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ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity to hit UK at the end of August, pricing revealed

Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012 - by mike s

It seems that it was announced an eternity ago, but Asus has finally confirmed the UK release date of the eagerly awaited Transformer Pad Infinity tablet.

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Android / Apple / computing / portable

Watch a Nexus 7 and iPad being dunked in a bath: which survives?

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 - by Lee J. - 1 Comment

We think these comparison drop tests are perfectly ridicuous, but if you’ve ever been kept up at night wondering how a  Nexus 7  tablet and iPad might face after being dropped …

Watch a Nexus 7 and iPad being dunked in a bath: which survives? Read More
Android / computing / portable

ASUS confirms Jelly Bean Android update is headed to Transformer tablets

Monday, Jul 23, 2012Monday, Jul 23, 2012 - by mike s

ASUS has announced that the rather Android 4.1 update – also known as Jelly Bean – will be coming to their line of rather splendid Transformer tablets-cum-notebooks.

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Android / Google / mobiles

HTC One Series to get Android Jelly Bean 4.1 update

Friday, Jul 20, 2012 - by Pete Railton

The good news for owners of handsets in the HTC One Series is that the company has confirmed that they’ll be getting an update to Google’s latest and greatest mobile …

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gadgets / mobiles / reviews

Review: iGo Dual USB wall charger with built in battery

Monday, Jul 16, 2012Sunday, Jul 15, 2012 - by mike s

Mobile battery chargers aren’t exactly the most exciting things in the tech world, but they’re ruddy useful things to have around at time. A neat twist on the standard external battery is the iGo Charge …

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mobiles / photography / Symbian

Nokia 808 PureView proves to be an incredible phone for filming bands

Thursday, Jul 12, 2012 - by Pete Railton

Usually our heart sinks when we’re asked to look at some mobile phone footage of a rock band playing live, but we’re blown away by the quality of the footage shot on a …

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mobiles

o2 restore 2G mobile service, 3G networks still out for many – statement

Thursday, Jul 12, 2012 - by Pete Railton

Many 02 (and Giff Gaff/Tesco Mobile) users remain without 3G coverage today after a major network outage that has lasted well over a day.

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O2, GiffGaff and Tesco Mobile subscribers rage at network outage

Thursday, Jul 12, 2012Thursday, Jul 12, 2012 - by mike s

There’s been much ranting and raging across the social networks today in response to major problems on the O2 mobile network in the UK.

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Android / gaming / iPhone / mobile apps / mobiles

The follow up to Angry Birds is coming and it’s called Amazing Alex

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012 - by Lee J.

Rovio have announced the follow-up to their insanely popular Angry Birds franchise, a new game called Amazing Alex.

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Android / Apple / business / iPhone / mobiles

Apple loses two more dodgy UK court cases against HTC and Samsung

Monday, Jul 9, 2012 - by Pete Railton - 1 Comment

We’ve given up trying to keep up with Apple’s generally dubious claims to get rival products banned off the shelves around the world, but were pleased to discover that their latest attempts …

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Augmented reality app Word Lens comes to Android for on-the-fly translations
Android / iPhone / mobile apps / mobiles

Augmented reality app Word Lens comes to Android for on-the-fly translations

Friday, Jul 6, 2012 - by Lee J.

It’s been wowing Apple iOS users for some time, and now the fabulously futuristic Word Lens augmented reality app has arrived on the Android platform.

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What do you get if you mix an iPhone with a Samsung Galaxy SIII?
Apple / iPhone / mobiles

What do you get if you mix an iPhone with a Samsung Galaxy SIII?

Friday, Jul 6, 2012 - by Tony Fletcher - 1 Comment

The playful folks at Techradar pondered over what a mix of the best two phones currently available might look like, and created a video showing off a concept handset mixing up the …

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Google launches indoor maps for Android devices in the UK, locations listed
Android / Google / mobile apps / mobiles

Google launches indoor maps for Android devices in the UK, locations listed

Wednesday, Jul 4, 2012 - by Lee J. - 1 Comment

Google has updated Google Maps for Android, with the service now offering floor plans for various indoor locations in the UK.

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Making calls is one of the last things we use smartphones for: study
Android / Blackberry / iPhone / mobile apps / mobiles / Palm / Symbian / Windows Mobile

Making calls is one of the last things we use smartphones for: study

Monday, Jul 2, 2012 - by Lee J. - 1 Comment

A new study has found that making calls is only the fifth most popular use for smartphones, with users spending twice as much time browsing  the internet on their handsets.

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Google Nexus 7 tablet available for pre-order in the UK
Android / computing / Google / portable

Google Nexus 7 tablet available for pre-order in the UK

Monday, Jul 2, 2012Monday, Jul 2, 2012 - by Lee J.

Google UK has posted up a pre-order page for its competitively priced new 7-inch Nexus 7 tablet, with shipping promised for “2-3 weeks.”

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