Friday 21 December 2012

Smart camera madness: Android-powered Polaroid DSLR killer on the way!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.    

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Photography giant Polaroid is bringing another Android-powered digital camera to CES, but this time, it’s a mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera that looks even better than the company’s last attempt. Is this the world’s first smart DLSR-slayer?

Thursday 20 December 2012

Confirmed: BlackBerry 10 coming to the UK next year!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.    

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It’s official. While we knew that BlackBerry 10 would be launching on 30 January, the UK’s biggest networks and retailers have all announced that they’ll be stocking RIM’s latest BlackBerry handsets running BlackBerry 10. If you’re still waiting on a solid rival to iOS, Android and Windows Phone, your time might have just come.

Wednesday 19 December 2012

Nokia may launch a Windows RT tablet in February

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  • 10 inches.
  • Qualcomm S4
  • No official word.

Nokia may have a tablet up their sleeve for next year. IT is expected to be announced officially at next year’s Mobile World Congress event.

Tuesday 18 December 2012

Amazon Kindle Phone out next year!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.    

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The rumours are back, and they’re picking up steam: a new report says an Amazon Kindle Fire phone is on the way next year. Should Google be scared?

Monday 17 December 2012

Windows Phone 7.8 is leaked

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  • Some already have it unofficially.
  • Due early next year.
  • Features include Live Tiles.

This week the Windows Phone 7.8 update for Lumia has been leaked. It is expected to launch officially next year.

Friday 7 December 2012

A massive BBC archive is planned for next year

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The BBC have been busy digitising over 4,500 copies of the Radio Times as part of the BBC Genome project to launch an open database next year listing every television show broadcasted in the UK.

Thursday 6 December 2012

Buy an iPad Mini with EE

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  • One month free.
  • Buy it from Three, not 4G.

If you want an iPad Mini and a faster connection then you will want to buy the iPad Mini on the EE network.

Wednesday 5 December 2012

Nokia announce a new handset, the 620.

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  • 5Mp camera.
  • 3.8-inch display.
  • Similar to Lumia 820 and 920.
  • 7 colours.
  • Out next year.
  • Cheap.

The Nokia 620 has been unveiled today adding another Windows Phone 8 to their collection.

Tuesday 4 December 2012

BBC re-launch The Red Button

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  • New and shiny.
  • Programme suggestions based on the show you’re watching.
  • Multi-Stream Sport coverage.
  • Launches today.

The BBC are finally bringing their Red Button service into the 21st Century with a brand new makeover making it look rather nice.

Monday 3 December 2012

Apple plans wireless charging zone for your next iPhone!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.    

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Apple’s mission to cut the cables out of your life continues. The tech giant recently filed a patent application that outlines a wireless hotspot, but not like you know it: instead, any devices in the area would get charged. Is this tech headed to the iPhone 6?

Thursday 29 November 2012

Will.i.am’s insane camera case costs as much as your iPhone!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.    

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Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas has spared no expense – though perhaps much common sense – in crafting the most extravagant and ridiculous case for your iPhone. Not only does his line of i.am+ foto.sosho cases add a ton of extra bulk to your Apple smartphone, but each one also looks like a camera and adds some rather unnecessary features too.

Wednesday 28 November 2012

Razor thin new iMac on sale on Friday!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.  

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Amidst all of the iPad mini hype, it’s been easy to overlook all the other amazing gizmos Apple outed at the same time as its titchy new tablet. Now another of them is set to go on sale very soon: that wafer thin new iMac hits stores starting this Friday.

Tuesday 27 November 2012

Nintendo Wii Mini: Micro motion control console out next month!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.  

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The Nintendo Wii Mini? Yup: word has let slip that a miniature Wii console is thought to be dropping into stores on December 7th, just days after the new Wii U goes on sale in the UK.

Monday 26 November 2012

Friday 23 November 2012

LG reveal why they dropped from 4G from the Nexus 4

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Some may have noticed that the Nexus 4 doesn’t come with 4G technology. LG told TechRadar why:

Thursday 22 November 2012

Windows 8 figures are decreasing

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  • Poor figures.
  • 70% of Avast users aren’t going to be upgrading to Windows 8.
  • Google and Apple are ahead.

Windows 8 was released last month and currently it is not as popular as Microsoft originally imagined.

Monday 19 November 2012

Comet to close 41 stores by the end of the month, more sales start this week

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.  

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Forty-one out of Comet’s 236 stores will close by the end of this month. But there is a ray of sunshine among the doom and gloom: more sales will start this week.

Friday 16 November 2012

HTC Deluxe: The full HD Android phone bound for the UK

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.  

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The HTC Deluxe is a name you might be hearing a lot about in the coming weeks and months: according to a site with a track record of leaking phones ahead of launch, this here bad boy is the global version of the stunning Droid DNA announced this week for the US. Will this be the first full HD smartphone to hit the UK?

Thursday 15 November 2012

Sinofsky fights back against the press

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Steven Sinofsky left Microsoft a few days ago sparking a few rumours. On a blog Sinofsky, himself said that he didn’t in whatever form try to take over the Windows Phone division in his last few months.

Friday 9 November 2012

Samsung Ativ S: Windows Phone 8’s debut phone gets delayed

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.  

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Remember the Samsung Ativ S? It was the first ever Windows Phone 8 device to be revealed to the world, and with its mighty Samsung Galaxy S3-esque specs, it looked very tempting indeed. But if you were holding out for one, we’ve got bad news: it’s now been delayed.

Thursday 8 November 2012

Nokia Drive+ makes Windows Phone free satnav even smarter

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Nokia Drive, Nokia’s free satnav app for Windows Phone, just got even smarter: the company has introduced Nokia Drive+ for Windows Phone 8, which lets you sample cutting edge new features early. Read on for all the details on it right here.

Wednesday 7 November 2012

HTC DNA is leaked

Includes a today’s round-up of Tech.

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  • On par with HTC J Butterfly.
  • Better display than Apple.
  • Jelly Bean 4.1.

HTC’s next smartphone, DNA has been leaked on the Internet.

Tuesday 6 November 2012

HP are to stream gigs to Windows 8

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  • HP and Universal join forces.
  • New music app called Connected Music.
  • Buy a new HP Windows 8 device to be included.
  • No Doubt perform today.
  • Free access to Universal’s back catalogue for 90 days.

HP have announced that they are joining up with Universal to bring live gigs to all people who buy one of their new Windows 8 devices.

Monday 5 November 2012

Samsung Galaxy Camera: Android super snapper out this week!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.  

galaxy-camera-440_size_9We’ve not heard much about the Samsung Galaxy Camera since it was launched at IFA two months ago, but that changes today: Samsung has announced a release date for the Android-fuelled snapper – and it’s this week. Will this change mobile photography for ever?

Wednesday 31 October 2012

System Update

There will no blog for the next few days as we update our systems.

Sorry for the disruption!

Tuesday 30 October 2012

EE is launched–full details below

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  • 11 cities receive 4G Internet.
  • Two year contracts start at £36 per month.
  • More phones are expected to be added to the range in November.

4G has finally reached the UK, bringing super-fast mobile and fibre-optic broadband to the surface.

Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 release dates are revealed

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  • Release date is November.
  • Retailers include Tesco Phone Shop and Phones 4U.
  • The 920 will launch similarly but only on EE (price revealed).

The Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 (Windows Phone 8) shot up early last month and now a release date has been revealed.

Monday 29 October 2012

Windows Phone 8 is launched

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  • More apps.
  • Facebook involved.
  • Free music on the way.
  • Introduction of Live Apps.

Today Microsoft from San Francisco launched Windows Phone 8, which Nokia, HTC and Samsung are all part of.

Thursday 25 October 2012

Windows 8 is officially launched

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  • Branded as the “best release of Windows ever”
  • Windows Store officially opens.
  • 100s of new apps added everyday.
  • Multi-platform OS available to laptops, desktops and tablets at midnight.

Microsoft have done it – they have gone and launched Windows 7’s successor, Windows 8 with 1000 certified pieces of Windows 8 hardware going on sale at midnight.

Wednesday 24 October 2012

The Nokia Lumia 510 is formally announced

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  • Windows Phone 7.5.
  • Five colours.
  • 4-inch touchscreen on the cards.
  • Not available in the UK.

Nokia have unveiled their next budget smartphone coming in hand with an out-dated OS. Good start!

Tuesday 23 October 2012

Apple unveils a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display

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  • A resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels.
  • 13-inches.
  • 3.5 pounds.
  • Thickness of 0.75 inches.

Apple have announced the next MacBook Pro which will come intact with a Retina display and measure 13 inches.

The Apple Mac Mini gets a refresh

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  • 2.3GHz quad-core i7 processor.
  • Dual-core 2.5GHz processor.
  • Pricing confirmed.

At the Apple event today various refreshed Mac Minis appeared.

Monday 22 October 2012

LG are the next to unveil a new Windows 8 hybrid

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  • Two models
  • An all-in-one and tablet hybrid.
  • 11.6-inch display.
  • 15.9mm thickness.
  • Wi-Fi

Windows 8 will be here by the end of the week and for that LG are planning on unveiling a brand new Windows 8 all-in-one tablet-notebook hybrid.

Friday 19 October 2012

New Samsung Chromebook goes super cheap: So long, netbooks!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.

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There’s a new Samsung Chromebook in town, and this little laptop is about to slash the price of computing on the go by a long way. Unlike previous models running Google’s cloud based operating system, this one costs just £229.

Thursday 18 October 2012

Google announces a big event for October 29th

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  • Likely to showcase the next Google Nexus smartphone.
  • News on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS also rumoured.

Google have sent out word encrypted press invitations to a special event being held on October 29th. It is speculated that this event will showcase Google’s latest developments in the Nexus smartphone.

Wednesday 17 October 2012

HTC J Butterfly, a new smartphone from HTC unveiled

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  • A 5-inch qHD display.
  • 2GB of RAM.
  • 4G and loads more.
  • Price and release date is currently unknown.

The HTC J Butterfly arrival has been announced in Japan. The smartphone arrives with a high-res 5-inch display on hand.

Tuesday 16 October 2012

Microsoft finally reveal the pricing for their new Surface tablet

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  • Prices start at £399.
  • £99.99 for an accessory.
  • Available for pre-order now.

Microsoft have today revealed their pricing for the Surface tablet starting off at £399.

Monday 15 October 2012

Spotify and iTunes watch out, Xbox Music launches tomorrow

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  • The new music streaming service from Microsoft launches tomorrow.
  • Being the default music player on all Windows 8 products.
  • Combining the best parts of Spotify and iTunes
  • Prices below.

Microsoft have confirmed the addition of a new music service called Xbox Music launching on Xbox first. Once, Windows 8 is released on October 26th Xbox Music will spread its wings and become the new default music player being used in all Windows 8 products.

Friday 12 October 2012

Microsoft opens up for Windows 8 pre-orders

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  • Buy Windows 8 hardware now from Acer, Dell, Samsung and more.
  • Pre-order software as well.

Microsoft have opened up for pre-orders on Windows 8.

Thursday 11 October 2012

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is officially unveiled

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  • The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is finally unveiled.
  • The specs will be as good as big brother, Galaxy S3.  
  • Release date and pricing is unknown.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini after weeks of speculation has finally been unveiled by the South Korean company at an event in Germany.

Wednesday 10 October 2012

Spotify is coming to your TV screen

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  • Spotify team up with Samsung to bring music to your TV.
  • Not exactly the most energy-efficient idea.
  • You will need a Samsung Smart TV and a Spotify Premium account.

Spotify, the popular music streaming service is getting bigger with the company linking up with firm, Samsung to bring the music service to your Samsung SMART TV. In addition to coming to televisions it will also make a move to Blu-ray players and home theatre systems.

Tuesday 9 October 2012

Samsung Galaxy Music: Pocket iPod rival debuts

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.

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It’s pouring smartphones at the moment, and today we’ve got word of another new entrant. Unlike the pricy Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and iPhone 5 though, this one’s more stocking filler than present under the tree: say hello to Samsung’s latest cut price Android, the Samsung Galaxy Music.

Monday 8 October 2012

BBC launches iPlayer Radio

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  • BBC iPlayer Radio – a new way to discover BBC radio.
  • Set reminders.
  • Wake up to your favourite DJ/presenter.
  • Keep up with BBC radio on the move with the new iPhone app.
  • UK only.

The BBC today has launched something called iPlayer radio, which is basically a brand new way to listen to BBC radio.

Friday 5 October 2012

Microsoft Surface: the latest

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  • Out on 26th October.
  • Its a Windows 8 10.6-inch tablet.

The Microsoft Surface tablet is getting closer and closer to launch. According to a new report, the tablet will launch at the end of this month.

Thursday 4 October 2012

A Firefox Phone is revealed!

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  • Mozilla are working on a mobile phone OS.
  • According to Gizchina, Chinese phone manufacturer ZTE is working on a phone which Firefox will run on.
  • Mozilla and Telefonica are going to be focusing on South America first.

Who uses Mozilla Firefox web-browser? Well, the guys behind that are working on a mobile phone operating system similar to Android and iOS. Today, details have been released. Excited? Scroll down for more!

Wednesday 3 October 2012

EE confirm that 4G is on the way to the UK this year

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  • Everything Everywhere will bring 4G to ten cities by the end of this month.
  • More will receive the new technology by the end of the year.
  • EE hope to provide 98% of the population with 4G by 2014.
  • The network offers speeds of up to 44Mbps.

Tuesday 2 October 2012

HTC One X+ is out of the box

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  • It supports a 1.7GHz quad-core nVdia Tegra 3 processor.
  • 64GB of internal storage.
  • New battery proving better battery life.
  • Also, price is leaked.

HTC has announced the new and upgraded HTC One X+.

Monday 1 October 2012

A cheaper iPod alternative arrives on the market

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  • It will cost you £49.
  • For that price you will be able to play games and music on the Android 4.0 OS.
  • There will be 4GB of storage on-board.

Apple have a brand new iPod coming out soon however British gadget company, Storage Options thought they would get in there before the big guys with a £49 alternative media player called the Scroll Pocket.

Friday 14 September 2012

LG Android super phone out next week!

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Two weeks ago, we got word of an upcoming LG Android smartphone with specs so obscene, they’d make the Samsung Galaxy S3 blush. Now it appears LG is readying to launch this beast phone in the West as soon as next week.

Thursday 13 September 2012

Nintendo Wii U: UK launch date revealed!

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We knew the Nintendo Wii U would be out this year, but at long last, the Japanese gaming giant has told us just when it goes on sale. Read on to find out exactly when the first in the next generation of games machines hits our shores…

Wednesday 12 September 2012

New iPod touch: Meet the Mini iPad Mini

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The iPhone 5 isn’t the only new gizmo Apple has got for us today. Live on stage in San Francisco this evening, the company’s top execs revealed a brand new iPod touch with a bigger screen, brand new look, new features and even new hues!