Acer has delayed the launch of its Windows RT tablets, putting the brakes on its hybrid gadgets after seeing the lukewarm reception that Microsoft’s Surface has received. Acer boss Jim Wong told Reuters that, “Originally we had a very aggressive plan to come out very early next year,” going on to explain, “But because of …

Apple’s iPad mini tablet has been torn apart, revealing a tiny tablet that’s held together with a bucketload of adhesive, and is nigh-on impossible to repair. The brave tech-deconstructors at iFixit conducted the grim operation, which sees a microwave-heated tool used to soften the gloop that holds Apple’s tablet together, before the screen can be easily pried off. Interestingly, as …

Now playing: Watch this: CNET News EE launch 1:36 The UK’s first 4G network has gone live at last, giving Brits the opportunity to speed up their mobile data — if they’ve got a whole load of cash that is. From this morning, you can saunter into an EE-branded highstreet shop and tie yourself into a 4G contract. Be sure …

So you want to buy a Windows Phone 8 smart phone, eh? Bold manoeuvre. But first you’ll need to know which networks are flogging which mobiles. Here’s what we know so far, we’ll be updating this story if we learn anything more. Nokia Lumia 920 Likely to steal headlines, this is Nokia’s flagship mobile and it comes with a 4.5-inch, …

We’ve given the Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE a speed test from our London offices, to try and get a sense of the speeds you can expect from the 4G variant of this quad-core smart phone, as well as testing the new EE service that’s powering it. What was the test? We’ll be doing more testing on the Galaxy S3 LTE’s …

BBC iPlayer has finally arrived on Sky’s catch up service, granting Sky+ customers the chance to watch the best of the Beeb’s programming on demand, without having to plug in a laptop or switch to another set-top box. From today you can access Auntie’s broadcasts by pressing the TV Guide button on your remote, then the red button to access …

Nokia’s first Windows Phone 8 smart phones, the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, are winging their way to buyers today, the Finnish phone-maker has confirmed. You’ll only be able to get your paws on the Lumia 920 if you opt for the UK’s first — very expensive — 4G network, however. Update: EE has confirmed the Lumia 920 will also …

US bookseller Barnes and Noble is gearing up in its battle for UK tablet domination, as pre-orders for the £159 Nook HD tablet open today. The high-resolution tablet can be purchased today online, with the website’s checkout revealing that the tablet is expected to be released on 22 November. £159 gets you the 8GB model, while the larger 16GB option …

Google’s lifted the lid on two new Nexus devices — a smart phone and a 10-inch tablet, built by LG and Samsung respectively. Here’s what you need to know about these new raw-Android devices, when you can buy them and how much you’ll be paying. LG Nexus 4 The long-rumoured LG Nexus 4 is here at last, and it’s mega-cheap. …

HTC One X owners, stand by your smart phones — reports suggest the much-anticipated Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is now arriving on devices in Europe. Android Central quotes HTC saying the update is “rolling out now” to Asia and Europe. I’ve contacted HTC for confirmation of this and I’ll update the story when I hear back, but for now …