BBC iPlayer diversifying as views from computers drop to 50%
Only half of the BBC's iPlayer views were from a computer in November 2012, showing just how quickly video viewing on tablet and phone is growing. The BBC's monthly report doesn't make a big deal of...
View ArticleZTE Nubia Z5 could arrive tomorrow as serious Note 2 challenger
It looks like one 5-inch device isn't enough for one Chinese firm, as reports suggest the ZTE Nubia Z5 will be unveiled tomorrow.Earlier today he heard about a mid-range handset dubbed the ZTE U887...
View ArticleIn Depth: Why BT is bidding for a slice of 4G pie
The Ofcom 4G auction is moving along apace, and we're now seeing the full range of bidders for the superfast spectrum – with some surprising names thrown into the mix.We've had a word with all the new...
View ArticleSamsung to be hit with EU antitrust fines "soon"
Samsung may no longer be trying to ban Apple's products from sale in Europe, but that won't stop it facing a fine from the EU.The European Union's competition chief Joaquin Almunia said it'll charge...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S3 gets upgraded in UK with Premium Suite
Good news for anyone in the UK with a Samsung Galaxy S3 - there's a new software upgrade out right now.Called Premium Suite, it brings some features previously found on the Galaxy Note 2 to your (only...
View ArticleSamsung to offer CES demo of flexible smartphone, HDTV displays
Your next smartphone may be able to bend to your will - literally - thanks to flexible screen technology Samsung Display plans to show off at the Consumer Electronics Show next month.CNET reported that...
View ArticleResearch in Motion posts Q3 2013 profit but loses subscribers
Research in Motion released its Q3 fiscal year 2013 financials Thursday, reporting $2.7 billion (UK£1.65 billion, AU$2.57 billion) in revenue while its adjusted loses were $114 million (UK£8.6 million,...
View ArticleTouchscreen BlackBerry 10 phone to be called the Z10?
More clues are emerging by the day pointing to what we can expect from BlackBerry 10 handsets when the touchscreen and QWERTY variants arrive next year, and Thursday was not different. Some slipped-out...
View ArticleNokia and RIM shake hands and move on
Nokia and RIM have avoided any unpleasant legal action after agreeing a settlement regarding various patents.The two firms have been sparring of late over various patent legalities, but court has been...
View ArticleNow you won't go to prison for ripping your own CDs
The government has finally woken up and changed the law to allow people to make digital copies of their copyrighted CD eBook and movie collections without fear of reprimand.Sure, people have been...
View ArticleUpdated: iPhone 6: what you want to see
iPhone 6: what you want to seeIt seems that for many people, the iPhone 5 is a disappointment - so what's missing? We asked for your suggestions and scoured the online reviews, and the results are...
View ArticleWhy it's STILL illegal to rip your DVDs despite UK law changes
The UK Government's decision to allow us to make copies of the films, TV, books and music that we buy could have massive repercussions, but will we now reach the nirvana of being able to easily...
View ArticleUpdated: iPhone 5S release date, news and rumours
The iPhone 5 may still be fresh out the oven, but whispers have already begun to surface that an iPhone 5S successor could go into production as early as next month.The early arrival of the iPad 4 and...
View ArticleZTE Nubia Z5 release date actually December 26
Luckily for ZTE the world didn't end today, but it wasn't bold enough to launch a phone with a new ZTE Nubia Z5 release date now on the cards.Yesterday we reported that the Chinese firm was planning a...
View ArticleIn Depth: 11 ways to use an old Android phone
Where do old Android phones go to die? You could sell your phone and get perhaps £30. You could just send it for recycling and give your conscience a boost. Or you could reuse it for something useful,...
View ArticleIn Depth: Highs and lows for Samsung in 2012
It's often said that God works in mysterious ways. And for those who believe in the afterlife, the thought that the late Steve Jobs may have been upstairs whispering into the ear of the big man isn't...
View ArticleKilljoy Apple sinks Kickstarter project, forces $140,000 donation refund
It's a story of David vs Goliath, but in this version Goliath has rather cruelly crushed little David.Apple has closed down a Kickstarter project by refusing to licence its Lightning charger. So now...
View ArticleSome iPhone 5 users report battery drain after iOS 6.0.2 update
Apple's latest iOS 6 patch may have cured Wi-Fi issues plaguing iPhone 5 and iPad mini users, but the update now appears to be causing battery life headaches for others.CNET reported Friday that this...
View ArticleUpdated: CES 2013: what to expect
The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is one of the largest showcases of new technology in the world. Hosted by the Consumer Electronics Association in Las Vegas, CES 2013 will open to press and...
View ArticleBenchmark reveals impressive Acer V350 flagship phone
GLBenchmark has struck again, listing the specs for another device that has yet to be officially announced: Acer's V350 smartphone.The Acer V350 appeared in GLBenchmark's listings recently, though...
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