Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE offers 1280 x 800 pixel screen!

With over ten million people already owning a Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung has forged ahead with its next step for global domination – the amazing Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE. Although it’s not blessed with the catchiest of names, and looks pretty identical to the outgoing S II, the Galaxy S II HD LTE features an outstanding specification that’s sure to get gadget lovers dribbling!

BRAND NEW Friday Top 5 Round-Up: Everything I’ve missed out on this week

Brand new feature to The Daily Tech Review is the Friday Round-Up which is where I bring you the Tech news that I’ve missed out on throughout the week. However, obviously not all of it because that would just be impossible!

Microsoft set to launch Mango before iOS 5?

It’s looking increasingly likely that Apple will launch its next-gen iPhone and iOS 5 in the next couple of weeks, and Microsoft doesn’t want to be left behind. As such, the software giant is readying Mango – the latest version of Windows Phone, and it could also be here at the beginning of October.

nVidia working on 5-core tablets!

We were only just getting used to the idea of dual and quad-core tablets, with few software developers really taking full advantage of the hardware on offer. Despite that, nVidia is prepping a 5-core chip, with the next generation of tablets looking incredibly powerful.

Apple iPhone 5, October 13th release date LEAKED?

At the moment there are so many rumours floating around on the Internet about Apple’s next edition of their popular smartphone that its unreal but network provider, AT&T may have just leaked on their website the 13th October launch date for the iPhone 5.

All new BBC Homepage has officially launched in beta today

The BBC have recently given a few online services a brand new look and bought them into 2011 in style including a new BBC Radio homepage plus to name one more a spanking new BBC Radio 1 website. All are currently in the beta process at the moment but do look pretty awesome as they are!

LG Optimus LTE sports most advanced display yet!

Details of LG’s latest smartphone – the LG Optimus LTE, or LU6200 – have been leaked, and it looks like being one of the most advanced handsets yet. With the sharpest screen we’ve heard of, coupled with a powerful processor and decent camera, it could be one of the best smartphones to hit the market.

The girly, purple HTC Rhyme smartphone is launched!

Last week I revealed details to you about the latest upcoming Android smartphone aimed at no one else except females. The smartphone comes in purple with a special light up charm to notify the girls if they have an incoming call or message.

Improvements are on the way to 3D TV for 2012

 

The DVB (Digital Video Broadcast) group are looking into improving 3D for next year.

Archos G9 Android tablet available for pre-order

The Archos G9 is an Android-based tablet, offering a decent spec sheet and styling that doesn’t look like just another Apple iPad clone. The G9 was first announced back in June, but it’s set to be available for pre-order in the next few days.

HTC to release a smartphone targeted at just girls?

Rumours suggest that HTC could be planning on releasing a smartphone  targeting just women and looks to be called the HTC Rhyme. Hmm, a little sexist!

HTC Sensation XE is HTC's first Beats Audio smartphone!

The Sensation XE is the latest Android smartphone from HTC, offering a 4.3-inch touchscreen display and speakers made by Beats Audio. With other features including a 1.5GHz processor, it has Samsung’s Galaxy S II firmly in its sights.

Sony PlayStation Vita gets December launch date!

It’s not been that long since we first saw photographs and specs of the Sony PlayStation Vita, but already the compact handheld has got a launch date. With a range of titles also decided on for the launch, it looks like being an exciting end to the year.

Microsoft shows us what’s in store for Windows 8 at the BUILD conference

They’ve done it, Microsoft have officially confirmed what we can expect to see in the next edition of Windows and its very different to current OS, Windows 7 in terms of interface and feel. Microsoft have gone that little bit further and also made it user friendly for not just desktop and laptops but also tablets and televisions.

Samsung have got the scoop of the Windows 8 tablets for developers

Microsoft have today at the BUILD conference pulled down the cover on the first-ever tablet to run Windows 8 and the developers now get a chance to play with it but of course also do what they’re supposed to do, begin building a new creation of apps.

Windows Phone Mango heads to the UK on the 15th September 2011?

Rumours have pointed to a 15th September UK launch date for Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.5 update.

Samsung announces two brand new Windows Phone 7 Mango smartphones

Samsung today have revealed their brand new range of Windows Phone 7 Mango smartphones. The beauties are called the Samsung Focus S and the Focus Flash. Plus, on top of that the company have also said that a WP7.5 (Windows Phone 7.5) update for older models is queued for later this autumn.

Football Manager 2012 hits the shops on October 21st!

A new version of Football Manager is usually one of the highlights of the year for gamers who prefer sports titles, and Football Manager 2012 is the latest version to launch. It’s set to hit the shops on October 21st; join us after the break to find out more.

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Are Samsung dubbed to launch the first ever Windows 8 tablet next week?

Computing on the move is getting more popular by the day and with Microsoft’s next Windows OS to be released next year codenamed Windows 8 could this be a new era for Windows and the tablet? Reports claim that the Windows 8  will be  much more touchscreen friendly than Windows 7.

nVdia are working on quad-core processors to get the best speed out of your tablet

Tablets are very much becoming more popular by the minute with companies launching their own tablets all over the place such as Samsung and Asus. However, one thing that they can lack is speed so nVdia have taken a note of that and are now working on building quad-core processors for tablets set to launch later this year.

HP TouchSmart 520 all-in-one PC launched!

HP may have pulled products like the TouchPad tablet from the market recently, but that hasn’t stopped the company from releasing a new all-in-one PC to go head-to-head with Apple’s iMac. Called the HP TouchSmart 520, this budget desktop machine features a 23-inch display.

Apple Thunderbolt display set to hit the shops

It’s been quite a while since Apple announced its Thunderbolt-enabled LED Cinema Display, but the stunning screen is finally looking ready to hit the shops. Measuring in at 27 inches, we’d absolutely love to have one to go alongside our MacBook Pro.

Stylish Vita Audio DAB radio now available in red

DAB radios have come a long way in the past few years, switching from incredibly high-end technology that cost a lot of money, to cheap and cheerful designs that can brighten up any home. The Vita Audio R1 MkII portable DAB radio is a great example, and is now available in bright red.

Sony PSP e1000 targets younger users. Really young users!

In contrast to the host of recent feature-packed games consoles, Sony took the confusing decision to strip it’s latest PSP of some rather key features – such as Wi-Fi. The Japanese company now claims that it’s a bid to attract younger users, but will it work?

Nokia N9 hits Mexico, still no UK release!

We already know that Nokia won’t officially be bringing its most impressive smartphone to date – the Nokia N9 – to the UK, US and most of Europe. However, the Finnish company continues to launch the Nokia N9 in unusual countries.

Amazon Kindle tablet specs detailed!

The idea of a proper tablet – rather than just an eReader – from Kindle has been floating around for quite a while. Full details of the tablet have now cropped up, and it’s not quite looking like the iPad and Galaxy Tab killer we were hoping for.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 goes AWOL following Apple injunction

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 was only announced last week, but already the compact tablet is facing issues. With Apple winning an injunction against the South Korean company, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 actually disappeared from the floor at IFA over the past few days, and also went AWOL from Samsung’s German website.

EA slashes prices for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad games!

Electronic Arts has already developed some of the most successful and fun games on the Apple iPhone and iPad, but the company is now offering a sale on some of its best known titles. With games including Battlefield: Bad Company 2, FIFA 11 and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, among others, now available for pennies, it’s a great time to buy some new games for your Apple.

IFA 2011: The Latest News

IFA, the world’s largest consumer Technology show is back for its 51st time in Berlin, Germany for five days of Tech madness.

Deezer is coming to the UK in September

 

Source: TechRadar

Deezer, Parisian music streaming service is coming soon offering packages from nothing to pay to £4.99 to then £9.99 a month to pay.

Sky and Sainsburys team up to create Apple iPad mayhem!

Not content with being the dominant force when it comes to watching sports at home or in the pub, broadcaster Sky has got a trick up its sleeve that it hopes will see the man (or sports fanatic) of the house suddenly offer to do the weekly shop. The company is trying out a trolly-mounted iPad dock in specific Sainsburys stores, and it could be one of the most annoying inventions yet!

Samsung Wave phones at IFA 2011: A trio of Bada phones to suit all needs

Yesterday marked the first day of IFA 2011 – one of the biggest international trade shows – and Samsung was the first major company out of the blocks. The South Korean giant released a number of new products, with a trio of Bada 2.0-powered smartphones leading the line.

All new 4oD is rolled out from Channel 4

 

Channel 4 has finally thought its time that their catch-up service, 4oD is put back into the competition with a new look and feel which the broadcaster promises is much more than just an ordinary “catch-up” service.

Tetris makes a comeback on Android, and this time it's free!

Among a host of other announcements today, games developer Electronic Arts proudly revealed that you’ll now be able to get Tetris on your Android smartphone for free, irritating yet frustratingly catchy music included.

Bad 3G coverage exposed by the BBC

Update.

The BBC undertook a survey around a month ago which tested 3G reception out and about around the UK. All you had to do was own an Android smartphone and download an app which was later criticised for eating up your juice. The makers, Epitiro later threw out a hotfix update to remove that minor issue.

HTC’s first ever Windows Mango smartphone could possibly be called the HTC Radar

Source: TechRadar

Leaked onto the Internet today were press shots of HTC Radar now possibly longer called the HTC Omega. The smartphone comes intact with Windows’ new OS, Mango and this could be one of the smartphones that HTC unveil on September 1st.

Channel 4 gets personal with 4oD relaunch

Channel 4 is all set to relaunch its on-demand service at the end of the month, with 4oD getting a significant makeover.

Featured: Samsung Galaxy S, W, Y, M smartphones unwrapped

Samsung has launched four new Android phones and, in the process has let us know its new classification system for handsets in the Galaxy range. The Samsung Galaxy range will consist of four models S, W, Y and M. Read on to find out all about the four new devices.

Featured: The Nokia 600, 700 and 701 in full

Nokia has launched the new and latest Symbian OS, Belle designed to be keypad free plus a whole load of new features. Along with the new OS comes three new touchscreen smartphones. Here’s a little about them all:

Sony S1 becomes Sony Tablet S for mid-September launch

Sony will release its first Android tablet, the Tablet S in the middle of next month. Sure, we love our Apple iPad but this Android tablet has all the hallmarks of being the one to steal the thunder from Apple.

Motorola vs BlackBerry with the FIRE

Motorola are set to launch a budget-friendly Android smartphone this September which could very much be mistaken for a BlackBerry handset and this is what Victoria McManus, Motorola’s UK marketing boss had to say about the new and upcoming smartphone:

Sony announces massive changes to PlayStation Home

Sony has announced a complete redesign of PlayStation Home, adding new districts, a central hub and effectively turning the virtual world into a game in its own right.

BlackBerry Curve 9360 snapped up by Vodafone

 

Another day, another new BlackBerry. This time it is RIM’s latest addition to the Curve series of entry-level BlackBerry handsets. The early Curve ‘Berrys were a pretty sparse bunch with no 3G or wifi but the BlackBerry Curve 9360 looks like a much better deal.

Driver: San Francisco is on its way but digitally

Source: TGS

Its on its way and the good news is that you will not even have to move from your home because Ubisoft Reflections are planning to launch it as a digital download to the PSN (PlayStation Network)and this is what Gareth Edmonson, Ubisoft Reflections MD had to say:

Another portable console from Sony with the PSP-E1000

So forget about the upcoming Sony PS Vita for a moment because we have a brand new PSP on the way called the E1000.

Bye bye Dell Steak 5

Source: TGS

The Dell Streak 5 has now got competition from the upcoming Acer Iconia Smart and the company have decided that its now time to knock off the unpopular Streak 5.

Acer Iconia Smart 4.8 inch smartphone will be available in September

Source: TGS

Acer are to launch a smartphone or shall I say tablet next month featuring a Snapdragon processor and running on Android’s Gingerbread OS. The screen is massive measuring 4.8 inches which certainly takes on Dell’s Streak due to the screen size.

Facebook Messenger app to offer video conferencing?

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Pre-order your BlackBerry Bold 9900 now

Source: TGS

Popped onto the Vodafone UK website today was the gorgeous BlackBerry Bold 9900.

Access Facebook from your wrist with the i’mWatch

Source: TGS

Would you like a high-tech watch? Hmm. The little, attractive Android gadget builds a connection with your smartphone through Bluetooth giving you access to Facebook, text messages, phone calls and music on the move with 4GB of storage. Also, the features don’t stop there because in addition to the above you can also use widgets including checking the daily forecast and your next meeting.

Apple to launch updated low-spec iMac for students?