Archos splurge sees arrival of four new tablets and a smartphone
Archos is still going although it's not the household name it once was, but perhaps a new portfolio of products will help it claw back some customers.First up is the Platinum tablet range with the pick...
View ArticleQuickRadar: Video: iOS vs Android, the ultimate battle
It's a rivalry almost as old as time itself - well ok maybe not, but the Android versus iOS debate is one which causes temperatures to rise and profanity to spout from the mouths of even the most...
View ArticleFighting Talk: Thanks for ruining my life, iPhone 5
My main beef with the iPhone 5's headphone jack placement can be summed up in two words: finger penis. But we'll come back to that. There's one thing you really need to be able to do with a phone and...
View ArticleFacebook responds to data use concerns with more policy updates
Once again caught with its hand in the privacy cookie jar, a cash settlement over Sponsored Stories prompts Facebook to again make revisions to the social network's data use policies.Facebook proposed...
View ArticleHuawei gives Honor 3 the lumberjack treatment, teases set-top box
Huawei today unveiled the Honor 3, the third generation of Honor devices, and it's both a slight upgrade and an important departure.Specs-wise there's nothing surprising here: the Honor 3 comes packing...
View ArticleApple reportedly launches retail iPhone trade-in program, US only for now
Despite having an online recycling store for your Apple devices, rumors of Apple creating a retail trade-in program for its iPhones may have been confirmed.CNBC claims that Apple is launching its...
View ArticleBBM for Android and iPhone is 'here', BlackBerry claims prematurely
The launch of BBM for Android and iPhone seems imminent, as BlackBerry briefly flipped the switch on the app's landing page today."BBM for Android and iPhone is here," declared the premature landing...
View ArticleGold, graphite iPhone 5S shell reportedly appears in a billion videos (OK...
It was reported yesterday that the iPhone 5S shells made not one, not two, but three video appearances in dazzling gold (or champagne) and graphite shells from different websites.Not that we haven't...
View ArticleGalaxy Note 3 and Sony Xperia Z1 UK release dates leaked?
Those waiting to get their hands on the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sony Xperia Z1 may not have to wait long following their expected unveiling at IFA next week.According to an alleged photo...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S4 Zoom gets 4G version for even faster photo uploads
Samsung has confirmed it will launch a 4G LTE-enabled version of its Galaxy S4 Zoom smartphone-cum-camera.The Frankenstein's monster-style device currently already boasts Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, but...
View ArticleIFA 2013: First 4K-recording smartphone lands in form of Acer Liquid S2
"4K recording" seems set to be this year's phone buzz-feature (sorry, "world's slimmest", you've had your day) and Acer is first to out its offering, the 6-inch Acer Liquid S2. With a full HD IPS...
View ArticleIn Depth: 10 great weather apps for your GALAXY S4
The weather is a national obsession, and never more so than during a time of extremes. A summer heatwave may be a dream come true for sun worshippers, but the sweltering heat can cause or exacerbate...
View ArticleIn Depth: 10 battery-boosting tips for the GALAXY S4
In addition to the Samsung GALAXY S4'S handy Power saving mode, available in the notification bar to help you save power and extend battery life, there are a number of top tips to ensure you get the...
View ArticleZTE Blade V is a bargain-basement quad-core smartphone
In an effort to beat the IFA 2013 hoardes, ZTE has let its smartphone cat out of the bag ahead of the tech show, unveiling the ZTE Blade V. It comes with a quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm processor behind a...
View ArticleIn Depth: The best photo filter apps for the Samsung GALAXY S4
1. InstagramFree – get it hereThe big daddy. You can't go wrong with Instagram's retro-tinged photo filters – they hide a multitude of photographical faux pas. Either take photos directly through the...
View ArticleiPhone 5C pops up in a range of colourful packages
We've (possibly) seen the iPhone 5C. We've (also possibly) seen the packaging. But now we've got the two together. All wrapped up together in iHarmony.Website iApps.im has posted pictures that show a...
View ArticleSony Xperia Z1 appears in official-looking press shots ahead of IFA
After official teaser shots, high-quality spy snaps, interface leaks and more, it seemed almost inevitable that legit press shots would appear before Sony had a chance to announce its Xperia Z1...
View ArticleSnapdragon 800 and 2.5GB RAM 'confirmed' for Galaxy Note 3
With Samsung's September 4 Unpacked event at IFA 2013 just around the corner, some 'official' rumours and leaks have popped up about the upcoming Galaxy Note 3 smartphone.While numerous rumours had 3GB...
View ArticleSpotify Connect gives your speakers Spotify smarts
Spotify has made no secret of its plan for total home domination and it's just taken a big new step with Spotify Connect. A 'Connect' button, coming soon to Spotify apps, will allow you to play music...
View ArticleMicrosoft buys Nokia's phone and services division
Some may argue it was inevitable following the deal inked over two years ago that saw Nokia exclusively offer devices running the Windows Phone operating system, but Microsoft has just announced its...
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