Nokia Lumia 800 4G coming to Verizon, AT&T?
Nokia's well-received Lumia 800 Windows Phone might be graced with a 4G upgrade ahead of a potential launch in the US on AT&T and Verizon.CNET reports that the rejuvenated Finnish smartphone giant...
View ArticleApple building chip to help manufacturers support AirPlay
Apple has reportedly unveiled plans to build a new chip which will enable accessory makers to add AirPlay compatibility into their wares.That Japanese bible of Apple rumours Macotakora says that Apple...
View ArticleApple iOS 5.1 Beta 2 improves Photo Stream
Apple has seeded the second Beta of iOS 5.1 to developers with the latest version allowing users to delete individual pictures from Photo Stream.Photo Stream, which is part of Apple's iCloud facility,...
View ArticleWindows Phone head moved into new post
Microsoft has moved its head of Windows Phone away from the role, with a leaked memo from Steve Ballmer announcing that Andy Lees' responsibilities but not his divisional president title would be...
View ArticleIn Depth: CES 2012: what to expect
CES 2012: Home EntertainmentThe world's greatest tech show is under a month away – CES 2012 takes place in the second week of January (if you're a show obsessive, note that's a week later than usual)....
View ArticleWindows Phone texting flaw found
A major flaw has been found in Windows Phone devices, which allows a potential hacker to send an SMS that can automatically reboot a phone and lock up its messaging system.According to WinRumors, which...
View ArticleBuying Guide: Best Windows Phone - which should you buy?
With Windows Phone 7, Microsoft went from being a non-entity in the world of modern smartphones to becoming an important player. The old Windows Mobile operating systems had their fans, but they...
View ArticleKinectimals and SkyDrive land on App Store
Microsoft has launched a version of the Kinectimals Xbox game and the SkyDrive online storage solution on the Apple App Store.The arrival of the £1.99 Tamagotchi-like title, which launched alongside...
View ArticleUS agency advises cellphone driving ban
The US road safety body has called for a blanket ban on mobile phone use behind the wheel.According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the improved functionality of smartphones and the social...
View ArticleCloned games banned from Android Market
Google has decided to do an end-of-year spring clean and rid the Android Market of a number of cloned games which were said to contain malware.The games are 'free' versions of well-known premium titles...
View ArticleIn Depth: Apple in 2012: 10 things to expect
Apple in 2012: 10 things to expectIt's that time of year where we dust off the ol' crystal ball and try to figure out where Apple's heading over the next 12 months. Although the company lobs the odd...
View ArticleLG Prada 3.0 photos leak, bring black back
Looks like LG hopes that the LG Prada 3.0 will be the new black as far as smartphones are concerned, as leaked press shots show the fashion phone sporting a monochrome look. The images don't give much...
View ArticleUpdated: Top 10 best iPhone alternatives
The iPhone 4S has been a massive success, selling tens of millions of units all over the world, but it's not for everyone and there are some great iPhone alternatives.In particular, if you want...
View ArticleGoogle prepping Majel - a Siri rival for Android
It looks as if Google has finally found its voice in the smartphone market and is to follow in Apple's footsteps by prepping its very own Siri rival, which goes by the codename of Majel.This is...
View ArticleMicrosoft may buy Nokia in early 2012
Nokia may well have a new owner by this time next year, if the banking folk over at Danske Bank are to be believed – they reckon Microsoft will scoop up the Finnish phone manufacturer in the first half...
View ArticleNew Tom Ang Digital Photography app debuted
A new photography app based on Tom Ang's popular How to Photograph Absolutely Everything book has been unveiled.The app features 85 guides, each in a simple step-by-step format, aimed at any camera...
View ArticleLG Prada 3.0 Android phone officially unveiled
The superbly badly-kept secret of the LG Prada 3.0 phone is no more, as LG has sent out the press release for the new handset.The LG Prada 3.0 (or the PRADA phone by LG 3.0, as the press release rather...
View ArticleNokia 710 official on T-Mobile USA
The first Nokia Windows Phone device to land in the United States will be the Lumia 710, which will arrive on the T-Mobile network next month.The mid-range device, which was unveiled at Nokia World...
View ArticleNext big thing in mobile? Bluetooth, says Qualcomm
Bluetooth is going to be the next big thing in mobile, according to the chip making experts over at Qualcomm.No, we haven't commandeered a DeLorean and travelled back to the nineties, you did hear us...
View ArticleQualcomm 'not concerned' about Tegra 3
Qualcomm doesn't see Nvidia's Tegra 3 chipset as a threat, saying that it isn't concerned about the quad-core processor because it's just a single instance product.Speaking at a media briefing that...
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