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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.
The BBC today has launched something called iPlayer radio, which is basically a brand new way to listen to BBC radio.
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.
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!
HTC has announced the new and upgraded HTC One X+.
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.
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.
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…
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!
There she blows! The iPhone 5 has finally been outed on stage at Apple’s San Francisco press event. Apple exec Phil Schiller whipped it out and gave away all the gory details: read on to find out what’s in and what’s out with the company’s sixth-generation smartphone bad boy.
The iPhone 5 has just been announced this evening, but that’s not all Apple’s got for us. It’s just unveiled a completely redesigned new iPod nano – and it looks just like a tiny, tiny iPhone, complete with home button.
We knew Google was working on a standalone YouTube app for iOS devices ever since Apple announced YouTube would no longer be included by default in the upcoming iOS 6 software release. Now it’s finally here, sporting all new features – but not if you’ve got an iPad...
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We’re expecting to see the iPhone 5 get a full reveal at Apple’s press conference in San Francisco on Wednesday evening, but another piece of the puzzle has already fallen into place. Sources have revealed the exact date you’ll be able to buy Apple’s primed new smartphone – and it’s soon, too.
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Meet the Kindle Fire HD, Amazon’s second generation turbo tablet. This time round, the screen is bigger, the specs are better – but we’re only getting one version of it…
Do you have Sky and have you accidently deleted a programme in the past? If you have and want it back now you can with Sky’s brand new ‘undelete’ feature.
There have been many reports on the arrival of the Apple iPhone 5 and also many rumours of what the new smartphone from Apple will include. However, now an actual release date has been confirmed for next week, September 12th 2012.
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Last year’s HTC Desire S was a popular Android smartphone thanks to its beautiful metal design, and today, it just got smarter. At long last, just ten months after Google first revealed Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich”, HTC has rolled out an upgrade for it.
BBC iPlayer is one of the most popular on-demand sources and its getting even bigger with the ability for users to download their favourite shows and films in advance to watch on the move. In the past we have all been able to watch BBC iPlayer on our smartphones with a stable, internet connection however we have never been able to download shows before. This is all about to change.
The Google Nexus 7 is an Android tablet designed by firm, ASUS and bounces on the market very soon making it one if not the cheapest tablet we have seen storming in at £159. However, there is one feature that it doesn’t include and that is a 3G connection.
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Tivoli Audio has upped its radio range by unveiling one of its most retro-looking radios yet. The Tivoli Audio Model One BT Bluetooth radio, out later this year, is an upgraded Model version of the Model One, with Bluetooth so that listeners can now transfer music wirelessly to it. It is also dead stylish.
A Swedish online retailer has revealed that the price of Microsoft’s tablet crossover will cost £650 minimum. Now this is just a rumour at the moment – I for one definitely hope the price will drop and if Microsoft want to compete against Apple and Google the price better get knocked down!
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The Nike fitness juggernaut continues to pace along, with the launch of a new Nike+ Kinect Training tool. It will bring the same Nike+ ‘personalised training’ already enjoyed by Nike+ users, into the home for use with the Microsoft Kinect motion-sensing camera for the Xbox 360 console. Nike+ Kinect is coming on 2nd November.
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The Nintendo 3DS XL hits the shops on July 28th with a display up to 90 percent larger than the original 3DS. Those wanting to make the upgrade can now do so on the cheap, by trading in their old 3DS at GAME to buy a 3DS XL for just £80.
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In the world of Android, the talk is all about the new Android Jelly Bean operating system. But what about Android Ice Cream Sandwich? It has still to reach a number of Android smartphones. One handset it will not be reaching is the HTC Desire HD. HTC claims the Desire HD is better off without it. Read on to hear why…
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Sony has unveiled a colourful collection of amazing MP3 players. The Sony Walkman E470 Series are the world’s slimmest ever music players, according to Sony that is, and come in six stunning shades for the younger gadget audience, with enough memory for over 1,000 songs and a karaoke mode.
Logic3 and Ferrari have joined forces to bring us unique, two collections of headphones which are sexy, stylish and awesome. Read on for all the details!
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The Samsung Galaxy S3 with 32GB of internal memory has been out for a couple of months now, but what about the 64GB version? Contrary to reports, it’s still coming. It’s just been delayed until the “second half of this year”, claims Samsung.
Microsoft have officially confirmed the release date for their shiny, new touchscreen OS. The company will release Windows 8 on the 26th October, the next operating system from Microsoft.
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The first Asus Google Nexus 7 tablets have been landing in customers hands, and hitting the high street in electronics retailers including Currys and PC World. Rather than a big Apple-style store launch, Google is hoping to quietly get the tablet into as many hands as possible. But don’t expect all stores to have any stock left.
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Today sees the launch of Sky Now TV – a new on-demand movie rental service to take on rivals Lovefilm and Netflix. Launching on PC, Mac, and some Android smartphones, Sky Now TV will offer access to 600 films and 11 channels, with more to come in future on a monthly subscription, or on pay and play basis. More details on the pricing and packages this way.
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Gadget fans will already know a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is coming. It was accidentally leaked by Samsung Arabia’s Twitter account a few weeks ago. Now, the Galaxy Note 2 looks set to land on August 30th, during consumer tech show IFA 2012.
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Audio master Bose has unveiled its new VideoWave 2 system. The new entertainment package from the audio experts includes a a full HDTV and a 16-speaker surround sound system that uses hidden speakers to radiate sound around the room.
The first sight of the iPhone 5 and iPad mini are leaked onto the Internet which looks like a larger 4-inch iPhone and a smaller, thinner iPad making room for an extra speaker in order to boost the sound quality.
O2 have now fixed this issue.
As posted earlier O2 are currently experiencing some network issues meaning users signal will drop in and out also meaning that you not be able to making outgoing calls, use messaging services or even use your data. This is what mobile network, O2 had to say in a statement:
O2 have confirmed that they are currently experiencing a network issue resulting in some users not being able to make outgoing phone calls. They have a team of people working on this problem at the moment and hope to get this glitch fixed in the next few hours.
Motorola are bringing out a brand new budget smartphone called Motosmart, if you are finding yourself not being able to afford a Samsung Galaxy S3 or an iPhone 4S this one might be for you. It jumps onto the shelves in the UK this month with a price tag of £100 on Pay as you Go or sign up to contract for just £7 per month.
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Microsoft has announced that Windows 8 will finally be available this October via Windows 8 PCs and boxed copied of the software. Existing Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 from their PC for a lower price. Boxed copies of the operating system will also be available for a slightly higher price.
This dust-repelling and water resistant Sony Xperia Go will be out to buy this month on O2. Some might call it a ‘rugged’ smartphone however it is much more than that indeed with some damn clever tech thrown in. Use the Xperia Go in the rain with wet finger tracking tech for one. More this way!
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The Nokia Lumia 900 is fresh in the memory but Nokia may already have an upgrade planned. A Nokia user has uncovered the sighting of a Nokia Lumia 910. With the Nokia 808 PureView 41-megapixel phone failing to excite all but the most fanboy-ish Nokia fans, could a Nokia Lumia 910 make up for it?
Do you want your ASUS tablet to look even more snazzy? Pick up one of the colourful covers then. The tablet was announced last week and is made by ASUS running on the Android OS and is called the Google Nexus 7.
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Motorola has updated its Atrix line with the Motorola Atrix HD smartphone. The device features a 4.5-inch touchscreen display with Motorola’s HD ColorBoost display technology, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and up to 32GB of microSD card storage. But does it have enough about it to tempt us away from the Samsung Galaxy S3 or iPhone? More specs this way.
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In what should be an interesting year for tablets, Archos has just announced a new tablet of its own. The Archos 97 Carbon tablet is set to tout the latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and Google apps. It’s out later this month in a variety of sizes, including a 7-inch model to vie for attention alongside the new Google Nexus 7.
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The Sky Go app for iOS and Android, and Sky Sports app for iPad have been a godsend for many, helping Sky subscribers catch up on missed shows and live sport on-the-go. Now both apps have been updated with extra on-demand content from new channels, a new way to watch F1 races and Ice Cream Sandwich support for Android users. Read on for more info on the extra channels and features.
Some like Google Maps and some don’t, well’s there a new addition coming and its called Google indoor maps at the moment only for Android devices though. It will work in various places such as shopping centres, train stations and airports in either London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Birmingham.
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The Samsung EX2F is the company’s latest digital camera and funnily enough is successor to the EX1. Among its new features is an added Wi-Fi capability for sharing photos on the web directly from the camera and a wider f/1.8 aperture for faster shutter speeds and better performance in low-light conditions. It’s one of the largest aperture you’ll find on any compact camera.
Microsoft in a blog post have confirmed the pricing for their next OS which is set to be released in this Autumn and its good news. The upgrade will only cost £25 for a limited period though for current Windows users who use either Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Keep reading for more info.
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Samsung has added another bridge camera to its ranks in the form of the Samsung WB100. Designed with budding photo enthusiasts in mind, this 16-megapixel sensor camera comes with 26x optical zoom lens to help you get closer to the action. More WB100 details this way.
Nike is not getting bored and is continuing to monitor your fitness with some brand new Nike+ Training and Basketball iPhone apps. Buy the Nike Lunar trainers and track your fitness. The shoe manufacturing company have also released a Basketball app letting you measure just how high that slam dunk goes.
