Vodafone has announced that its 4G services will start rolling out on August 29th to London customers, and by the year's end to twelve other cities. The move sees Vodafone's roll-out date coinciding with that set by competitor O2. But the British telecommunications giant could be hoping to install its …
Read More »MySN update range with new 13 inch XMG P303 gaming notebook
Almost a year ago now we took a look at the XMG P502 from MySN UK which turned out to be a pretty decent portable gaming machine. This was one of their first ventures into the UK market, after the German company set up a dedicated UK arm to handle …
Read More »Samsung expected to reveal Galaxy Note 3 on September 4th
While the ‘bigger is better' philosophy, at least in terms of screen size, has been present in the smartphone industry for a few years now, it has become much more prevalent since the release of the original Samsung Galaxy Note. Since the original Note, we have seen the Note 2 …
Read More »Patent Hints At Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch Name And Features
A patent submitted on 29th July 2013 by Samsung has hinted that its smartwatch device will be called ‘Samsung Galaxy Gear'. Some of the basic capabilities have also been hinted at in the patent. According to the patent, Samsung Galaxy Gear will be “Wearable digital electronic devices in the form …
Read More »Apple Announces USB Power Adapter Takeback Program Amidst Safety Concerns
Amidst recent safety concerns caused by reports of a Chinese woman's fatal electrocution when answering an iPhone 5 that was charging, Apple has announced its USB power adapter takeback program. According to the company who has been careful not to confirm blame of the incident, counterfeit and third party power …
Read More »HTC encounters serious supply problems with One Mini
Successful companies know how to build momentum. They inject interest into the market and motivate us to buy product that is available on the shelves. Mis-timing a launch is an expensive business, because you will have shot your powder too early and have no ‘bang' left when the product finally …
Read More »World’s Thinnest and Lightest 17-inch Gaming Laptop Unveiled By MSI
MSI has unveiled its GS70 series of gaming notebooks built for gamers on-the-go. Weighing 2.6kg, and measuring in at less than an inch thick, MSI's GS70 models represent the thinnest and lightest 17-inch gaming laptops on the market. Powered by an Intel Core i7 4700HQ processor, 16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L …
Read More »O2 to launch 4G services in August
At present, you only have one choice if you want to experience 4G speeds on your mobile – Everything Everywhere. While many shops around the country will happily sell you a 4G enabled device on a 4G plan, coverage is still fairly limited and only covers the largest towns and …
Read More »Import-ban of older Apple products lifted, Samsung to Appeal
Back in June, the US International Trade Commission ordered a ban on sales of various Apple products sold on AT and T, including the iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4, as well as the iPad 3G and iPad 2 3G. This followed claims by Samsung that these Apple products had infringed …
Read More »Researchers create malicious charger for Apple devices
Researchers from Georgia Tech's Information Security Center (GTISC) say they have managed to get a malware ridden application through Apple's inspection procedure and have also discussed their concerns about ‘malicious chargers' for the iPhone. The team have documented their research online and say their application “rearranges its own code to …
Read More »2nd gen iPad Mini references found in iOS7 code
The Apple iPad Mini refresh shouldn't be that long away and some recent discovered code was found in the newest beta of iOS 7. It looks as if there will be three revisions of the second generation iPad Mini. The iPad 2.8, iPad 2.9 and iPad 2.10, with respective numbers …
Read More »Orsto Plus+ smartwatch has smartphone functionality
While the world waits for smartwatch products from Google, Apple and Microsoft there are models already in the field from smaller, sometimes unknown companies. One of the latest to hit crowdfunding, is the Orsto Plus+. Orsto are a UK based team who say the Plus+ is the first smartwatch to …
Read More »Asus chairman: Windows RT on ARM ‘is not promising’
Kitguru has published several editorials in the last week detailing poor Microsoft tablet sales and the fact that CEO Steve Ballmer has decided to axe the price of the RT models, in the attempt to increase sales. Asus chairman Jonney Shih has spoken to AllThingsD to say that they won't …
Read More »Apple iOS 7 3D Maps to dominate ?
Apple oriented website AppleInsider have published an article showing how Apple Maps will look in the upcoming iOS7 operating system. They say that the new mapping system will have a full screen mode which focuses on how easy the new Apple 3D Flyover imagery is to navigate. Appleinsider say that …
Read More »Microsoft losing money over Surface tablet
The Microsoft Surface tablet has not been the big money maker that Microsoft had hoped. The device has earned the company less in revenue than it paid to write down unsold stocks. The company have said in their regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that the Surface …
Read More »iPad shipments may drop to less than 12 million in Q3
Apple's iPad shipments are predicted to drop to less than 12 million units in Q3 this year, from 14.6 million in Q2. The drop is expected because Apple customers will be waiting on the iPad and iPad Mini refresh. Sources from the retail channel are predicting this decline. Apple's iPad …
Read More »AeroMobile now offers EE customers in-flight mobile usage
Adding to its already supported O2, Three and Vodafone networks, AeroMobile, the company that allows people to send texts, browse the internet and make calls while at 30,000ft, is now offering its services to Everything Everywhere customers too. It isn't every plane though, so don't just start whipping your phone …
Read More »Apple sales drop, profit falls by $2 billion
A few chinks in the seemingly impenetrable Apple armor appear to be showing, as sales are slowing down. Their profit has dropped by almost $2 billion (£1.3 billion) after year on year sales of iPads and Macs declined. Apple sold 14.6 million iPads during the quarter, down from 17 million …
Read More »PCSpecialist Vortex IV 770XS Review
If you like to game on the move then the PCSpecialist Vortex IV 770XS will be a review you won't want to miss today. This 17.3 inch system ships with a 1080p matte LED display, 4th generation Intel Core i7 4700MQ processor, 16GB of Kingston Hyper X memory and a …
Read More »2013 Mac Pro likely to ship October
We spoke with a source close to Apple this weekend and they say that Apple are likely to ship the new Mac Pro in October. In Europe the Mac Pro has been absent for some time, due to a change in regulatory standards. It was removed from sale in 27 …
Read More »Apple said to be testing larger iPhone and 13 inch tablet screens
Many people are saying that the Apple iPhone screen needs to get larger. When you look at the latest Android phones such as the HTC One, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note it is beginning to look tiny. A new report suggests that Apple may be listening to feedback. The Wall …
Read More »Apple continue to repair Map disaster – buying HopStop
Apple have apparently agreed to buy online transit navigation service HopStop.com, according to people close to the deal. Apple are keen to improve their mapping software after a long series of problems when they shifted focus from Google Maps. Apple wanted to ‘scale back their relationship with Google' according to …
Read More »Google’s MotoX said to be coming 1st August
The latest news would suggest that Google are planning to release their MotoX smartphone on the 1st of August. They sent out invitations to a New York City launch scheduled for August 1st for the American made Moto X smartphone. This is a huge event for Google as it will …
Read More »HTC One Mini preorder price set at £379.99
HTC have released the HTC One Mini in the UK with a pre-order price of £379.99. The smartphone has 1GB of ram, 16GB of internal storage (12gb free) and a 1.4 ghz dual core processor. The screen is 4.3 inches with a 720p resolution, less than the HTC One's 4.7 …
Read More »Nokia Lumia outsells Blackberry
Nokia have generated an operating loss of £98.8 mllion in the second quarter and revenues have fallen 24% as they have struggled to turn their handset business around. It isn't all bad news for the company however as their Lumia smartphones have outsold rival Blackberry. This is seen as very …
Read More »Acer Iconia A1-810 8 inch Tablet Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Acer Iconia A1-810 tablet which is designed for those users who are looking to enjoy the benefits of a tablet without spending a fortune. In fact, this particular model is available from around £160, which sounds like an exciting proposition if …
Read More »Power your mobile phone with urine
A group of scientists at Bristol Robotics Laboratory in the United Kingdom have managed to create a new power source for a mobile phone – urine. While not exactly the most practical or hygienic way to keep your iPhone or Samsung smartphone running, it is part of a project to …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and 8.0 launched in India
Samsung have launched The Tab 3 211 7 inch and the Tab 3 311 8 inch in the Indian market. They are charging Rs. 17,745 and Rs 25,725 respectively for the devices, which are both 3G capable. The Tab 3 310 8 inch is also going to be available as Wi-Fi …
Read More »Apple investigate iPhone electrocution death report
A report has been circulating that a woman was electrocuted in China while trying to use an iPhone while it was recharging. Apple say they will ‘fully investigate' the claims. The 23 year old's brother has spoken out in an interview saying she was hit by a shock from the …
Read More »Microsoft and Blackberry drop Surface and Z10 pricing
Microsoft and Blackberry are both axing prices on their Surface and Z10 products in a bid to increase sales. Microsoft have cut the price of their Surface RT 32gb tablet from £400 to £279 in the United Kingdom. The 64GB model drops in price to £359. In America the cheapest …
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