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Fresh Lumia 929 leaks show 5-inch phone in all its glory

Fresh Lumia 929 leaks have come in today, providing our best look at Nokia’s new handset yet. The 929 is set to replace the 928, which was exclusive to Verizon. We’re pretty sure the same deal will occur here – the leaked images from WPCentral (above and below), show the Verizon logo firmly stuck to […]

November 5, 2013

Steve Wozniak: Apple and Google should just be friends

If you know anything about the technology wars, you’ll know that the Apple and Google are one of the fiercest rivals out there, with Steve Jobs reportedly wanting to go ‘thermonuclear’ on Google. Steve Wozniak, widely regarded as the brains behind Apple’s computers, however thinks that an Apple and Google partnershiup would do a whole […]

November 5, 2013

IMAX building home cinemas for wealthy Chinese

If you find yourself sitting on a pile of cash and happen to live in China, you may now have something to do with all that money, with IMAX installing home cinemas in partnership with Chinese company TCL Multimedia all for around $250,000 ( £157,000). Of course that doesn’t help if you’re a Russian oil […]

November 5, 2013

I.C.Y.M.I. 022: BlackBerry bid fails, Moto G, Samsung 12.2, iPad Air launch

It’s time for I.C.Y.M.I! Today’s video talks about the failed BlackBerry bid, the Moto G, Samsung 12.2 and iPad Air launch.

November 4, 2013

Top 5: Horrors of working at Google

Despite the incredibly gruelling process you have to go through to work at Google, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side — with many Googlers taking to Quora to moan about the downsides of working at the company. We’ve managed to cut through the countless complaints to come up with our favourite five. […]

November 4, 2013

Samsung 12.2-inch tablet on the way?

There’s always space for bigger tablets, in our lives at least. So we welcome the idea of a Samsung 12.2 inch tablet. Digitimes is reporting that the Samsung 12.2 is indeed in development at the Korean company right now. It could be going into production as soon as the end of this year, with a […]

November 4, 2013

iPads banned from Cabinet meetings, cue paranoia

After Russia supposedly gave ‘bugged’ USB sticks to G20 members, the UK government is taking no chances — with iPads reportedly banned from all Cabinet meetings, in order to prevent any foreign powers from hacking them. Of course this could just be paranoia, but the UK’s intelligence agencies are taking no chances, with senior government […]

November 4, 2013

Over half of Android devices now running Jelly Bean

Android 4.4 may have only been officially unveiled last week, but the current Jelly Bean OS has just passed a milestone. Over half of the Android devices currently in use now support the OS. The company’s OS dashboard (below) is showing that some 52.1 percent of Android users now have Jelly Bean. Even then, that […]

November 4, 2013

New Google Glass users get ‘Glass Guide’ to help them setup

When Google Glass first launched it was a requirement that you made a trek to one of Google’s offices in either Los Angeles or New York, of course that wasn’t always easy for everyone — but if you’re willing to spend $1,500 on a product not yet ready for consumers, you probably found a way […]

November 4, 2013

Galaxy S3 Android 4.3 update rolling out

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S3, then you may want to get ready to receive your Android 4.3 update, with Sammobile reporting that its already hitting some Galaxy S3 users as we speak. If you’re a Galaxy S3 user yourself, you’ve probably been desperate for the latest Android update, with Samsung deciding to skip […]

November 4, 2013

BlackBerry CEO steps down, takeover deal shelved

Today was the day we were all set to find out about BlackBerry’s fate, and it’s not looking as rosy as it did when Fairfax Financial announced its intentions to buy BlackBerry in September. The first bit of bad news is that the takeover deal from Fairfax financial is officially over, with the deal reportedly […]

November 4, 2013

iPad Air five times more popular than iPad 4?

When Apple announced the iPad 4, it was done as a sidenote on top of an otherwise packed press conference. With the iPad Air, it was pretty much the same with the Mac taking centre stage, but at least the iPad Air has managed to garner some traction in the days since release — with […]

November 4, 2013

Surface Pro 2 gets updated, battery life improved

One of the biggest advantages of the new Microsoft Surface Pro was the increase in battery life thanks to the new Intel Haswell processor inside. On stage Microsoft’s Panos Panay touted a 75 per cent increase in the battery life when compared to the previous model, but that wasn’t always the case, as many reviewers […]

November 4, 2013

Netflix 4K in testing, but don’t upgrade your TV yet

It looks like Netflix 4K could be coming soon – the company has started experimenting with the high resolution format. Said experiments are actually six 4K videos posted on the streaming service. Each one runs the same footage at a different frame rate. No doubt this is helping the company tests things like pressure to […]

November 4, 2013

Moto G announcement set for November 13

It was only the other day that we spotted the Moto G on Motorola’s website, but now it seems that the company is finally ready for an official announcment. The teaser site launched by the company seems to point at a global launch for the Moto G — something that would make sense given the […]

November 4, 2013

Nexus 5 orders already backed up to three week wait

It turns out the powerful processor and low price are hitting the mark – Nexus 5 orders are already backed up to a three week wait in the UK. The phone was only announced at the end of last week. That’s the black model to be specific, and going off of the Google Play Store. […]

November 4, 2013

Nokia patents licensed to Samsung for another 5 years, price not set

You might not think Nokia and Samsung have much to do with each other, but Samsung actually licenses several Nokia patents, and said license has just been extended. The agreement was scheduled to come to a close at the end of this year, but will now live on for another five. Samsung will be paying […]

November 4, 2013

Nexus 8 outed on Google site?

Last week saw the Nexus 4 upgrade to the Nexus 5. Could it be that the next version of Google’s mini tablet also goes from Nexus 7 to Nexus 8? As Phandroid picked up on, an image on Google’s Android site (above) shows a device that doesn’t quite look like the Nexus 7. It’s a […]

November 4, 2013

Google Glass party barge being prepped for sail

What’s the best way to demo the Google Glass? An overblown pair for everyone to gaze at? Giving a set to Ellie Goulding to use during a show? How about a set of showrooms complete with a party deck, all sitting on a Google Glass party barge? We like that idea. Google is said to […]

November 4, 2013

I.C.Y.M.I. 021: Nexus 5 special

It’s time for I.C.Y.M.I! Today’s video is all about the Nexus 5.

November 1, 2013

Video: Watch a building blow up to celebrate the launch of Battlefield 4

Amongst all the iPad Air and Nexus 5 launches, another major release has taken place today — the release of the hotly anticipated game, Battlefield 4. To celebrate the launch of the game, EA has teamed up with the YouTube duo that is The Slow Mo Guys. How exactly have the two paired up? By […]

November 1, 2013

Apple online store launches in Turkey

Apple plans on opening a retail store in Turkey very shortly, but as of today it is offering the population of over 70 million access to all the latest and greatest Apple products directly from its online store. If you’re in Turkey then you’ll have complete access to iPads, Macs, iPhones, and even iPods, but […]

November 1, 2013

Samsung tablets beating Apple for US customer satisfaction

Without question, the iPad’s biggest rival is Samsung tablets. Sure, Apple’s device is the more talked-about product, but Samsung tablets tend to sell by the barrel as well. In fact, in the US, a recent survey suggests that customers are more satisfied with the Korean’s offerings than they are Apples. The research, conduced by J.D. […]

November 1, 2013

iPhone: The Inside Story – Tearing down an iPhone 4S

Ever wondered what makes an iPhone run? We’ll let you in on a secret: it’s not hamsters in wheels. Today we decided to answer that question. So we present to you iPhone: The Inside Story. With the help of the Fone Doctors, we’ve taken apart an iPhone 4S, showing you the minute details of Apple’s […]

November 1, 2013

Nexus 4 no longer with us, removed from Google Play

It’s been a long time since its release, around this time last year, but the Nexus 4 has lived up to its expectations of being one of the best Android devices of all time. Unfortunately, everything must die, and the Nexus 4 has been put to bed by Google, with it officially being unlisted from […]

November 1, 2013

Samsung sold more smartphones than Apple, Nokia and BlackBerry combined

We all know Samsung is huge, but how huge do you think it is? Well according to the latest study from ABI Research, Samsung sells more than practically everyone else combined — especially when you add up Apple, BlackBerry, Nokia and Microsoft’s share of the smartphone market. Samsung managed to capture 35 per cent of […]

November 1, 2013

Consortium of tech ‘Rockstars’ takes action against Google, others

Normally we’d say naming a consortium ‘Rockstar’ was a bit big-headed. But when said consortium has companies like Apple, Microsoft, Sony, BlackBerry and Ericsson, it’s hard to disagree. The group formed last year to buy up several thousand patents from Nortel, costing around $4.5 billion. The deal was cleared by the Department State of Justice […]

November 1, 2013

HTC One to receive Android 4.4 ‘within 90 days’

Motorola and Google have confirmed which of their devices will be receiving the Android 4.4 update, so it’s only fitting that HTC step forward to announce which devices it intends to update to the latest version of the Android operating system. According to Jason Mackenzie, president of HTC America, HTC is on a war path […]

November 1, 2013

Galaxy Nexus stuck on Android 4.3

It must be nice owning a Nexus device, after all you get all the latest Android updates first, and you don’t have to wait months for your manufacturer to begin rolling it out. At least that’s what you’re lead to believe when you buy a Nexus — but if you’re the proud owner of the […]

November 1, 2013

Reminder: iPad Air on sale today

Well, Google may have stolen its spotlight (most likely on purpose), but we’re here to remind you: the iPad Air is on sale today. Apple’s latest tablet was announced last week, but is reaching more than 40 countries at launch, including its first ever release in China. The new device boasts improved performance while cutting […]

November 1, 2013

Don’t want a Nexus 5 but want the launcher? Download it now

You may have gone and bought a new phone recently, so in all likelihood you’re not planning on going out and buying a Nexus 5 as well. Or you may have already ordered a Nexus 5 but you’re just too impatient to wait for it to arrive on your doorstep. Either way, there’s no denying […]

November 1, 2013

Motorola updating phones to Android 4.4, duh

You may have heard that Google is launching a new version of the Android operating system called Android 4.4 KitKat. Of course that update will be available first on the Nexus line of devices, including the brand spanking new Nexus 5 which was announced last night. It’s not just the Nexus devices getting it though, […]

November 1, 2013

Android 4.4 KitKat details straight from Google, included with Nexus 5

The announcement of the Nexus 5 isn’t the only Google news this week. The company has also dished out Android 4.4 KitKat details, confirming that the new phone will be coming with it already installed. So what does the KitKat update actually bring? The highlight of the package is increased compatibility with lower-end Android handsets. […]

November 1, 2013

Google Nexus 5 is official, full specs inside

They day has finally come – the Google Nexus 5 is official. The company announced the phone last night, with it already available to order through the Google Play Store. The LG-made handset is already sold out in some territories, but, at the time of writing, doesn’t appear to be gone at the UK outlet. […]

November 1, 2013

I.C.Y.M.I. 020: iPad Mini 2 release date, Sony money and Android 4.4

It’s time for I.C.Y.M.I! Today’s video talks the rumoured iPad Mini 2 release date, Sony’s money and Android 4.4.

October 31, 2013

Apple Store down, not a sign of the apocalypse

Guess what day it is? No go on, guess. Okay if you need a helping hand then today is the day that the iPad Air goes on sale, the new thinner and lighter full-sized iPad. We’re not quite sure why Apple has to take down its online store to update it with a new product, […]

October 31, 2013

iPad Mini 2 tipped for November 21 release date

Apple stayed very quiet when it came to announcing the iPad Mini with Retina Display’s release date, citing ‘end of November’, rather than giving a concrete date. We already know why the silence, with Tim Cook confirming that there may be some supply issues with the Retina Display — but if you’re looking forward to […]

October 31, 2013

HTC One could see UK ban after Nokia win

If you’re a phone manufacturer, there’s nothing better than beating your competitor in the courtroom — after all that means you could potentially get a ban on the other’s products, meaning the marketplace could become a lot emptier. Nokia is seeing this potential and is pushing for a ban of HTC’s flagship One in the […]

October 31, 2013

iPhone 5s gold least popular colour, iPhone 5c yellow also

Despite the difficulty in getting the gold iPhone 5s, it may be the least popular colour for the iPhone 5s, at least that’s according to one US consumer study performed by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners. According to the company’s research just 27 per cent of people buying the iPhone 5s bothered to pick up a […]

October 31, 2013

Keyboard bug plaguing some new 13 inch MacBook Pros, Apple promises to fix

Being an early adopter of any new hardware is always a risk, and in the case of Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro, it’s one that hasn’t worked out. In some A keyboard bug is said to be effecting a limited amount of the new laptops, and Apple is pledging to fix it. The issue stems […]

October 31, 2013

Taiwanese government demand Apple Maps changes

Apple Maps has made many mistakes in the past, especially when it started directing people through a runway, but it’s never felt the wrath of the Taiwanese government who has kicked up a fuss towards Apple after the island country was listed as a ‘province of China’. The head of Taiwan’s Ministry of North American […]

October 31, 2013

Ellie Goulding shoots new video using Lumia 1020

As far as PR stunts go, this one’s pretty neat – singer Ellie Goulding has shot her latest music video using the Nokia 1020. As we said in our review, the 1020’s 41MP PureView camera is incredible. What better way to advertise that than using it on this scale? The artist performs ‘How Long Will […]

October 31, 2013

One Direction top five most influential Twitter users in the UK

If you think your tweets matter one bit, then the latest research released by PeerIndex is going to prove that you don’t matter half as much as the 140 people who have made the list of the most influential tweeters from the UK. You would expect the list will be made up of people who […]

October 31, 2013

Sony smartphones selling well, other devices not so much

It wasn’t long ago that Sony has facing huge issues across its entire line, but the company has seemingly turned things around a bit since. In its latest company earnings call Sony smartphones were revealed to be selling well, although other devices didn’t fare so well. Mobile sales have increased by 39.3 percent since the […]

October 31, 2013

Google updates 16 Android apps, KitKat inbound?

If you’re in any doubt that Android 4.4 KitKat is just round the corner, then Google has just gone and updated 16 of its apps on the Play Store — possibly hinting at an imminent release date for the latest version of the Android operating system. According to a thread over on Reddit, Google has […]

October 31, 2013

O2 pay as you go 4G introduced

A little while back EE became the first company to launch a pay as you go service for 4G data. It won’t be alone for long though, as the O2 pay as you go alternative has been announced. Named ‘4G Pay & Go Go Go’ (where’s the fourth Go?), the deal starts at £15 a […]

October 31, 2013

Pandora Android app gains Chromecast streaming, tablet UI

We might not yet officially have the Chromecast in the UK, but this story isn’t even one aimed at those of us on this side of the pond, with Pandora, the Spotify-like service which is currently exclusive to the US, Australia and New Zealand, updating its Android app with loads of new features. Chromecast support […]

October 31, 2013

Accessory store launched for new Google Glass

This week saw the reveal of the next iteration of Google Glass, available to developers and beta testers later this year. That’s not all that’s new in the land of Google, though, as the company has launched an online accessory store to help you kit out the specs. Only those already using the Glass […]

October 31, 2013

iPad Air on Three details – contracts, prices

Three will be offering up the iPad Air on November 1st just like everyone else. But the company has a range of data plans on offer to make sure you get the most out of your lighter, brighter tablet. In fact, the company sent out a handy tablet that details the plan, upfront cost and […]

October 31, 2013

Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 specs leaked

Both Samsung and Apple are said to be working on 12-inch tablets, although we’ve heard very little from the guys over in Cupertino, whereas there have been countless leaks from Samsung’s rumoured Galaxy Note 12.2. The latest leak comes courtesy of an AnTuTu Benchmark, which of course can be faked — so do take this […]

October 30, 2013

Lenovo enlists Ashton Kutcher as product engineer

There’s no denying that Ashton Kutcher is the ultimate geek, after all he plays a billionaire CEO of a technology company in Two and a Half Men and has even played the visionary that is the late Steve Jobs. Now however, Ashton Kutcher is taking on a very different role, as a product engineer at […]

October 30, 2013

Nexus 5 prototype shots leak online via NCC

By now the Nexus 5 is pretty much confirmed and detailed thanks to numerous leaks on the part of retailers, carriers and Google itself. But a few more leaks can’t hurt, can it? Hence, we now have images of a Nexus 5 prototype straight from the NCC (Taiwan’s FCC). We’ve included some of the picture […]

October 30, 2013

Battery draining issues hitting ‘a few thousand’ iPhone 5s’

Although by no means a disaster, the launch of the iPhone 5s hasn’t quite gone to plan for Apple. A range of bugs with the accompanying iOS7 have kept the company working on updates throughout the month, and now it appears a small number of units are experiencing battery draining issues. While the exact problem […]

October 30, 2013

Google working on Moto G

Google continues to throw money at Motorola in a hope that one day it’ll be successful. After the rather muted launch of the Moto X, with it not reaching any shores outside of the US, Google could be working on its next big project for Motorola, with the device rumoured to be called Moto G. […]

October 30, 2013

3D gesture and eye tracking inbound for Amazon Phone?

We’ve heard plenty a rumour about the Amazon smartphone. Earlier this month we heard that it could have a 3D display, and recent whispers suggested that HTC would be manufacturing. Now we;re hearing that the new handset will utilise 3D gesture and eye tracking control. Apparently this will allow for an entirely new input method. […]

October 30, 2013

Don’t drive and Google Glass, user gets ticket in San Diego

If you’re considering driving with your exclusive Google Glass Explorer Edition, then make sure the place you’re driving isn’t San Diego, where one unlucky commuter found herself on the receiving end of a ticket. The reason for the charge was supposedly ‘Driving with Monitor visible to Driver’, which according to the law is supposedly interpreted […]

October 30, 2013

65 percent of US phones are now smartphones, teenagers take over

It’s time for some more facts and figures.Nielsen’s Q3 mobile report has revealed that nearly 65 percent of US phone owners use a smartphone. Specifically, it’s at 64.7 percent. Take that, feature phones. The analytics company’s report confirmed a few more interesting tidbits. Firstly, 70 percent of mobile usage in the 13 to 17 age […]

October 30, 2013

Fresh iPhone 6 rumours – 5-inch display, 1080p, here in September

We hope you enjoyed the honeymoon period for the iPhone 5s and 5c because it’s officially over. Fresh iPhone 6 rumours have come in, suggesting that the new device will be with us in just under a year from now. A Japenese report, picked up by Phone Arena, claims that the new smartphone will boast […]

October 30, 2013

Dell laptop smells of urine, Dell confirms

If you’ve just got home and taken the Dell Latitude 6430u laptop out of the box, you may start getting a strong whiff of cat urine hit your senses — at least that’s according to many users who have taken to the Dell Support forum to voice their concerns. If you’ve gone out and bought […]

October 30, 2013

First look at new Google Glass, complete with earbud

Yesterday we reported that a new version of Google Glass was incoming for developers and beta testers. Today, we have our first look at the update. If anything it seems a little bit bulkier than the original device. No doubt that’s due to the added support for prescription glasses and other updates. The shot we […]

October 30, 2013

I.C.Y.M.I. 019: Mini Supplies, Nokia Q3, Nexus 5

It’s time for I.C.Y.M.I! Today’s video talks iPad Mini supplies, Nokia’s Q3 earnings and new Nexus 5 leaks.

October 29, 2013

Kindle Matchbook gives you an e-book with your real book, for a price

Amazon is planning on replicating its success with its Autorip service, which gives you a digital copy of the music you buy in physical form, but launching one specfically aimed at books. The Kindle Matchbook service is launching today in the US, with customers buying hard copies of books from Amazon being offered an e-book […]

October 29, 2013

Google Glass 2 confirmed, improvements detailed, free to swap

We heard that the next iteration of Google Glass was rumoured to be announced soon, and now it’s official. The Google Glass 2 (our name, not theirs) will be available to current users including developers later on in the year. The new device comes with a mono earbud, finally addressing the issue of using the […]

October 29, 2013

LG set to launch ‘G Health’ smart watch?

LG could be set to join Samsung and Sony with its own smart watch, which is rumoured to be called ‘G Health’. Those rumours look set to become true as LG has filed a trademark for a watch-like device by the name of ‘G Health’. Whilst details are scarce on what the G Health actually […]

October 29, 2013

Viber on Windows Phone gets an update, new UI

Viber, a communication service working across a range of hardware and operating systems, has launched the version 3.1 update of its Windows Phone app. Now all those free calls and be made with just a little less hassle. The update comes just under a week after a smilier mix up for the BlackBerry app. It […]

October 29, 2013

Google smartwatch close to production?

It’s an interesting time for smartwatches, with Samsung and Sony currently knee-deep in the market and Apple rumoured to be joining them soon. It sounds like we could also be adding Google to that list soon, as the company is apparently looking to produce its own Google smartwatch. A report from The Wall Street Journal […]

October 29, 2013

Game Centre update takes aim at high-score cheaters

Apple’s Game Centre is, well, exactly that – the centre of all gaming on its iOS devices. It’s a pretty popular service but, as with any games platform, suffers from cheaters that obtain high-scores in unfair ways. The good news is that it’s about to become less of an issue. A Game Centre update is […]

October 29, 2013

Another build your own phone unveiled, this time from Motorola

Yesterday we introduced you to Phonebloks, a fascinating experiment that allows you build your own phone with blocks. Now another build your own phone has been revealed, coming from Motorola. It looks pretty similar to what we saw yesterday and is again in the concept stage. Basically the phone comes in bits and pieces. Motorola […]

October 29, 2013

Apple CEO unclear on iPad Mini Christmas supply

Before the new, Restina display-enabled iPad Mini was announced, rumours suggested it would have a limited release in 2013. Fuel was added to that fire when the company failed to give the device a specific launch date other than November at the announcement last week. Now Apple CEO Tim Cook has said it’s unclear how […]

October 29, 2013

iPhone 5s still Apple’s top-seller, 5c gaining ground

The new iPhones have been with us for just over a month now and the iPhone 5s has managed to outsell the 5c with ease so far. Right now the iPhone 5s still sits on top. However that fact could be gradually shifting. Analyst firm Localystics has posted data suggesting that the colourful edition of […]

October 29, 2013

Canadian carrier next to leak Nexus 5 deets

Clearly fed up with waiting, a Canadian carrier has leaked new details on the Google Nexus 5. Wind Mobile has posted a pre-registration page for the new phone, thought it’s since been removed. It’s complete with pretty much everything you wanted to know about the flagship handset. It all matches up with what we’ve heard […]

October 29, 2013

iWatch flexible display provided by LG?

Rumours on Apple’s smartwatch have started heating up in the last few months. Now we’ve got one of the most interesting tidbits yet. Apparently the iWatch flexible display will be provided by none other than LG. A Korean outlet has suggested that the two tech companies are nearing a deal. LG is one of the […]

October 29, 2013

Nokia Q3 results – 8.8 million Lumias sold, £4.8 billion in revenue

Nokia Q3 results are officially out, and the company seems to be performing just fine. There was a huge increase year-over-year on operating profit, hitting Ã¢¬118 million ( £101 million or $162 million) while total revenue was at Ã¢¬5.66 billion ( £4.8 billion/$7.8 billion). The report finds the Lumia line in good health. Apparently the […]

October 29, 2013

Netflix movies could be on the table

We all know Netflix as one of the top video streaming apps. Earlier in the year we saw the company try its hand at original programming with the launch of House of Cards and the return of Arrested Development. The experiment seems successful so far, and now the company may be looking to expand to […]

October 29, 2013

Smartphone shipments grow in Q3 2013, Samsung easily wins market share

Time for some facts and figures of the positive kind. Research company Strategy Analytics has revealed its batch of findings for Q3 2013, recording impressive growth in smartphone shipments and huge successes for the likes of Samsung. Smartphone shipments were up 45 percent from year-over-year. That takes total shipments to just over a quarter billion. […]

October 29, 2013

EE 4G adds 12 more towns to coverage list

EE 4G coverage has gained a little more ground today. The company has added a further 12 towns to its already huge list of covered areas. EE 4G now covers Benfleet, Caerphilly, Caldicot, Canvey Island, Carlisle, Chepstow, Cwmbran, Grays, Harlow, Hatfield, Kenilworth, Rayleigh, Southport and Worksop. So if you live in any one of those […]

October 29, 2013

Lumia 929 revealed in leaks

Nokia World was only last week, but it appears the company has more Lumia phones waiting in the wings. Now it’s time for the Lumia 929. As The Verge reports, the Lumia 929 is designed as a replacement for the Lumia 928, a Verizon phone. A leaked video shows the new device boasting a 5-inch, […]

October 28, 2013

BBM video and voice calling coming to Android and iOS

BlackBerry had promised that BBM fans on Android and iOS would receive all the features that makes the service so great on BlackBerry devices, but you may have a bit of a wait — with video and voice calling scheduled to arrive ‘within months’, according to executive vice-president of BBM, Andrew Bocking. Video and voice […]

October 28, 2013

Moga Ace Power controller for iPhone leaks, has own battery

The Moga Ace Power game controller for iPhone and iPod Touches has leaked. We’re not the biggest fans of dedicated controllers for mobiles, but this one does have a few interesting points about it. EV Leaks has a pictured of the thing (above).It features the regular d-pad and face buttons, but also includes analog nubs, […]

October 28, 2013

Apple’s first Brazillian store expected to open next year

Apple is rapidly expanding its retail presence across the world, and it has been a year since Apple confirmed its bringing the Apple Store experience to Rio De Janerio, but now we have a tentative opening date thanks to 9to5Mac. According to a confidential source, Apple plans on launching its first retail store in the […]

October 28, 2013

Red Mac Pro to feature in Jony Ive’s charity auction at £35K

We all know that the Mac Pro is going to set us back as fair bit when it launches in December. But if you’re in a charitble mood, you can go all out on a red Mac Pro this November. The red Mac Pro will be going on a charity auction held by Apple’s Jony […]

October 28, 2013

Samsung working on Galaxy S4 Active Mini

Samsung could be about to add another S4 to the already packed line of devices, with the Galaxy S4 Active mini reportedly in the works. If you’ve never heard of the Galaxy S4 Active, then it’s essentially a ruggedised Galaxy S4, meaning it can withstand the odd drop or two, especially if that drop is […]

October 28, 2013

Apple customer service suggests 1GB RAM for iPad Air, Mini 2

Hoping that the upgraded form factor of the iPad Air and improved Retina display of the new iPad Mini will pave the way for more RAM? Apple customer service is here to stop you in your tracks. Phone Arena reports that, in a chat with the company’s customer services, it was revealed that both devices […]

October 28, 2013

NBA strikes $100m deal with Samsung for courtside tablets, TVs

Samsung has reportedly just struck up a huge deal in advertising. According to The Wall Street Journal, the electronics company has partnered with the NBA to supply courtside TVs and tablets during basketball games. That means you’ll be able to see users flick away on Note tablets during NBA games, which will give the devices […]

October 28, 2013

Play Store ‘leaks’ Nexus 10, just like 5 did

A few weeks ago the Nexus 5 ‘leaked’ onto the Google Play Store before being taken down. Now, the same has apparently happened with the bigger device, the Nexus 10. Phone Arena’s readers have told the outlet that the new tablet appeared briefly on the Play Store earlier. It’s since been taken down, but not […]

October 28, 2013

One third of all Samsung Galaxy Gears are returned

We knew that the Samsung Galaxy Round, the company’s first smartwatch, was in for a rough time. Lukewarm reviews and a sluggish performance didn’t bode well. Still, reports that one third of all smartwatches are returned to the shop surprises us all the same. That’s according to an alleged leaked document from US retailer Best […]

October 28, 2013

Russian dolls, avocados all part of Samsung’s Galaxy Round ad

The Samsung Galaxy Round may not be on course for the EU or US right now, but we can all still bask in a rather mad advert for the curved phone. Russian dolls, eggs, lemons and avocados are all employed to help you create a mental image of holding the phone in your own hand. […]

October 28, 2013

Hands-on: Livescribe 3 brings notes, audio straight to your iPad

The Livescribe series of pens has always offered a unique form of note-taking that allows for digital recording of notes and audio. Now, with the newly-announce Livescribe 3, the company is bringing all of that and more to iOS. We got to see the new pen, pad and app in action last week. Where previous […]

October 28, 2013

Micromax unveils 5-inch Canvas Turbo, UK launch possible

Micromax isn’t a name we’re very familiar with. In fact it’s hard not to write it without accidentally typing the name of another big tech company. But it turns out that Microso– Micromax is a big deal in India. Actually, it’s the country’s second biggest phone company after Samsung. Now it looks like it could […]

October 28, 2013

Phonebloks – mobiles meet Lego

And now for something completely different. Meet Phonebloks, which is something of a cross between handsets and Lego blocks. It’s still in the concept stages at the moment, but Dutch designer Dave Hakkens is certainly excited about it. It’s essentially a mobile phone that has a replace screen and changeable blocks. The individual blocks make […]

October 28, 2013

Update: LG G Flex announced, includes self-repairing screen

Update: Scratch all that, the thing’s been announced. Everything we mentionned below is on the money, plus there’s a few more details. The phone weighs in at 177g with a 6-inch, 720p display. Original Story: We’ve written plenty about curved smartphones over the past month, and now we’ve got some more LG G Flex info. […]

October 28, 2013

Nexus 5 will also be coming in white, leaks suggest

The Nexus 5 is yet to become official, but we’ve already seen more than enough leaks on the Google and LG device. We’ve seen plenty of shots of the black model, but new leaks suggest that the Nexus 5 will also be coming in white. Y’know, for the hipsters. It was the good people at […]

October 28, 2013

I.C.Y.M.I. 018: Samsung Specs, Z1S and Microsoft Money

It’s time for I.C.Y.M.I! Today’s video talks about the rumoured Samsung Specs, a leak of the Xperia Z1S and Microsoft financial results.

October 25, 2013

Reminder: Second wave of iPhone 5s + 5c releases hit today

It’s October 25th. What, you mean you’ve forgotten? Today’s the day that Apple’s iPhone 5s and 5c see a second wave release on a slew of countries. The latest smartphones come to the likes of South Korea and Spain today, so here’s your reminder. The full list of releases is below: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, […]

October 25, 2013

Zynga forecasting profitable 2013 despite struggles

It sounds like Zynga is on track for damage control over the struggles its faced in 2013. The mobile games company has said that it will make a slim profit overall this year. That said, it will still have to take restructuring charges into account, which could change all that. Zynga hopes to renew its […]

October 25, 2013

LA iPad scheme causing massive budgeting issues

Last month we wrote a story about how an LA iPad initiative was backfiring due to students bypassing locks. This month sees that initiative suffering massive budget concerns. The deal was made to distribute iPads to 47 different campuses throughout the city. It was originally thought to be a $30 million program, but apparently that […]

October 25, 2013

Fake reviews hit BBM Android, BlackBerry denies involvement

Did you think that the BBM saga might end when it released on iOS and Android? Think again – fake reviews have put the app in a tough spot. It’s all happening over on the Google Play Store. Numerous spam messages are popping up under the app’s comments. The messages praise BlackBerry for the app, […]

October 25, 2013

Apple alumnus unimpressed with latest products

Apple alumnus Steve Wozniak is reportedly unimpressed with the company’s latest line of iPad products. The company co-founder told Yahoo news that he missed the Apple keynote which took place earlier this week. But when he finally caught up, he found that the new line of iPads “didn’t hit [his] needs”. The iPad Air was […]

October 25, 2013

Original iPad Mini now comes in space-gray

Apple may have lifted the lid on the brand new iPad Mini with Retina Display, but the company isn’t giving up on the original iPad Mini either. To that extent, a new space-grey colour has been put up for the original iPad Mini on Apple’s online store. It replaces the original black and slate version […]

October 25, 2013

Mountain Lion and Lion OS X discounted, sort of

Apple’s OS X Mavericks is finally out. Naturally, the company has now started to discount its predecessors, the Mountain Lion and Lion OS Xs. Both have gone on sale this week, with Apple offering $20 vouchers for either one through its online store. The vouchers must be redeemed through the Mac App store, so that […]

October 25, 2013