EE, the UK’s first 4G network, has delayed its SIM-free tariffs, with the cheaper deals now expected to arrive “within the next two weeks”. Although the new network went live a few weeks ago, it seems you’ll have to sit tight if you want to buy one of the network’s SIM-only plans, which were supposed …

A whopping new Sony smart phone has leaked online, reportedly sporting a 5-inch display and a 12-megapixel camera, alongside other hardware treats. The mystery mobile, codenamed ‘Yuga’ (the name of an epoch or era within a cycle of four ages in Hindu philosophy — thanks, Wikipedia) has showed itself in a series of snaps on German-language site Android-Schweiz. It’s always …

Following the, er, rave reviews that greeted its full-size Suface RT tablet, Microsoft is now reportedly leading a 7-inch gaming tablet into its gadget stable. “Multiple sources familiar with plans” have seemingly confirmed Microsoft’s plans to the Verge, which claims a final version of the mythical device is being cooked up as we speak. The tiny tablet, which would go …

Nexus 4? What Nexus 4? Samsung appears untroubled by the introduction of Google’s mega-cheap own-brand smart phone, proudly boasting that its Galaxy S3 smart phone has hit the 30 million sales mark. Samsung boss JK Shin calls the company’s quad-core marvel a “runaway favourite” on the corporate site. The 4.8-inch Galaxy S3 hit the significant milestone in 157 days — …

Android is five years old today — happy birthday Android, have a cake! But how did our favourite green robot get started on his journey to mobile industry domination? Five years ago, on 5 November 2007, the newly formed Open Handset Alliance unveiled Android — an open-source operating system for mobile phones. Although Google is Android’s auteur, 34 corporations including …

Virgin Media is introducing free calls to mobile phones over Wi-Fi, using a ‘SmartCall’ app for Android and iOS that will launch early next year. Sounds delightful, non? The catch, however, is that you need to be signed up to a Virgin Media home phone for the service to work. If you’re the proud owner of a house-bound Virgin Media …

The Google Nexus 4 is a barnstorming bargain of a smart phone, costing a wallet-pleasing £239 from the Google Play store. LG — the manufacturer behind the Nexus 4 — may not be too pleased with Google’s super-low price, however, seemingly having raised prices for some retailers. Carphone Warehouse’s Spanish arm has posted a notice on its Facebook page informing …

The iPad mini went on sale this morning, but at Apple’s London flagship shop there weren’t many early adopters to be been. Outside the Covent Garden branch of Apple’s glossy retail empire, a modest clutch of Apple devotees were in line to pick up the company’s new, teeny tiny tablet. The group of shoppers awaiting the 8am iPad mini launch …

Rumours persist that Microsoft is cooking up an own-brand smart phone to go with its Surface tablet, with fresh reports suggesting the mythical mobile is already in testing. Citing “people familiar with the situation”, the Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft is working with suppliers in Asia to test a new smart phone, but isn’t yet sure whether the device will go …

Virgin Media has revealed a new pay as you go tariff that bags you unlimited data when you top up £10 a month. The ‘Big Data’ tariff comes with 300 texts, which you can also bump up to ‘unlimited’ status if you’re willing to top up £15 per month. A second ‘Big Talk’ option gets you unlimited UK landline calls …