Google’s latest super phone, the £299 Nexus 5, brings with it the freshest version of Android, known as 4.4 KitKat (it’s a weird tie-in with Nestlé). We’re naturally super excited to see what’s new in the mobile software — so let’s take a look at the key facts. New features Visually, KitKat doesn’t look to …
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Nexus 5 UK price and release date
Google’s much anticipated Nexus 5 smart phone is finally official and will be available to buy from shops tomorrow, or from the Google Play Store now, starting at £299 SIM-free for the 16GB version or £339 for the 32GB model. O2 is the only network that will have the 32GB model on a contract. Prices will start at £32 per …
Read More »Google Nexus 4 on sale for only £160 in the UK
Love a good bargain? Then step this way as Google’s got a corker for you. The superb Nexus 4 smart phone now starts at only £160 for the 8GB model, a saving of £80 over its original price. The 16GB model has seen a similar reduction too, costing £200, rather than £280. That’s a ridiculously good price for such a …
Read More »Elop: Microsoft knew about Nokia’s tablet in advance (Q&A)
ABU DHABI, UAE — Nokia has taken the wraps off new Lumia and Asha devices, including the first tablet from the Finnish company. With Android phones dominating the mobile world and with Nokia soon to become part of Microsoft, CNET spoke Tuesday with Nokia CEO Stephen Elop here at Nokia World to discuss the launches and Nokia’s role with Microsoft. …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch doesn’t impress in full review
I’ve given Samsung’s smart watch, the Galaxy Gear, the full review treatment. In short, I’m not exactly thrilled about the mobile giant’s first push into wearable technology. The Gear sits on your wrist like any normal watch. It connects to your phone over Bluetooth in order to be able to show incoming calls and texts without forcing you to pull …
Read More »iPhone 5S, 5C, Galaxy S4 and HTC One UK prices compared
A new raft of iPhones is upon us! The iPhone 5S, with its gold-coloured metal back, and the cheaper, plastic iPhone 5C. But how do these new models compare against the top Android phones, the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One? The iPhone 5C is the cheaper of the two, starting at £469 for the 16GB model or £549 …
Read More »O2 and Vodafone confirmed to sell iPhone 5S and 5C in UK
The Apple iPhone 5C and 5S are finally upon us, bringing colourful plastic casings and a new gold hue, respectively, to the iPhone range. O2, Vodafone and Three have all confirmed that they will have the new phone. It’ll be arriving in the UK on 20 September. At the time of writing, no networks were able to say exactly how much …
Read More »Three launching 4G network in December for no extra cost
Three The Three network has announced that it will be launching its own 4G network in the UK starting in December. True to its promise earlier this year, it won’t be charging any extra for the service. Three’s 4G will be available to all its existing customers on current plans who already own 4G devices such as the iPhone 5, …
Read More »Samsung’s curved OLED TV on sale in UK 5 September
Samsung has confirmed that its 55-inch curved OLED TV will be available to buy in the UK from 5 September. It hasn’t said how much it’s going to cost yet, but it’s safe to assume that it’s not going to come cheap. The S9C, to give it its official name, will be available to buy only from “specialist retailers”. Samsung …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids is a tablet for your toddler
Samsung has a new version of its 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 on the way, but this one’s not for you. With its colourful shell and rugged plastic case, this model is aimed squarely at the kids. The Galaxy Tab 3 Kids, as it’s called, is basically the same as the standard Galaxy Tab 3 — due to be unveiled at …
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