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Vodafone’s Smart 4G leaks again, this time in Italy
It was just over a week ago now that we first heard of a Vodafone-branded, 4G-enabled smartphone, Smart 4G, and now we’re hearing about it again, complete with a few more details. Whilst we last saw the phone crop up in the US, this time the leak comes from Italy (via Twitter), where a flier […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 30, 2013
Staples starts selling Apple’s iDevices online
Staples is a market leader in the bland, bland world of office stationary. From today, Apple’s iPads and iPods have the honour of being counted amongst such boring products, as the retailer has begun to sell these devices online. Okay, so it’s not the most interesting news but it does give you an idea of […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 30, 2013
Apple’s iPhone 5s substantially outsells iPhone 5c
Remember Apple announced that nine million iPhones had been sold in one weekend? Well it now seems that we have some idea of what proportion of those sales were the iPhone 5s — and believe us when we say, the 5c’s portion is tiny. The iPhone 5s took around 85 percent of new iPhones in […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 30, 2013
O2’s 4G network finally hits new iPhones today
Until now, O2’s super-speedy 4G network has been unavailable to iPhone 5s and 5c users, who will have been clamouring for an update for over a week now. Said update has finally arrived, officially allowing O2’s 4G on Apple’s new devices. Its banging at your virtual door, you just need to let it in either […]
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September 30, 2013
Nexus 5’s specs revealed almost in their entirety
We’re still waiting on that official Google Nexus 5 announcement, despite numerous, undeniable leaks surrounding the new smartphone. In the meantime we’ll have to make do with yet more information slippages, including this rather sizeable one to do with the device’s specs. Myce.com got hold on one of the phone’s logs, and androidworld.it studied it […]
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September 30, 2013
LG G2 priced at Rs. 41,500 in India
LG’s G2 will soon be available in the UK for around £450 off contract, but it’s also set to make a debut in India for a rather attractive Rs.41,500. One of the biggest changes between the LG G2 and all the other devices on the market is the fact the quirky design. The South Korean […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 30, 2013
Toshiba cutting 3,000 jobs in bid to scrape back losses
Toshiba isn’t a brand you hear much around the smartphone business these days, although the company has certainly had its fair share of attempts to break into the market in the past. They’re also a bit more prominent on the tablet end. It’s still developing tech that could be incorporated into other devices, but news […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 30, 2013
Google to include advertising in Gmail for Android
Everyone knows that Google makes its money from advertising, but the Mountain View giant hasn’t yet added them to its Gmail app on Android. That’s all set to change though with files hidden within the app’s APK revealing some new ad positions. Gmail on the web also recently got an update to allow promotions to […]
Apps - Jordan O'Brien
September 30, 2013
Samsung’s ChatOn on course with 100 million users
Samsung has something to beat its chest about this morning. The company is claiming that its ChatOn app, which delivers cross-platform messaging, has reached 100 million users since launching all the way back in October 2011. The app is supported across all major OSs, including the likes of iOS, Windows Phone and BlackBerry smartphones, along […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 30, 2013
Lenovo prepping higher end line up, hopes to smash Samsung
Like every company ever, Lenovo wants your money. Well, to be more specific, it mainly wants China’s money, as that’s the market where the company has seen some success with its new(ish) smartphone business. Its phones are generally perceived as lower-end devices, with a market share second only to that of Samsung. Now it wants […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 30, 2013
Leak suggests LG prepping cheaper flagship, packs dual-SIM cards
Does the LG Optimus G Pro not do it for you? Is it just too, well, expensive? Well it sounds like the South Korean company might have a solution for you. Leaks are coming in about a cheaper version of the flagship device named the LG G Pro Lite Dual, which is one buzzword too […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 30, 2013
Apple overtakes Coca-Cola, becomes world’s most valuable brand
Apple has snatched the world’s most valuable brand crown from Coca-Cola, who has held the accolade for 13 years. It wasn’t just Apple riding the co-tails of the boom in technology industry in recently, with Google also taking second place — putting the list’s previous winner Coca-Cola in third position. Coca-Cola was the only non-tech […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 30, 2013
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You’ve all cast your votes in yet another telling What Mobile poll, but this time, it seems the majority of you have unanimously decided that the iPhone 5s is the far more superior handset. The iPhone 5c, which was hotly tipped to be the cheaper iPhone, only managed just 24.2% of the votes, compared to […]
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September 27, 2013
ZTE prepping Nubia launch soon, Snapdragon 800 inside
ZTE is one of those smartphone brands you may never here about, but is positivity thriving in other regions of the world. Its business in the East has kept it running healthy, competing with the likes of Huawei, Lenovo and even Sony. Now the company’s looking to launch the first in its flagship series of […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 27, 2013
HTC selling back its stake in Beats Electronics for $265 million
Did you know HTC had a 24.84 per cent stake in Beats Electronics? No? Well don’t worry, because they don’t have it anymore. The struggling Taiwanese company has announced that it will be selling back that sizeable share of Beats for as much as $265 million. It was just two years ago then the company […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 27, 2013
Lock screen bug fixed in iOS 7.0.2 update
There have been a few hiccups to iOS 7’s launch this past week, the most notable of which was a bug that allowed people access to some of the contents of a locked phone. The process involved following a rather specific set of instructions, and once through there were only certain apps that could run […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 27, 2013
HTC One Max to launch on October 15?
The HTC One Max has leaked enough to empty the ocean, but it looks like this latest one brings hopes that the rest will soon stop as, well, the phone will be out. We’ve heard about the rumoured devices new camera and possible fingerprint scanner, and now Chinese social network Weibo is suggesting that it […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 27, 2013
Netflix brings 1080p super HD to all of its users
As of today, all Netflix users have access to streaming movies and films in 1080p ‘super’ HD. Before today, you’d have to be a apart of the Netflix Open Connect platform to have access to streaming of this kind of quality. That involved storing content on local servers to allow them to run at such […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 27, 2013
US prices, release announced for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is a bit of a mouthful of a name, and it’s not even entirely accurate. As we found out today, the new tablet won’t be launching in 2014, rather next month on October 10th in the US. Sure, this type of naming happens all the time – we’re […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 27, 2013
HTC One’s Android 4.3 update begins rolling out
Heads up for HTC One owners – the Android 4.3Jelly Bean update has begun rolling to both developer phones (as promised) and even unlocked devices this week. The update brings a whole hosts of improvements for HTC’s handset, including a significant improvement to the camera’s low-light performance. Elsewhere there are upgrades to the gallery and […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 27, 2013
Samsung starts fitting all devices with region locking
Here’s something Samsung probably won’t be sending a press release out on – reports are coming in from Phone Arena that the company has started region locking all of its devices, restricting worldwide use. In fact, it start doing so about two months ago. A number of new Samsung phone owners from across the web […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 27, 2013
BlackBerry to remain in UK market, exec insists
Despite falling on tough times, BlackBerry has insisted that it will remain in the UK market, with a huge product push being readied for Christmas. Johnathan Young,  senior retail director for the company’s UK side, has confirmed to CNET that it won’t withdraw from the UK high street. According to Young it will be “business […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 26, 2013
Cut the Rope 2 incoming! Launching this year!
Cut the Rope is one of the standout apps that helped launch the iPhone era that we now live in. It sits up there with the likes of Angry Birds and Plants vs Zombies as the definitive game apps. So you should get excited when we say there’s a sequel incoming. Developer ZeptoLab will bring […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 26, 2013
LA iPads for schools initiative backfiring, considering halt
The tablet market has slowly been invading our schools and universities over the past few years, with kids swapping PCs for iPads to help them with their studies. Such initiatives have seen a lot of positive press as of late, but Los Angeles isn’t feeling the love. Apple has come to a deal with the […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 26, 2013
T-Mobile rids itself of BlackBerry stock in wake of struggles
More troubling news on the BlackBerry front now – T-Mobile’s US outfit has announced that it will no longer be stocking the struggling company’s devices, and will also be removing its current stock of phones. David Carey, Vice Preisdent of the wireless carrier, revealed the news to Reuters, citing a lack of sales as the […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 26, 2013
Five new cities getting O2 and Vodafone’s 4G coverage
Earlier, told EE informed us that they’d added 4G connectivity to 12 new towns across the UK. Now O2 and Vodafone are getting in on the action, adding more coverage to UK cities in the coming days. Both companies will be giving the gift of speedy connections to Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham and Sheffield. O2 […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 26, 2013
Nokia and Adidas partner for miCoach fitness app
There are more fitness apps running around mobile industry at the moment than we care to count, but Nokia and Adidas are hoping to grab Lumia owner’s attention with miCoach, a collaboration between the two companies that launches today. miCoach comes with a few tweaks to the usual sports app formula. First up is integration […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 26, 2013
Google Talk seems to be getting muddled with its contacts
Google Talk is in a spot of bother today – users of the app are complaining of having their messages sent to the wrong recipients and even to people outside of their own contacts in some cases. Reports started coming in earlier this morning, with many taking to Twitter and the company’s own forums to […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 26, 2013
Google Play Books comes to 9 more countries
A total of nine new countries are about to feel the intense heat of Google Play Books. The company has announced that it will be expanding coverage of the app to New Zealand along with eight other countries across Asia. Those include Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. That brings the […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 26, 2013
Apple pulls the plug on iOS 6, no going back from iOS 7
We’ve been living in an iOS 7 world for about a week now, and it hasn’t been going as smoothly as Apple might have envisioned. There haven’t been any disasters (just yet), but a few bugs have cropped up and, uh, some people have been throwing their phones in water. It looks like you’ll have […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 26, 2013
12 more UK towns get EE’s 4G treatment
Ever heard of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire? No? Well EE has, and it’s switched on 4G connectivity there and in 11 other UK towns. Today the 4G specialist brought coverage to the above town along with Beaconsfield, Blackburn, Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Chester-le-Street, Fleet, Gerrards Cross, Halifax, Hinckley, Houghton-le-Spring and Reigate. Phew. That brings EE’s coverage […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 26, 2013
Apple maps directs users to ‘Turn Right on Taxiway B’ at Airport
Apple Maps has found itself in yet another sticky situation after it was discovered that the turn-by-turn navigation software was directing users to the main runway at a busy International Airport. iOS users who had used the mapping software to get to Fairbanks International Airport have found that the directions don’t take them to the […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 25, 2013
Podcast: BlackBerry’s sale, Surface announcement and a shed load of iPhones
In yet another What Mobile podcast we dive into the world of technology from the past week to discuss major events that shook our industry — and what a week it’s been.  Apple’s sold a shed load of iPhones, Microsoft unveiled its tablets, and Jordan’s favourite company has had an offer for sale. You’ll see […]
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September 25, 2013
Six new Nokia devices for next month’s event?
Nokia will obviously be announcing some big new products at its event in Abu Dhabi next month, but until now we’ve assumed it would likely be limited to one or two reveals. It turns out that there could be as many as six shiny new things to show off. Six! The Verge is pushing these […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 25, 2013
Fake ad suggests iOS 7 makes iPhones waterproof, some learn hard way
Bit of an embarrassing one, this. A rather mean prank has been circling around the internet involving a fake advert that claims that users that upgrading to Apple’s iOS 7 OS makes iPhones waterproof. Yes, you read that right.  Unfortunately, after doing the rounds on the likes of Twitter and Facebook, some users actually tried […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 25, 2013
Verizon Wireless expanding to home phones, broadband
US carrier Verizon Wireless is to set test the waters of both the home phone and broadband industry. The company has announced a 4G LTE-powered home router. It’s a rather simple device, which powers Wi-Fi to connect to up to 10 devices simultaneously. There’s a jack for home phones and space for three ethernet connections. […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 25, 2013
Could Microsoft be prepping a Surface Mini?
It’s been a big week for Microsoft’s Surface series, with the line receiving a full update in the form of the Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2. But it looks like the company isn’t going to stop there – a Surface Mini, a (obviously) smaller version of the device is also being highly rumoured. Reports […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 25, 2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 goes for gold
Samsung isn’t content with all the popularity that Apple’s golden iPhone 5s is getting, so it has announced its own golden edition of the Galaxy S4. You will be be glad to know that these might not go as quickly as Apple’s iPhone 5s, as there will be two variants — a Gold Pink and […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 25, 2013
Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear go on sale in UK today
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 phablet and Galaxy Gear smartwatch are both starting to see release across the UK today, if only in a limited fashion. The company’s flagship store at Westfield Stratford shopping centre currently has both devices in, and is selling the Note 3 for £649, while the Gear is going for £299. Buying […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 25, 2013
Apple gives iMacs a refresh, armed with new specs
iPhones and iPads aren’t the only thing Apple likes to regularly update – the company has announced a refresh for its iMac range this week. Included in this upgrade is Intel’s quad-core Haswell processor, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and faster PCIe flash storage. Such upgrades will apparently boost the device’s speed considerably. Apple reckons that wireless itself […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 25, 2013
Apple iPad to come in “Space Grey”, this is what it looks like
Apple changed its lineup of colours for the iPhone 5s, and it seems like the iPad lineup may get the exact same treatment. Apple’s arch-nemesis Sonny Dickson has supposedly got his hands on a ‘Space Grey’ version of the next generation iPad. If you don’t know what ‘Space Grey’ is then it’s Apple’s new colour […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 25, 2013
HTC One Max’s camera has new features, leak suggests
The HTC One Max has had a few more leaks this week, this time focussing on the unannounced phablet’s camera. New shots of the device leaked onto Chinese website Weibo recently. They show the new phone’s camera app, revealing a beauty mode, oddly dubbed ‘Beauty Face’, which incorporates blemish correction and a sport panoramic mode. […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 25, 2013
Meet Amazon’s next Kindles – an HD refresh and the HDX
Not wanting to leave its hugely successful Kindle brand behind, Amazon has introduced an update to its own line of tablets today. What we have is an upgrade for the already existing Kindle Fire HD model, and a brand new plaything: the Fire HDX. Note the X. This newer device comes equipped with better specs, […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 25, 2013
Samsung confirms ‘curved display’ smartphone launching in October
Samsung seems to love curves, with the company announcing a huge curved OLED TV earlier this year, yet now it’s bring that curvature to its smartphone lineup — at least that’s according to the company’s head of marketing D.J. Lee. During a press event in South Korea last night, Lee confirmed to reporters that Samsung […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 25, 2013
Galaxy Note 3 might see a special, flexible edition (in South Korea)
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 was announced at the start of this month during IFA, and will release towards the end of this year. You wouldn’t think this was the time to announce a new addition of the phablet, then, but it would seem the company disagrees. It’s rumoured that a special edition of the phone […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 24, 2013
LG targeting 10 million sales for G2
LG has put a lot of its eggs in the G2’s basket, and the company is hoping that it pays off, as it plans to sell at least 10 million. It shouldn’t be impossible to do, with other companies managing the same feat, but LG is targeting at least 20,000 G2 sales a month in […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 24, 2013
The Samsung Galaxy S5, now with more metal
Okay, so the Samsung Galaxy S5 could be using a lovely new image sensor to improve on light sensitivity and colour fidelity. It could also be sporting a new metal casing to hold over its plastic predecessors. Reports are coming in that the company has reached out to the manufacturers of the HTC One and […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 24, 2013
BBM won’t be launching on iOS or Android for at least another week
BBM did get out of the starting blocks last weekend, but it didn’t get very far, with Blackberry having to pull the app after several hours due to an overwhelming number of people trying to access the service. It looks like those users won’t have to wait for long though, with Andrew Bocking, Executive Vice […]
Apps - Jordan O'Brien
September 24, 2013
Samsung introduces ISOCELL image sensor, could be in Galaxy S5
Samsung has announced an update to its CMOS image sensors, named ISOCELL. The new sensor features greatly improved light sensitivity as well as higher colour fidelity. The company has achieved this through improved control of electron absorption. This is important as its likely that we’ll be seeing this sensor incorporated into Samsung’s upcoming round of […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 24, 2013
eBay to offer 1-hour delivery in London, Argos collection in UK
Unless you’re like me, then no doubt you’ve bought something off eBay, and soon it’s going to be a lot easier for those of you who live in the UK. According to Engadget, eBay plans on rolling out its “eBay Now” service in the UK, although it’s starting with London first. If you haven’t heard […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 24, 2013
HTC expecting troubled Q3 as supply issues plague production
HTC isn’t having the best week. First we heard that the company is facing legal trouble in its battle against Nokia patent infringements, and now we’re hearing that an issue with supply is going to drastically effect their Q3 performance. The Taiwanese company is reportedly struggling with the HTC One mini’s casing, so much so […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 24, 2013
Panasonic launches P11, T21 and T11 smartphones in India
Panasonic may be exiting the smartphone business, but it seems to only be doing so in Japan, with the company launching three smartphones in India — the P11, T21, and T11. All three phones come with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and are aimed at the mid-to-low end of the market, with the T11 seemingly being […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 24, 2013
Archos GamePad 2 outed, packs better screen, processor
Archos introduced its Android gaming tablet, the GamePad, last year, complete with a full set of buttons and control sticks to optimise on the go gaming. That was last year though, and in this industry that means its due for an update soon. FCC leaks have outed a refresh for the 7 inch tablet, going […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 24, 2013
Android devices can now be remotely locked using Device Manager
Android Device Manager can find your phone, but what’s use knowing its the other side of town if you can’t stop the potential prying eyes from accessing it? Well it seems Google has noticed the problem with Android Device Manager receiving an update to allow you to remotely lock your Android phone, tablet or whatever […]
Apps - Jordan O'Brien
September 24, 2013
HTC could face US ban as Nokia legal battle heats up
HTC and Nokia have been locked in an ongoing legal battle for a little while now, and it seems that things aren’t going too well for the former. A preliminary ITC ruling has sided with Nokia’s claims that its rival has been infringing on its patents. If this is followed through on, it’s possible that […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 24, 2013
BlackBerry agrees to $4.7bn sale, but can still change its mind
After months of speculation, Blackberry has been sold, or at least it’s had an offer — with the company still permitted to back out as it sees fit. The $4.7bn takeover bid is being footed by a consortium led by Blackberry’s largest shareholder, Fairfax Financial. In comparison to this bid, Nokia’s devices division was bought […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 24, 2013
Nine million iPhones sold in first weekend, new record
When Apple announced the new iPhone 5c and 5s, many wrote them off as minor bumps that won’t sell as well as the major upgrade with the iPhone 5 — turns out Apple has proven us all wrong, with the iPhone 5s and 5c selling incredibly well worldwide, beating Apple’s previous record. The new iPhones […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 23, 2013
200 million iOS 7 devices says Apple
Apple has confirmed figures on how many people are running iOS 7, with approximately 200 million of you choosing to upgrade. With over 500 million iOS devices on the market, that’s not bad going for just a few days work. Android has struggled with fragmentation for many years, a problem Apple has managed to avoid. […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 23, 2013
Surface 2 official, it’s finally full HD
The Surface RT was much complained about, but Microsoft hopes that its latest offering, the Surface 2, can rectify all those mistakes. The first thing you’ll notice about the Surface 2 is the gorgeous new full HD display, which is a noticeable step up from the 1,366 x 768 of the previous generation. The Surface […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 23, 2013
Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 2
The Surface Pro 2 is finally official, and it’s supposedly a substantial upgrade to the PC/Tablet hybrid Microsoft unveiled last year at a secret press event. Microsoft isn’t positioning this as a tablet though, that’s for the Surface RT, instead Microsoft are claiming that this is a fully fledged Windows 8 PC — capable of […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 23, 2013
Top 5: Apps to download this week on iOS
We know you’re big app fans like us, but sometimes you’re likely to struggle to know which apps you should be downloading. If you’ve just bought an iPhone 5c or 5s, and you’ve never had one before, then the App Store may seem like a daunting place for you to go to. Never fear though, […]
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September 23, 2013
Apple coolest brand in the UK, Google makes Top 10 twice
UK consumers remain avid Apple fans with the brand topping the CoolBrand list once again. 3,000 consumers and some top industry experts, such as Strictly Come Dancing contestant Julien McDonald, were asked what they considered to be the coolest brands. Turns out that they all thought Apple were coolest, with it remaining at the top […]
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September 23, 2013
Nokia Sirius rumoured to be called Lumia 2520 at launch
Nokia has a history of a confusing name scheme, and it seems like history is repeating itself with rumours pointing to the Lumia 2520 being the official name of the Nokia Sirius tablet when it launches next month. The leak comes courtesy of evleaks, who in the past has been right on several occasions in […]
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September 23, 2013
Blackberry leaves the consumer market, concentrating on business users
Blackberry is giving up trying to win the hearts and minds of the general consumers, as the company announces its exit from the consumer market amid poor financial results. In Q2 2013, Blackberry made a substantial loss of $950 million, causing it to announce that it would cut 4,500 jobs — which is 40% of […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 23, 2013
So, how are the new iPhones selling across the UK?
It’s that most cherished of days that comes once a year. No, not pancake day – but the release of new iPhone models. Both the iPhone 5s and 5c were let loose on the hungry masses today, causing scores of people to flock to their nearest Apple Stores and phone retailers. We’ve heard reports of […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 20, 2013
Qualcomm trips up on Lumia 1520, backtracks on association
Today saw yet another leak for Nokia’s Lumia 1520, and further rumours are now spreading thanks to Qualcomm. The manufacturer, which is responsible for the new and improved Snapdragon 800 processor, tweeted out today that it was ‘proud’ to be associated with the Nokia Lumia 1520 after a fan quizzed its account. Obviously given the […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 20, 2013
Longest queue ever for iPhone launch at Apple Store Fifth Avenue
Many people wrote off this year’s iPhone launches as unimpressive, but one crowd was certainly impressed — and that was the Apple faithful. According to analyst Gene Munster, the the launch of the iPhone 5c and 5s created the biggest crowd the company’s Fifth Avenue flagship store has ever seen. According to Munster’s figures, this […]
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September 20, 2013
Lumia 1520 shows up in China, it’s big and high-res
The Lumia 1520 has been leaked more times than we care to count, but now we’re seeing all that 1080p glory in a photo posted on Chinese social networking site Weibo. In the image we see the huge 6-inch touchscreen which accommodates the extra row of live tiles, so you should be able to get […]
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September 20, 2013
Jolla, Finland’s other phone company, releases first smartphone specs
Jolla is a phone company from Finland. We bet you thought there was only one of those – and those guys aren’t going to be much of a factor anymore. And in the wake of Nokia’s sale, Jolla has revealed the specs for its first smartphone. So far the phone goes by the same name […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 20, 2013
Ubuntu Touch release date set for October 17
Canonical is hoping to take on the world on smartphone operating systems through its Ubuntu Touch OS, and it’s finally set a release date — October 17. What’s more is that you can download Ubuntu Touch on compatible Android phones completely free, meaning you won’t have to go and buy another phone. Ubuntu Touch was […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 20, 2013
Google Translate now reads handwriting, 7 more languages
Translate is Google’s app that helps you convert text from over 70 different languages into English (or your language of choice). Today has seen its first update in over a year, adding some key new features to the iOS service. The most interesting thing to note is support for handwriting, which is compatible with 49 […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 20, 2013
Would you buy a Microsoft-branded Windows Phone?
When one poll closes, another one opens, and this time we want to know how you feel about the death of the Nokia brand. It’s been over two weeks since Microsoft announced its intentions to buy Nokia’s devices business and we’ve known that the Nokia brand is likely to disappear from smartphones, although the Lumia […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 20, 2013
Windows 8.1 price set, free for current 8 users
Windows 8 is set to receive its first major update soon in the form of Windows 8.1. The update will of course be free for those already using the computer OS, but those upgrading from an older model or moving from the standard version to its Pro release will have a price to pay. You […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 20, 2013
Windows RT could find its home in phones
After the terrible reputation Windows RT has received, it’s as if it has no home, but Microsoft’s Executive Vice President of Operating Systems, Terry Myerson, believes it still has a place, and that place could be in phones. During Microsoft’s financial analysts meeting yesterday, Myerson hammered home the importance of Windows RT, and even hinted […]
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September 20, 2013
Apple upping gold iPhone 5s production after sellouts
It turns out that Apple fans are a bunch of gold diggers – the gold model of the iPhone 5s, on sale today, has been selling so well that the company has already upped its production of them. As we reported this morning, the availability of this particular colour was pushed back to October within […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 20, 2013
Waze to remain separate whilst under review, says Google
It’s been a while since we heard the progress of Google’s acquisition of Waze, but Google has promised the UK’s Office of Fair Trading that Waze will remain a separate entity. That is until the review completes of course, with Google likely to incorporate the technology as soon as its given the all clear. The […]
Apps - Jordan O'Brien
September 20, 2013
Sony cracking down on mobile leaks, wants to end them
If you’ve spent any time looking at our front page you’ll know that product leaks are commonplace in this industry. Sony is no stranger to this, having seen its recently-announced Xperia Z1 leaked online weeks before the actual announcement. As you might expect, the company isn’t happy about that, and has made it an aim […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 20, 2013
iOS 7 bug allows users to bypass lockscreen
With each never version of an OS, there’s bound to be some bugs, of course iOS 7 brought a whole ton of bug fixes, but a whole bunch of new ones tagged along with it. The late vulnerability appears to be one of a rather serious nature, allowing people to bypass the lockscreen and access […]
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September 20, 2013
Elop to receive $25m for joining Microsoft
Stephen Elop is to get $25m for jumping ship to Microsoft after the $2.7bn deal to buy Nokia’s devices division is completed. Elop is no stranger to large sums of cash receiving a huge $6.2m payout after joining Nokia three years ago. Microsoft won’t be the only company to pay Elop though, with 30 percent […]
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September 20, 2013
Ballmer: Microsoft “most profitable tech company” in last 10 years
During a financial analyst meeting yesterday, Steve Ballmer revealed that Microsoft has been the most profitable tech company in the last 10 years, beating Google, IBM and even Apple. Whilst it’s financials haven’t been so rosy in the last five years, with Apple taking that spot, Microsoft has made $220 billion in the last 10 […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 20, 2013
iPhone 5c and 5s go on sale worldwide, 5s gold in short supply
Happy iPhone launch day, if you’re stuck in a queue outside on of the many Apple Stores and you’re vying to get your hands on an iPhone 5s in gold, then you may find yourself a little disappointed, with reports that it’s very popular and in short supply. If you’re not braving the queues, then […]
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September 20, 2013
Global apps to pass 100 billion downloads this year
Apps – a simple little word for a simple little concept. It’s funny to think that, 10 years ago, no one would have ever heard of the idea, and now we’re fast approaching the 100 billionth download this year. That really is a ludicrous number, isn’t it? Mashable tells us that, at the end of […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 19, 2013
Google Wallet now available on iOS, but there’s no NFC (obviously)
iPhone users have probably looked on with jealousy as their Android-touting friends all whizzed around using Google Wallet, but probably not. Now however, if you have been feeling a little jealous, you no longer need to, as Google Wallet is now available for iOS. If you’re unfamiliar with Google Wallet then it’s a payment app […]
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September 19, 2013
iOS 7 blocking unofficial lightning connector cables
Apple’s already told you that you should be using the official lightning connector cables, although some of you are likely to have just taken it as helpful advice more than a command. In iOS 7 however, you don’t have a choice, with the company now blocking some third-party lightning connector cables, with those not containing […]
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September 19, 2013
Google’s new Nexus 10 will be made by Asus, retailer suggests
Asus may be the company behind Google’s update to the Nexus 10, a retailer’s inventory listing has suggested. A photo taken of a PC World inventory screen lists the unannounced device as the Google Asus Nexus 10. Samsung has worked with Google on the current iteration of the tablet, but Asus has been handling the […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 19, 2013
Jony Ive unconcerned with adding pointless features
Gimmicky features are making their way into more and more smartphones, with the likes of Samsung adding things that not many people would use, such as Eye Tracking. Apple’s Senior Vice President of Design, Jony Ive, has said that Apple’s not in the game of just adding features to look feature-rich. In an Interview with […]
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September 19, 2013
Apple won’t build a cheap iPhone, Cook doesn’t ‘slit wrists’ over stock prices
Well there you have it, Apple will not be building a cheap iPhone anytime soon. According to Tim Cook, the company’s “primary objective is to sell a great phone and provide a great experience.” When Bloomberg Businessweek asked about a cheap iPhone, Cook said that the company has “never had an objective to sell a […]
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September 19, 2013
Fresh slate of HP Slate series out this year, aims for higher-end
HP Slate 7 isn’t the end of the company’s tablet products; it’s set to move into the market in a much grander fashion in time for Christmas. A total of six new tablets are on the way in 2013, marking the company’s first foray into the higher end of the industry. The tablets range from […]
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September 19, 2013
Tim Cook blames Nokia’s inability to innovate as its cause of death
Tim Cook has been known to be outspoken against his competition, with the Apple CEO telling AllThingD’s Ina Fried at its recent iPhone event to get a “new phone” in reference to the Nokia Lumia 1020. Cook has taken yet another pop at Nokia, this time claiming that the company died due to its inability […]
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September 19, 2013
Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 leaks online, who can live with 10 inches?
Samsung is going through all the tablet sizes it seems, with the company already having 7-, 8- and 10-inch tablets in its lineup, but now it seems that it’s adding 12.2 inches to that roster, and it looks like it’s going to be the Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2. We first heard about the 12.2-inch tablet […]
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September 19, 2013
Blackberry slashing 40% of its workforce post-Z30 launch
Blackberry is about to suffer a huge reduction in its workforce – the smartphone company has revealed its intentions to rid itself of 40% of its employees by the end of 2013. The news comes following yesterday’s announcement of the new Z30 yesterday. Blackberry has been struggling to keep up with its competitors for the […]
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September 19, 2013
Angry Birds Star Wars 2 hits iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8
Rovio has unleashed the sequel to its smash hit Angry Birds Star Wars, aptly named Angry Birds Star Wars 2, with Windows Phone users getting it the same day as their iOS and Android counterparts. If you’ve ever heard of Skylanders of Disney Infinity, then the new game model that has been introduced in Angry […]
Apps - Jordan O'Brien
September 19, 2013
BBM for Android launching September 21, iOS September 22
Blackberry sure does know how to bury its news, revealing both the new Z30 and the BBM for Android and iOS release dates on the same day as Apple’s iOS 7 launch. It’s been months since we last heard from Blackberry about BBM coming to Android and iOS, with the company consistently telling us that […]
Apps - Jordan O'Brien
September 19, 2013
Windows Phones could get virtual assistant, Halo fans will be pleased
Windows Phone 8.1 is coming, and it’s going to bring with it a whole host of improvements to Microsoft’s OS. While nothing concrete is known just yet, it’s been suggested today that one key features of the rollout will be a virtual assistant to guide you through your experience, and he/she/it will come in the […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 19, 2013
Nokia’s still working on Android phone, won’t give up until November
Nokia may be all in with Windows Phone, but reports last week claim that the company has at least considered a plan B option of switching to Google’s Android operating system. Now according to Chinese Weibo account CTechnology Nokia hasn’t yet given up on Android and has reportedly built over 10,000 Android devices. That’s a […]
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September 19, 2013
Podcast: Apple, IFA and Blackberry’s demise
There’s only one place where we’d discuss the demise of Apple, IFA and Blackberry — and that’s the What Mobile Podcast. We had tried this before but this time we’re back and we’re back with a vengeance. We’ve even got a new guy joining us, you may have seen him around these parts. This time […]
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September 18, 2013
LG updating Vu brand with LG Vu 3 hitting Korea in October
LG Vu 3 is coming. LG are planning to update their Vu range of smartphones in the form of the LG Vu 3. News of the device’s existence first popped up today, suggesting that it will be launching in October in Korea. A Korean microsite  has also popped up under the company’s direction, giving you […]
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September 18, 2013
Infinity Blade III hits app store
Infinity Blade III has released on the iOS app store. Epic Games’ sword-battling conclusion to the trilogy was announced last week during the course of Apple’s press event to reveal iOS7, iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S. As we reported last week, it comes with a host of improvements like new fighting styles and playable […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 18, 2013
Samsung Galaxy rewards owners with My Galaxy app
Samsung Galaxy likes you for buying its products. It really likes you. It likes you so much in fact that its giving you an app exclusive to the Galaxy range that will reward you with offers on nice things. That’s nice of it, isn’t it? The app, named My Galaxy, will mainly serve as a […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 18, 2013
Vodafone-branded 4G smartphone shows up in the US, destined for the UK
Vodafone already has a shed load of Smart-branded devices, and it seems to be working on yet another, but this time it’s one capable of connecting to a 4G network. The 4G handset looks to be a Coolpad 8860U, although it will likely carry the Smart brand, giving UK users a cheap way to get […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 18, 2013
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