With just weeks to go before the Samsung Galaxy S5 is revealed, new rumours give us a glimpse of what we can expect from the hotly-tipped sequel to the Galaxy S4. Noted Russian Twitter tipster Eldar Murtazin has revealed what he believes will be the S5’s details. So what are we talking? We’re talking a …
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Samsung shops run by Phones 4U take on Apple Store
Not only is Samsung taking on the Apple Store with new own-brand shops — but it’s teaming up with two high street rivals to do it. Having already revealed the S4, the Note and the rest of the Galaxy line-up will make their home in dedicated shops across Europe run by Carphone Warehouse, Samsung has now revealed plans for Phones …
Read More »Samsung shops take on the Apple Store, with help from Carphone Warehouse
Samsung is taking on the Apple Store with new own-brand shops. The S4, the Note and the rest of the Galaxy line-up will soon have their own shops across Europe, thanks to a partnership with Carphone Warehouse. 60 shops dedicated to selling just Samsung stuff will open across Europe. A Carphone Warehouse spokesperson told me that the details are yet …
Read More »HTC M8 could leave us hanging until late March
The HTC M8, hotly-tipped sequel to the HTC One, could leave us hanging a little longer than we hoped. Rumours suggested the troubled company’s new flagship phone could be unveiled next month, but a new tip suggests it’ll be towards the end of March instead. Reliable Twitter tipster @evleaks reckons it’s “starting to look like a late March launch” for …
Read More »Galaxy Note 3 Neo costs same as the Note, but not in UK
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo will set you back as much as the full-fat Galaxy Note 3, according to the first European store to place the new phablet in its shop window. German retailer Notebookbilliger wants 529 euros for the Note 3 Neo’s 4G model, or 499 euros for the 3G version — which is there or thereabouts the same as …
Read More »Vodafone revamps 4G deals as 4GB bonus data offer ends
Vodafone has reorganised its 4G tariffs, so you can kiss goodbye to the extra 4GB of data that made Vodafone such an enticing prospect. Up until now, anyone signing up for a 4G contract got to fill your boots with unlimited data for the first three months, with an extra 4GB per month on top of your allowance for the …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo packs six cores and 720p screen
We need cores — lots of cores. Luckily, the new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo has six of ’em. The spin-off of the Note 3 phablet boasts a hexa-core processor. That’s two 1.7GHz cores for hard work like graphically intensive gaming, and four 1.3GHz cores for more menial everyday tasks. The six cores are backed up by 2GB of RAM. …
Read More »Vodafone dodges a spanking as last network to hit 3G target
Shutterstock Vodafone has boosted its 3G coverage to avoid a slap on the wrist, meaning all the UK’s major mobile phone networks now meet their 3G coverage targets. Good work, guys. After all, you’ve only had 14 years. In November, telecoms watchdog Ofcom singled out Vodafone as the only network failing to live up to its 3G coverage obligations. EE, …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S4 adopts Note 3 leather look, hints at S5 styling
Not keen on the Samsung Galaxy S4‘s shiny plastic back? Check out this new version, which steals the Galaxy Note 3‘s faux-leather case. Does this point to a new look for the hotly-tipped Galaxy S5? The new Black Edition of the S4, as you might expect from the name, boasts a black case. The S4 is currently available in red, …
Read More »Galaxy Note 3 Neo packs 6 cores
We need cores — lots of cores. Luckily, the new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo has six of ’em. The spin-off of the Note 3 phablet boasts a hexa-core processor. That’s two 1.7GHz cores for hard work like graphically intensive gaming and four 1.3GHz cores for more menial everyday tasks. The six cores are backed up by 2GB of RAM. …
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