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Month: December 2011

video / web

Talking Dog tops YouTube’s top videos of 2011; Fenton nowhere to be seen

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 - by Lee J.

YouTube has released its list of the most watched videos online for 2011, with a not-particularly-amusing “talking” dog topping the list of UK viewers.

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Android / Google / mobiles

Samsung confirms Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades for Galaxy SII, Tab and more

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 - by mike s

Here’s some festive good news for owners of Samsung Galaxy devices – including the hugely popular Samsung Galaxy SII and the innovate Galaxy Note  – the Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade is …

Samsung confirms Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades for Galaxy SII, Tab and more Read More
audio

Q Acoustics 2020i bookshelf loudspeakers pack a superb sound at a bargain price

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 - by mike s

There’s no shortage of highly capable speakers around the £150 – £200 mark, but you’re unlikely to find any better than the Q Acoustics 2020i bookshelf speakers.

Q Acoustics 2020i bookshelf loudspeakers pack a superb sound at a bargain price Read More
iPhone / mobile apps / mobiles

Android’s Facebook app usage overtakes the iPhone for the first time

Monday, Dec 19, 2011Monday, Dec 19, 2011 - by Lee J.

A new study shows the Android Facebook app now ratcheting up an astonishing 58.8 million daily active users, making it more popular than the iPhone Facebook app for the first time.

Android’s Facebook app usage overtakes the iPhone for the first time Read More
Google / web

Google serves up a snowy treat for searchers

Saturday, Dec 17, 2011 - by mike s

Google has served up a festive treat for searchers, with a neat trick being served up for surfers typing in a certain seasonal phrase.

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Android / audio / mobiles / photography

How to DEFINITELY turn off the annoying Samsung Galaxy S2 camera shutter noise

Friday, Dec 16, 2011Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 - by mike s - 56 Comments.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 remains our favourite smartphone of the year, delivering handsomely in every department except one: the annoying camera noises which can not be turned off. It drove us mad for weeks …

How to DEFINITELY turn off the annoying Samsung Galaxy S2 camera shutter noise Read More
Android / computing

The wonderful Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet gets UK pricing

Friday, Dec 16, 2011 - by Tony Fletcher

We’ve been loving the looks of Asus’s sleek Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet/netbook combo and the company has finally released details of its UK pricing.

The wonderful Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet gets UK pricing Read More
audio / iPhone

Preposterous horn-shaped iPhone dock released for rich idiots

Friday, Dec 16, 2011 - by Lee J. - 1 Comment

Proclaiming itself as the “the world’s first iPhone dock which has a horn-shaped speaker made of brass,” this ridiculous confection is the work of Japan-based company, Pleiades Designs.

Preposterous horn-shaped iPhone dock released for rich idiots Read More
Android / mobiles

Google throws down some swishy Galaxy Nexus video ads, shows off some natty features

Thursday, Dec 15, 2011Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 - by Pete Railton

Keen to show off the prowess of the new Android Ice Cream Sandwich-powered Samsung Galaxy Nexus handset, Google have released two videos showing folks having a whole load of fun …

Google throws down some swishy Galaxy Nexus video ads, shows off some natty features Read More
Android / gaming / iPhone / mobile apps / mobiles

Grand Theft Auto III awaits your playing pleasure on Android and iOS

Thursday, Dec 15, 2011Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 - by mike s

Developers Rockstar are offering mobile gamers a welcome distraction from duff Christmas TV with the release of an Android version of Grand Theft Auto III joining the iOS version.

Grand Theft Auto III awaits your playing pleasure on Android and iOS Read More
ACDSee Pro 5.1 released, adds new features and extended RAW support
photography / software

ACDSee Pro 5.1 released, adds new features and extended RAW support

Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012 - by Tony Fletcher

ACD Systems have announced an update to their excellent ACDSee Pro 5 photo editing and management software, with the update to v5.1 adding new RAW updates for several new camera …

ACDSee Pro 5.1 released, adds new features and extended RAW support Read More
Android / mobiles

LG Prada 3.0 Android smartphone goes for the designer set

Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 - by Pete Railton

A collaboration between LG and Italian fashion label Prada, the hoity toity LG Prada 3.0 has strutted its way down the new product catwalk and is looking to tempt the wallets of fashionistas.

LG Prada 3.0 Android smartphone goes for the designer set Read More
Google

How to search like a pro on Google, courtesy of a tip-packed infographic

Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011 - by Tony Fletcher

We’re on Google every day but have to admit there’s loads of clever tricks that we’ve never seen before in this helpful infographic.

How to search like a pro on Google, courtesy of a tip-packed infographic Read More
web

WordPress 3.3 runs wild across Internet pastures into the arms of grateful bloggers

Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011 - by Pete Railton

WordPress – the very same software that powers this ‘umble site – has just enjoyed an upgrade to version 3.3, with the latest update including useful features like iPad Optimisation, a new …

WordPress 3.3 runs wild across Internet pastures into the arms of grateful bloggers Read More
Android / Google / mobile apps / mobiles

The most popular apps on Android: Market, Facebook and Google services top the list

Monday, Dec 12, 2011 - by Lee J.

Market research firm Nielsen has published the findings of its month-long study to find out the most-used apps on the Android platform.

The most popular apps on Android: Market, Facebook and Google services top the list Read More

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