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Apple iOS 8 features round-up: what’s new?

Tim Cook took to a San Francisco stage at WWDC 2014 to launch iOS 8, with a ton of new features including HealthKit, Family Sharing,…
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What if the iPhone never existed?

Love it or hate it, Apple changed the humble mobile phone forever with its first iPhone. So what would the world be like if the…
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Dom Joly’s favorite cars revealed in exclusive interview

We caught up with well-known prankster Dom Joly to discuss his love for cars, traveling, pranks and his role in working with energy company Shell….
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How to transfer music from iTunes to the Samsung Galaxy S5

Want to find out how to transfer music from iTunes on your computer to the Samsung Galaxy S5? Read on… If you’re a newly converted…
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Why the iPhone 6 is make or break for Apple

Is the iPhone 6 Apple’s last chance to regain firm control of the mobile phone market? Clare Hopping looks at what Apple must do to…
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Tesco value phone: 5 things to expect

We already know that Tesco is releasing its very first own-brand smartphone in 2014, but what specs will the Tesco mobile pack, when will it…
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YouView expands to build cloud PVRs and give personal recommendations

YouView is hiring TV techies to build a smarter service with cloud-based recording and personal recommendations that can handle peak-time viewing with ease. The free-to-view…
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Siri vs Google Now (Apple vs Android Grudge Match)

We put Siri and Google Now through a gruelling outdoor test, to see how they handle London commuters, drunken slurring and West Coast accents. It’s…
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Quad HD vs QHD vs QHD+ vs 4K Ultra HD: What does it all mean?

What is Quad HD, QHD+, QHD, 720p HD, Full HD, 4K UHD and all of those other mobile display terms being thrown about these days?…
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What’s the best phone for watching porn? (Video, NSFW)

When we review phones at Recombu we consider every aspect – but until today we’ve never asked the question that everyone’s gagging to know: which…
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LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs HTC One M8 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs Apple iPhone 5s

We compare the LG G3 with the biggest and best smartphones of 2014: Samsung’s Galaxy S5, HTC’s One M8, Apple’s iPhone 5s and the Sony Xperia…
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Full World Cup 2014 TV schedule and kick-off times

“Where can I watch all the world cup games?” That, quite rightly, is the question on every football fan’s lips as the 2014 World Cup in…
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Why the super-cheap Moto G isn’t as good as everyone says it is

The Moto G promised so much for a device costing £130, but did it deliver those promises? Clare Hopping splashed out, but now she isn’t so…
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Focus shifting explained and how to add it to your shots

Smartphone cameras can pull off some pretty impressive tricks and focus shifting is the hottest new feature to play with. Here’s how to get the best…
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Mobile essentials to survive a festival

Dean Quinn and Chris Barraclough check out the best mobile phone accessories and apps for surviving a festival in summer 2015, including cheapy temp phones,…
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5 reasons cyclists hate motorists

Why bicycle riders hate their four-wheeled counterparts. First we looked at 9 reasons why motorists hate cyclists. Now to keep things balanced we have flipped…
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Nine reasons motorists hate cyclists

Why do motorists hate cyclists? Recombu Cars investigates. Cyclists have a bad reputation among drivers, even if most of them are responsible road users trying…
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What to do if you lose your phone

What you should do if your phone is lost or stolen, and how to track down a missing mobile… The sheer terror and heartbreak of…