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EA finds new CEO in Andrew Wilson
EA Games has at last named a new CEO to head up its business, following the departure of John Riccitiellio earlier this year. Former EA Sports head Andrew Wilson has been crowned king, beating out the likes of Peter Moore. He takes the job just as the company plans to move into the next-generation of […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 18, 2013
HTC One Max squares off against Galaxy Note 2 + 3 in leaked photo
HTC One Max is thought to be HTC’s first foray into the phablet market, where it will face stiff competition from the Samsung Galaxy Note series. We won’t be able to directly compare the two brands until the Max is made official, but leaked photos of the device already have it facing off with the […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 18, 2013
How to: Get iOS 7 on the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad
iOS 7 is coming, and it’s coming today. Whilst it’s not known exactly what time it’ll arrive, it’s likely to arrive at the exact same time as all other iOS releases, those times are roughly: Hawaii: 7:00am Anchorage: 9:00am Vancouver/San Francisco/Seattle/Los Angeles: 10:00am Calgary/Salt Lake City/Denver: 11:00am Mexico City/Dallas/Lima/Bogota/Chicago: 12:00pm Atlanta/Detroit/Boston/Miami/Toronto/Washington DC/New York: 1:00pm Rio […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 18, 2013
LG’s possible Firefox OS smartphone spotted on FCC
Firefox has seen some success in the smartphone business this summer thanks to the ZTE Open, and it looks like the company will be expanding on that in the near future. The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has listed the LG D300g on its database. Rumours of an LG phone of the same name sporting the […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 18, 2013
Offline viewing coming to Youtube’s mobile apps
Youtube is set to revolutionise its mobile apps later this year, as the company plans to roll out an update that allows for offline viewing of videos. Right now smartphone users have to be connected to the internet via wi-fi or a 3 or 4G connection to be able to view Youtube clips. This latest […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 18, 2013
Blackberry Z30 official, 5-inch screen and more powerful internals in tow
The Blackberry Z30 has been leaked countless times, but now Blackberry has finally confirmed that the device is actually real — and it’s just like its Z10 predecessor. The Z30 features a 5-inch Super AMOLED display capable of a resolution of 1,280 x 720 — although it won’t be as crisp as the Z10. The […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 18, 2013
Samsung Galaxy S5 could support Tizen
Tizen is a name you might not be familiar with, but Samsung could change that fact with its upcoming smartphone. The company’s Galaxy series of smartphones has obviously been one of the big success stories of the Android OS, but it could be that the Galaxy S5, yet to be unannounced, will support two different […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 17, 2013
Grand Theft Auto V snipes Apple with iFruit companion app
Grand Theft Auto V launches today, which is a fact probably every human on this planet knows by now. What is news, however, is that the game will support an iOS companion app that will let plays train dogs and customise cars. Named iFruit, the app lets you get in touch with GTAV wherever you […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 17, 2013
Nokia holding event on October 22, unknown location, likely Lumia 1520
It had widely been rumoured that Nokia was planning on holding an event in New York City later this month, but those rumours have since been put to rest with many claiming that Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s devices business has pushed back the event significantly. Now Nokia has officially confirmed that it is planning an […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 17, 2013
Google updates Wallet app, supports all Android phones
Google is making a push to improve its Wallet app. The company today revealed a new update for the Android service that expands its compatibility and features. The new and improved Wallet app adds support for any Android device running on the Gingerbread (2.3) OS or higher. One of the most important features of the […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 17, 2013
Apple adding last compatible version notifications for old iOS devices
Apple has started adding in notifications for users of older iOS devices to let them know which is the last possible upgrade to their most-used apps. What that basically means is that anyone still running on an older iPhone or iPad may not be able to run the latest version of an app, and will […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 17, 2013
Accessory maker lets slip more Nexus 5 launch hints
Google’s yet to announce the Nexus 5, a presumed second generation take on its smartphone business, but that hasn’t stopped third party accessory maker SPIGEN from hinting at its release date at the end of October. The company, which specialises in cases for iOS and Android devices, has listed the release of a Nexus 5 […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 16, 2013
How much are EE charging for the 5S?
Starting to think about where you might pick up an iPhone 5S from? Well EE has made its bid for your cash, revealing a range of plans for the upcoming smartphone. Three different models of the 5S are releasing this Friday, and the 4G specialist has released a handy table of three of its own […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 16, 2013
Google Glass scraps smartphone tethering, replaces with companion app
The current iteration of Google Glass has been relatively restricted when it comes to 3G and 4G coverage, only offering connectivity through a tethering add-on. Now the company has introduced a workaround that scraps this requirement and instead functions via a companion app that talks to your smartphone. A tethered connection might not be such […]
Accessories - Jamie Feltham
September 16, 2013
Shots of Huawei Ascend W3 crop up
Huawei isn’t doing the best job of keeping its third generation Windows Phone, the Huawei Ascend W3, under wraps. The device was once again leaked today as a new images surfaced online, showing off the blue and yellow cases (below) along with another look at the OS running onscreen. Something of note is the China […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 16, 2013
Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 could get CES unveiling
When Samsung revealed the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch to the world, there was a rather muted response from tech fans and experts — and it seems Samsung has taken the criticism to heart, with rumours now claiming that it’s gone back to the drawing board and it’s working on the Galaxy Gear 2. Whilst many […]
Accessories - Jordan O'Brien
September 16, 2013
Android 4.4 KitKat, Nexus 5 both coming on October 14
We already know the next version of Android is going to be a chocolately flavour of the operating system, but Google hasn’t yet let us know exactly when it’s due to launch — although according to Ausdroid, the update could launch as early as October 14. It’s not just the next version of Android that […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 16, 2013
Nokia’s Windows RT tablet revealed in photos
Nokia has had troubles with preventing leaks recently, with the company’s long-rumoured Windows RT tablet making another outing — this time with press shots. The photos were first posted on expert Windows blogger Paul Thurrott’s WinSuperSite, but have since made their rounds across the web. Once upon a time it was reported that Nokia had […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 12, 2013
Hacker accesses bank details of two million Vodafone customers
Vodafone has confirmed that there has been a security breach within its severs, resulting in approximately two million customers having their personal and banks details exposed. The carrier has said that the breach is restricted to its Vodafone subsidiary, and customers outside of Germany have not been affected. Credit card, mobile phone and PIN numbers […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 12, 2013
Galaxy S5 will likely have a 64-bit processor, take that iPhone
Not to be outdone by Apple’s announcement that it is launching the world’s first 64-bit smartphone, Samsung’s mobile business chief JK Shin has announced that it too will be bringing 64-bit processors to its phones — with the Galaxy S5 likely to be amongst the first to feature the technology. Whilst it’s not yet known […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 12, 2013
Lumia 1520 announcement set for September 26, according to leak
The Lumia 1520, Nokia’s phablet previously known as Bandit, and codenamed Beastie at AT&T, is set to be announced on September 26 according to master leaker evleaks. It was evleaks who has previously shared photos of the Lumia 1520, including a press shot of the smartphone, which will be the first Windows Phone with a […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 12, 2013
iPhone 5c and 5s will work on O2’s 4G network, next month
If you’re going to buy an iPhone 5c or 5s on day one and you’re on O2’s 4G network, then you might find yourself without 4G connectivity for a few weeks, with O2 confirming claims that its 4G network won’t work with Apple’s latest iPhones until a “few weeks” after launch. The reason for the […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 12, 2013
Roaming charges could be scrapped by 2016, according to EU
It’s no secret that the EU is trying to scrap roaming charges, but it has made its biggest stride towards that goal this week, revealing legislation which will abolish paying for incoming calls in the EU by July 2014, and completely removing roaming charges two years later. According to the EU commissioner for digital affairs, […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 12, 2013
Heads-on: Sony HMZ-T3W, RoboCop reporting for duty
Google Glass not your thing? Not a problem, why not opt for Sony’s huge goggles instead — which Sony envision being a normal sight on planes, trains and just about everywhere. We can’t say we see it happening just yet, and there’s several reasons why we’d say that — for one Sony’s HMZ-T3W personal 3D […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 12, 2013
Hands-on: Doro Liberto 810, a simple Android smartphone
Doro’s Liberto 810 was unveiled at IFA, and it was the company’s second smartphone — but with some notable improvements over the first. If you were expecting a powerhouse, then you can move along, you won’t find that here — although if you’re hoping for a device that will be incredibly simple to use, then […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 12, 2013
Hands-on: Lenovo Yoga 2, it’s leaner and meaner
We loved the Lenovo Yoga 11s in our review, but it’s no longer the king of the castle anymore, thanks to the updated Yoga 2 Pro, which comes with our biggest ask — a full HD display. It’s not just full HD though, with the resolution coming in at 3200×1800, bringing it up there with […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 12, 2013
Lenovo Flex 15 hands-on, not very good at Yoga
Lenovo evidently loves things than bend, with the Yoga series proving that obsession, although the Flex 15 now hopes to bring a sense of flexibility to those who might not be able to afford the high price of the Yoga line. The Flex 15 does have one compromise though, with it only having two modes […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 12, 2013
Lenovo Flex 20 hands-on, an AIO tablet hybrid
The Lenovo Flex 20 isn’t your standard all-in-one, whilst it’s designed to be a desktop PC, it’s also mobile given the existence of an internal battery — although it may be difficult to lift given it weighs a rather hefty 3.5kg. The display isn’t exactly 20 inches either, with a 19.5-inch touchscreen capable of a […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 12, 2013
Lenovo S5000 hands-on, cheap and cheerful Android tab
Lenovo has always been known for making some pretty solid devices at a low price point, and the S5000 is no different, offering you 7-inch tablet for just ‚¬200 ( £168). The 7-inch display isn’t exactly high-end, with a resolution of just 1280×800, but the screen does have good viewing angles as well as being […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 12, 2013
Three to launch 4G in four cities in 2013, rest to follow next year
It’s no secret that Three has been lagging behind its competitors when it comes to 4G coverage – the company still doesn’t offer any coverage in the UK, making it one of the last networks to jump on board. This December will change all of that however as it begins to roll out coverage across […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 11, 2013
Which iPhone should you buy? iPhone 5c, 5s or 4S?
We are sure you have heard that Apple are coming with two new iPhones, but which one should you be buying? Is it the iPhone 5c or the 5s? Or could it be neither? iPhone 3G/3GS user If you’re an iPhone 3G user, then you’re due an upgrade — you’ve been living in the past […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 11, 2013
Infinity Blade III announced alongside iPhone 5s
Epic Games’ Infinity Blade franchise has been a good friend to Apple’s iDevices, usually proving to be a technical powerhouse on whichever new phone the company happens to be releasing. With that in mind, it was of little surprise to anyone when the company took to the stage of Apple’s iPhone 5s reveal last night […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 11, 2013
Disney invites your iPad to the cinema starting with The Little Mermaid
By now we’re all used to casually checking our iPads while watching TV at home, but turning on a smartphone- let alone an entire tablet – in the cinema is considered one of the worst sins a moviegoer can commit. Disney would like to change that with the upcoming re-release of The Little Mermaid. The […]
Apps - Jamie Feltham
September 11, 2013
Toys R Us bringing 8-inch Tabeo tablet to kids in time for Christmas
We’re sorry to mention the holiday season this early on (the shops won’t be far behind), but Toys R Us is soon to start gunning for the hot item under the tree as the company prepares to release an update to its Tabeo kids tablet. The 8-inch slate, named Tabeo e2, is an inch bigger […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 11, 2013
Results: Glasses are out, smartwatches are in
We asked you whether smartwatches or glasses were the future of wearable tech, and you’ve collectively decided that glasses are going to be dead on arrival, whereas smartwatches will flourish. Whilst it wasn’t a unanimous decision, with votes very much split, 10% more people believe that smartwatches are the future, compared to just 39.8% of […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 11, 2013
Poll: iPhone 5s vs iPhone 5c? Which gets your cash?
Apple now has two new iPhones, but which are you looking to buy? Could it be the new flagship iPhone 5s with a better camera, a 64-bit processor and a fingerprint sensor? Or could it be that you’re more interested in a colourful alternative to the rather dull exterior of the iPhone 5s — and […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 11, 2013
How much will the iPhone 5c and 5s cost in the UK?
Yesterday saw the reveal of the latest additions to Apple’s iPhone family – the ‘low cost’ iPhone 5c and the  more advanced iPhone 5s. With the big showcase out of the way, networks are starting to come forward with contract offers for the September 20th releases. As of right now  EE, O2, Orange, Three, T-Mobile, […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 11, 2013
Apple announces the iPhone 5s, coming September 20, costs £549
Apple has announced a new flagship for its iOS line, the iPhone 5s, and it promises to be faster and better than the last, a line we hear every single year. It’s not just a slightly faster iPhone this time, there’s actually a lot of new kit inside Apple’s latest iPhone, including a fingerprint sensor, […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 11, 2013
iPhone 5c is a lower cost iPhone, but only by around £80
Apple put an end to obsessive rumours yesterday, pulling back the curtain on the newest member of the iPhone family – the iPhone 5c. The reveal at the company’s California headquarters went along the lines of what we expected. The 5c, the first offshoot of the iPhone brand, is designed as a more affordable entry […]
News - Jamie Feltham
September 11, 2013
iOS 7 launching September 18, iPhone 3GS need not apply
Apple’s iOS 7 will launch across millions of Apple iDevices come September 18, but it will miss the iPhone 3GS, which will be stuck on iOS 6. This doesn’t come as a surprise, given many users have complained about the battery drain and software issues on their 3GS running iOS 6. iOS 7 will launch […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 11, 2013
Acer Iconia A3 hands-on
Acer was out in force at IFA, and its booth was sizeable — although it only had very few new products to show, most of which were buried amongst the older lines. The Iconia A3 is one of the newbies, and it’s a 10-inch Android tablet which is available for a rather low price of […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 9, 2013
LG G Pad 8.3 hands-on
We all want our phones to be bigger and our tablets to be smaller — although LG has made its bigger than most of the other manufacturer’s so-called ‘mini tablets’, with the launch of the LG G Pad 8.3. Display & Design The G Pad 8.3 features, as the name would suggest, an 8.3-inch full […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 9, 2013
Hands-on with the LG G2, LG’s answer to the Galaxy S4
We’ve arrived at IFA later than everyone else, but that doesn’t mean we’re not going to get our own grubby mitts on all that there is to offer — and first off comes LG’s flagship, the device it launched over in New York earlier this month — the G2. Design & Display The first thing […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 9, 2013
Facebook for Windows 8 launching October 17, according to Windows Spain
The official Facebook for Windows 8 app will be released on October 17 to coincide with the launch of Windows 8.1, according to the Windows Spain Twitter account. Microsoft first announced that an official Facebook app will be coming to the Windows Store back at Build in June. Other apps that were announced were the […]
Apps - Jordan O'Brien
September 6, 2013
Galaxy S III and Galaxy S4’s Android 4.3 update coming in October
If you have a Samsung Galaxy device, then you’ll be pleased to learn that your phone may get the Android 4.3 update next month — but only if you own the flagship. At Samsung’s Unpacked Event at IFA it announced that the Galaxy S III and Galaxy S4 would both receive the latest version of […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 6, 2013
Lumia 1520 press images leak onto the web, last Nokia flagship?
The Nokia Lumia 1520 is almost upon us, and it’s only fitting that it has as many leaks as the Lumia 1020 did before its announcement. According to the image revealed by evleaks, the Lumia 1520’s design looks a lot like that of the Lumia 925, with a slight hump for the camera — but […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 6, 2013
Nokia Lumia 1020 running Android could be yours for $69
If you don’t know what a KIRF is, then all you have to do is go to a random market in China where you’ll find countless iPhones and many more knock-offs. The latest phone to get the KIRF treatment is the Lumia 1020, which now runs on Android. It’s not quite the Lumia 1020 you’ve […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 6, 2013
iPhone 5C manufacturer criticised for labour violations
China Labour Watch, a human rights group, has criticised Jabil Circuit for its apparent labour violations. According to the group, Jabil Circuits has not paid its workers for overtime, apparently owing millions in wages. Apple’s iPhone 5C is just one of the products that Jabil Circuits, an American company, is supposedly working on. It has […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 6, 2013
Sony Xperia Z1 UK pre-order deals give you free lenses, SmartWatch 2
I’m sure many of you like the look of the new Sony Xperia Z1 and are considering it for your next phone, well if you are — you have plenty of options ensuring you get the best deal. Carphone Warehouse and O2 are offering a killer pre-order deal, with a new Sony QX10 camera lens […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 6, 2013
Huawei isn’t interested in buying Blackberry, is anyone?
Blackberry may be up for sale, but Huawei isn’t looking to buy the struggling Canadian company, which is hoping to sell by November. When the Wall Street Journal claimed that Blackberry had already spoken to potential buyers, all eyes were on Huawei after the report claimed that at least one was based in Asia. Now […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 6, 2013
Doro Liberto 810 is an Android smartphone aimed at the tech illiterate
Doro aren’t particularly well known for its smartphone range, although it has released one before, in the way of the Doro PhoneEasy 740. Now it is hoping to make an even more advanced smartphone, whilst maintaining the simplicity it is known for, with the Doro Liberto 810. The Liberto 810 is much like other Doro […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 6, 2013
LG Nexus 5 shows up at the FCC with 5-inch display, Snapdragon 800
The LG Nexus 5 had made yet another appearance on camera, just days after it was spotted in a video promotion for Android KitKat, this time however it’s in a more official capacity during a visit to the FCC. Whilst the FCC filing never specifically says “Nexus 5”, since that would just be insane — […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 6, 2013
Google Glass can now be controlled from your Android phone
MyGlass has always been the app to help you set up your Google Glass, but now it could become your gateway to looking a lot less weird. The latest update to the app expels the need to nod your head, swipe or speak at your Google Glass, with Google adding the ability to control the […]
Apps - Jordan O'Brien
September 6, 2013
EU considering scrapping roaming charges, call home pay no extra
The EU has a disdain for roaming charges, and we’ve known that since 2010, when the European Commission set a target for scrapping all charges by 2015. It has already made steps towards that goal, gradually capping the prices of roaming across Europe, but now the Guardian is reporting that it’s ready to make good […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 6, 2013
iPhone 6 could have a 6-inch screen, according to WSJ
Apple is rumoured to be prepping the release of the iPhone 5S and 5C on September 10, but that doesn’t mean it’s not looking forward, with rumours now starting to crop up that a future iPhone, possibly the iPhone 6, could have a 6-inch screen. According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple is in the […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 6, 2013
HP Recline’s is quite a relaxed all-in-one, quite powerful too
HP has revealed a new line of all-in-one computers, which all feature an articulating stand, much like most AIOs of today. HP’s ‘Recline’ PC is something different though, allowing the entire touchscreen to hang off the table and therefore be closer to your lap. The way HP has managed to do this is by shifting […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 5, 2013
Nokia is dead, long live Newkia
Nokia has just been acquired for $7.2 billion by its long-standing partner Microsoft, and it seems that a Singaporean based company isn’t pleased with that deal — launching a new company called Newkia. Speaking to ZDNET, former CEO of Nokia Asia-Pacific, Thomas Zilliacus, expressed his displeasure with the deal, claiming “Nokia, which only three years […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 5, 2013
Updated Kindle Paperwhite coming to the UK in October, costs £109
Lost in all the hoopla that is IFA, Amazon has announced that the Kindle Paperwhite will soon make its way to the UK. The new model is a slightly better than the older one, which UK users had to wait months for it to finally arrive. The update has brought a lighter screen, a faster […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 5, 2013
Lenovo gets bendy with the new Flex range of portable all-in-ones and laptops
The Lenovo Yoga has been so successful that the company has decided to bring the funky design to mid-range consumers through a new range of products called Flex. The Flex line of products isn’t just an all-in-one, it also includes two laptops, the Flex 14 and 15. The Flex 20 has the biggest screen of […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 5, 2013
Lenovo updates much-loved Yoga, Haswell and ultra-high-res screen in tow
You didn’t think Lenovo had just a single product announcement at IFA did you? Lenovo arguably created the first successful hybrid Windows 8 PC, with the Yoga series, and now it’s getting a much welcomed update. The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro has a 13.3-inch display capable of a resolution of 3200×1800 — meaning it’s […]
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September 5, 2013
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga brings a little fun to business laptops
Lenovo’s ThinkPad line has always been known as some serious business machines, and that’s what Lenovo want you to think — but there’s no reason they can’t have a little fun too. The Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga brings the funky design of the Yoga family to the ThinkPad line. The difference between the ThinkPad-branded model and […]
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September 5, 2013
Toshiba Encore is an 8-inch Windows 8 tablet, no better than the Acer W3
The Acer W3 has been one of the most poorly received Windows 8 tablets in existence. Despite this both Microsoft and Toshiba see it as a good benchmark — with Microsoft pitting the W3 up against the iPad Mini in an advert, whilst Toshiba thought it was a good idea to essentially make its own […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 5, 2013
Panasonic’s 4K 20-inch tablet coming in November, Windows 8.1 on-board
Panasonic has just exited the smartphone business but it’s not giving up on tablets just yet, with the announcement that it’s 20-inch 4K tablet will be making its way into stores come November. Speaking at IFA, the company’s GM Jan Kampfer confirmed that the tablet, which was unveiled at CES earlier this year, will be […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 5, 2013
Sony Xperia Z1 official, its all about the camera
Sony has officially unveiled the Xperia Z1, the 5-inch Android smartphone with the “world’s leading camera in a smartphone” The camera is the main feature of the Xperia Z1 featuring a 20.7MP G Lens camera, which is obviously powered by Sony’s Exmor RS CMOS image sensor. The Xperia Z1, like its predecessor, will be waterproof […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 5, 2013
Watch Samsung Unpacked live
Can’t be in Berlin? No problem. Samsung is about to unveil the Galaxy Note III, and we’re offering you the chance to watch it live on What Mobile’s website. Samsung Unpacked Episode 2 is still half hour away but keep this page bookmarked to ensure you watch the entire thing live!
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 4, 2013
Panasonic drops the mic on its smartphone business
Panasonic may not be a name synonymous with smartphones, but it was making waterproof smartphones before it was cool. No more though, with Panasonic officially confirming that it is exiting the smartphone market in Japan, and instead will become a contract manufacturer — offering its brand to other manufacturers in emerging markets. The reason for […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 4, 2013
Xperia Z1 to launch with “world’s leading” smartphone camera, sorry Lumia 1020
Sony hasn’t officially unveiled the Xperia Z1 yet, but it did accidentally send out a press release to the folks over at Xperia Blog, claiming that its new flagship will have the “world’s leading camera in a smartphone”. The event is now less than an hour away but the press release does confirm everything we […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 4, 2013
ZTE launches Blade V at Virgin Media, available from just £71.99
The cheaper you go, the worst the phone usually is — but ZTE has tried to buck that trend launching the Blade V on Virgin Media for just £71.99, as well as including a quad-core Qualcomm MSM 8225Q processor clocked at 1.2GHz. Of course, it’s not all rosy, given the phone is only running Android […]
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September 4, 2013
T-Mobile claims ownership of colour magenta, sues AT&T in the process
Once upon a time, AT&T had tried to buy T-Mobile USA, but that eventually failed due to competition laws. T-Mobile has now taken the odd route of suing its former bedfellow after its subsidiary used the colour magenta. According to the lawsuit, which was filed in a Texan court (a state favoured by patent trolls), […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 4, 2013
iPad 5 looks a lot like the iPad Mini, shown off in video
The iPad 5 has been given the hands-on treatment from YouTuber Unbox Therapy, who has gotten his hands on what he claims to be the next generation iPad. If this is indeed the iPad 5, then we’ll be seeing a device that is a lot similar to the iPad Mini, and the photos we saw […]
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September 4, 2013
Is this the Google Nexus 5? We think so
Google has let its guard down amongst all the excitement over Android KitKat, so much so we may have just gotten the first look at the Google Nexus 5. In a promotional video for Android KitKat’s statue unveiling, someone is caught using an unfamiliar Android device — leading us to believe that this is indeed […]
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September 4, 2013
Nook tablet receives UK price cut
Tablets can often be expensive, but not the Barnes & Noble Nook, which has today received a sizeable price cut here in the UK. If you fancy picking up a 7-inch Nook HD you’ll find yourself spending either £79 or £99, depending on whether you want the 8GB of 16GB version. If 7 inches isn’t […]
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September 4, 2013
Alcatel takes on Galaxy Note III with the One Touch Hero
Samsung hasn’t announced the Galaxy Note III yet — it’s due to do that later, but Alcatel wants you to know about its alternative, the One Touch Hero. The One Touch Hero is a Jelly Bean device, although it doesn’t run the latest iteration of the Android OS with just Android 4.2 on-board from launch. […]
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September 4, 2013
Alcatel announces One Touch Idol Alpha with “exciting curves”
Alcatel has ripped the curtains off the One Touch Idol Alpha, a 4.7-inch Android phone with what the company calls “exciting curves.” We’re not sure if you can really get excited about the curves of a phone, but according to Alcatel the handset “stands out” and “takes creativity to a new level.” The phone features […]
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September 4, 2013
Android KitKat confirmed as the next version of the Android OS
Looks like our phones won’t be getting a Key Lime Pie flavoured version of Android after all, as Google’s Sundar Pichai has confirmed that the next version of the company’s mobile operating system will be called Android KitKat. Android KitKat won’t be the long-awaited Android 5.0 though, instead it will be an incremental update to […]
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September 4, 2013
Apple holding second event on September 11
Apple plans on holding a second event on September 11 according to an invite sent to Chinese Journalists. The invite is identical to the one sent out to Western journalists, inviting them to an event at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, but with one major change — the event is taking place a day later, and […]
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September 4, 2013
Apple iPhone event set for September 10, expect something colourful
Apple is aiming to brighten your day on September 10, with the announcement that it plans on holding its iPhone hardware event on the date. The event will take place at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino and will start at 10AM PT, with rumours pointing towards an announcement of two iPhones. Whilst the invite does not […]
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September 3, 2013
Galaxy Note III will also have fingerprint capabilities
The HTC One Max, the rumoured iPhone 5S and the Galaxy Note III — what do they all have in common? Well if you believe the latest leak they will all feature finger print sensors. Evleaks has revealed a list of over 276 Galaxy Note III APKs, and even managed to reveal the results of […]
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September 3, 2013
Fancy a SmartWatch 2 for free? Get the Sony Xperia Z1
The Sony Xperia Z1, which is better known under its codename Honami, will be officially unveiled at IFA 2013 tomorrow, but it looks like UK network operator EE has let the cat out of the bag a little early. According to the leaked pamphlet, those who buy the Sony Xperia Z1 will get a Sony […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 3, 2013
LG Optimus L1 II now available on Three
It’s not exactly LG’s new flagship, the LG G2, but Three has today announced that it plans on carrying the LG Optimus L1 II in the UK — the only network to do so. The Optimus L1 II sports a 3-inch QVGA display capable of a resolution of 320×240, a 1GHz single-core processor, 512MB of […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 3, 2013
Lumia 1520’s screenshot shows an extra row of live tiles
What Nokia acquisition? According to evleaks, that isn’t the biggest Nokia news of today, with an alleged Lumia 1520 screenshot leaking onto the web. If you’re unsure of what exactly the Lumia 1520 is, then it’s the rumoured name for Nokia’s long-rumoured Phablet — codenamed Bandit. The phone is due to be announced anytime soon […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 3, 2013
HTC launches Desire 601 and 300, Jelly Bean on the cheap
If you like the HTC One or the HTC One Mini, but it’s a little too pricey, then don’t worry as HTC has you covered — with the announcement of the Desire 601 and the Desire 300, two devices that hope to bring many of the features from the company’s flagship to lower price points. […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 3, 2013
Verizon buys Vodafone’s 45% share of US phone network in $130Bn deal
Verzion and Vodafone has announced the third largest Merger & Acquisitions deal in history, with Verizon buying out Vodafone’s share in the company’s Verizon Wireless business. The deal was announced shortly after the London Stock Exchange closed on Monday, a time that was widely speculated previous to the official announcement. The deal may be huge, […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 3, 2013
Acer outs 10.1-inch Iconia A3, Jelly Bean for ‚¬249
If you thought Acer only had one thing to share ahead of IFA, then you’d be wrong. Acer has announced the Iconia A3, a 10.1-inch Android tablet running Jelly Bean — although it’s not the latest version. The 10.1-inch Iconia A3 will be running on an almost stock version of Android Jelly Bean 4.2, with […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 3, 2013
Microsoft buys Nokia’s hardware division, kills Nokia’s brand on smartphones
It’s finally official, Nokia is joining Microsoft — well at least part of it — with today’s announcement that Microsoft plans on spending $7.1 billion in cash on the Finnish firm’s Devices and Services division. It had been long rumoured that the two companies had been in talks about a potential takeover by Microsoft, but […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 3, 2013
Acer’s Liquid S2 is the world’s first smartphone capable of 4K recording
We’ve had rumours of a smartphone with 4K recording capability coming, but we never expected Acer to be the first to announce one — with today’s announcement of the Liquid S2. The Liquid S2 is the follow-up to the Liquid S1, which may sound weird due to the Liquid S1 only being a few months […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 2, 2013
Three scraps roaming charges in Australia, Ireland and more
One of the worst things about going on holiday is the discovery that keeping in contact with folks at home is either impossible or incredibly expensive. It seems that the executives at Three feel your pain announcing today that  it is scrapping roaming charges in seven countries. The company’s new ‘Feel At Home’ initiative enables […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
September 2, 2013
Twitter beta test app available on Android
Twitter is taking advantage of Google’s new system for beta testing apps to offer a new version of the social media app to willing testers.
News - Alan O'Doherty
August 30, 2013
Digg comes to Android
Digg, the social news service and RSS reader has launched an Android app.
News - Alan O'Doherty
August 30, 2013
Samsung considers a switch from plastic to metal casing
South Korean newspaper ET News has reported that tech giant Samsung is considering switching from plastic to metal casing for their smartphones.
News - Alan O'Doherty
August 30, 2013
Study shows US share of the mobile apps industry is shrinking
A study has revealed that more mobile apps are being produced outside the US than within it.
News - Alan O'Doherty
August 30, 2013
Pressy adds an extra button to Android phones
Crowded funded startup company Pressy has developed a programmable button that can be added to Android smartphones via a headphone jack.
Accessories - Alan O'Doherty
August 30, 2013
Galaxy Gear companion app screenshots leaked
The Samsung Galaxy Gear is just days away from being official if you believe the rumours, and we’re starting to get a sense of what this thing actually is, thanks to leaked screenshots courtesy of master leaker evleaks. According to the leak, the Galaxy Gear will be a companion to your existing smartphone, like the […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
August 30, 2013
Android VP Hugo Barra leaving Google for Xiaomi
If you haven’t heard the name Hugo Barra in reference to Android, then you’ve likely been living under a rock — given he has a pretty important job as Vice President of Product Management for Android. Hugo Barra isn’t the first top executive to leave the Android division in the last six months, with Andy […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
August 29, 2013
Motorola could be prepping low-cost Moto X with swappable back panels
Motorola has been slated for the high price of the Moto X, and it has already taken the criticism on-board, confirming a cheaper model is in the works. Thanks to Chinese social network Sina Weibo, we may have had our first look at what it may entail. According to the photos, Motorola is prepping a […]
News - Jordan O'Brien
August 29, 2013
Blackberry Z30 phablet video leaked online
A video showing a working unit of the upcoming Blackberry Z30 phablet has been released by 4Leakz.
News - Alan O'Doherty
August 29, 2013
IDC predicts lower tablet shipments
The US based International Data Corporation has lowered it’s predictions for how many tablet devices will ship by the end of the year.
News - Alan O'Doherty
August 29, 2013
Flickr updates iOS app with new filters and tools
Flickr has released an update for its iOS app which includes enhanced filters and makes the formerly premium ‘pro-tools’ feature free.
News - Alan O'Doherty
August 29, 2013
HTC One Max fingerprint scanner confirmed in leaked photos
HTC’s rumoured upcoming phablet, the HTC One Max will feature a fingerprint scanner, if images leaked on website eprice are to be believed.
News - Alan O'Doherty
August 29, 2013
O2 and Vodafone launch their 4G networks
Following in the footsteps of EE, O2 and Vodafone’s 4G networks went live today.
News - Alan O'Doherty
August 29, 2013
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