Mobile

The way in which we consume media has evolved rapidly over the last ten years, with many now watching videos on their smartphones. Netflix wants in on this new trend, launching tests for a mobile-only subscription that costs half that of the Basic membership. The mobile-only subscription is the fourth …

Apple recently made the decision to stop disclosing iPhone sales numbers as part of its quarterly earnings reports. Taken on its own, this could be a sign that iPhone sales are slowing down as prices begin to rise. Now this week, new reports are claiming that Apple has also cut …

ASUS unveiled its ROG Zephyrus S GX531GM gaming laptop at Gamescom in August, laying claim to the title of “world’s thinnest gaming laptop”. Taking to London, the firm provided a hands-on with the device, showcasing its improved processor, display and dimensions. ASUS introduced it’s the Republic of Gamers (ROG) Zephyrus …

ASUS has finally revealed that the ROG Phone will be available in the UK as of December 14th, however early birds can shave £100 off the flagship handset simply by pre-ordering.

Designing a good gaming laptop takes quite a bit of finesse when it comes to design. Balancing performance with portability, cooling and noise levels can be a tricky task. However, Alienware seems to be on the right track with its latest m15 laptop, the thinnest Alienware yet. We caught up …

Google's latest Pixel 3 range didn't have the smoothest launch, as complaints began to roll in about memory crashes, overheating devices and an awful second notch invading the screen. Fortunately, it's not all doom and gloom, as Pixel users now have access to the firm's anticipated Night Sight mode. The …

Huawei hasn't had the easiest time in international markets, as both the US and Australia have eschewed 5G technology from the Chinese company amid national security concerns. Germany could very well be next in line, as officials are urging the government to take care in building the country's 5G network. …

While Google’s latest devices hasn’t reached the level of infamy its Pixel 2 range did, it’s fair to say that Pixel 3 smartphones have experienced their fair share of issues so far. Adding to the growing list of problems is a charging bug that sees the handsets overheating and potentially …

Recently, Apple finally brought back the MacBook Air and the Mac Mini, bringing along some much needed hardware upgrades for both devices. Apple has a shaky history with upgradeability in some of its machines and thanks to a recent teardown, we now know where the limitations are with the new …

Apple has struck a deal with Amazon to expand its product listings on the marketplace, including the latest smartphones, tablets and wearables. Apple’s HomePod is noticeably missing from the contract, as the virtual assistant would clash with Amazon’s Alexa-clad Echo range. In the coming weeks, listings for the iPhone XS, …

Now that OnePlus has launched its iterative 6T handset, many eyes have turned towards the company’s future offerings. While the tentatively titled OnePlus 7 is expected mid-2019, reports suggest that the firm might have an entirely new line in the works sporting 5G technology. Last month, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei …

Samsung showcased its folding smartphone/tablet hybrid last week, keeping hush on some of the finer details. A report has since come to light detailing the Galaxy F, as it will apparently be known, particularly looking at when the hybrid device will launch and how much it’s believed to set users …

Despite being the fourth-largest global smartphone brand, Xiaomi has yet to really crack the western market, with its popularity in Asia accounting for most of its market share. That could soon be changing, however, as following a recent expansion into Spain and Italy, Xiaomi has now officially launched in the UK. …

Samsung finally unveiled its foldable smartphone/tablet hybrid that’s become lovingly known as the Galaxy X by the media.

Samsung devices have long been a haven in an increasingly notch-filled world, even going as far as to ridicule competition for the idea. This could soon be set to change, as the South Korean firm outlined four experimental front-facing camera solutions during its developer conference. Similar to its rival firms, …

Google has been experiencing a variety of bugs in its new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL devices lately, from a random second notch appearing on the screen to speaker distortion. Fortunately, the firm has announced that it has a fix inbound for its memory management issues that have been …

With the launch of the Galaxy S8 last year, Samsung also made a big push for its own alternative to Alexa, Siri and Google Now in the form of Bixby. Unfortunately, Bixby hasn't really matched the competition, which is something the company is hoping to correct by opening things up …

over the course of this year, various leaks and rumours have pointed to Apple launching a second generation pair of AirPods. We were expecting to see these launch alongside the iPhone XS and XS Max in September but despite reports, the new earbuds were a no-show. However, an announcement might …

Samsung might not be the first to launch a foldable device, but it looks like the long-in-development Galaxy X smartphone will finally be unveiled to developers this week. While many are hoping for a sneak peek at the impending device, the South Korean firm has at least promised to reveal …

Although Samsung’s Galaxy S10 isn’t due to arrive until early next year, rumours are running rampant suggesting that there will be three separate devices. It’s believed that this will include at least one 5G-supported smartphone, while some if not all will house firm’s brand new Exynos 9820, confidently codenamed “Cheetah.” …

The long-absent ability to make group calls finally came to FaceTime earlier this week, as Apple released its iOS 12.1 update. Unfortunately, the flagship feature has also brought the ability to sidestep lock screen security, reminiscent of the passcode bypass seen in iOS 12. YouTube channel videosdebarraquito discovered the new …

Pre-dating Apple’s recently fixed ‘BeautyGate’ was last year’s BatteryGate, in which the company admitted to throttling the performance of older iPhones in order to preserve battery life. Although it wasn’t thought to be needed on the iPhone 8 and iPhone X thanks to newer technology, iOS 12.1 implements the feature …

October has proved to be one of the most jam-packed months for smartphones, with a variety of options coming from Google’s new Pixel 3 line, Huawei’s Mate 20 range and the Razer Phone 2. This was capped off with the launch of the latest “flagship killing” OnePlus 6T, which US …

Over the last few years, there has been plenty of talk surrounding Samsung and LG releasing their own foldable smartphone/tablet hybrid devices. We were all expecting Samsung to be the first to release such a device but it looks like a dark horse has entered the arena and beat them to it, with Royole showing off the 'world's first' flexible smartphone this week.

Apple launched iOS 12.1 yesterday and, as expected, finally provided a solution to the iPhone XS controversy, BeautyGate. The update also adds a variety of new features, including dual-SIM support, the long-absent Group FaceTime and battery features. The iPhone XS range launched into a hotbed of controversy last month, after …

After four years, Apple has finally upgraded the MacBook Air and the Mac Mini, bringing along huge performance boosts.

Just as the leaks predicted, Apple announced its new iPad Pro today. This is the first new iPad since June 2017 and marks a shift in the tablet lineup, as there is now feature parity with the latest iPhones, with one exception. The new iPad Pro trades in the home …

The smartphone notch trend has always carried some controversy amongst Android fans but that hasn't stopped most phone makers from picking it up. Even the Google Pixel 3 XL opted for a ‘notch' display design, but it appears to be causing some issues. This week, some Pixel 3 XL users …

Amidst ongoing legal battles with Qualcomm, Apple went in a different direction with its latest line of iPhones by enlisting the help of Intel. While that brought about its own legal dispute, Qualcomm has opened up yet another lawsuit against the company, claiming that Apple owes the firm £5.5 billion …

Premium camera manufacturer RED has had the smartphone world on the edge of its seat for quite some time, with the “holographic” Hydrogen One handset delayed a number of times. Come Friday 2nd November, RED will finally be putting the device on sale with a range of monthly plans announced …