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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June, 2010
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7 June
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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7 June
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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7 June
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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7 June
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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7 June
Sky News HD: Watch the horror and suffering of humanity in glorious high definition
Happy days, news lovers: from spring 2010 you’ll be able to watch every disaster, crime spree and corrupt politician in fabulous high definition when Sky launches Sky News HD. Hopefully there will be Dolby Digital surround sound too, so we can hear the boos from backbenchers in Parliament as if we were Gordon Brown himself. Sky News has a respectable …
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7 June
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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4 June
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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4 June
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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4 June
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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