Joe Svetlik

MyGlass app lets you control Google Glass from your phone

Like the idea of Google Glass, but don’t fancy swiping the side of your specs the whole time? There’s an app for that. It’s called MyGlass, and it’s just been updated to let you control your hi-tech spectacles from your Android-powered mobile. I know, part of the appeal of Glass is that you don’t have …

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Nokia Lumia 1520 Bandit press image leaks

We’ve seen the 6-inch Nokia Lumia ‘Bandit‘ smart phone leak before, both in blurry shots and a screengrab. Well now here’s what looks like an official press shot, courtesy of leaky legend @evleaks. It all looks rather familiar, complete with all those Live Tiles on the screen. But we haven’t had a good look at the back before. There’s a …

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Apple is testing a 6

Apple is expected to announce two new iPhones on Tuesday, but seems it’s already working on its next handset after that. And it might be mahoosive, if this report is to be believed. The next-iPhone-but-one could feature a 6-inch screen, according to the Wall Street Journal. That’s bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, and Sammy’s device isn’t exactly small. Apple …

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Is this the iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner?

There have been a number of leaks concerning the iPhone 5S (and 5C), but we’re yet to have a good look at the fingerprint scanner. Well here are what purport to be the first decent shots of it, as featured on Apple’s next handset. The pics come from an Australian teenager named Sonny Dickson, who has well-placed sources in China …

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Jelly Bean is now on 45 per cent of Android devices

It’s the start of the month, and you know what that means: Google spills the (jelly) beans on how its Android operating system breaks down. And Jelly Bean has jumped a few per cent. It now accounts for 45.1 per cent of all Android devices. That’s up 5 per cent on last month. Google counts Android 4.1 and 4.2, but …

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Updated iPlayer app brings show downloads to Android devices

The BBC has updated its iPlayer app for Android, letting you download shows to your Google-powered device. The feature has only been available on the iOS version of the app before. The updated app is live now on Google Play. It should be made available in the Amazon App Store in the next few days, senior product manager David Berlin …

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Seriously, the next version of Android is called KitKat

Now here’s a turn up for the books. The next version of Android will be called KitKat, after the famous four-finger chocolate bar. Google made the surprise announcement last night, hot on the heels of Apple sending out invites for its event next week. Trying to rain on its parade, perchance? Android 4.4 was widely thought to be called Key …

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Apple 10 September iPhone event is official, invites go out

At last, it’s official. Apple has sent out the invites for an event on Tuesday, 10 September, when it’s expected to launch not one but two new iPhones. In keeping with the leaks we’ve seen so far, Apple has chosen a colourful theme for the invites. Look at all the hues in there. The tagline reads: “This should brighten everyone’s …

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Did Google just leak the Nexus 5 in KitKat promo vid?

Last night, Google announced KitKat, the next version of its Android operating system. To mark the occasion, it released a video showing the unveiling of the new statue, but what’s this? Eagle-eyed phone fans over at Android Police spotted a new Nexus blower in the vid. Could it be the Nexus 5? Google has since made the video private, suggesting that yes, …

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Nexus 4 won’t be restocked on Google Play, hints at Nexus 5

Google slashed the Nexus 4’s price by a whopping £80 last week — it wasn’t exactly expensive to begin with — and now it’s clear why. It’s a clearance sale. When it’s sold out of Google Play, it’s gone for good, a Google spokesperson confirmed to The Verge. So better get yours in now, if you want one. It also …

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