AndroidSamsung Galaxy S Advance launched
of the Samsung Galaxy S Advance sees the newest edition to the Galaxy range sporting suspiciously similar specs to its sibling the Galaxy R.The Galaxy S Advance comes with a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen (480 x 800), a 1.0GHz dual-core processor, 8GB/16GB of internal memory, front faci... -techradar'Truly unlimited' data plan announced by T-Mobile
as announced the first 'truly unlimited' data plan of its kind in the UK, with the Full Monty tariff offering consumers unlimited calls, texts and internet for £36 per month.As the plan is completely unlimited, it includes data intensive activities such as streaming video and tethering your phone to other devices – allowing your addition... -techradarSprint posts Samsung Galaxy Nexus sign-up page
arrier Sprint will be bringing the Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone to its customers after posting a sign-up page on its website.The 4G LTE-enabled handset has been a Verizon exclusive since its launch last month, but will now debut as one of Sprint's first LTE handsets later this year.The company has previously focused on the WiMAX standard on devi... -techradarIn Depth: Why Siri is just the start for natural input
ri: simplifying commandsShowing off to non-iPhone owning friends has never been easier. Pick up your phone in the pub, confidently say 'Siri, what's the circumference of the Earth divided by the radius of the Moon?' and barely seconds later, you're the only one there who knows the answer is 23.065. It's a magical exp... -techradarWindows PhoneUpdated: Nokia N8 now shipping with Symbian Belle?
ic Nokia fans in the market for a new phone will be interested to hear that the Nokia N8 is now shipping with Symbian Belle pre-installed - in some countries, at least. That's according to a tweet in response to a customer in India, in which the official Nokia account said, "We are already shipp... -techradarNokia Lumia 800 audio and camera issues confirmed
confirmed Lumia 800 bugs concerning audio and camera functions, but denies there is still a battery issue after an update was released earlier this month.Nokia Lumia 800 owners have taken to the Nokia forums to vent their spleen saying they are still experiencing battery issues, as well as... -techradarNokia 910 breaks cover through Dutch retailer
handset from the blossoming Nokia and Windows Phone partnership has been leaked, with the Lumia 910 appearing on a Dutch retailer's website.The as-yet-unannounced Nokia Lumia 910 looks to be practically identical to the Lumia 900 recently announced for US market, exclusively on the AT&T ne... -techradar
AndroidMotorola ships XYBOARD 10.1 and 8.2Motorola announced two new Android tablets, the XYBOARD 10.1 and a smaller 8.2 model. The tablets are based on Android 3.2 with upgradability to 4.0 and support a 5 MP front facing camera.
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velopers are being reminded by Google to shift their attention away from the Menu button and focus instead on the Action Bar.The Menu button function is commonplace in pre-3.0 versions of Google's Android operating system. It allows users to view options for a particular application by pressin... -techradarWeek in Tech: Nokia and Apple smash records
ech: The record breakersIt's been a good week for records: we've seen some firms smash good records, some people win pointless ones, and still others do things that we've had to invent new kinds of awards for.Apple was in the first camp, unveiling best-ever sales figures that, according to Gary Marshall, mean t... -techradarHTC to scale back smartphone output in 2012
f HTC UK Phil Robertson has acknowledged that the company needs to 'get back to what made us great' after the Taiwanese manufacturer lost momentum in 2011.He said HTC will focus more on hero devices and cut back on the number of phones it releases in the coming year, after outing a huge... -techradarWindows PhoneNokia Loses $1.38 Billion, But Sells 1 Million Windows PhonesNokia lost $1.38 billion in the final three months of 2011, with unit sales of the company's mobile phones overall declining 23 percent year-over-year. Still, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop was clearly delighted that the company sold more than 1 million Lumia smartphones based on Microsoft's Windows Phone platform during the fourth quarter.
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AndroidAndroid Captures Record 39 Percent Share of Global Tablet Shipments in Q4 2011Strategy Analytics reports Android tablet shipments jumped to a record 39 percent global share in the fourt quarter of 2011. Apple iOS maintains its leadership position at 58 percent during the quarter. -mobiletechnewsSony Tapioca and Nypon phones break cover
ike Sony needs to take more care with its upcoming products, as yet more details about future phones have leaked out.First off, details about a budget smartphone, the Sony Tapioca/Sony LT21i, have surfaced suggesting it will run Android 2.3.7 on a single-core 800MHz processor with 512MB of RAM and pack 4GB of internal storag... -techradarXbox Live coming to Android, iOS and more?
is looking to build on the success of 2011's biggest selling console, by rolling out its popular Xbox Live gaming platform to Android and iOS devices.Xbox Live games are currently only compatible with Windows Phone devices, but Microsoft has realised that its huge fan base will be using a range... -techradarHP commits to release open source WebOS by September
will begin life as an open source operating system in September 2012 after the company committed to a release time frame.The operating system, developed and formerly owned by Palm, was given a stay of execution last month when HP decided to offer the software up to the open source community rather tha... -techradarNokia Lumia 900 set for $99 price-tag on AT
ill offer the flagship Nokia Lumia 900 for just $99.99 on a two-year contract, according to reports.The 4.3-inch, 4G LTE-enabled device was announced to great acclaim at CES earlier this month and is set to go on sale on March 18th as an AT&T exclusive.The surprisingly low premium gives Nokia a fantastic opportunity to gain a foothold in the ... -techradarIBM and HTC combine to bring Android to businesses
amed up with HTC to try and bring Android handsets to the business sector, which is currently dominated by Apple and Blackberry devices.A series of smart business applications have been developed by IBM to run on HTC smartphones and tablets – although theoretically they should be relatively easy to port to other devices if IBM eyes the bigg... -techradarApril arrival for Samsung Galaxy S3?
nsider Eldar Murtazin, noted Russian tech blogger, has announced via his Twitter feed that the Samsung Galaxy S3 will land in the UK in April.What's more interesting is it appears Murtazin has a Galaxy S3 handset, tweeting "HD resolution, 12 mpx camera, sw tweaks, android 4 - I like my new phone. Eager to see official announcement in Barcelona... -techradarWindows PhoneSamsung Galaxy S3 delayed beyond MWC?
Tuesday suggest that Samsung has decided against unveiling the Samsung Galaxy S3 device at this year's Mobile World Congress.The Verge says that 'people familiar with the matter' have indicated that the Korean giant plans to delay the announcement until after February's annual mobile expo in Barcelona.The sequel to the ultra-successf... -techradar
AndroidLG ready to unveil quad core powerhouse at MWC
ng up two big feature handsets for launch at MWC 2012, as it tries to make in-roads early on in the smartphone market this year.The LG X3 is first up, storming in with its quad-core processor and huge 4.7-inch screen and the LG CX2, which will attempt to win us over to life in the third dimension.The LG X3 will be taking on the next generation o... -techradarOpinion: Apple needs to learn from Android for iPad 3
t be one of the biggest hitters in the smartphone and tablet space, but it needs a big re-think of its strategy if it's going to stay at the sharp end.Sure, iOS 5 has been a big hit, with record numbers of iPhone 4S and iPad 2 sales plus the conversion of older devices to the new platform, but unless... -techradarHTC Primo to be a budget Beats handset?
a promising entry level HTC phone, the Primo have been leaked revealing a Beats Audio handset running the latest Android operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) out of the box.The rumour was passed to Stuff.tv from an anonymous tipster within the Taiwanese firm – who disclosed that the Primo would be toting the new HTC Sense 4.0 ove... -techradarOpinion: RIM reshuffle: is it just going through the motions?
closet BlackBerry fans, I was filled with a sense of hope and joy I hadn't felt for years when I heard that RIM had a new CEO. But the reshuffle that would make real changes at RIM is the kind that involves reshuffling Lazaridis and Balsillie off to a tropical island, pension books in hand.What RIM has a... -techradarInterview: Windows Phone 'won't have new technologies until they're a benefit'
dman Windows Phone interviewIs Windows Phone falling behind on hardware without dual core and NFC? Just having the specs doesn't make a good experience, Microsoft's Aaron Woodman told us at CES. "If you look at Android, you see the greatest time to market advantage, just because there's greater flexibility i... -techradarRIM co-CEOs step down
rs and co-CEO's Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie have resigned from their roles.After 20-years at the top the pair have finally thrown in the towel as the BlackBerry-maker looks to emerge from its recent slump.Lazardis and Balsillie will hand over the reins on Monday morning, with the former becoming vice chairman and the latter remaining on the board.RIM has confirmed... -techradarWindows PhoneDevelopers to choose Android over iOS in 2012
rom two separate studies have found that Apple's influence in the mobile market looks set to dwindle in the coming years.Analyst house Ovum released results from its annual developer survey this week, which suggests that Android could become the most important operating system to developers this year, overtakin... -techradarNokia Lumia 900 set for June UK launch
launch the Lumia 900 smartphone in the UK in June, according to Carphone Warehouse.The 4.3-inch Windows Phone Mango device was praised upon its debut at CES 2012, but until now has been billed as an AT&T exclusive in the United States.The listing on Carphone Warehouse's website gives Nokia fans th... -techradar
In Depth: 10 best iOS apps for keeping in touch
OS apps for keeping in touchIt's more or less inevitable that, sooner or later, you'll spend a holiday season apart from someone special to you. Whether it's a sibling freshly emigrated to sunnier climes or a close friend who has moved cities to take up a new job, we all know the dull ache that comes from missing som... -techradarReview Roundup: This week's hottest reviews on TechRadar
's hottest reviews on TechRadarThis week we've reviewed a new budget tablet from Viewsonic, the latest-gen BlackBerry Bold as well as a plethora of other tech. We also got hands on with a whole bunch of TVs over at CES in Las Vegas, in addition to ch... -techradar
AndroidSony Ericsson reports huge loss
son has announced that it made a pre-tax loss of $317 million (£205 million) in Q4 2011.The loss is being blamed on increased competition in the market, the on-going global financial crisis and the floods in Thailand – leading to component shortages.Another reason for the loss, which was not documented by Sony Ericsson, could be its handset range ha... -techradarIn Depth: Best free laptops: deals and models compared
laptops: deals and models comparedMore and more these days, when you head to buy a mobile phone on contract you're bombarded with offers for free gifts if you sign up for a longer contract or pay more each month.Getting a f... -techradarWindows PhoneWalmart Offers Free Nokia Lumia 710 SmartphoneWalmart is offering U.S. consumers a free Nokia Lumia 710 smartphone when they sign up for a two-year service commitment with T-Mobile. By contrast, T-Mobile is selling the same Windows Phone handset at a post-rebate price of $50 in exchange for a two-year service commitment.
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: Nokia's CEO Stephen ElopStephen Elop seems relaxed for someone so busy. The Nokia CEO breezes into our meeting room away from the hubbub of the CES 2012 show floor and immediately starts to talk about the launch of the new Lumia 900 the previous day. The Canadian is in Las Vegas for two days before jetting off... -techradarNokia begins rolling out battery fix for Lumia 800
released a software update for the Lumia 800 which will address the battery issues which have been widely reported.The update (version 1600.2483.8106.11500 - handy) is currently being rolled out and should be with all handsets within two weeks, with half of owners receiving it in the firs... -techradarExclusive: ZTE to launch new smartphone range at MWC 2012
nfirmed to TechRadar that it will be launching a new range of phones at Mobile World Congress 2012 as it looks to extend its brand presence in the UK market.The company is a relatively unknown brand on British shores, but plans to release a slew of new phones under its own name in 2012.Chris Edward... -techradarExclusive: ZTE hints at Windows-powered tablet
be set to extend its tablet strategy to include a budget device powered by Microsoft's Windows 8 platform.Speaking to TechRadar at the launch of the new Windows Phone ZTE Tania, Chris Edwards, European marketing and business development directorfor ZTE, told Techradar that the company could leverage ... -techradarIn pictures: ZTE Tania
t some time with the first handset to launch in 2012, and it's a budget option: the ZTE Tania, powered by Windows Phone.The phone isn't the slimmest in the world at 10.7mm thick - although it's hardly chunky in the hand, and the plastic chassis has a more than robust feel.It's rocking a 5MP camera with 512MB of RAM - but sa... -techradarZTE Tania: super-cheap Windows Phone announced
unched its first own-brand phone of 2012 in the UK, and it comes in a Windows Phone flavour: the ZTE Tania.Close-to-ridiculous name aside, the Tania comes with the same sort of specs as many other Windows Phone handsets on the market, but like the Orange San Francisco before it (a rebadged ZTE Blade) it will... -techradar
AndroidVodafone to stock Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus
as announced it will be adding the Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus, Blackberry Bold 9790 and the Nokia Lumia 710 to its line up in the next month.Pricing has not yet been revealed, but with the launch of these handsets imminent, details should be with us soon.The Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus builds on its predecessor, the Galaxy Ace,... -techradarSamsung to merge bada with Tizen
looking to expand its reach in the smartphone market by joining the forces of its Bada operating system with Tizen's open source offering.Bada, launched in 2010, is Samsung's attempt to create a new mobile phone OS. It focussed on getting their non-smartphone users onto new devices, at an affordable price - but not to compete with the likes o... -techradarMoto not infringing Apple patents says ITC
as not infringed on Apple's patents, according to the US International Trade Commission (ITC).The ITC ruled that Moto's smartphones have not infringed on three separate patents that Apple holds, with the preliminary ruling still needing approval by a six-person commission. Nevertheless it is a major blow for ... -techradarMeegoSamsung says to merge bada mobile OS with Intel-backed TizenSamsung plans to merge the 'bada' platform with Tizen which is backed by Intel. Tizen is a Linux-based operating system developed through the joint efforts of LiMo and Meego. -mobiletechnewsWindows PhoneIn Depth: Winners and losers of CES 2012
rs and losers of CES 2012Now that our jetlag is subsiding, it's time to take a look back at the utter madness that was, and always is, the Consumer Electronics Show.CES 2012 didn't have a huge amount of absolute stand out kit, but for a time of financial uncertainty, there sure were a lot of launches and the industry c... -techradarNokia Lumia 900 coming to other US carriers?
f="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/hands-on-nokia-lumia-900-review-1053601">Nokia Lumia 900, announced as an AT&T exclusive at CES, could soon be available on rival networks to according to new reports.The WinSupersite is running a rumour that just 45-days after the Windows Phone device becomes available on A... -techradarWindows Phone close to Skype app release
ng over Skype in October last year, Windows Phone users are still looking for a dedicated app, but their wait is nearly over.According to The Verge, Skype have said that an app for Windows Phone will be released soon. This news came from Skype's VP of Products, Rick Osterloh, in an interview at the Microsoft stand during CES 20... -techradarTutorial: Tweaks to improve your phone's performance
prove your phone's performanceFor the average person, a smartphone is yet another piece of fancy technology that has a purpose – whether it's making phone calls, browsing the internet on the go, sending emails, or a bit of everything. Oh, and you can download apps, but that's pretty much where it ends. You see,... -techradar
