Richard Trenholm

Apple OS X Mavericks is free, released today

Apple OS X Mavericks is free. The new Apple software won’t cost you a penny to upgrade your iMac or MacBook today. You read that right: the OS X Mavericks price is zero, zip, nada, and the OS X Mavericks release date is today. You can upgrade for nowt on Apple computers going back to …

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LG Fireweb is the latest Firefox phone

The fire is rising: the LG Fireweb is the latest Firefox phone, but this particular fire is unlikely to spread to our shores. The evocatively-named LG Fireweb boasts a 4-inch screen and a 5-megapixel camera. It runs the Firefox OS mobile phone software made by Mozilla, the people behind the popular Web browser. That comes with access to the Firefox …

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iPad Air, mini are ‘overpriced boringness’ say CNET readers

The Apple iPad Air and iPad mini have been unveiled, so we asked you what you think of Apple’s new tablets — and it seems you’re not impressed with the price or what you get for your money. Let’s start with the positive reactions. Rafael Co says, “Can’t wait!” …Oooookay, now we’ve got that out of the way, let’s see what …

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iPad Air and iPad mini go 4G on EE, Vodafone

If you want to combine your new iPad with extra-fast 4G speed, EE and Vodafone have confirmed they will sell the Apple iPad mini and iPad Air on 4G contracts, with Orange, T-Mobile and Three also offering the new tablets on contract. Both new tablets, announced yesterday and on sale next month, have the option of extra-fast 4G LTE technology …

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New iPad Air is half the weight of the current model

The new iPad has a new name. Half the weight of the current model, the iPad Air is floating your way in white or grey on 1 November. The UK release date is the same as most of the rest of the world, ten days from now — to decide if you want one, click here for the iPad Air UK …

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Samsung Galaxy Express 2 lands on Vodafone 4G tomorrow

The Samsung Galaxy Express 2 is warping across the galaxy to Vodafone this week, giving you a 4G option that hopefully won’t beam all the cash out of your wallet. The Galaxy Express — apart from sounding like a 1980s Saturday morning cartoon — is a mid-range 4G Android phone. It sports a 4.5-inch screen with a 1.7GHz dual core …

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Struggling HTC says cheap phones are a ‘fool’s game’

As HTC takes the wraps off the fingerprint-scanning 5.9-inch HTC One Max, the ailing company vows to continue to take the fight to high-end rivals like the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S4. “HTC will not suddenly shift strategy to become a budget smartphone maker,” tweeted HTC’s Senior Global Online Communications Manager Jeff Gordon, responding to suggestions that HTC should abandon …

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HTC One Mini in red is ready to go on Phones 4U

Ready to drop some readies on the HTC One Mini? You can take it as read the new red version of this Android smart phone is ready to go. The new red-coloured One Mini goes on sale at Phones 4U next month. You can register your interest now. The 4.3-inch One Mini is a sawn-off sequel to the 4.7-inch HTC …

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85 per cent of iOS 7 users have never used Siri, survey says

85 per cent of iPhone owners who’ve updated their phones have never used Siri, according to new research — and those that have are divided on whether Siri lives up to Apple’s promises. That number is based on a survey of 2,330 Apple-owning folk in the US who have upgraded to iOS 7, the latest software for iPhone and iPad. …

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Sky scores Champions League goal videos live on Twitter

Let’s see that again, Jeff: Sky is to show goals from UEFA Champions League matches as they happen on Twitter. Almost as they happen, anyway. Clips of highlights and goals will be shared to social media in near real-time while the games are still being played. The free clips kick off today with three Champions League games: Schalke 04 v …

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