Saturday, February 28, 2015

Android news Feb 28, 2015

HTC One M9 Plus specs may have leaked in full

HTC One M9 Plus specs may have leaked in full
C will release an HTC One M9 Plus alongside the standard HTC One M9, and today the (possibly) larger phone's specs appear to have leaked in full.The specs, revealed by upleaks, include the fingerprint scanner that's rumored to be coming on the M9 Plus and the 5.2-inch display size we learned of previously.T... -techradar



In Depth: iPhone through the ages: just how much has it changed?

In Depth: iPhone through the ages: just how much has it changed?
of Apple's superphoneIt was January 2007 when Steve Jobs took to the stage of the Moscone Center San Francisco to announce the arrival of the iPhone, which went on sale worldwide later that year.If you find it difficult to remember that far back, Leona Lewis was number one in the UK with A Moment Like This and peopl... -techradar



Friday, February 27, 2015

Android news Feb 27, 2015

TechRadar.com

7 days in smartphones: The terror is about to become real: here comes MWC
the world of phonesWelcome back! It's been a while – and things are a little different around here. Firstly, 7 days in mobile is dead… long live 7 days in smartphones. And secondly, well… actually there's nothing else to tell you. That's it.It's still going to be the same useless frippery about the phone industr... -techradar



Week in Tech: Week in tech: Pebble Time, Sony slip-ups and Moto E madness

Week in Tech: Week in tech: Pebble Time, Sony slip-ups and Moto E madness
ten carefully you'll hear a whooshing sound. It's the sound of faraway planes, trains and automobiles carrying hundreds of hacks to Barcelona, because next week sees the biggest event in the mobile tech calendar: MWC 2015. Inevitably that means lots of leaks, stacks of speculation... -techradar



Thursday, February 26, 2015

Android news Feb 26, 2015

Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge go head-to-head in massive photo leak

Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge go head-to-head in massive photo leak
f="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-s6-release-date-news-and-features-1232945">Samsung Galaxy S6 is just days away, but the cat may be entirely out of the bag when it comes to the design. A handful of images supposedly showing the handset... -techradar



Galaxy S6 could come with just a handful of default Samsung apps

Galaxy S6 could come with just a handful of default Samsung apps
next flagship, the much-discussed Galaxy S6, will reportedly come pre-installed with just a handful of Samsung apps - a stark contrast to past Galaxy phones.These nonessential TouchWiz apps will include Samsung's S Voice and S Health, as well as s... -techradar



Inside MWC: the biggest phone show in the world

Inside MWC: the biggest phone show in the world
ttp://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/mwc-2015-what-we-want-to-see-1268443">MWC 2015 is just around the corner and we're excited, but what is it? And why should you care? That's easy. Standing for 'Mobile World Congress', MWC is perhaps the biggest mobile trade show of the year with hundreds of exhibitors and a... -techradar



Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Android news Feb 24, 2015

TechRadar.com

Android 5.1 should fix some of Lollipop's stickiest problems
ttp://www.techradar.com/us/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/google-s-100-smartphones-running-android-one-go-on-sale-1265537">Android One owners abroad have already gotten a taste of the next Android update on their entry-level devices, and as a result, details are leaking about how Google ma... -techradar



Versus: Sony Xperia Z3 vs Xperia Z3 Compact

Versus: Sony Xperia Z3 vs Xperia Z3 Compact
esign and PS4 Remote PlaySony's latest flagship handset, the Xperia Z3, is here and not only is it an excellent smartphone, but it also launched alongside the Xperia Z3 Compact, a scaled down variant that packs almost the same level of power into its smaller frame.The Xperia Z3 Compact shows Sony is serious about compac... -techradar



OnePlus One will now be tasting Android Lollipop by late March

OnePlus One will now be tasting Android Lollipop by late March
of February is rapidly coming to a close, and there's still no sign of the latest flavor of Android on one of the coolest flagship smartphones around - but the wait may soon be over.Android Police today reported that the popular OnePlus One smartphone is now expected to receive a CyanogenMod-infused update to A... -techradar



Google reveals its big plan to combat Apple Pay

Google reveals its big plan to combat Apple Pay
eeling like second-class citizens next to Apple Pay, contactless mobile payment pioneers Google Wallet and Softcard have teamed up with three of the nation's largest wireless carriers.The Google Commerce Blog today announced plans to ramp up adoption of Google Wallet, the near-field communication (NFC) based mobile payment technology first introduc... -techradar



Monday, February 23, 2015

Android news Feb 23, 2015

HTC One M9 looks even classier in new photos and specs leak

HTC One M9 looks even classier in new photos and specs leak
olding the HTC One M9 in our hands this time next week when it launches at MWC 2015. Until then, we'll settle for this unofficial, but unmissable leak.HTC One M9 is said to be powered by an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with a clock speed of 2.0 Ghz, much like the LG G Flex 2 we just reviewed.... -techradar



Sunday, February 22, 2015

Android, Windows Phone news Feb 22, 2015

Android

Leaked 2015 Lenovo Vibe lineup has something for everyone

Leaked 2015 Lenovo Vibe lineup has something for everyone
manufacturers put a lot of faith in the annual Mobile World Congress kicking off in Barcelona on March 2, but as usual, tantalizing renders and details continue to leak out ahead of the big event.Taiwanese blog MXPhone (via Android Police) today reported that Lenovo is likely to arrive at MWC 2015 with one less surpri... -techradar



Windows Phone

How to sync shared Google calendars with an iPhone

How to sync shared Google calendars with an iPhone
sses that have adopted Google Apps as part of their workflow, the ability to see and share your Google Calendar with colleagues is beneficial when scheduling meetings. Whether it's for personal use at home for making family appointments or work-related purposes to plan events and conference calls, havi... -techradar



Friday, February 20, 2015

Android news Feb 20, 2015

TechRadar.com

Week in Tech: Sony's in a slump, will.i.am gives us the hump
ught rumours of a flatscreen Apple TV were far-fetched, we've got a doozy for you: according to reports, Apple is making… a van! It won't be a normal van, of course. It'll be a magical van that's designed and built to exacting standardszzzzzzzzzzzz… Sorry, where were we? While Apple explores u... -techradar



BlackBerry OS update delivers a personal assistant to your phone

BlackBerry OS update delivers a personal assistant to your phone
martphone maker BlackBerry is starting to roll out the BlackBerry 10 OS 10.3.1 to existing BlackBerry devices. The software is now arriving on the BlackBerry Passport, Z3, Z10, Q10, and Q5 as well as the Porsche Design P'9983 and "9982. With the update, BlackBerry users will get a number of new features inc... -techradar



Google's Inbox cozies up to iPads, Safari and Firefox

Google's Inbox cozies up to iPads, Safari and Firefox
are still scratching their heads wondering why Google felt the need to create an entirely separate Gmail client for mobile devices late last year, but few could argue the search giant is moving quickly to improve that product.The Official Gmail Blog today announced a couple of big enhancements for its fledging Inbox by Gmail ... -techradar



Thursday, February 19, 2015

Android news Feb 19, 2015

Android 5.1 will arrive in March, HTC reveals

Android 5.1 will arrive in March, HTC reveals
1 is real, we know it's already all over the Android One phones, yet Google has decided not to reveal exactly what the update brings and when it'll be coming to other handsets.HTC's Vice President of Product Management Mo Versi has now revealed when the firmware rollout will be coming for everyone else.Versi responded to a question abo... -techradar



Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Android news Feb 17, 2015

HTC making a poorer version of One M8 to drop the cost

HTC making a poorer version of One M8 to drop the cost
oured to be readying two different handsets, the HTC One M9 and the One M9 Plus, for a release in a couple of weeks at MWC 2015, but it looks like that's not all to come from the company soon.A new rumour has suggested the company is almost ready to unveil the One M8i, a mid-range version of last ... -techradar



Samsung Galaxy Note 4 now licking Lollipop in Europe

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 now licking Lollipop in Europe
ttp://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/operating-systems/android-5-0-lollipop-1271651/review">Android Lollipop experienced a small delay in its journey to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, but now it seems everything is finally coming together.A report from SamMobile reveals European owners of the Snapdrag... -techradar



Saturday, February 14, 2015

Android, Windows Phone news Feb 14, 2015

Android

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 now licking Lollipop in Europe

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 now licking Lollipop in Europe
ttp://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/operating-systems/android-5-0-lollipop-1271651/review">Android Lollipop experienced a small delay in its journey to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, but now it seems everything is finally coming together.A report from SamMobile reveals European owners of the Snapdrag... -techradar



Android Lollipop takes surprising win over iOS 8

Android Lollipop takes surprising win over iOS 8
n't known among users for being the most stable operating system available, and you might not expect Lollipop to be the exception to the rule.Well, hold on to your hats: a new report has found it's less crash-prone than iOS 8.Mobile application performance management solution Crittercism compiled data on... -techradar



Samsung Galaxy S6 to drop all TouchWiz bloatware?

Samsung Galaxy S6 to drop all TouchWiz bloatware?
as never been Samsung's strong suit and the company has been criticised time and again for bloating the user experience with too many apps.That will reportedly change on the Samsung Galaxy S6 though, with the dropping all of the Korean firm's bloatware apps.According to SamMobile, a trusted source on all things Sammy, ... -techradar



Xiaomi heads to US, bringing bands instead of phones or tablets

Xiaomi heads to US, bringing bands instead of phones or tablets
one maker Xiaomi, which until now has never sold a device in the US, plans to finally come stateside - but not to sell phones.Rumors that Xiaomi would launch its next flagship in the US didn't pan out, but this news is more official - Xiaomi Vice President of International Hugo Barra announced it at a San Francisc... -techradar



Seven epic Apple Watch and Android Wear features coming soon

Seven epic Apple Watch and Android Wear features coming soon
es have a lot of exciting functions, but sales are, shall we say, "steady" so far rather than massive. General consumers are struggling to see why they'd need one. "Surely it's just a tiny phone that you strap to your wrist?" they cry.Thing is, that's more or less what ever... -techradar



Windows Phone

Windows 10 for phones begins its takeover today

Windows 10 for phones begins its takeover today
ttp://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/operating-systems/windows-phone-9-nine-things-we-want-to-see-1092322">Windows 10 for Phones should mark one of the biggest transitions in Windows Phone history, and today the public - some of it, at least - can finally try it out.Microsoft's new mobile operating sy... -techradar



Friday, February 13, 2015

Android, Windows Phone news Feb 13, 2015

Android

TechRadar.com

Updated: Samsung Galaxy S6 release date, news and rumors
: release date, design and displayThe wait is nearly over. The Galaxy S6 is (almost) certain to be launched on 1 March at a special 'Unpacked' event by Samsung in Barcelona at MWC 2015.It will also be (again, most likely) joined by the Galaxy S Edge: a curved screen variant of the phone whi... -techradar



Updated: HTC One M9 release date, news and rumors

Updated: HTC One M9 release date, news and rumors
9 release date, news and rumorsWhile we don't know anything for sure about the HTC One M9 (other than the fact that it's coming and is codenamed Hima), it's going to be a massive deal - will it be the best Android phone of 2015?Mooted specs include: a QHD display, a Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB of RAM,... -techradar



Android Lollipop takes surprising win over iOS 8

Android Lollipop takes surprising win over iOS 8
n't known among users for being the most stable operating system available, and you might not expect Lollipop to be the exception to the rule.Well, hold on to your hats: a new report has found it's less crash-prone than iOS 8.Mobile application performance management solution Crittercism compiled data on... -techradar



Samsung Galaxy S6 to drop all TouchWiz bloatware?

Samsung Galaxy S6 to drop all TouchWiz bloatware?
as never been Samsung's strong suit and the company has been criticised time and again for bloating the user experience with too many apps.That will reportedly change on the Samsung Galaxy S6 though, with the dropping all of the Korean firm's bloatware apps.According to SamMobile, a trusted source on all things Sammy, ... -techradar



Xiaomi heads to US, bringing bands instead of phones or tablets

Xiaomi heads to US, bringing bands instead of phones or tablets
one maker Xiaomi, which until now has never sold a device in the US, plans to finally come stateside - but not to sell phones.Rumors that Xiaomi would launch its next flagship in the US didn't pan out, but this news is more official - Xiaomi Vice President of International Hugo Barra announced it at a San Francisc... -techradar



Updated: Windows Phone 10 release date, news and features

Updated: Windows Phone 10 release date, news and features
hone 10 release date, news and featuresAfter months of rumors and speculation Windows 10 for phones has been officially unveiled by Microsoft. Forget Windows Phone 9, in fact forget Windows Phone altogether, because this is just Windows...on a phone.Update: The first publicly available build of the next W... -techradar



Updated: CES 2015: news and reviews from the biggest tech show of the year

Updated: CES 2015: news and reviews from the biggest tech show of the year
Final dayUpdate: Catch TechRadar's final video of CES 2015 below, in which Patrick, Joe, Marc and Matt talk the highs, lows and the ludicrous of the biggest tech show of the year.Catch the last flight out of Las Vegas, folks, because that's a wrap! CES is officially over, and to find out the highs, lows ... -techradar



Seven epic Apple Watch and Android Wear features coming soon

Seven epic Apple Watch and Android Wear features coming soon
es have a lot of exciting functions, but sales are, shall we say, "steady" so far rather than massive. General consumers are struggling to see why they'd need one. "Surely it's just a tiny phone that you strap to your wrist?" they cry.Thing is, that's more or less what ever... -techradar



Updated: Google IO 2015: news, rumors and predictions

Updated: Google IO 2015: news, rumors and predictions
ogle IO 2015 news and rumorsUpdate: Official dates were revealed for Google IO in mid-February. The developer conference is set to invade San Francisco's Moscone Center May 28 - May 29. Like years previous, Google plans to broadcast the event's happenings for folks who'd like to tune-in from home. The keynote and select sessions will b... -techradar



UPDATED: iOS 9 release date, features and rumors

UPDATED: iOS 9 release date, features and rumors
ease date, compatibility and featuresApple hasn't skipped a beat with its annual iPhone and iPad updates, so there's little doubt that it'll be called iOS 9 and launch in tandem with the new iPhone.But that's months away. iOS 9 is likely to be previewed well before the iPhone 6S unveiling, specifically at this summer's Wor... -techradar



Windows Phone

Windows 10 for phones begins its takeover today

Windows 10 for phones begins its takeover today
ttp://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/operating-systems/windows-phone-9-nine-things-we-want-to-see-1092322">Windows 10 for Phones should mark one of the biggest transitions in Windows Phone history, and today the public - some of it, at least - can finally try it out.Microsoft's new mobile operating sy... -techradar



Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Windows Phone news Feb 11, 2015

Windows Phone 10 users can hit the panic switch and roll back

Windows Phone 10 users can hit the panic switch and roll back
one users eager to get their hands on the Windows 10 for phones Technical Preview will be able to remove it should anything go wrong, the company has confirmed.UberGizmo reports that any users wanting to return to Windows Phone 8.1 after installing the Windows 10 for phones preview will be able to do... -techradar



Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Android, Windows Phone news Feb 10, 2015

Android

Samsung Galaxy S Edge just broke the performance record

Samsung Galaxy S Edge just broke the performance record
ther sighting of the much rumoured Samsung Galaxy S Edge (or Galaxy S6 Edge if you prefer), and this time its specs have been revealed after a run through a benchmark test.The specs appeared on benchmarking app Antutu, and while the handset is listed as t... -techradar



Sony Xperia Z4 secrets revealed - here's what to expect

Sony Xperia Z4 secrets revealed - here's what to expect
ts that Sony is moving from releasing two flagships each year to just one it's rumoured that the Sony Xperia Z4 won't arrive until the summer, but that seemingly hasn't stopped it getting benchmarked.A Sony phone packing a Qualcomm MSM8994 processor (aka the octa-core Snapdragon 810) has... -techradar



Windows Phone

Is Microsoft's March 2 event all about Windows 10 for phones?

Is Microsoft's March 2 event all about Windows 10 for phones?
will have a presence at MWC 2015 and it's even got a press conference for us to get excited about.The Redmond firm sent out invites to its March 2 event in Barcelona, saying "come along for the ride" complete with a lovely cartoon of a hot air balloon.Okay, so the invite itself isn't giving too much away (un... -techradar



Monday, February 9, 2015

Windows Phone news Feb 9, 2015

We could get our first look at Windows 10 for phones today

We could get our first look at Windows 10 for phones today
look at Microsoft's new mobile operating system may arrive today as reports suggest the Redmond firm is ready to release a technical preview of the software.According to an anonymous source who tipped NokiaPowerUser, a Windows 10 for phones build is currently being tested, and if no major bugs are found it could be release... -techradar



Saturday, February 7, 2015

Android, Windows Phone news Feb 7, 2015

Android

Week in Tech: Week in Tech: Google's starting again, Swatch has an ace up its sleeve

Week in Tech: Week in Tech: Google's starting again, Swatch has an ace up its sleeve
we've mainly been staring into crystal balls, because all kinds of interesting technology is imminent. The Apple Watch is just weeks away and the Samsung Galaxy S6 is closer still - and while Google Glass has been binned the project is continuing under new manag... -techradar



Here's another way the Galaxy S6 might resemble the iPhone

Here's another way the Galaxy S6 might resemble the iPhone
or the course that phone makers are looking to Apple for design cues, and today we've learned of another way the Samsung Galaxy S6 might resemble the iPhone 6.The Galaxy S6 may feature almost the exact same thickness as the latest iPhone - 6.91mm compared to exactly 6.9mm - according to dia... -techradar



Samsung Galaxy S Edge release date, news and rumors

Samsung Galaxy S Edge release date, news and rumors
Edge: release date, screen and designWe all know Samsung will shortly be announcing the Galaxy S6, but with various rumors flooding in it's looking increasingly likely that it will also unveil the Galaxy S Edge, a variant of its flagship with one or possibly e... -techradar



Windows Phone

TechRadar.com

Facebook, Twitter and eBay will help launch the Ubuntu Phone - but WhatsApp won't
s first Ubuntu Phone, the BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition, goes on sale on Monday 9 February and we've been told by Cristian Parrino, VP of Mobile at Canonical, that we can expect some big name apps appearing on the new mobile operating system.When asked what native apps are coming to Ubuntu Phon... -techradar



Thursday, February 5, 2015

Windows Phone news Feb 5, 2015

First shots of Windows 10 for phones emerge

First shots of Windows 10 for phones emerge
l waiting to get a first-hand look at Windows 10, but in the meantime a few screenshots, purportedly from the technical preview, have been leaked. While they show an interface that looks somewhat similar to Windows Phone 8.1 there are a number of differences too.The images, which were s... -techradar



Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Android news Feb 4, 2015

OnePlus One Android Lollipop update teased in official video

OnePlus One Android Lollipop update teased in official video
f="http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/oneplus-one-1244307/review">OnePlus One was one of TechRadar's favorite Android phones of 2014, and it's scheduled to be upgraded to Android 5.0 Lollipop this month.Its creators have promised a stable build of Lollipop for th... -techradar



Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Android, Windows Phone news Feb 3, 2015

Android

TechRadar.com

Industry voice: The emerging market smartphone war: who will be the ultimate winner?
t growth in smartphone penetration is in emerging markets, as recent earnings announcements attest. Apple has seen major success in China of late, the world's biggest and fastest growing smartphone market. Through Cupertino's partnership with a local, and incidentally the worl... -techradar



The HTC One M9 Plus might be larger than the HTC One M9 after all

The HTC One M9 Plus might be larger than the HTC One M9 after all
f weeks ago we heard that the rumoured HTC One M9 Plus was set to be the same size as the HTC One M9, despite the Plus in the name, with the only real difference being the inclusion of a fingerprint scanner.But according to a new leak from the same source (Upleaks) it actually might be bigger, though not by mu... -techradar



Samsung Galaxy S4 phones start getting a lick of Android 5.0 Lollipop

Samsung Galaxy S4 phones start getting a lick of Android 5.0 Lollipop
se the Samsung Galaxy S4 is starting to look a little long in the tooth doesn't mean it's going to miss out on Android 5.0 Lollipop - S4 handsets are beginning to get the update, though only in a few markets right now.Dutch website TechTastic has updated its Samsung Galaxy S4 with Andr... -techradar



OxygenOS leak reveals a clean, colourful OS for the OnePlus 2

OxygenOS leak reveals a clean, colourful OS for the OnePlus 2
days ago OnePlus announced its new Android-based operating system, OxygenOS, which is set to replace CyanogenMod in the company's upcoming phones, including the OnePlus 2.Now we've caught our first glimpse at what the ROM may look like, as GizmoChina has received alleged images of OxygenOS ... -techradar



This is how many Android devices are running Lollipop

This is how many Android devices are running Lollipop
onthly statistics regarding Android usage aren't usually very interesting, but the February numbers are notable for one reason: they mark the first time Android 5.0 Lollipop has made a blip large enough to be counted.That's the conclusion we have to draw, at least, though it also suggests that Lollipop ado... -techradar



Samsung sends out invites for Galaxy S6 launch

Samsung sends out invites for Galaxy S6 launch
s joined HTC by essentially confirming the launch of its flagship - the Galaxy S6 looks all set for an MWC announcement, according to the invite sent to TechRadar.The launch will take place 18.30 CET on March 1 at the large Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona, so clearly the South Korean brand is set to... -techradar



Samsung Galaxy S6, S Edge pricing gets outed in the EU

Samsung Galaxy S6, S Edge pricing gets outed in the EU
b that wallet with a pair of oven mitts, because AndroidPIT reports that it has received the expected prices for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S Edge. Well, at least in Euros. According to the site's sources, here is how the two phones' pricing will brea... -techradar



Windows Phone

Microsoft's mid-range Lumia 535 goes on sale in the UK

Microsoft's mid-range Lumia 535 goes on sale in the UK
unveiled the Lumia 535 - its first Lumia device without the Nokia branding - back in November without confirming release dates for the US and the UK. Now we know when British buyers can get their hands on the smartphone: today.The headline features of the affordable handset are a quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 2... -techradar