Product Type: Wired headphones | Manufacturer: Sennheiser | Price: £429.99 | Where to buy: John Lewis | [et_social_share] The Sennheiser HD630VB headphones are a solid addition to the renowned HD line which fall slightly short of stellar due to a subtle lack of energy on some material. The Sennheieser HD series is one that is well-known […]

Product Type: Bluetooth Speaker | Manufacturer: Brookstone | Price: $249.99 (£199.34) | Where to buy: Brookstone | [et_social_share] The Brookstone Big Blue Party is easily one of the best Bluetooth speakers we’ve ever tested, with a huge soundstage and plenty of volume. Every now and then, we get a product at What Mobile that completely amazes us. It happened with the KEF Gravity […]

The Libratone Zipp is a truly excellent premium Bluetooth speaker with brilliant sound quality and plenty of punch. Combine this with the benefits of a multi-room setup and you have perhaps the best device in its category. Libratone is back once again with a new and upgraded edition to their previous Zipp line of Bluetooth […]

The SteelSeries Nimbus is a solid gaming controller for Apple devices  which is well designed and comfortable to hold, though it does suffer from some strange button mapping issues.: Gaming Controller As far as mobile gaming controllers go, there’s really only a few names that are worth taking a look at. Steelseries is one such brand […]

Yandex probably isn’t a name you’re all too familiar with in the UK, yet the multinational technology company already has a commanding 60% search engine market share in its native country of Russia. The Yandex browser is a popular alternative to Google Chrome and builds on the same back-end technologies that makes the former so […]

There’s plenty of mobile gadgets out there and admittedly, it can be hard to decide between them. We got a lot of presents this year here at What Mobile HQ, so here’s a rundown of the best quirky gifts we could find. Perfect Bake Smart Scale and App Available at Mobile Fun for £49.99 Baking is […]

The X-mini Evolve is a pair of wireless headphones which also have the handy convenience of doubling as dedicated wireless speakers. X-mini is a company that has traditionally stuck to portable Bluetooth speakers and doesn’t have much of a footprint here in the UK. When we got a chance to try out a pair of […]

The Aroma E-Diffuser is an inexpensive diffuser/humidifier that can be operated wireless using your smartphone or mobile device. There’s little to say about the packaging, as it comes in a basic brown cardboard box with little else to see. Inside you’ll find the diffuser itself, a power adapter and a measuring jug for pouring in the […]

iHome is back with another Star Wars Bluetooth speaker. This time, we have the Imperial Star Destroyer. iHome has been on a roll with Star Wars memorabilia recently. You may remember last Christmas when we reviewed the TIE Fighter. While it wasn’t the best Bluetooth speaker in the world, there’s something about its charm that […]

The Polaroid Virtual Reality Headset is great when it works but unfortunately, it’s highly dependent on the size of the handset. Virtual Reality headsets only really to do three things right: hold the phone in place, provide a good fit and offer a decent VR experience. The Polaroid Virtual Reality Headset manages all three, depending on […]

[nextpage title=”Introduction” ] Product Type: Smartphone | Manufacturer: Huawei | Price: £429.99 | Where to buy: John Lewis | [et_social_share] The Huawei Nova ticks all the right boxes for design, but what about the performance? Chinese smartphone giant Huawei continues to expand their smartphone range with more and more handsets. The Nova series is their newest line and has its sights firmly placed on the […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight] The Alcatel Pop 4 is a desirable and cheap handset let down by aging hardware and a poor camera. Alcatel released several new device line-ups at this year Mobile World Congress. While the Idol range got most of the highlight for it’s impressive VR package, the Pop range was also around to […]

The Polk BOOM Bit is a tiny Bluetooth speaker that can be worn on clothing and used for hands-free calls, thanks to a built-in microphone. Pocket Bluetooth speakers are something of an oddity. From a practicality standpoint they only really function as a hands-free kit and struggle with the ability to reproduce deep, well-rounded audio. […]

Cost: £44.99 Available from: Argos The LuMee is a selife case with a difference, allowing social media aficionados the ability to take the perfect snap thanks to built-in strip lighting. Front facing cameras rarely take flattering photographs. The combination of bad lighting and a wide-angle lens which distorts facial features usually results in something that you don’t really […]

 The IK Multimedia iKlip Grip Pro is a great little selfie stick that has the bonus of doubling up as a monopod for stationary work and filming. We see a lot of smartphone mounts here at What Mobile, so it’s very  rare that one actually catches our eye and impresses us. The iKlip Grip Pro is […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight] The Alcatel Idol 4s is a handset made for virtual reality, shipping in a convenient package which includes both Goggles and software. Technical Details OS Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 Processor Snapdragon 652 Screen 5.5 inches Resolution 2560 x 1440 (534 PPI) Memory 3 GB RAM Storage 32GB Micro SD compatible Yes, up to 256GB Rear camera 16MP Front camera 8MP […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight] ZTE’s Blade line gets a lighter version of the V7, but will the Blade V7 Lite live up to its bigger brother? Ranking as one of the biggest smartphone manufacturers in the world for sheer handset models, ZTE is slowly beginning to carve a lineup of solid handsets in the UK. Spanning […]

Cost: £149.00 Available from: GAK The iKlip A/V is IK Multimedia’s newest accessory which aims to bundle professional audio recording and a sturdy mount into one convenient package. Although IK Multimedia focuses mainly on recording accessories aimed primarily at iOS and Android devices, the company has now started to branch into new areas. The iKlip A/V […]

Urbanista is an ambitious small audio company hailing from Scandanavia and the Seattle is their newest pair of cans.  As a fairly new player to the audio world, Urbanista has been try to make for themselves with cheap and high quality cans. Their most expensive pair only costs £100, with most of their cans aimed at the […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight] IMO S is a new budget handset from Verve Connect, the owners of Virgin Media. Coming at the bargain end of the market, will it have enough grunt to tempt users? Chances are you haven’t heard of IMO before. Virgin Media has teamed up with a subsidiary of its own parent company […]

Cost: £240.00 (RRP) Available from: Thomann   Every now and then we get a rather special item in the What Mobile office which takes us by surprise. The Audio-Technica ATH-CKR10 is one such item. Available primarily in Japan, these in-ear headphones have been slowly making their way over to the west through specific retailers. They’re […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight] The LG X Screen is pretty unique for this price-point but will it have enough grunt to combat heavyweights like the Lenovo Moto G4? As a company that likes taking risks and exploring new things, we’ve always had a bit of respect for LG. The LG X Screen is their newest mid-range […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight]   Another year, another annual iPhone launch. It’s no secret that Apple has been feeling the pressure recently, with the first quarterly revenue drop in 13 years. Despite beating forecasts, some were quick to point the finger and say that the tech giant is losing grasp of the premium tier smartphone market, […]

Cost: £44.99 Available from: Currys.co.uk Goji is a fairly new entrant into the market, having previously focused on accessories until 2012. A partnership with UK grime artist Tinchy Stryder led to the development of an audio division and these Goji Collection wireless Bluetooth headphones are the newest edition to the line. At just £45.99, they’re already in […]

Cost: £19.99 Available from: bPay.co.uk Barclaycard has been steadily expanding their bPay range with new products and the Loop is the latest to enter the range. What you get in the box is a contactless card and the Loop rubber holder; that’s literally it. For £19.99, the design of the Loop is a bit flimsy and we […]

Cost: £129.99 Available from: Argos Gear4 has been busy reinventing themselves recently and the Black line is a direct answer to this. Coming in two versions, the Gear4 Black Stream 3 is one of two solid multi-room speakers which pack in a lot of connectivity at a very competitive price. We’ve got both in the […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight]   Sony are back with the Xperia X, a rebirth in name but its still essentially the same Sony device we’ve seen year in, year out.  I’m a massive fan of Sony, my TV, games consoles, laptop (at one point) were all Sony devices because Sony are associated with quality long lasting products, […]

If we were to personify the Cat S60 into one of Marvel’s Avengers, we’d definitely choose The Incredible Hulk. Caterpillar has created one of the most rugged devices ever with a thermal imaging camera.  Caterpillar aren’t known players in the smartphone game, nor are they pushing to be major players like Samsung and Apple. Instead the construction […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight] HTC had a rough time with the M9 despite it being a pretty decent handset. Can the new HTC 10 stand out in a crowded market? It’s no secret that HTC has struggled over the past couple of years. Sales have gone down and analysts were predicting doomsday scenarios for quite a […]

[nextpage title=”Introduction” ] Apple has finally entered the wearables game. Ladies and gentleman I present to you the Apple Watch. The best smartwatch for the iPhone.  We’re still trying to work out whether we actually need a wearable in our life. A wearable above all should be an extension of your smartphone device, helping you to look […]

Cost: £67.28 (Current UK conversion rate) Available from: ikmultimedia.com IK Multimedia sure know how to pump out the peripherals! With their ever-expanding smartphone line consistently evolving, we were keen to try out one of their newest accessories. Essentially a pedalboard for your mobile device, it works with iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The design follows on […]

Cost: £59.99 Available from: Steelseries.com If you’re up on PC gaming accessories, there’s probably a bit of Déjà vu to be had from the Siberia 200. Essentially a re-release of the popular Siberia V2, it has a few subtle enhancements but overall, you’d be hard pressed to notice them on first glance. Let’s be fair, the […]

Our top iPhone apps for this week. Apps are the reason why we love our smartphones so much, it’s like having tons of useful little assistants at your beck and call. So why not recruit some new ones to get you through the week! ink Hunter (iOS only) Price: Free Why did no one do […]

Mobile gaming is an industry that only keeps getting bigger. Games act as a perfect companion for those stressful morning commutes or short journeys. However, with the wealth of titles on offer it can be a little daunting to separate the good from the bad. We’re bringing back the top 5! Here’s our pick of the five best smartphone […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight]   Huawei are getting ever so closer to joining the big boys table, the Huawei P9 is their most recent effort with a kicker. It has a dual-camera system co-engineered by Leica. Huawei is not in league with Samsung and Apple just yet, but the P9 is a cut above in the second […]

Mobile gaming is only a fraction of what we do with our smartphones and it’s true that app use is a lot more prolific. On top of our top 5 gaming feature, we’re also starting a top 5 weekly smartphone apps, in the hope that you guys can discover a few hidden gems. We’re bringing […]

Cost: £99.99 Available from: focal.com If you’re not invested in the world of high-end audio, Focal probably doesn’t sound like a company that you’re likely to remember. For people such as myself though, their professional monitoring solutions such as the CMS line have gotten quite a following among audiophiles. Firstly, it’s worth mentioning that Focal […]

Introduction and availability The Huawei P9 is a sign of the company’s slow yet constant progression in the handset department. It looks set to be miles ahead of the mediocre P8 as Huawei are bringing to the table a device with a very special feature. We are of course talking about the dual-cameras bolted on the […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight]   Microsoft’s newest fitness wearable is now on sale but is it a substantial improvement over its predecessor? Microsoft really believes that wearables are the future. They’ve banked quite heavily on fitness devices with lots of sensors and the band 2 is their next iteration of this. Retailing at £199, it’s by […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight] Huawei is at it again with a new follow-up addition to its premium Honor range. Can this midrange handset compete with the best? Huawei sub-brand Honor has continued to make a name for itself thanks to competitively priced handsets that perform very close to the best flagships money can buy. The previous […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight] Samsung has once again graced us with another flagship tablet but how does it compare to this year’s competition and more importantly, its predecessor? Samsung are at it again with another sleek tablet that will surely fly off shelves and please fans. The company was the first to release an Android tablet […]

  [highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight] Motorola’s hugely successful budget handset reaches its third iteration. Will it continue to reign supreme? If you cast your eyes back to the Motorola Mobility event that happened in July this year, the company announced a flurry of new devices covering both budget and flagship price-points. The Moto G represents the […]

Cheapest Price: 139.99 Availability: iOS only The Alesis iO Mix is a 4 channel mixer interface for the IPad tablet that provides a lot of connectivity for a cheap price. This is reflected in the design which is mostly definitely on the plastic side. Buttons and knobs wobble heavily, while the budget materials don’t exactly […]

Cheapest Price: £91.00 Availability: Android and iOS The iRig Pads is an excellent choice for somebody who wants a low-cost pad controller with a similar feel to MPC-style hardware sequencers. While you won’t get the colour display and hardware editing functions of more expensive devices, you do still get an included application that makes this excellent […]

[highlight color=#336699 ]Introduction[/highlight] Apple’s interim ‘s’ phone reaches its sixth iteration, but can it be more than just a precursor to the inevitable iPhone 7? Is it that time again already? Every September for the past few years, Apple has chosen to hold an event which focuses around the launch of new iPhone device. This […]

Panasonic’s latest creation is a professional camera with a smartphone thrown in, but is it actually worth the high asking price? Technical Details  OS: Android KitKat 4.4.2 (upgradable to 5.0) Processor: 2.3 GHZ Snapdragon 801 Screen: 4.7-inches Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels Memory: 2 GB RAM Storage: 16 GB Micro SD compatible? Yes, up to […]

Huawei just got a lot more serious about competing against the iPhone and other top-tier devices [alert type=alert-blue]Technical details[/alert] OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Processor Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.5GHz Cortex-A53 Screen 5.2-inches Resolution 1080 x 1920 Memory 3GB RAM Storage 16GB/64GB Micro SD compatible? Yes, up to 128GB Rear Camera 13MP Front Camera 8MP Video 1080p Connectivity 4G Dimensions 144.9 […]

[alert type=alert-blue]Technical details[/alert] Price £500 OS Android 4.4 KitKat Resolution 854 x 470 pixels Storage 18GB Connectivity WiFi Dimensions 3 x 11 x 10 mm Weight 300g [alert type=alert-blue]Introduction[/alert] The Touchjet Pond projector will no doubt be an attractive choice for anyone after an alternative to conventional and more expensive projectors or interactive whiteboards. Most interactive whiteboards or conventional projectors […]

[alert type=alert-blue]Technical details[/alert] Price £419 OS Windows 8.1 Processor Quad-core 1.6GHz Intel Atom x7Z8700 Screen 10.8-inches Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Memory 2GB/4GB RAM Storage 64/128GB MicroSD compatible? Yes Camera Rear 8MP/ 3.5MP front Connectivity WiFi Dimensions 267 x 187 x 8.7mm Weight 622g Battery 10 hour [alert type=alert-blue]Introduction[/alert] While Microsoft has struggled to make itself relevant in the smartphone space, even after buying up Nokia’s hardware divis

Whether you’re a budding Bradley Wiggins or casual gym buff, music can turn any regular workout into a winning one.  There’s no use having brilliant music on your phone if your ‘cans’ can’t cut it. And if you’re serious about music you can forget the headphones that came boxed with your handset. Top sound and […]