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t was a phone we saw back in February, we've now got an Orange San Diego UK release date and price - and it looks like kind of a big deal.The phone, originally released under the pseudonym of Orange Santa Clara, is one of the first to use Intel's Atom CPU (named Medfield), and also supports super-fast connectivity thanks ... -techradarVodafone Smart 2 - £70 for your first Android smartphone
ayer has entered the budget Android market, in the shape of the Vodafone Smart II.This dinky little handset follows in the footsteps of the original Vodafone Smart, released last year, but thankfully has received a spec boost and a reduction in cost. Where last year's model cost £80 and came with a 2.8-inch screen, for a ... -techradarIn Depth: Project Glass: what you need to know
e unveiled Project Glass, the tech world instantly fell into two camps. Camp one was excited: we're living in the sci-fi future! Camp two, though, wasn't so happy. It's vapourware! some said, while others worried that Google just wanted to plaster ads on the entire world. Is either camp correct? Let's find out.What is Google's P... -techradarEverything Everywhere phone sellers to become 'highly trained specialist agents'
ttp://www.techradar.com/search?searchTerm=Everything+Everywhere&rows=40&articleTerritory=&articleFrontPage=&articleType=news&page=1">Everything Everywhere, the owner of Orange and T-Mobile in the UK, is retraining its staff to become mobile operating system experts.The networ... -techradarExclusive: Samsung Music Hub coming to Windows Phone
d told TechRadar it's looking to push its Music Hub across multiple platforms in its quest to become a big player in the mobile music arena.Tae Geun Kim, group leader in Samsung's contents planning team, also outlined some of the reasons why the service is only l... -techradar
AndroidSony Xperia Go is strong and tough smartphone, not hideous
new rugged smartphone in town: the Sony Xperia Go, set to replace the outdoorsy Xperia Active. We first got wind of the Go back when it was known by its codename Xperia Lotus, and the leaks that emerged were pretty spot-on, as it happens. The rumoured 1Ghz dual-core processor makes an appearance, as does Android 2... -techradarExclusive: Google: Android and Chrome OS will slowly converge
ice president of engineering Linus Upson has told TechRadar that the company is categorically not working on a Chrome OS tablet, but does expect a slow convergence with the Android mobile operating system. In a briefing to introduce the new Chrome devices from Samsung and a revised Chrome OS, Upson told TechRadar; "... -techradarSmartphones and tablets account for more than 20% of US internet use
devices like smartphones and tablets continue to become increasingly powerful, more and more consumers are using them to browse the web instead of traditional computers.A new study from online ad network Chitika finds that smartphones and tablets make up more than 20 percent of web traffic in the U.S., with the lion's s... -techradarSamsung Galaxy S3 available worldwide by the end of June
roll out of the Samsung Galaxy S3 will occur by the end of June, according to a Samsung executive.Today we saw the Galaxy S3 go on sale in 28 countries, but major markets, such as the US, were not included in this initial roll out.Speaking exclusively to Poc... -techradarUpdated: Pebble blue Samsung Galaxy S3 delayed
f="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-s3-1078667/review">Samsung Galaxy S3 has gone on sale today in 28 countries, however anyone who is looking to get their hands on the pebble blue model could be sorely disappointed.According to various reports and industry insiders, the pebble blue vers... -techradarHuawei Emotion for Android set to take on Sense and TouchWiz
set to announce its new overlay for Ice Cream Sandwich next week as it looks to stamp its authority on its Android handsets.This won't be Huawei's first attempt at an Android user interface, with the Huawei Android Platform (HAP for short) already in use on devices running Gingerbread, such as the Ascend... -techradarSamsung Galaxy S3 launches in UK today, plus 27 other countries
f="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-s3-1078667/review">Samsung Galaxy S3 goes on sale in the UK today - if you've pre-ordered that is - as well as in 27 other countries in Europe and the Middle East.If you got your o... -techradarWindows PhoneTechRadar.com
f="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/hands-on-nokia-lumia-610-review-1067427">Nokia Lumia 610 has been officially launched in the UK and brings a budget friendly, smartphone experience to the masses.Available from the first week in June, the Lumia 610 is Nokia's most affordable Lumia smartphone to... -techradar
AndroidNvidia's Tegra 3 to run 30 smartphones in 2012
stor meeting this week, NVIDIA GM Mike Rayfield revealed that the company plans to roll out its Tegra 3 processor in thirty smartphones this year.Already behind powerful devices like the HTC One X, the Tegra 3 will run a host of other mobile phones in 2012 with its low-profile, quad-core, NEON-enabled CPU, said Rayfield.Consu... -techradarWindows PhoneNokia Lumia 900 Dark Knight Rises special edition coming to UK
will sell an ultra limited edition Batman-branded version of the Nokia Lumia 900 in the coming weeks.The high street retailer told Pocket-Lint that the device will arrive in the UK, Germany and France, but didn't specify just how many would be up for grabs.The matte black device features the Batman logo etched into... -techradar
AndroidCisco Cius Tablet: Another One Bites the DustThe networking giant has put the kibosh on its Cius tablet. The business-oriented Android device, marketed to enterprise users, failed to take hold in face of the -mobile-tech-todaySony nixes Android 4.0 update for Xperia PLAY
a decision to cancel their plans to upgrade their Xperia Play gaming smartphone to Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich.The reason: all the negative feedback from carriers, developers and owners of the Android 4.0 test build.According to a Sony statement, the decision was made "after extensive in house testing with developer teams&quo... -techradarSiri squares off against Samsung's S Voice
ecent U.S. Customs delay now safely behind it, Samsung is finally debuting the Galaxy S3 next week, complete with S Voice - the company's own take on the iPhone 4S's virtual assistant, Siri.But is S Voice an improvement over Apple's solution?Several websites managed to get their hands on a Samsung Galaxy S3 ahead of next wee... -techradarWindows PhoneTechRadar.com
set to launch a version of the iPlayer for Windows Phone devices 'within weeks,' according to a Nokia spokesperson.The Inquirer has word from the Finnish smartphone giant, Microsoft's chief Windows Phone ally, that the hugely successful on-demand app will end its self-imposed exile on the platform.Speakin... -techradar
AndroidUpdated: Top 200 best Android apps 2012
no longer the poor relation of iOS when it comes to apps - whether you've got the latest Android-powered tablet or an older Android phone, there's plenty of choices when it comes to loading your device with extra software. The Google Play Store is stacked with loads great stuff. But it does have a downside - it can be a problem to sep... -techradarPhone to computer photo sharing is just a Bump away
ur smartphone photos to a computer just became a lot easier with the Bump app.Bump has already gained popularity thanks to its simple sharing gimmick: literally bump two phones together that use the app and you can share any of your phone's photos or contact information.That functionality, at least for photos, is now open for sharing f... -techradarHas RIM put BBM on the back burner?
are being raised over the future of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) as reports suggest Research in Motion (RIM) is focussing its efforts elsewhere.We don't need to tell you that RIM has had a torrid time over the past couple of years, with network outages, riot-inducing allegations and declining sales seeing its Black... -techradarBUYING GUIDE: Best T-Mobile phones 2012: Five we recommend
ionMaking heads or tails of the carrier marketplace here in the States can be mind-boggling. While some carriers offer unlimited data plans, others do not. And of the ones who do offer unlimited plans, it often takes doing some research to find out exactly how "unlimited" that plan is.T-Mobile is one of the few major carriers to still... -techradarWindows PhoneNokia Lumia 610 UK release date pegged for June
confirmed that its budget, Windows Phone, Lumia 610 handset will launch in June.The Nokia Lumia 610 is set to be the Finnish firm's cheapest phone running the Windows Phone operating system, as it looks to push the smartphone envelope in the budget market.It packs an array of uninspiring specifications including a 3.7-inch (800 x... -techradarSkype for Windows Phone app pulled from Nokia Lumia 610
admitted that its budget Lumia 610 device just isn't powerful enough to run the Windows Phone Skype app and has stopped further downloads.The manufacturer had initially allowed Lumia 610 owners to download the free VoIP app when it launched a month ago, despite the handset only boasting half of the memory r... -techradar
AndroidHTC reveals Desire HD Ice Cream Sandwich update plans
sted a detailed run down of its proposed Ice Cream Sandwich roll out plans for a number of its devices.HTC owners will be pleased to learn that a wide range of handsets will be getting the Android 4.0 update, with the likes of the Sensation XE having already received it.Most handsets are due to receive the update in June and Ju... -techradarSprint confirms end to HTC Evo 4G LTE ban
firmed that the HTC Evo 4G LTE has successfully passed customs and may be available soon.A Sprint representative told TechRadar that customers who pre-ordered the HTC Evo 4G LTE can expect to receive their handsets as early as May 24."Sprint expects to begin shipping HTC Evo 4G LTE for arrival on or around Thursday, May... -techradarSamsung Galaxy S3 available in the US on June 1 for $800
Galaxy S3 Android smartphone will be released in the U.S. on June 1 through Amazon for $800, and it's available today in Dubai.Reports are coming in from Dubai that the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S3, known as the GT-i9300, is being sold today, although it's unknown whether Dubai retailers have bro... -techradarVodafone: Samsung Galaxy S3 is 'most pre-ordered Android device' to date
as confirmed to TechRadar that the incoming Samsung Galaxy S3 is a sales record-breaker already.The new phone, which features a 4.8-inch HD screen, 8MP camera and a host of new fancy software features, was one of the most hyped phones before launch, and now the big red network has confirmed this i... -techradarIntel will be inside 1 in 10 mobile devices within 3 years
see its processor house in 1 in 10 mobile devices by 2015, as it slowly claws into ARM's market.Intel is the new kid on the block when it comes to mobile processors, with British firm ARM Holdings all but dominating the market at the current time.However Intel is determined to produce mobile processors which are so good that ... -techradarTizenVodafone slams Ofcom over UK 4G consultation
published the response from networks regarding Everything Everywhere's bid to launch its 4G service ahead of the competition in the UK.Everything Everywhere has produced a lengthy 60-page document outlining its claim for why it should be allowed to use its available 1800MHz licence for LTE and WiMAX technologies immediately... -techradarWindows PhoneMicrosoft: Last call for Windows Phone users still not on Mango
isn't going to end, but it may feel that way this week to any Windows Phone users still running a version older than 7.5 Mango.That's because Microsoft announced the end of support for downloading Marketplace apps on the older software.Windows Phone owners are used to being the underdog, but how would they feel if their favorite... -techradar
AndroidMotorola gets selective over Ice Cream Sandwich Update
as released more details regarding its plans for the Ice Cream Sandwich update, and some devices are set to miss out.A recent blog post by Motorola confirmed that it's starting to roll out the Android 4.0 update to certain devices, but highlights that it won't be bringing it to every handset.Motorola states: ... -techradarSamsung Galaxy S3 ROM leaked, now available
dders of the world are feeling pretty chipper after the ROM from the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy S3 leaked and is up for download now. So if you want to try out S Voice, Pop-up Play, and Smart Stay on your Android handset (and have rooted your phone already/are willing to give it a crack) head over to the link and give it a... -techradarBUYING GUIDE: Best T-Mobile phones 2012: Four we recommend
ionMaking heads or tails of the carrier marketplace here in the States can be mind-boggling. While some carriers offer unlimited data plans, others do not. And of the ones who do offer unlimited plans, it often takes doing some research to find out exactly how "unlimited" that plan is.T-Mobile is one of the few major carriers to still... -techradarGoogle's Motorola buyout set for go-ahead after China approval
$12.5 billion (£8 billion) deal to buy Motorola has cleared the final hurdle and is heading for the finish line, after China became the last country to approve the takeover.The acquisition, which was agreed in principle back in August, had been subject to a worldwide review process with each territory testing the proposal aga... -techradarSamsung Galaxy S3's Voice Command App hits the net
weeks before the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S3, an APK install package for S-Voice has been made available online, giving an early access preview to S-Voice, the Galazy S3's voice command utility.S-Voice, unabashedly filling Siri's Samsung shoes, hit the XDADevelopers forum on Saturday by way of user Ascarface23. Th... -techradarTutorial: How to control a PC with your Android phone
our PC with your phoneThere's something deeply liberating about being able to get one over on those huge, faceless and cold-hearted corporations, and nothing does that better than building your own recordable TV powerhouse in your living room - especially as companies like Virgin Media have announced package ... -techradarWindows PhoneGameStop launches mobile service through AT
to say if GameStop's recent announcement of the creatively named mobile service called GameStop Mobile is forward-thinking or too-little-too-late.The service allows consumers with unlocked mobile devices (specifically GSM and HSPA phones) to use AT&T's mobile spectrum without having to deal with AT&a... -techradar
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f="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/hands-on-htc-evo-4g-lte-review-1079468">HTC Evo 4G LTE Android smartphone is being treated like an expatriate fugitive, held at the U.S. border by officials while they investigate whether HTC complied with a court order from December.A note from Best Buy to custo... -techradarMicrosoft: Windows Phone inching past iPhone in China
may be treading water when it comes to Windows Phone adoption in the U.S., but the platform has already narrowly eclipsed the iPhone's market share in China, where the battle has only begun.After two years, Microsoft has few victories it can claim for the Windows Phone platform, which recently got a shot in the arm here in the U.S... -techradar
AndroidWeek in Tech: Texting while walking, Samsung and stalking
echThere's been so much happening this week that we've been moved to rhyme. We discovered that the Galaxy S3 is perfect for stalking, New Jersey's banned people texting while walking, we've seen new phones from ZTE and LG and the Beeb says we'll all get Olympics in HD. iPhone 5 rumours are awfully trendy, Samsung'... -techradarSamsung Galaxy S3 could have 9 million pre-orders already
pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S3 have hit nine million units, as the countdown to its May 29/30 release continues.The report doesn't come directly from Samsung, but instead via the Korea Economic Daily, who claims to have spoken to a Samsung official.It reveals that orders have come from over 100 worldwide ... -techradarLG updates flagship phone to compete with the big boys
ng its flagship smartphone a significant boost with future-proofing upgrades to make it faster and last longer.The South Korean company launched the LG Optimus LTE II in its native country. The Optimus LTE II's biggest claim to fame is that it marks the first smartphone available to sport 2GB of RAM. To help support the... -techradarOver half of smartphone sales Android, says Gartner
ttp://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/operating-systems/android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-1043150/review">Android accounted for more than 50 per cent of smartphone sales in Q1 2012, more than double its Apple-flavoured competitor, iOS. The figures come from Gartner's quarterly look at the mobile market, and show that sale... -techradarWindows PhoneSamsung Omnia M price revealed online
g Omnia M has had its first price leak online and the new Windows Phone handset looks to be dearer than expected.We were a little bit puzzled when we saw Samsung unveiled the Omnia M on Monday, with it sporting similar specs to its predecessor the Omnia 7.The Samsung Omnia M offers up a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, 4GB of internal memory, 5M... -techradar
Samsung Tops Mobile Market In First Quarter, Gartner SaysSamsung is king of mobile phones, while Apple owns a not-too shabby 7.9 percent of the global phone market. And Android remains the top operating system, with more than half the market.
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C's insistence that legal battles with Apple wouldn't affect consumers, the Taiwanese company's two newest Android smartphones, the HTC One X and EVO 4G LTE, have been blocked from entering the country by US Customs.Apple won a patent suit against HTC back in December, when the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a lim... -techradar
Google to split Android 5.0 love among manufacturers, cut out networks?
reportedly planning on giving up to five mobile makers early access to Android 5.0 (otherwise known as Jelly Bean) rather than focusing on just one flagship Nexus device. This new plan, which the Wall Street Journal has on good authority from people familiar with the matter, will see a portfolio of Nexus devices... -techradarHTC Ville C leaked as cheaper One S clone
t was going to cut down the number of handsets it produced in 2012 as it looked to save money, but after a recent 'leak', we're not so sure.The HTC Ville C is the latest phone rumoured to be appearing from the maker of the One range of handsets, and this is after we saw the Desire C officially break cover earlier this week.The ... -techradar
