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Ice Cream Sandwich: When is it coming to my Android phone and Android tablet?
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Ice Cream Sandwich: When is it coming to my Android phone and Android tablet?
2 days ago | POSTED IN News
UPDATE: HTC and Motorola have both released new information on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates for devices in 2012. Scroll down to the relevant section for more information. UPDATE: The Samsung Galaxy Nexus - and therefore Ice Cream Sandwich - is out now. We’ve reviewed it thoroughly and have taken many many pictures with it. The good news is that if you’re not quite in the market for a Galaxy Nexus, or you're already catered for phone-wise, Ice Cream Sandwich will be...
Meta Watch confirms first Bluetooth 4.0 smartwatch for iOS
2 days ago | POSTED IN News
Smartwatches are popular at the moment and now ex-executives from Nokia and Fossil have announced the Meta Watch, a combination of phone and watch available for iOS developers this month. 9to5mac reports the smartwatch is the first of its kind designed for iOS to use low-energy Bluetooth 4.0 technology, which interfaces with an iOS app to customise the notifications displayed on the watch screen. Currently the notifications available mirror what you would expect to find on a mobile phone...
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 gets new design and processor boost
2 days ago | POSTED IN News
When we first reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Note we loved it and were very excited when Samsung introduced the new version with a 10.1-inch screen at MWC. Now it seems that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 may already be getting a design and specification update. Netbooknews.com is reporting that the Note 10.1 will be getting a performance boost, with a move from a dual to a quad-core processor. But that's not all, the tablet/smartphone is also getting a minor design revamp, the S-Pen (stylus) is...
HTC announces Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update schedule
2 days ago | POSTED IN News
HTC has released a new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update schedule. By the end of July ICS will be available to all compatible UK handsets, including the HTC Sensation and HTC Sensation XL, but some of the cheaper handsets - including the HTC Wildfire S - will miss out. The HTC FAQ section lists all the phones that will be getting the update. You'll notice some have wide update schedules and HTC states it may take 45 days from the date the update is launched until it reaches every device....
T-Mobile and Orange 3G signal sharing project complete
2 days ago | POSTED IN News
Everything Everywhere has confirmed the T-Mobile and Orange signal sharing project is now complete. Now customers on either network will be able to share 3G signal as part of Smart Signal Sharing. Work on the big switch began in October 2010 with 2G signal sharing, then in October 2011 3G sharing was introduced, shortly followed by the introduction of HSPA+ or 3.5G. Now signal sharing has passed the “final stage” and has been rolled out to all Orange and T-Mobile customers. Smart...
Will Asus tablets get Thunderbolt technology?
2 days ago | POSTED IN News
Last week Asus unveiled a new range of motherboards in London. What was particularly interesting was the inclusion of a Thunderbolt port on the P8Z77-V Premium, meaning in future PCs will include Thunderbolt connectivity for the first time. But could Asus include it on tablets too? Thunderbolt ports combine DisplayPort and PC Express connections. The advantage is a more compact port enabling host devices to take a smaller form-factor, along with fast transfer rates of 10GBps both ways -...
Transport for London launches Twitter feeds for each tube line
3 days ago | POSTED IN News
The lovely folks over at TfL are trying to make Londoners journey times a little easier and have launched Twitter feeds for each underground line, to keep commuters in the capitcal up-to-date of delays and station closures. A rather good idea in our books. There are two individual feeds for general traffic information. @TfLTrafficNews includes real-time news and information on disruptions and congestion across London's major roads @TfLtravelalerts provides real-time alerts for all the tube...
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 UK network availability: Three, O2, Orange and more
3 days ago | POSTED IN News
The next instalment to the Galaxy range, the mid-range Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is due to hit UK stores towards the end of May. The successor to the hugely popular Samsung Galaxy Ace includes an upgraded dual-core 800MHz processor backed up with 768MB RAM. The Samung Galaxy Ace 2 has a 3.8-inch screen with a respectable 800x480 resolution and packs a 5-megapixel camera that can also shoot 720p HD videos, along with a front-facing camera for Google Talk calls. To store all photos and videos...
Could Apple's FaceTime become available over 3G?
3 days ago | POSTED IN News
Apple's Skype alternative FaceTime is available on the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and new iPad and has been around for just over two years now, but you can only use it over WiFi and not 3G networks. However, one crafty-eyed iPhone user has spotted a message hinting that we will finally see video calling over 3G coming to iOS. Tech Radar reports the mystery message appeared when the user disabled 3G connectivity while on a FaceTime call, at which point the following message appeared...
Samsung Galaxy S3 gets fastest mobile broadband in the UK
3 days ago | POSTED IN News
Although we've not quite got 4G sorted here in the UK we have got DC-HSPA, which is an enhanced version of the current 3G network we run. It is often referred to as 3.5G and offers twice as fast download speed when compared to a regular HSPA network in the UK. DC-HSPA is the latest standard in 3G networking speeds and offers a much faster mobile broadband experience. The great news for Samsung Galaxy S3 fans is that the device supports the new standard and so they will be able to enjoy the...
Samsung Galaxy S3 is fastest selling pre-order of 2012
3 days ago | POSTED IN News
The arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S3 is drawing closer and statistics from Carphone Warehouse show that the device has stirred up more pre-orders then any other mobile handset so far in 2012. The Carphone Warehouse reports that it had thousands of pre-orders within the first 24hrs of the device being available. Selected stores will be open from 7pm on 29th May for pre-order customers to get their hands on the device the day before official release on 30th May. To cope with the demand 800...
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 available now on Three
3 days ago | POSTED IN News
Mobile operator Three has just made the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 and all its TouchWiz-ardry goodness to the internet world via its website now, you can pick one up in-store at Three from 25th May. The device is available free on the £22 per month Essential Internet 500 plan, offering 250MB of internet, 500 minutes and 5,000 texts each month. You can also pick up the handset on Pay As You Go for £229.99 and pair it up with one of Three's contract-free SIMs. All in One costs £15...
Sony Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U comparison video
3 days ago | POSTED IN News
The Sony Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U pack some very similar aesthetics with their design's speaking exactly the same language - bold corners, rounded backings, transparent banding and classic styling. In turn, we thought we'd go that extra mile and make a video to demystify exactly why the Xperia S is different from the P, where to go if you're in need of an HDMI out and which Xperia is the best choice if you're looking for a light show. While all featuring Sony's Iconic...
Sony Xperia S Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update coming mid-June
3 days ago | POSTED IN News
UPDATE: If you are one of the people that bought Sony's flagship device, the Sony Xperia S, then this will be music to your ears – Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich will be available by June. The news was confirmed by a Sony Xperia S support representative via the official Xperia S support forum, as reports Pocket Now: “Xperia S is planned to get ICS somewhere around late May/early June. That’s what’s been said and that’s still what we’re sticking to. Any...
Bemilo: a secure mobile network designed for children launches
4 days ago | POSTED IN News
Research reveals that 85% of seven to 16 year olds own a mobile phone and the average age that a child receives their first mobile phone is eight. But as more children have their own phones mobile abuse is becoming increasingly problematic, with a reported 25% of children suffering. In a bid to combat that, Bemilo has launched a mobile network designed especially for children, giving parents full control of their child's phone. By signing up to Bemilo and using the SIM, parents can access...
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