would be closing 72 stores across the UK. Now it’s being reported that every single store across the UK will be going. Sources have told MCV that every store is to close. Apparently UK operations manager Dave Potter was the one to deliver […]

November 21, 2013

Nokia Lumia 1520 UK pricing set, free from £38 per month

If you’re hoping to get the gigantic Lumia 1520, then it’s getting ever closer, with Carphone Warehouse finally kicking off preorders for Nokia’s first phablet – although pricing starts are a rather hefty £38 per month for a free phone from Vodafone. That’s for 2GB of 3G data, rather than the 4G plan, which will […]

November 21, 2013

Instagram arrives on Windows Phone in beta form

Microsoft can fly a victory flag today as its Windows Phone platform, which has struggled to get some of the big name apps, has finally plugged one of its biggest holes – Instagram. Whilst the platform has had many third party alternatives, an official offering should help the company entice more people overt the platform, […]

November 21, 2013

Acer sees CEO switch up just two weeks after the last

Swings and roundabouts for our friends at Acer. Just 15 days ago it was announced that CEO and Chairman JT Wang was stepping down to be replaced by Jim Wong. Well, turns out that won’t be happening. Wong has also left the business. In his absence, founder Stan Shih will assume the role of chairman […]

November 21, 2013

I.C.Y.M.I. 032: Snapdragon 805, Nexus 4 4.4, Apple’s HQ

It’s time for I.C.Y.M.I! Today’s video talks the new Snapdragon 805, the Nexus 4 getting Android 4.4, and Apple’s new headquarters!

November 21, 2013

Microsoft Store Black Friday cut Xbox One games, Surface prices

Here are Microsoft’s Black Friday 2013 deals Black Friday is a crazy day in the US where just about everything has its price slashed. This year is set to be no different. That’s especially true on the Microsoft Store front where the company will be cutting costs on a range of software for its new […]

November 20, 2013

HTC One Android 4.4 update hitting in January

If you’re an owner of a HTC One, then bravo for being the winner of the What Mobile’s reader’s choice award at our recent awards ceremony, but also be relieved because you’re set to Android 4.4 by late January – as long as you live in either the UK or North America. This isn’t the […]

November 20, 2013

Fancy a Moto X for a penny? Amazon has a deal for you

The Moto X may be old news, with the Moto G stealing the spotlight for a short amount of time despite being a budget device, but it’s still a phone that Motorola wants you to love – especially given it’s a smartphone designed to give all other smartphones a run for its money. One of […]

November 20, 2013

Qualcomm announces updated Snapdragon 805 processor

Just gone and got a new phone with a Snapdragon 800 processor? Well you’re so last week, as Qualcomm has just gone and announced an updated processor called the Snapdragon 805. So what’s new? Well not much, but apparently it’s the ‘Ultra HD’ processor, which means it’s capable of 4k playback and Qualcomm is aiming […]

November 20, 2013

LG’s ‘self-healing’ G Flex put to the test in user video

You’d think the most interesting thing about the LG G Flex would be the curved, flexible display. But in reality the company’s touted ‘self-healing’ feature is raising more eyebrows. Apparently the G Flex can cure scratches on its backing within moments. Youtube’s Marques Brownlee wanted to put this to the test, so he did. In […]

November 20, 2013

Logitech unveils PowerShell controller for iPhone

T’is the season to kit out your iPhone with accessories, and Logitech knows it. The company has unveiled its £90 game controller for the iPhone, named PowerShell. This little gizmo will be available in December, and comes complete with a d-pad and shoulder and face buttons. There’s also a 1,500mAh battery installed for sustained battery […]

November 20, 2013

Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Galaxy S4 Zoom – Camera shootout

We’ve seen many smartphones claim that they produce the best image, but which one actually does? The two most niche camera phones on the market, the Lumia 1020 and Galaxy S4 Zoom have been out in the wild for quite some time, and we’ve been able to see merits for both, but it was about […]

November 20, 2013

New searching features hit Twitter on iOS, Android

Twitter’s iOS and Android app is getting some new searching features that should help those looking for different media. Both apps now have options to search only for tweets containing pictures, videos or news articles. Until now we’ve only been able to search through keywords or usernames. It will also now start showing all the […]

November 20, 2013

Ridiculous Fishing hits Android in new Humble Bundle deal

Ridiculous Fishing, one of the iOS’s most popular and well-received games, has finally come to Android. The Vlambeer-developed game is now available as part of Humble Mobile Bundle 3, an offer that lets you pay what you want for a nifty set of indie games, with proceeds going to charity. However to get in on […]

November 20, 2013

KitKat starting to hit Nexus 4 now

It’s a good day for Google fans that are yet to upgrade to the Nexus 5, with KitKat starting to hit the Nexus 4 today. The 4.4 Android update launched with the Nexus 5 nearly a month ago now, and has since made it to the Nexus 7 and 10. Users on the Android Central […]

November 20, 2013

New Apple headquarters given the go ahead

It looks like Apple will be getting some new digs soon enough. Cupertino City Council has given the go ahead for a new Apple headquarters. A deal was struck after Apple agreed to a reduced tax rebate. The council will now only give back 35 percent sales tax instead of the usual 50 percent, effectively […]

November 20, 2013

GTAV app hits Windows Phone

If Windows Phone users haven’t already sped through GTAV since its release two months ago, then they have a bit of a treat in store. The iFruit companion app that launched on Android and iOS back at release is now on Microsoft’s OS. iFruit allows for some cool interactions with GTAV. You can tune cars […]

November 20, 2013

Sky Go gains new channels on iOS and Android

If you’re a Sky subscriber who often finds yourself not in front of the television, but still want to catch great shows such as Jersey Shore – then prepare to celebrate, became Snooki, Pow Wow and all the gang can now be delivered to your Android device or iOS device thanks to some additional new […]

November 19, 2013

Clay iPad sold by Tesco, man who bought it jailed

Imagine exchanging £470 for an iPad to find out all you’ve bought are lumps of clay. I imagine you’ll be pretty annoyed by it, right? Well according to one unlucky customer at a Tesco store in Whitstable, Kent, that’s exactly what happened – but get this, when he went back to the store to demand […]

November 19, 2013

Galaxy Gear sales hit 800,000, most in South Korea – Updated

Updated: According to an update from The Verge, these numbers actually represent what’s been shipped, not sold. That kind of twists the story a bit, doesn’t it? Actual ‘sales’ of the Gear remain unknown, then. Original Story: The troubled life of the Samsung Galaxy Gear has been well-documented over the past few months. But now […]

November 19, 2013

Nokia Devices and Services sale to Microsoft made official

Rejoice, Nokia fans – the Microsoft deal is official! The Nokia Devices and Services unit officially belongs to the tech giant from now on. That is to say that Nokia shareholders have approved the deal, with 99.7 percent of shareholders voting in favour of the sale. That accounts for four-fifths of Nokia’s shares. All told, […]

November 19, 2013

Xbox One controller costs revealed, tried smelly prototype

Last week saw Sony launch its PS4 in the US but this week it’s all about Microsoft’s Xbox One. Ahead of the Friday launch, the cost of the flashy new controller has been revealed. Apparently the company spent some $100 million on developing the new controller. That’s quite a lot for a controller that resembles […]

November 19, 2013

Selfie is the Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year

What a year it’s been for words, 2013 has seen a whole host of new words come out of the woodwork – some may grind your gears like YOLO, and some may just be darn right bizarre, like twerking. Well now to celebrate the word of the year, it’s about time we all take a […]

November 19, 2013

New Toshiba Dynabook has 22 hours battery

Toshiba isn’t a name we mention all that much on What Mobile seeing as, well, it doesn’t do all that much in the phone space these days. But the new Toshiba Dynabook is worth noting. Named the KIRA V634, the company’s latest laptop has an estimated and super-impressive lifespan of 22 hours. Not even we […]

November 19, 2013

Galaxy Gear now has a web browser¦ if you hack it

There aren’t a lot of things you can do with the Samsung Galaxy Gear now. True, the smart watch saw an update to add full notifications this week, but it looks like people are now turning to custom ROMs to get the most out of it. One such ROM allows for full web-browsing on the […]

November 19, 2013

Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 inch ships today

It’s a glorious day for Amazon fans, as the 8.9 inch version of the Kindle Fire HDX is shipping today. The new, bigger version of the popular e-reader/tablet runs Fire OS 3.0, codenamed Mojito. Methinks Amazon needs to take a page from the book of Android with its OS naming. It comes with all the […]

November 19, 2013

Stack up PS4’s PS Plus titles on the web store before buying it

Not planning on buying a PS4 straight away but already a PlayStation Plus member? Fear not – you won’t be missing out on the free games on offer before you pick up a console. Chris Owen, PlayStation’s English Community Manager, recently took to Twitter to explain that you can stash the free PS Plus games […]

November 19, 2013

PSA: Nokia to vote on Microsoft acquisition

Today is finally the day, Nokia is set to hold its Extraordinary General Meeting where it will be decided once and for all if the company will be selling its Devices & Services Business to the behemoth that is Microsoft. The meeting is set to take place at 12pm GMT, with it taking place in […]

November 19, 2013

Sony PlayStation 4 may have been the victim of sabotage

Could we be reading the plot to what is possibly the lamest James Bond film in existence? Or could Sony be the victim of some rather serious sabotage? According to a posting on the Xi’an Institute of Technology forum, it’s the latter – with student interns reportedly forced to build Sony’s PlayStation 4 along with […]

November 19, 2013

Google updating stock Android Camera API

The launch of the Nexus 5 excited us when we thought that it would bring a whole new focus on the smartphone camera, something to take on the Lumia 1020s and Xperia Z1s of the world, unfortunately it turned out not to be the case – with Google failing to update even the basic stuff. […]

November 19, 2013

The What Mobile Awards in pictures

Last week he hosted our tenth annual What Mobile awards. It was a great evening packed with laughs from Paul Chowdhry and winners from across sixteen categories. We’ve got a full wrap up of the event over here, but now we’ve got some snaps of the big night too. Take a look below! Again, we’d […]

November 18, 2013

Qualcomm’s own smart watch launching December 2, $349.99 price tag

The smart watch game is getting even more manufacturers, with Qualcomm announcing the release date of its own Toq smartwatch. If you haven’t heard of the Toq before, then it’s not a powerhouse like the Samsung Galaxy Gear, but it’s a rather muted affair with a low-powered 200Mhz Cortex M3 processor, which has been added […]

November 18, 2013

Updated: T-Mobile posts 12 month SIM for free, honours all who got it

Update: T-Mobile has offered an official statement on the mistake. It will indeed honour those that took advantage over the deal: “It would seem Christmas has come early this year for a small number of T-Mobile customers. We’re aware of the plan which was available on our T-Mobile site and we will be honouring it […]

November 18, 2013

iPhone and Android may get access to Nokia Music

One of the best things about buying a Nokia Lumia smartphone is access to one of the best music streaming services out there – Nokia Music. The goal of Nokia Music isn’t to take aim at Spotify or Rdio, but it’s aimed squarely at the likes of iTunes Radio or Pandora. The best thing about […]

November 18, 2013

Nexus 10 to be updated this month?

It’s been a good year for Google’s range of Nexus devices, with a brand new refresh to the Nexus 7 and the Nexus 5 – but it seems like one has been left in the shadows, and that is the Nexus 10. Thankfully we may not have to wait too long before that too gets […]

November 18, 2013

Google to clean up searches on child sexual abuse with Microsoft’s aid

Google has announced that it is to clean up it’s search engine in relation to child sexual abuse searches. Results for subjects related to child pornography are to be cut away at to make sure results are safe. Microsoft is even pitching in with its picture detection tech seen in Bing. The result should be […]

November 18, 2013

Old iPhones turned into house art by repair company

Twice Used is an iPhone repair company with a difference. It’s fixed a lot of old iPhones in its time, which means a lot of throwaway parts. But instead of condemning these cracked displays and frizzled chips to the landfill, employee Chris Koerner started turning them into art. The leftovers started being incorporated into coffee […]

November 18, 2013

Galaxy Gear update allows for full notifications

Samsung’s smartwatch has had a tough time in its short life. Lukewarm reviews and reports of returns probably weren’t what the company had in mind for it. But now a Galaxy Gear update is here to improve the device ever so slightly. The Galaxy Gear update adds full notification support from apps. That sounds pretty […]

November 18, 2013

Sony shifts over a million PlayStation 4 consoles in 24 hours

If you were sceptical about this generation’s ability to sell, then let Sony be the first to prove you wrong – announcing that it has sold over a million PS4 consoles in the first 24 hours of availability. Want to know something even more impressive? The PlayStation 4 is currently only available in North America. […]

November 18, 2013

I.C.Y.M.I. 030: Samsung wraps, Love Film apps and What Mobile Awards

It’s time for I.C.Y.M.I! Today’s video talks Samsung’s wraparound phone, Love Film apps and a What Mobile Award wrap up.

November 15, 2013

iOS update 7.0.4 released, take that, bugs

It’s time for another iOS update. This fine Friday brings us version 7.0.4, which mainly consists of bug fixes. One of the main fixes is for a FaceTime bug that was resulting in failing calls. The update itself measures in at 17MB, although Apple stresses that you’ll need 765MB free to actually download the thing. […]

November 15, 2013

Nokia Lumia 2520 coming to AT&T on November 22

If you’re a massive Microsoft fan then be prepared for christmas to come early, as on the 22 November a whole range of products are scheduled to launch. Of course you already know that the Xbox One is set to arrive on that date, as well as the Lumia 1520, but we’ve now heard that […]

November 15, 2013

Apple ‘bet the company’ with the launch of the iPhone

If you can’t imagine a world without iPhone, imagine a world without Apple – as according to Apple’s Phil Schiller, the product was a huge risk that could have cost the company very dearly. Schiller didn’t say this in front of just anyone though, these were in fact the words of a man giving his […]

November 15, 2013

Facebook on Windows Phone, Windows 8 getting one-click login

One-click login is something we’re used to on iOS and Android thanks to the likes of Facebook. Now Facebook on Windows Phone and Windows 8 will be getting in on the action. The feature is still in its early stages, especially on Windows Phone 8 which is still in beta, but will be branching out […]

November 15, 2013

Moto G will have Android KitKat out of the box in US

If you’re in the US and feeling a little sore about not getting the Moto G at the same time as us here in the UK, or even in Brazil, then there may be a silver lining – with Android 4.4 KitKat coming preinstalled when the device finally reaches the US and other ‘wave 2’ […]

November 15, 2013

Samsung wraparound display incoming for smartphones?

Samsung has its fingers in many, many pies when it comes to smartphones. The company has flagship phones, camera phones, budget phones, tougher phones, mini phones, curved phones and so many others, and now a Samsung wraparound phone could be incoming. Bloomberg reports that the next Galaxy S might have a curved display, though not […]

November 15, 2013

Amazon launches LOVEFiLM for iPhone, iPod Touch

If you’re a LOVEFiLM user, you’re probably envious of your Netflix-touting counterparts – after all they get to enjoy apps on pretty much every platform, from Android to Windows Phone. Unfortunately for those of you with Amazon-owned LOVEFiLM your app selection is a little smaller, but today it’s gotten a little bigger with the announcement […]

November 15, 2013

What Mobile Awards 2013 wrap up – winners inside!

Last night we hosted our 10th annual What Mobile awards in London! We had a fantastic evening catching up with so many industry colleagues and we’d like to thank everyone that came out, and all the fans that voted in our awards this year! And a special thank you to the magnificent Truphone, the headline […]

November 15, 2013

Bluetooth Low Energy coming to Lumia range in Nokia Black update

November 15, 2013

Uncharted coming to PS4, Naughty Dog confirms

So it’s PS4 launch night in America right now. The UK may have another two-week wait on its hands but Sony are already announcing plenty of new titles for players to look forward to on the new system. A new Uncharted is just one of those games. Spike TV announced the title at its midnight […]

November 15, 2013

What Mobile News cast – Moto Gs, BlackBerries, iPad Minis

It’s time for the What Mobile News cast! Mobile New’s Michael Garwood joins the show today, as he and Jamie knatter over the return of Motorola with the Moto G, BlackBerry’s current sticky situations, and the release of the iPad Mini.

November 14, 2013

Two Nokia Windows Phone 8.1 in the works, rumours suggest

Nokia certainly is keeping its devices division busy in the run up to the Microsoft sale. The company is rumoured to be making not one, but two Nokia Windows 8.1 phones, complete with James Bond-style codenames. Ev Leaks reports that the company is working on both ‘Goldfinger’ and ‘Moneypenny’, with the former said to be […]

November 14, 2013

Motorola boasts ‘exceptional phone, exceptional price’ in Moto G ad

If you caught the Moto G announcement, you’ll no doubt already know that the cheap-as-chips phone from Motorola managed to impress us with its middle-of-the-road specs but impressive price, thankfully Motorola wants to ensure you don’t forget — releasing a brand new ad which boasts the Moto G as an ‘exceptional phone’, with an ‘exceptional […]

November 14, 2013

Google Now update rolling out, upgrades aplenty

It’s time for a lovely new Google Now update, it seems. Google is rolling out a new version of its Android app that adds some useful new features. It allows for you to follow specific topics in terms of news, recommending subjects based on past searches or ones you’ve chosen to read about. A ‘What […]

November 14, 2013

Apple investigation underway over Italian tax fraud?

It could be time to wave the naughty finger at Apple. The company is reportedly under investigation in Italy for accusations of tax fraud. Reports allegedly claim that the company has hidden more than 1 billion euro from tax authorities. An Apple investigation is said to be being carried out by authorities. Few details have […]

November 14, 2013

Nokia HERE and thousands of apps all on Jolla phones

Jolla has officially revealed who will be powering its mapping software, and surprise surprise the company started by ex-Nokia employees are going to be using the mapping might of its previous employers, Nokia. The company announced that its batch of smartphones running the Sailfish OS will be using the HERE mapping software, although you’re not […]

November 14, 2013

EASA clears tablets, others for European flights

Dream of using your iPad while taking off on a flight in Europe? Okay it’s a pretty specific complaint, but we’re sure it bugs some people. You may want to give the European Aviation Safety Agency (or EASA) a big hug, then. The organisation is to publish new guidelines that clears Apple’s tablet and a […]

November 14, 2013

Android continues to dominate, Bada, Symbian less than half a percent

Is that an Android in your pocket or are you just running some other arbitary OS? Chances are if you own a smartphone, you own one running Google’s ever popular Android operating system. According to the latest stats from Gartner, four in every five smartphone is running Google’s OS — and it seems to all […]

November 14, 2013

Firefox Phone not branching out of developing nations (for now)

Firefox, the popular web browser, has its own phone. Did you know that? No? Well that’s because the Firefox phone hasn’t released anywhere other than developing nations, and it probably never will. The company has admitted that it’s not planning to distribute the device outside of its current market. That means we’re not likely to […]

November 14, 2013

Snapchat said to turn down $3 billion from Facebook

Snapchat is a pretty popular app, as we all know. Just how popular? How does a $3 billion offer of sale sound? That’s apparently the amount Facebook was willing to dish out for the social service. Not only that, but it was said to be in cash as well. That’s according to The Wall Street […]

November 14, 2013

BBM iPod Touch hitting at some point today

BBM finally made its way to Android and iOS last week, but it looks like it’s got one more stop on its long journey. BlackBerry’s cross-platform app will be hitting the iPod Touch, of all things, within the next 24 hours. A company spokesperson has confirmed as much to SlashGear. It should also be reaching […]

November 14, 2013

I.C.Y.M.I. 029: iPad Mini available, Android 4.4 for Nexus 7 + 10, Nexus 5 white

It’s time for I.C.Y.M.I! Today’s video talks the iPad Mini at Currys, PC World and Three, Android 4.4 hitting Nexus 7 + 10 and the white version of the Nexus 5’s stock

November 13, 2013

Google Glass Explorer waiting list launched

If you’re wondering how some people are getting their hands (or eyes) on Google Glass before it’s even released, you obviously haven’t heard about Google Glass Explorers. They’re Google’s ‘beta testers’ of sorts, and now you can sign up to be one. A Google Glass Explorer waiting list has been launched on the company’s official […]

November 13, 2013

Hands-On: Moto G

We’ve gone hands-on with Motorola’s latest handset, the Moto G. Whilst it’s not the super fast flagship we’d hoped for, it was the mid-range device that we expected. Whilst it’s a mid-range phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, it’s certainly priced to be something that Motorola hopes will appeal to the 500 million people […]

November 13, 2013

New Medion tablet launched at Asda

The new Medion Lifetab E7310 is now available from ASDA. Does that mean anything to you? No? Then let us explain a little bit. Medion is a German electronics company. The new Medion Lifetab is a 7 inch device. It runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, weighs 305g, and packs a ARM Cortex A9 dual-core processor, […]

November 13, 2013

Smash hit app Temple Run to become a game?

If you’re reading the title and thinking “what”, that’s exactly our reaction to this story too — but it’s true, the producer behind such films as Harry Potter wants to bring Temple Run to the big screen. Of course it’s not yet a done deal, with a report from the Hollywood Reporter claiming that Warner […]

November 13, 2013

White Nexus 5 now facing delivery delays

The Nexus 5 continues to bounce back and worth in availability. Last week it was the Black version of the device that sold out but now the White Nexus 5 is facing delivery delays too. Both the 16GB and 32GB versions of the phone have had their orders back up to November 22nd, meaning you’ll […]

November 13, 2013

Viber launches push for talk on iOS and Android

If you’re a user of VOIP applications, then it’s likely that you’re going to either be using Skype or Viber. If you’re a user of the latter then we suggest you head on to your respective app store, as long as you’re on iOS or Android, and download the latest 4.0 update. In the update […]

November 13, 2013

Motorola officially unveils Moto G, affordable phone, premium quality

Motorola has officially unveiled the Moto G, which it promises will be “an affordable smartphone that doesn’t compromise.” With a 4.5-inch display, the company hopes that it can bring a large display to a budget phone, starting the launch event by highlighting the current choices on the market — with most of them restricted to […]

November 13, 2013

Windows Phone up 156%, big screen phones continue to grow

If like Jamie, you deny the popularity of supersized phablets, then the latest figures from IDC are likely to come as a shock to you — with the large screen devices taking up around 21% of the 261.1 million smartphones shipped in Q3 of 2013. When we say “large screen devices” we mean devices with […]

November 13, 2013

Moto G Live Announcement

We’re going to be covering the Motorola launch of the Moto G live on Twitter, but of course you could just watch the Live Stream directly from this page. We’ll of course have all the news coming up as soon as we can — let’s see if Motorola can wow with its mid-range Moto G.

November 13, 2013

KitKat Nexus 7, Nexus 10 update bound today

Want Android 4.4 KitKat on a shiny Nexus device but don’t own the brand new Nexus 5? Fear not – the KitKat Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 are inbound today. The official Android Twitter account confirmed as much, stating that the updates would come ‘starting today’. It’s also assures that the update will arrive on […]

November 13, 2013

Xbox One shown off on video yet again…

It’s been a few days since we’ve seen a video of the Xbox One in action, but don’t worry Microsoft realises you can’t go too long without one so the company has released yet another. This time we see an unlikely scenario of excess, where Microsoft’s Yusuf Medhi shows off the Xbox One’s ability to […]

November 13, 2013