Tutorial: How to go under Android's hood
Smartphones represent the pinnacle of mobile technology, but they're not without their flaws. For example, we still communicate by texting when really we should be doing it another way. Although most...
View ArticleGoogle Android event cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy
The threat caused to the U.S east coast by Hurricane Sandy has caused Google to postpone Monday's Android launch event.The company was expected to announce its latest line up of Nexus products as well...
View ArticleXbox SmartGlass app lands on Android
Microsoft has pushed out the Xbox SmartGlass app for Android, somewhat earlier than expected.The second-screen application, which arrived on Windows RT on Friday, allows users to control features like...
View ArticleMicrosoft shows off Kid's Corner on Windows Phone 8
Ever buy yourself a minute of peace by handing your smartphone off to your child, but end up worrying what apps they may be purchasing? Kid's Corner on Windows Phone 8 is a feature designed to...
View ArticleMicrosoft shows how Windows 8 devices can all work seamlessly
According to Microsoft, Windows Phone 8 is all about connecting people as well as devices. It starts with the company's People Hub. With the People Hub you can Pin your favorite people to your Start...
View ArticleMicrosoft releases Windows Phone 8 syncing app as OS debuts
Microsoft's big October Windows push started with the release of Windows 8 last week, and continued Monday with the official unveiling of Windows Phone 8.Launching on smartphones like the HTC Windows...
View ArticleEarly View: Google Nexus 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 vs iPhone 5
Google's latest Nexus phone, the so called Google Nexus 4, has been one of the worst-kept secrets in tech history. Constantly leaked photos, even having a device "lost" in a bar means that we know just...
View ArticleGoogle senior VP explains lack of LTE in Nexus 4
Google revealed a host of new devices Monday, despite having to cancel an anticipated Android event, including the new Nexus 10 and Nexus 4.The Nexus 4, LG's newest Android smartphone, will come with a...
View ArticleGalaxy Nexus phased out as attention shifts to LG Nexus 4
Google doesn't want any distractions from the launch of the new Nexus 4 handset by LG, pulling unlocked versions of the Nexus handset model from the Google Play store.Up until Monday, users could order...
View ArticleHuawei's impressive new Honor 2 hits the price-to-power sweet spot
Huawei may or may not be out of a U.S. House of Representatives committee's laser sights, but either way, the Chinese device manufacturer unveiled a first-class new smartphone Monday.The Huawei Honor 2...
View ArticleGoogle Search app updated with Google Now on Jelly Bean
Android users are in for a Halloween treat with Google Now features added to the Google Search app.The update allows Google Now to integrate with a user's Gmail account and pull new information...
View ArticleApple, Samsung smartphone profits add up to 106 percent
Apple and Samsung may be bitter rivals after the fallout of a $1 billion lawsuit, but the two companies have also combined for a much more lucrative 106 percent of smartphone market profits.This...
View ArticleGoogle Play Music unveiled with iTunes beating Scan and Match feature
Google has beaten its cloud rivals to the music punch by allowing users to store all their tunes digitally…and for free.The new Google Play Music service, which comes to Europe on 13 November, will...
View ArticleWindows Phone 8 release date: when can I get my new phone?
With the announcement of the Windows Phone 8 prices, you'll be pleased to know you won't need to wait long to get your hands on one.But with a plethora of phones on offer, and a number of networks...
View ArticleEE's 4G network is now live in the UK
The UK's first 4G network has officially gone live today as EE cuts the ribbon on its super-fast mobile and fibre broadband service.While you can pick up an EE 4G contract anywhere in the country,...
View ArticleLeaked images suggest Google Nexus 3 in the offing
Google has only just announced a new range of devices, but already rumours are circulating regarding another, smaller smartphone, possibly called the Google Nexus 3.Only yesterday did we see the...
View ArticleGoogle Play store matches Apple's as it hits 700,000 apps
Search giant Google has announced that there are now 700,000 applications available to download from its Google Play store.Google Play, formerly known as Android Market, has been playing catch up to...
View ArticleUpdated: Windows Phone 8 release date and latest details
UPDATE: Check out our hands on:Windows Phone 8 review.Microsoft has officially announced Windows Phone 8 (which you may know better as Apollo) and confirming many of the rumours about the new operating...
View ArticleIn Depth: Google Nexus 4 release date, price and features
Google Nexus 4: what you need to knowAfter weeks of leaks the LG-made Google Nexus 4 phone was hardly a big surprise, but it's still a big deal: it's Google's latest flagship device, boasting...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S3 performance coming to supercheap phones
Chip designer ARM has announced new products that will bring high end performance to budget handsets.The firm has unveiled the new Cortex-A53 and Cortex-A57 chip designs, which will allow partners like...
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