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EE reveals UK’s most popular places for 5G as usage increases by 40pc
London, Birmingham, and Manchester are the top three cities for 5G usage
Saf Malik
February 2, 2021
10 Most Anticipated Games of 2020 For Students – List Of PC, PS, Xbox Games
are a crucial part of pop culture. Statistics show that we spend most of our free time exploring the digital world. Skyrim, The Last Of Us, Doom are some of the most famous video games of the past decade. Moreover, the video games industry is a growing sector worth more than 115 billion dollars in […]
General
June 9, 2020
Mobile insurance claims drop 57pc during lockdown
More consumers are choosing to take out monthly insurance plans instead of annual, says Tinhat report The Coronavirus lockdown is having an impact on the way consumers buy mobile insurance, according to Tinhat’s latest report. Tinhat Mobile Insurance revealed that the number of devices it insured for March was down 23 per cent year-on-year. Tinhat, which […]
General
May 19, 2020
CURRYS PC WORLD REVEAL SIMPLE STEPS TO MAKE YOUR IMPORTANT TECH RUN FASTER
Working from home and noticed that your computer is running a little slow? Computing experts at Currys PC World, the UK’s largest electrical retailer, share some simple spring-cleaning tips to leave your desktop looking pristine and your important tech running smoothly. Cleaning your computer “One of the most common causes of computer slowdown is simply that it […]
General
May 1, 2020
Why Mobile Should be the Focus of Your Upcoming Marketing Campaign
When we talk about marketing, we often focus too much on just “appealing” to every customer possible that we often forget to be more precise in targeting them. Remember, if we make campaigns for the right audiences, the likelier they are to be loyal customers. And with the case of more than 3.5-billion (!) mobile […]
General
April 15, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 series now available to pre-order at Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse
The Samsung Galaxy S20 is available to pre-order from just £33.33 per month Receive up to £350** for your old phone when you trade-in for the new Samsung Galaxy S20 Pre-order the S20+ 5G or the S20 Ultra 5G before 8th March and claim a free pair of Galaxy Buds+ Today, the UK’s largest electrical […]
Devices
February 11, 2020
SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP AVAILABLE TO BUY AT CURRYS PC WORLD AND CARPHONE WAREHOUSE THIS VALENTINES DAY
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is the world’s first smartphone with a foldable glass screen Offers Flex Mode, a hands-free camera experience Jam-packed with new features including fast-charging battery and compact design Priced £1,299.99 The UK’s largest electrical retailer, Currys PC World, and the UK’s largest independent mobile phone retailer, Carphone Warehouse, today announced the eagerly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Z […]
Devices
February 11, 2020
What We Can Expect To Upcoming Xbox and PlayStation Console
The X box and PlayStation has always offered more fun and joy to the gamers than any other device. They have scored well with video playbacks like DVD, Blueray, and 4K streaming. Not it’s the time again to expect great features for the upcoming PlayStation console. The upcoming X box is also soon to become […]
Apps
November 22, 2019
Snapchat Serves up Wimbledon Fun with New ‘Bitmoji Tennis’ Game
Available now on Snap Games, Snapchat’s multiplayer gaming platform Ace! Hit the courts with friends in Bitmoji Tennis, a new, made-for-Snapchat game, now available exclusively on Snap Games, Snapchat’s real-time multiplayer gaming platform found right within Chat. Tap to serve the ball and run left and right — your racket will swing automatically when you […]
What Mobile
July 5, 2019
20th Century Fox and ODEON Cinemas Group summon X-Men’s Dark Phoenix with innovative Snapchat AR campaign
20th Century Fox, in partnership with ODEON Cinemas Group has worked with Snapchat to reach cinemagoers like never before for the release of their new blockbuster, X-Men: Dark Phoenix. This innovative campaign featuring Snapchat’s Marker Tracking Lens will mean that cinemagoers across Europe will be able to see static X-Men: Dark Phoenix posters and large format standees […]
What Mobile
June 17, 2019
GET THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S10 RANGE TODAY AT CARPHONE WAREHOUSE AND CURRYS PC WORLD
Samsung Galaxy S10e just £34.99 a month on a 24-month contract with 50GB data boost Carphone Warehouse customers can get up to £320 when trading in selected phones Currys PC World customers can spread the cost via interest-free credit The wait is over for those looking to purchase the new Samsung […]
What Mobile
March 8, 2019
Global smartphone market down for first time ever after 4pc drop in 2018
Increasing competition expected to bring market consolidation Global smartphone shipments dropped four per cent during 2018 as the global smartphone market declined for the first time ever. According to Counterpoint Research shipment figures dropped seven per cent in the final quarter for 2018. It was the fifth consecutive quarter that smartphone shipments dropped. The decline […]
Paul Lipscombe
February 1, 2019
O2 and NSPCC highlight the digital language gap between generations
Research reveals there is a conversation chasm between generations with 48% of parents admitting to not understanding the phrases their children use O2 and the NSPCC launches first ever ‘Parents v Kids’ voice-activated quiz on Amazon Alexa to help to get parents and their children talking to each other about the online world. Former Spice […]
General
October 28, 2018
NSPCC partners with gohenry to teach kids the value of giving
The NSPCC has teamed up with pocket money management tool gohenry to encourage young people to give a little to those in a less fortunate position than themselves. The pre-paid debit card and app allows parents to manage their children’s pocket money whilst teaching them financial responsibility, empowering them to earn, save and spend responsibly, […]
Apps
October 18, 2018
PGS Hardcore is a Smartphone That Promises Full PC Gaming
The PGS Hardcore is an upcoming smartphone/handheld hybrid, that aims to bring desktop gaming experiences into a mobile form-factor. PGS, a fledgling startup company made from gaming fans, has a pretty ambitious plan to take the Windows gaming experience portable. The company has been working on a hybrid smartphone for over a year which carries […]
Thomas Wellburn
April 26, 2017
Instagram Stories is a clever Snapchat clone
Instagram Stories brings all the features associated with Snapchat to the social network, subtly integrating them into Instagram Direct. Instagram has today started rolling out a new ‘Stories’ feature which seems to bear quite a resemblance to what Snapchat implements within their own application. So much in fact, that the Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom has himself […]
Apps
August 2, 2016
NSPCC claim Pokemon Go UK release is unsafe for children
Child protection charity the NSPCC is worried that the Pokemon Go UK release could be used as a potential gateway by those who wish to harm children. Pokemon Go has taken the world by storm since its initial release, already gaining more registered users than the entirety of Twitter. The title sees players taking part in an […]
Apps
July 14, 2016
Snapchat Memories saves and archives snaps
Snapchat Memories has today been introduced and it will make it easier for you to save snaps and archive them for when you’re feeling nostalgic. Memories gives users a new way to save snaps and videos to a whole new section called (you guest it) Memories. It can be accessed by swiping from the camera section. […]
Manny Pham
July 7, 2016
Cabals: Magic & Battle Cards gets revamped PC version
The developer behind popular mobile title Cabals: Magic & Battle Cards has announced a PC version of the same name, though it won’t be a direct port. The game takes elements from popular titles such as Magic: The Gathering and combines them with a chess scenario where cards must be manoeuvred around a grid. This adds an extra […]
Apps
June 6, 2016
How to use WhatsApp on your Windows PC or Apple Mac
WhatsApp rules the mobile space and is the number 1 messaging app currently available. Sadly, it doesn’t yet have a true native application for PC and Mac users, but that hasn’t stopped the company from developing workarounds. Some of you may be totally unaware that it’s possible to use WhatsApp on the web very easily, […]
Apps
May 17, 2016
iOS exclusive Snapchat feature finally comes to Android
A big feature for Snapchat that was previously only available for iOS has come to Android at last. The Android version of Snapchat has always been devoid of several features that could be found in the iOS equivalent, namely filters. Today, the company has announced that they will be bringing the popular Rewind Filter over […]
Apps
January 27, 2016
Snapchat triples views in six months
Snapchat confirmed to The Financial Times viewership has grown exponentially, with people viewing 6 billion snaps a day. Snapchat has grown as an app by including new features that keeps users engaged and informed. Discover was introduced early in the year, bringing people official snap stories of publications such as Sky Sports and IGN. This also brought […]
Apps
November 9, 2015
LG tease upcoming V10 Smartphone in new video
A new teaser for the upcoming V10 smartphone has appeared on the official LG YouTube page. We’ve seen a few rumours about this upcoming ‘dual screen’ phone from LG and now it seems the company has made it official with a new teaser. LG has just unveiled a short fifteen second promo clip of the […]
Thomas Wellburn
September 24, 2015
Press image of upcoming Nexus 6P leaks
A well-known Android Website has managed to acquire an official press image of the upcoming Huawei Nexus 6P, ahead of its imminent launch. There’s already been plenty of leaks regarding the upcoming Huawei Nexus smartphones but this could be the biggest one yet. Ahead of their expected launch next Tuesday, Android Police has managed to […]
Thomas Wellburn
September 23, 2015
More details revealed about the upcoming HTC ‘Hero’
New details of the upcoming HTC flagship, codename ‘Hero’, have been leaked which indicate a very high-end device with powerful specifications. It’s rumoured that the company may be dropping the One brand altogether, with the new device being named HTC O2 rather than the expected One M10. Word is that the device will include a […]
Thomas Wellburn
August 20, 2015
Is this the upcoming Huawei Mate 8?
A Chinese website has leaked what appears to be first image of the upcoming Huawei Ascend Mate 8. The leak comes courtesy of GizChina, a Chinese technology website specialising in smartphones and tablets. While the picture doesn’t exactly show much, it can be interpreted in one of two ways. Either this is the front of […]
Thomas Wellburn
August 12, 2015
Latest Snapchat update sucks battery life from phones
The latest Snapchat update has been severely draining the battery on some phones, according to some reports. The update was released last night and, although it changes the picture sharing app’s design, LG G4 and Nexus 6 owners have reported that it severely drains the battery life of their devices. HTC One M9, iPhone 6 and […]
Apps
July 16, 2015
No more tired thumbs – Snapchat gets Tap to View
Snapchat got updated yesterday with a number of much-needed features to enhance the user experience. One of the more archaic features of Snapchat finally got a much needed improvement yesterday when the company rolled out a number of updates to the popular social media application. Give Your Thumbs a Break Off all the improvements […]
Apps
July 2, 2015
Upcoming Nintendo NX might run on Android
With Nintendo now committed to mobile gaming, new rumours suggest that the upcoming Nintendo NX could be utilising Android as its primary operating system. So we already know that Nintendo is working with Japanese mobile games publisher DeNA to bring their games to smartphones. Well, now it seems the the upcoming Nintendo NX games console could potentially […]
Thomas Wellburn
June 2, 2015
Top five photo sharing apps that aren’t Instagram or Snapchat
Selfies. Everywhere. If you’re sick of the current selection of photo sharing apps on your phone, we’ve compiled a small list which should help replace them. It seems everyone is using Instagram or Snapchat these days. Whether it be taking selfies, sending post-gym pics or even an inappropriate phallic image, these two apps rule the photo sharing social circle of the […]
Apps
May 29, 2015
Snapchat still not heading to Apple Watch
At the recent Re/code Code Conference, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel said that the company considered developing a light version of Snapchat for the Apple Watch but back-peddled because it made little sense. Questioned during the conference, Spiegel said “We ended up waiting to do Snapchat on the watch. Why would you look at a small […]
Thomas Wellburn
May 28, 2015
Popcorn time lets you torrent on iOS without jailbreak
Popcorn Time, the popular torrent app that allows you to easily stream pirated content on your pc or mobile device is now even easier for iOS users to get involved with. According to reports the service is now being made available through an app that, for the first time, doesn’t require you to jailbreak your iPhone first! […]
Apps
April 9, 2015
Forget Snapchat! Skype wants you to use its new video messaging app instead
Skype has relaunched Microsoft’s Qik app as a video messaging service for use on iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices. Microsoft original acquired Qik a few years ago when it was a video streaming service like YouTube for mobiles. The tech giant then disposed of the app in its original incarnation earlier this year. Now, […]
Apps
October 14, 2014
Top 5 – Snapchat alternatives
As is usually the case with a successful app, Snapchat has spawned its fair share of imitators. What’s more intriguing, however, are the big names that are so blatantly plagiarising it. The main culprit here is Facebook, no doubt spurred on by the news that Snapchat is now the third most popular app among millenials […]
Apps
September 12, 2014
GTA 5 PC, PS4 and Xbox One release date listed by distributor (UPDATE: Rockstar confirms GTA 5 official release dates!)
Original story (published: 2 September): PC and next-gen console gamers have been patiently waiting for the release of GTA 5 mobile on those platforms for almost a year now. So high was the anticipation for the latest iteration from Rockstar’s best-selling, open-world crime series that PC gamers even petitioned the game’s developer Rockstar to ensure a […]
Apps
September 12, 2014
Snapchat now has over 100 mn monthly users and is valued at $10bn
We all know that Snapchat is popular among younger users – or “millenials” as they’re annoyingly referred to – but just how many people actually use the app? Well, it turns out that it’s a sizeable amount, which to a certain extent justifies the $3 billion price tag Facebook offered for the service. Not that […]
Apps
August 27, 2014
Snapchat wants you to discover news and ads through its new service
Despite being one of the most popular apps among young smartphone users and boasting a $10bn valuation, Snapchat hasn’t monetised its app. Previously it was mentioned that Snapchat may charge for in-app purchases for its geo-filters or introduce money transfers and e-retail functions. The latest report on Snapchat’s monetisation strategy comes courtesy of The Wall […]
Apps
August 20, 2014
Phantom is the Snapchat-like app that brings self-destructing photos to Facebook and Twitter
A new app entitled Phantom lets users post self-destructing photos and videos to a vast range of social networking sites and blogs, including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Content uploaded to those sites via the Phantom app will have similar ephemeral functions to Snapchat, which include a time-limit and user-placed restrictions on the number of people […]
Saqib Shah
August 4, 2014
Twitter to target WhatsApp with upcoming direct chat update
Twitter has its sights set firmly on Facebook and WhatsApp as it readies a new update that will introduce direct chat functions. Direct messages (DMs) already exist on the social network but aren’t considered very popular due to their limited 140 character limit and lack of synchronisation between Twitter’s desktop and mobile apps. However, the […]
Apps
July 21, 2014
Snapchat could soon offer money transfers and e-commerce as it looks to monetise
Two trademarks recently filed by the ephemeral messaging app Snapchat point the way to its planned monetisation, in the wake of its burgeoning popularity. The trademarks spotted by TechCrunch and filed on 11 July by an attorney at Cooley, Snapchat’s law firm of choice, indicate its interest in peer-to-peer payments, money transfers or online payments. […]
Apps
July 17, 2014
Snapchat update brings location-based filters to LA and NYC
A rumoured Snapchat update that lets users unlock certain filters depending on their location has been in the works for a while now. The popular messaging service had been previously testing out the new filters in New York City. Starting today, however, the app has rolled out the new feature to users based in both […]
Apps
July 15, 2014
Xbox One Kinect sensor coming to PC on 15 July for £159
When Microsoft decided to lower the price of its Xbox One earlier this year in order to further compete with the more affordable PlayStation 4, it did this by releasing its console without a Kinect Sensor. Now, further boosting the standalone status of the device, Microsoft has released a PC version of the Kinect Sensor, […]
Saqib Shah
July 7, 2014
New upcoming iOS 8 feature offers the time-saving ability to scan in credit card details with the camera
When we ran through the most exciting new features in iOS 8 that Apple ran through at WWDC ’14, there were some pretty cool features. It would seem that some of the most nifty features are the ones that Apple neglected to mention. As is often the way with new software, a multitude of features […]
Callum Tennent
June 9, 2014
WATCH: Amazon releases its first trailer for it’s upcoming ‘3D’ smartphone… sort of
Big news: the highly publicised but little-revealed Amazon smartphone now has a concrete announcement date – June 18th. That’s pretty soon. To mark the fact, Amazon has put out a trailer for it. Although it’s more like a teaser, in honesty, as we don’t actually see the device. The frustration is amplified by being made […]
Callum Tennent
June 5, 2014
Google unveils its Android Wear notifications for its upcoming wearables range
Google has unveiled how notifications will be handled on its upcoming Android Wear platform, soon to be seen on two smartwatches; the LG G Watch and Motorola Moto 360. A Google+ post by Timothy Jordan (Senior Developer Advocate at Google) highlighted how any app that serves notifications on your Android smartphone or tablet can be […]
Saqib Shah
May 29, 2014
Facebook to release Snapchat-style video messaging app?
It seems that Facebook was not hampered by its unsuccessful attempt at acquiring Snapchat (reportedly for a billion dollar sum), and is now going it alone by building its own ephemeral video messaging app. The social network’s new app dubbed ‘Slingshot’ will likely be a standalone release – with no connection to Facebook Messenger – […]
Apps
May 19, 2014
Upcoming BlackBerry 10.3 update will continue to refine the fledgling OS
It’s been just over a year since the BlackBerry 10 operating system was released, and the company has now announced that a third major update is in the works. BlackBerry 10.3 will continue to polish an operating which, whilst none-too-shabby for a first attempt at a touch-only interface, could still do with a fair bit […]
Callum Tennent
May 16, 2014
Far Cry 4 coming to consoles and PC this November
Developer Ubisoft has announced the launch of the fourth addition to its long-running action-adventure series Far Cry. The unveiling of Far Cry 4 hasn’t come as much of a surprise, considering the success of the previous iteration and the fact that Ubisoft had confirmed that it was all but a certainty at E3 2013. Far […]
Apps
May 16, 2014
Popcorn Time, ‘the Netflix of piracy’, is now available on Android
We’ll freely admit it. We have no shame. Here at What Mobile, we love Popcorn Time. Sorry Hollywood, you brought it upon yourselves. And you, dear reader, should love it too. Especially now that there’s more ways to love it than ever, as it has been officially released for Android. For those unfamiliar with Popcorn […]
Apps
May 14, 2014
Best images yet of upcoming Amazon smartphone leak
Earlier this month, we showed you a supposedly leaked image of the front of the new Amazon smartphone – displaying its purported five front-facing cameras – courtesy of BGR. Now, BGR has released more images of the upcoming handset that show the front and the back of the device as rendered by Amazon’s illustrators. Consequently, […]
Saqib Shah
May 2, 2014
Snapchat to add video calls and text chat as part of major update releasing later today
Snapchat, the ephemeral instant messaging service, has announced that it will be offering an old-school chat interface and video chat as well. Consequently, users can swipe right on a friend’s name in their Snapchat inbox to enter a new chat screen on a regular chatting interface. You can write and send text messages, send snaps, […]
Apps
May 1, 2014
Amazon’s streaming set top box will be a dongle device, could feature PC gaming
Amazon’s forthcoming set top box/games console will be a dongle-like device similar to the Google Chromecast and could be released as early as April. Additionally, sources close to the project claim that it will support streaming for full PC game titles, making it a rival to the Xbox, Playstation and Steam, instead of just Android-powered […]
Apps
March 18, 2014
WATCH: Mount & Blade brings open world, PC-style gaming to mobiles
The mobile gaming landscape already boasts a number of excellent console ports like Bastion, Limbo, The Walking Dead and XCOM: Enemy Unknown, there is still a lack of any truly large PC titles adapted to the format. Developer Taleworlds Entertainment looks like it is about to change all that with the release of its mobile […]
Apps
March 11, 2014
Upcoming platform-exclusive PS4 racer Driveclub release date leaks
PlayStation 4 owners waiting on a real platform-selling exclusive shouldn’t have to hold on much longer if a social-media slip-up from Evolution Studios is anything to go by. The guys behind upcoming racing simulator Driveclub sent out the following tweet, before swiftly deleting it: Seeing as Evolution Studios are based in England it’s pretty […]
Apps
March 4, 2014
Mobile apps Snapchat, Tinder and Candy Crush win Crunchies tech awards
The tech industry’s big Oscars-style awards event the Crunchies took place in San Francisco last night and the big mobile winners included Snapchat, Tinder and Candy Crush Saga. The ephemeral photo app Snapchat, which is rumoured to be valued at over $3 billion ( £1.8 billion), managed to nab the Best Mobile App award despite […]
Saqib Shah
February 11, 2014
ICYMI 05/02/14: Sony sells its PC division, Samsung NotePRO 12.2 launch, Apple pursue wireless charging
Today’s video looks at Sony’s potential decision to sell its PC division, Samsung’s UK NotePRO 12.2 launch, and Apple’s mysterious new wireless charging patent.
Saqib Shah
February 6, 2014
Sony to sell its PC division
Sony is reportedly in talks to sell its PC division to investment fund Japan Industrial Partners for approximately 50 billion yen ( £275 million). A new company will be formed to sell the computers as a result of the deal, with Sony retaining a small stake in the firm. Reports had also surfaced earlier in […]
Saqib Shah
February 5, 2014
Apple’s tablet sales make it world’s biggest PC maker
Apple has been hailed as the world’s biggest PC maker, according to Q4 results for PC sales published by market research firm Canalys. Canalys’ decision to include tablets as PCs helped Apple to stay on top – due to strong holiday sales of the iPad – edging out competitors such as Windows and Samsung. Apple […]
Saqib Shah
February 4, 2014
Capcom confirms Monster Hunter 4 for the West
The day has finally come – Capcom has confirmed Monster Hunter 4 for release in the West. The game will be arriving as Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and will be here in early 2015. It’s the same version as Japan’s Monster Hunter 4G, an update to the original game that was also announced today. That […]
Jamie Feltham
January 26, 2014
Capcom developer claims PS4, One games take 10 times longer to make
A Capcom developer has claimed that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One games take as long as ten times the development time of PS3 and 360 games. Capcom senior manager of technology management, Masaru Ijuin, said as much in a Capcom developer Q&A. “We believe MT Framework is a powerful rendering engine,” Ijuin said of Capcom’s […]
Apps
January 13, 2014
Far Cry: The Wild Expedition collects all four games for PS3, 360, PC
Ubisoft has announced Far Cry: The Wild Expedition, a collection of every game in the series for PS3, 360 and PC. That includes Far Cry 2, 3 and Blood Dragon along with an HD remaster of the first game named Far Cry Classic. This marks the first time that the Crytek original, released in 2004, […]
Apps
January 10, 2014
Daylight, PS4/PC survival horror game, gets first trailer
Survival horror is a difficult genre to master, as the last generation of consoles proved. That’s not stopping Atlus from having a bash at it on PS4 and PC this quarter with Daylight. Developed by the inventively-named Zombie Studios, Daylight looks to be a pretty interesting title. The trailer above shows no combat, though your […]
Apps
January 6, 2014
Elder Scrolls Online reaches PC and Mac in April, PS4 and One in June
The Elder Scrolls Online, the MMO based on Bethesda’s massively popular RPG series, has had its release dates announced. The online-only title is expected to hit PC and Mac at the same time next year, arriving on April 4th 2014. The next-generation console versions, announced all the way back at E3 this year, will hit […]
Jamie Feltham
December 12, 2013
Snapchat comes to Windows Phone in unofficial form
Snapchat has been gracing iOS and Android platforms for quite a while now, and there’s no denying that the app is a smash hit – with millions of photos shared on the service each and every day. Windows Phone users however have had to look on with envy, with Microsoft removing the old unofficial Snapchat […]
Apps
November 25, 2013
Snapchat said to turn down $3 billion from Facebook
Snapchat is a pretty popular app, as we all know. Just how popular? How does a $3 billion offer of sale sound? That’s apparently the amount Facebook was willing to dish out for the social service. Not only that, but it was said to be in cash as well. That’s according to The Wall Street […]
Jamie Feltham
November 14, 2013
Currys, PC World stocking iPad Mini now, Apple working on supply
It seems like the new iPad Mini is finally getting a widespread release. While the tablet went on sale on the Apple online store yesterday, it’s hit UK retailer Currys and PC World. Not surprising that it’s come to both, seeing as the two merged together some time ago. But don’t expect to find the […]
Jamie Feltham
November 13, 2013
Tablets still dominate PCs in worldwide shipments
This won’t come as much of a surprise to anyone, but an industry analyst is expecting tablets to grow massively in worldwide shipments this year while PCs will continue to decline. So, yes, tablets still dominate PCs and that’s not likely to change any time soon. Gartner expects to see tablet shipments grow by 42.7 […]
Jamie Feltham
October 22, 2013
Snapchat passed ‘about a dozen’ unopened messages onto US law enforcement agencies
Think those cheeky Snapchats are completely safe? Maybe not according to a new blog post from the company. According to Micah Schaffer, the person in charge of trust and safety issues at Snapchat, law enforcement agencies can gain access to some Snapchats with a suitable warrant — just like any other service. Unlike other services […]
Apps
October 15, 2013
Flipcase makes a game out of the iPhone 5c case
You know those official iPhone 5c cases? Yeah a lot of people are not huge fans, but one app developer has tried to give you another reason to buy one — by making a game out of them. If you have Trypophobia then Flipcase may not be the game for you, but essentially it creates […]
Apps
October 15, 2013
LG Chem demonstrates curved batteries for upcoming curved phone
We already know that LG is definitely working on a curved phone, with the company’s display division confirming that it has curved displays ready for a November release date — but now LG Chem is also getting in on the action, confirming that it too has curved things in the pipeline, but this time it’s […]
Jordan O'Brien
October 8, 2013
Snapchat adds new ‘Stories’ feature to detail your day
Snap-happy app(y) Snapchat has enjoyed great success ever since it launched on smartphones. These days the photo and video sharing service sees around 350 million pictures displayed every day, which is a lot of exotic-looking food. It’s set to keep on growing too, with the developers today announcing an entirely new feature – Snapchat Stories. […]
Apps
October 3, 2013
Teaser from Sony for upcoming Xperia Z1 Honami smartphone
Sony have released two images via Twitter, teasing the upcoming Xperia Z1 Honami smartphone ahead of its launch at the IFA conference this September.
Alan O'Doherty
August 23, 2013
Lenovo sells more mobile devices than PCs
Sales figures released today by tech giant Lenovo have revealed that, for the first time, more of their business comes from smartphones and tablets than from PC’s.
Alan O'Doherty
August 15, 2013
Leaks on Sony’s upcoming lens cameras
Sony are bucking the trend among mobile manufacturers by developing attachable lens cameras for use with tablets and smartphones, a new leak has confirmed.
Alan O'Doherty
August 13, 2013
Nexus 7, the upcoming tablet device, runs Android 4.3
The Nexus 7 tablet has been shown to be running what is believed to be Android 4.3 in press images leaked by Android Police.
Alan O'Doherty
July 23, 2013
Watch this space! Samsung file a trademark hinting at a possible name for their upcoming smartwatch
A trademark filing by Samsung hints that their much anticipated smartwatch has will be the Samsung Gear.
Alan O'Doherty
July 11, 2013
Snapchat for iPhone updated, brings revamped UI and in-app profiles
Snapchat has launched a revamped UI for it’s iOS app, bring in-app profiles and more to the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
Apps
June 6, 2013
Tablet shipments will surpass portable PCs this year
A new forecast has predicted that tablet shipments will overtake that of portable PCs this year, and the entire PC market by 2015.
Alex Walls
May 29, 2013
iPads trump PCs as preferred email checkers
iPads have trumped PCs as the preferred device to check emails. Research released by Perion and spotted by The Next Web found that in an online survey of 4,400 adults aged over 18 in the United States, 55% of respondents preferred to use an iPad to read emails, followed by PCs or Macs at 32% […]
Apps
January 24, 2013
PCs getting smashed by tablets
The PC market is continuing to flatline as tablet and smartphone sales climb. PC shipment worldwide totaled 89.8m units in the fourth quarter of 2012, down 6.4% compared to the same time last year and worse than the 4.4% forecasted by research firm IDC. Microsoft’s attempt to arrest the decline in sales of its Windows […]
Allan Swann
January 11, 2013
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