Apple iOS 4, in light of Android 2.2

Apple’s forthcoming iOS 4 will be ready to update iPhones and iPod Touches in two weeks. It will turbocharge existing iPhones without a doubt, but how does the new operating system stack up to Android’s 2.2 (Froyo) release? It’s true that Apple’s iOS 4 is a far more dramatic update from iPhone OS 3.0 than …

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Poll: will you buy an Apple iPhone 4?

Unless you hide under a rock today — a rock without Wi-Fi or 3G access, mind you — it’s hard to escape the news that there will be a new iPhone in town soon. So is it love at first sight? And, more importantly, is it pre-order at first sight? Or perhaps the latest announcement has solidified your hunger for …

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How long until iOS replaces OS X?

During Monday’s WWDC keynote, a small but interesting moment occurred when discussing the iPhone’s latest OS update. Formerly called iPhone OS4, Steve Jobs announced an official name switch to “iOS 4.” This isn’t surprising, since the iOS covers three devices currently, only one of which is an iPhone. On the other hand, it raises more questions. What other devices will …

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What we didn’t hear about iPhone 4

There’s plenty to like about the iPhone 4 that Steve Jobs just announced at WWDC 2010. There’s the front-facing camera with FaceTime video chat, the higher-resolution display, and the 5-megapixel camera with HD movie recording, just to name a few features, but as with any product with this much hype, there were bound to be a plethora of rumors preceding …

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Sky+HD gets new EPG: Now you never have to stop watching

Sky has launched a new on-screen guide for Sky+HD users. The new electronic programme guide (EPG) offers easier recording, a mini screen for uninterrupted viewing, and a rather clever search filter. The first group of HD customers to use the interface will tune in — with no need to adjust their set — from tomorrow, Tuesday 10 March. As our …

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 3D review: Great way to pasta time

No joke, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is our favourite animated comedy of all time. Frankly, there’s a good chance it’s the best film ever made in the history of cinema. It’s got everything: giant flying food, an adorable geek with an awesome haircut and a monkey thought translator. The jokes are laugh-out-loud funny too — it easily passes …

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Nokia N900 at Tesco: Maemo at the mall

The Nokia N900 is one of the geekiest phones out there, targeted at modders and high-end users. But that’s not stopping it from dropping on the shelves of of Tesco Phone shops, where you can pick up some Linux-based Maemo goodness along with your weekly shop. Tescos will start selling the N900 in its phone stores this weekend, along with …

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What AT&T’s tiered pricing means for you (FAQ)

AT&T’s smartphone pricing overhaul, announced earlier this week, has ignited a heated debate among consumers, causing many to scratch their heads and wonder just what the shift means for them. In a nutshell, AT&T has done away with its unlimited data plan and will now offer two-tiered data plan pricing. Some people are praising the carrier for offering a plan …

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HTC Evo 4G now on sale

Now playing: Watch this: HTC Evo 4G (Sprint) 4:34 Happy Friday, everyone! Or should we say, happy HTC Evo 4G day? That’s right, this is the day many smartphone fans have been waiting for, as America’s first 4G smartphone is now officially on sale. The HTC Evo 4G can be purchased through Sprint as well as other electronics retailers, including …

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iPhone 4G: Cool or tool? Have your say in our poll

This coming Monday, Steve Jobs will take the stage at Apple’s annual World Wide Developers Conference, and the smart money (read — crazy Internet hype machine) says he will unveil the much anticipated, even much-er leaked iPhone 4G. CNET UK will of course be on hand to bring you every single scrap of news as it develops, even though, due …

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Reported Evo 4G storage card problems fixed by over

This post was last updated at 12:28 p.m., PT. As much as the news of the HTC Evo 4G launch is making the rounds this Friday morning, so is another story about the 4G smartphone. According to Android Central, Google I/O attendees, who all received an Evo 4G, started reporting problems where they weren’t able to write to the storage …

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Week in review: Movement on mobile front

Now playing: Watch this: Next iPhone days away? 6:40 AT&T this week overhauled smartphone pricing as we know it, while bigwigs at a prominent tech conference focused on phones, tablets, and everything in between. All this came amid buzz about the new iPhone Apple’s Steve Jobs is expected to unveil during a keynote speech Monday at the company’s Worldwide Developers …

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Comics, PDFs, and more: Stanza for iPad is a universal (and free) killer e

The iPad is rapidly becoming a Swiss army knife for e-reading apps of all types. Just in case you find Apple’s iBooks disappointing (and most of us do), there are the Kindle, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble apps. While each has its advantages, they’re generally not compatible with each other. They also make sharing and file-format recognition beyond their e-books …

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Board game alert: Carcassonne comes to iPhone

Far be it from me to normally get tremendously excited about specific iPhone games, but Carcassonne suddenly popped up in the App Store after months of anticipation (at least on my part). In my board game collection (the physical one, not the iPhone one), Carcassonne sits right next to Settlers of Catan as one my favorites. The Xbox 360 has …

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