Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Android news Apr 29, 2015

Google Now has just got even more useful

Google Now has just got even more useful
has been given a big boost with Google working with over 70 apps to allow its convenient tool to collect information and display it at our fingertips.Google Now cards are easy to read summaries of information gleaned from various apps. Existing cards can update you about weather in your area, inform you about traffic and suggest web... -techradar



Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Android news Apr 28, 2015

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Live: LG G4 launches with next-level camera... but clad in leather
ttp://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/just-hours-before-the-lg-g4-reveal-everything-has-leaked-1292220">We might already know everything there is to know about the LG G4, but let's pretend there's still an shred of mystique surrounding the launch of LG's new flagship.We love the G3 a... -techradar



Monday, April 27, 2015

Android news Apr 27, 2015

How to reclaim 5 missing features on the Galaxy S6

How to reclaim 5 missing features on the Galaxy S6
storageSince Samsung launched its Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge flagships, users have bemoaned the company's decision to remove advance features like a memory card slot, removable battery and waterproofing. In addition to the three features above that did not make the cut in the... -techradar



7 days in phones: No Nokia, don't come back until you've got something to add

7 days in phones: No Nokia, don't come back until you've got something to add
ruddy 7 days in phones, and you've been truly spoilt as it's the second this week after the legal furor of the last one. Consider yourself spoilt.So without further ado, take my hand, and here we go! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.Catch up on 7 days in phones | Follow Winston... -techradar



Week in Tech: Week in Tech: Sneaky Xperia Z4, Wi-Fi wonders and days of Google past

Week in Tech: Week in Tech: Sneaky Xperia Z4, Wi-Fi wonders and days of Google past
a weird week in our world of tech: Sony's latest smartphone launch was more apologetic than awesome, Google made it possible to see everything we've ever searched for with predictably hilarious results, and scientists have found a way to spot trolls befo... -techradar



Thursday, April 23, 2015

Android, Windows Phone news Apr 23, 2015

Android

LG's latest G4 promo video reveals UX and camera details

LG's latest G4 promo video reveals UX and camera details
facturers have become as adept as the producers of the Star Wars movies when it comes to trickling out information about their upcoming releases, and today we've got another official promo video for the LG G4 to pore over.The LG UX 4.0 Unveiled: Part 2 clip focuses on the camera. There's a Quick Shot mode, for exa... -techradar



EE Harrier swoops in as the next low-cost 4G smartphone

EE Harrier swoops in as the next low-cost 4G smartphone
rier and Harrier Mini are official - the latest 4G smartphones from the mobile network promising the most affordable 4G experience with Wi-Fi calling.The main attraction is the 5.2-inch EE Harrier which boasts a full HD resolution, 1.5GHz octa-core processor, Android Lollipop, 13MP rear camera, 2500mAh battery, Wi-F... -techradar



This is what I learned installing Windows 10 Mobile on a £25/$40 smartphone

This is what I learned installing Windows 10 Mobile on a £25/$40 smartphone
ionMicrosoft is preparing for the grand launch of its Windows 10 operating system later this summer with a simultaneous desktop and mobile releases. The new platform promises to make the much talked about single ecosystem a reality, but we're still a long way from the... -techradar



LG's new stylus-equipped phablet won't worry Samsung

LG's new stylus-equipped phablet won't worry Samsung
href="http://social.lge.co.kr/newsroom/mc/stylo_0422/">taken the wraps off a brand new phablet complete with stylus, though it's unlikely to make a huge impact in what's already a crowded field - it may never venture much beyond the Asian market.The LG G Stylo is a follow-up to last year's LG G3 Stylus. It offers a 5.7-... -techradar



Windows Phone

Powerful new phone will let you dual-boot Android and Windows 10

Powerful new phone will let you dual-boot Android and Windows 10
ttp://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/operating-systems/android-5-0-lollipop-1271651/review">Android and Windows Phone are about as different as two mobile operating systems can get, so there's every chance you might want the features of both. So far for the most part you've had to choose jus... -techradar



Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Android news Apr 21, 2015

Mobile Phone Deals: 24 best iPhone deals in the UK: April 2015

Mobile Phone Deals: 24 best iPhone deals in the UK: April 2015
ne Deals 2015Looking for the best possible iPhone deal on a contract from one of the UK networks? You've come to the right place!We've searched EE, Vodafone, Three, O2 and all the other UK networks and retailers to find all the best deals on all the available models of iPhone.We've prioritised free iPhone dea... -techradar



Friday, April 17, 2015

Android news Apr 18, 2015

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Mobile Phone Deals: 50 best mobile phone deals for April 2015
one deals on our top 10 handsetsThe top 3 best mobile phones in the world right now are the Galaxy S6, the iPhone 6 and the HTC One M9. But what you really want to know is - where are the best deals to be had?The answer is: right here. This is a two-page guide jam packed full of the UK's top mobile phone deals on contract at... -techradar



Drunk roommates stab each other in iPhone vs Android fight

Drunk roommates stab each other in iPhone vs Android fight
iPhone vs Android debates with friends are fierce? Two Oklahoma roommates took a literal stab at making all of our smartphone arguments seem rather tame overnight.Trolling each about the iPhone 6 and new Samsung Galaxy S6, the pair's late night exchange escalated when they decided to brea... -techradar



Android news Apr 17, 2015

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Week in Tech: Week in Tech: Candy Crush casualties, huge Huaweis and why Google's in hot water
a big week in technology: Google's facing big fines, Huawei has come up with a phone so big it probably has its own postcode and Netflix has big plans for the future of streaming. Not only that, but we've seen big numbers for the Apple Watch, big Blu... -techradar



Thursday, April 16, 2015

Android, Windows Phone news Apr 16, 2015

Android

Google points finger at Apple as EC prepares to investigate Android

Google points finger at Apple as EC prepares to investigate Android
name-checked rival Apple as it defends itself against the European Commission's investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices focused mainly on Android. In an argument that is likely to be perceived as finger-pointing, an official blog post from Google has made it pretty clear that it feels its key competito... -techradar



Huawei just launched the insanely big P8 Max smartphone

Huawei just launched the insanely big P8 Max smartphone
heels of the P8, the larger than life Huawei P8 Max has launched alongside the firm's latest flagship phone, and trust us when we say it's just a little bit crazy.The P8 Max packs a staggering 6.8-inch full HD display - it's basically a 7-inch tablet - but Huawei maintains this is very much a smartphone and claims ... -techradar



Windows Phone

This may be LG's first Windows phone in five years

This may be LG's first Windows phone in five years
a new LG Windows Phone handset have persisted for years, but now it seems we've finally caught a glimpse of one.This is LG's new Windows Phone, which will launch on Verizon in the US, according to Neowin.There's not much to glean from the image, besides that the phone has virtual buttons and apparently runs Windows Phone 8.1, n... -techradar



Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Android news Apr 15, 2015

Huawei P8 is a flagship that's actually worth checking out

Huawei P8 is a flagship that's actually worth checking out
P8 has launched at a glitzy event in London, signalling the arrival of the Chinese firm's latest flagship smartphone - and early impressions are mostly positive.Its predecessors - the Ascend P6 and Ascend P7 - failed to match up to the flagship competition from the likes of Samsung, LG, Sony and HTC, but this time around it's ... -techradar



iPhone clone Le Superphone is le world's first USB Type-C Android

iPhone clone Le Superphone is le world's first USB Type-C Android
't the first to tout USB Type-C as the connector of the future, but the iPhone maker became its de facto champion when it made it the only jack in the new MacBook.So it's a clear stab at Apple that Chinese company LeTV, which recently compared Apple to Hitler in an ill-advised promotional image, just introduced t... -techradar



Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Android news Apr 14, 2015

The Galaxy A8 will be Samsung's thinnest ever smartphone – but there's a catch

The Galaxy A8 will be Samsung's thinnest ever smartphone – but there's a catch
arch Samsung registered the Galaxy A6, Galaxy A8, and Galaxy A9 trademarks, and a new leak claims to show us what we can expect from at least one of them, the Galaxy A8.According to the leak, which apparently comes from insider ... -techradar



Updated: iPhone 7 release date, news and rumors

Updated: iPhone 7 release date, news and rumors
/ 7: Release date, news and rumorsLatest update: We could see an iPhone 6C alongside the iPhone 6S. Plus Apple seems to be working hard on its batteries and Force Touch might be exclusive to the iPhone 6S Plus.The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have been with us long enough now that we're gett... -techradar



Samsung not tiring of Android rival as Z2 rumours spread

Samsung not tiring of Android rival as Z2 rumours spread
nally released its first Tizen running smartphone, the Z1, at the beginning of this year and the handset has taken off in certain markets including India and Bangladesh.Rumours are already hotting up for the release of the Samsung Z2 with various sources claiming the new phone will be released in first half 2015.According... -techradar



In Depth: Thank Phonebloks for Google's Project Ara

In Depth: Thank Phonebloks for Google's Project Ara
or changeGoogle is making great strides in the modularity movement with its customizable smartphone, Project Ara. But the search giant has but one man to thank for getting the tiled phone off the ground. Creating "a phone worth keeping" was a personal project for Helmond, Netherlands-based designer Dave Hak... -techradar



Updated: 50 best free iPhone apps 2015

Updated: 50 best free iPhone apps 2015
/h3>The world's biggest social network brings a tightly honed experience to the iPhone and iPod touch, but nonetheless still enables you to access your contacts, feeds and other important information. This sense of focus makes it in many ways superior to using Facebook in a desktop browser.If you pick up an iP... -techradar



Monday, April 13, 2015

Android news Apr 13, 2015

Dell Aims at Business Users with Venue 10 7000 Android Tablet

The latest Android tablet from Dell is aimed at a growing mobile workforce looking for a way to keep personal and business information safely and securely separated on the same device. The Venue 10 7000 features a 10.5-inch OLED screen, comes loaded with Android 5.0 Lollipop and can be converted into a laptop with the addition of a full-size magnetic keyboard.
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Sunday, April 12, 2015

Android news Apr 12, 2015

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are here, but should you buy one?

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are here, but should you buy one?
not all that fussed about Apple Watch pre-orders, perhaps you'd be more interested to know that Samsung's Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge handsets are sat ready and waiting for you to pick up from today.If you're in the market for a new Android smartphone, the good news is th... -techradar



In Depth: All 63 major Apple Watch apps to download at launch

In Depth: All 63 major Apple Watch apps to download at launch
ch apps listYour formerly naked wrist is about to be weighed down by these 63 Apple Watch apps, just dozens of the 1,000 WatchKit apps currently in development.The official Apple Watch app list includes 20 built-in apps by Apple, made specifically for its iPhone-compatible smartwatch, and another 4... -techradar



Yes, your iPhone may really work with Android Wear one day

Yes, your iPhone may really work with Android Wear one day
ut iOS and Android Wear compatibility aren't uncommon, but a new report says the day might come soon when anyone can receive iPhone notifications on their Google-run smartwatches.In fact, Google is "close to finishing the final technical details" needed to bridge the gap between ... -techradar



Thursday, April 9, 2015

Windows Phone news Apr 9, 2015

Microsoft's Lumia 640 and 640 XL are now on sale, and they're crazy cheap

Microsoft's Lumia 640 and 640 XL are now on sale, and they're crazy cheap
mia's have long proved popular and there are now two more impressively affordable options to choose from.Microsoft has confirmed that the Lumia 640 is out now and it will be followed by the Lumia 640 XL by the end of April.The Lumia 640 has a 5.0-inch 1280 x 720 display, a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon ... -techradar



Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Android news Apr 8, 2015

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In Depth: New Android phones: which is best for your business?
ionNow that spring has finally sprung, we've seen the release of the latest crop of attention-grabbing Android handsets. While your team may believe "Replacing old smartphones for new ones" belongs on the list of chores in this year's spring cleaning, there is little guiding con... -techradar



The best smartphones you've probably never heard of

The best smartphones you've probably never heard of
tphones you've probably never heard ofYou know the major players in the smartphone game: the best mobile phones in the world today are made up of all the big names from Apple to HTC, Samsung to LG and beyond.But what about those smartphones not popular in the Western markets? Just becau... -techradar



MWC 2016: what we want to see

MWC 2016: what we want to see
ttp://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/what-is-mwc-2015--1286594">MWC 2015 has been and gone, but the products which were announced there aren't likely to be forgotten any time soon, from the flagship HTC One M9 and Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphones, to the stylish Huawei Watch and the innovative Galaxy S6 Edge - and those are just some of the hig... -techradar



HTC One M9 Plus adds QHD display to a bigger, better handset

HTC One M9 Plus adds QHD display to a bigger, better handset
t with launching the HTC One M9 at Mobile World Congress last month, the Taiwanese firm has followed it up with the larger, better-specced M9 Plus at a special event in Beijing.The new king of the HTC castle sports a slightly larger 5.2-inch screen, a much-improved 1440 x 2560 pixel QHD resolution and a fingerprint sca... -techradar



Updated: Wi-Fi calling: everything you need to know

Updated: Wi-Fi calling: everything you need to know
s, how it works and who's offering itEE officially launches its Wi-Fi calling feature on a selection of handsets on April 10, but what does it all mean?We've spoken to the people in the know to bring you all the details on Wi-Fi calling - the service that keeps your smartphone connected in more places.What is Wi-Fi calling?Wi-Fi cal... -techradar



Monday, April 6, 2015

Android news Apr 6, 2015

Opinion: Can an Apple addict break the habit of a lifetime and switch to BlackBerry?

Opinion: Can an Apple addict break the habit of a lifetime and switch to BlackBerry?
ght with a BlackBerryThe usual narrative goes like this: an iPhone is great and a BlackBerry is rubbish. An iPhone the future, a BlackBerry the past. Contemporary simplicity versus outmoded clutter. New versus old. Cool versus lame. So entrenched had this narrative become that it started t... -techradar



OnePlus launches its own OxygenOS version of Android Lollipop

OnePlus launches its own OxygenOS version of Android Lollipop
="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/oneplus-reveals-its-own-flavour-of-android-will-be-called-oxygenos-1282887">knew it was coming, and over the weekend it finally arrived: OnePlus has officially released the custom-made OxygenOS flavour of Android that will be powering the company's... -techradar



Saturday, April 4, 2015

Android news Apr 4, 2015

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Analysis: Imitation or innovation: can China be a real force in tech?
ion and monster marketsDo you own a Chinese-made gadget? You almost certainly do; virtually all smartphones and tablets – and much more besides – are manufactured in China. The home of Foxconn and a whopping 162 of the world's top 500 companies, Shenzhen in the coun... -techradar



7 days in phones: Samsung going flexible is a real reason to get excited

7 days in phones: Samsung going flexible is a real reason to get excited
I didn't see you there. Welcome to 7 days in phones – your one stop shop for everything mobile from the last week. It's been full of ups and downs with a lot of the middle in there as well.Catch up on 7 days in phones | Follow Winston on TwitterSammy gets flexibleIt feels ... -techradar



Thursday, April 2, 2015

Android news Apr 3, 2015

Versus: HTC One M8 vs HTC One M8S

Versus: HTC One M8 vs HTC One M8S
esign, power and cameraHTC's 2014 flagship might have been superseded by the HTC One M9, but it's still a brilliant handset with a stylish design and plenty of power.Being a year old it's also more affordable than the M9, but if you want to save even more money you might want to consider the newly announced HTC One M8... -techradar



See Windows 10 Mobile running on an Android handset

See Windows 10 Mobile running on an Android handset
f weeks ago we heard that Microsoft was sending a Windows 10 ROM to a select group of Xiaomi Mi 4 owners, allowing them to get the mobile version of the OS up and running on the otherwise Android smartphone.Now inevitably it's been filmed in action and if the video shared by Windows... -techradar



In Depth: Where does Apple go after the iPhone 6?

In Depth: Where does Apple go after the iPhone 6?
s Apple go after the iPhone 6?Calling Apple the largest listed company in the world today is a bit of an understatement. It was recently revealed that Apple is twice as big as the second largest company in the world, ExxonMobil, with a market value of some $774 billion (£500 billion).With... -techradar



HTC One M8S brings a lower price to last year's best phone

HTC One M8S brings a lower price to last year's best phone
se the HTC One M9 is launching this month doesn't mean the company behind it is done with the critically acclaimed HTC One M8.HTC announced that it's repackaging last year's best phone as the HTC One M8S throughout Europe, and it comes with a cheaper price.The best HTC One M8 dealsIn the UK, it'll cost ... -techradar



Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Android news Apr 1, 2015

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In Depth: Android through the ages: Cupcake, Lollipop and everything in between
ionAndroid has the largest install base of any operating system, mobile or desktop. And it's not just in phones and tablets: smart TVs, cars and smartwatches are all powered by the little green man.Its triumph hasn't always seemed inevitable, though – in fact its beginnings, back in October 2003, we... -techradar



Sony's Xperia Z4 just got outed, warts and all

Sony's Xperia Z4 just got outed, warts and all
a long wait for the Xperia Z4, but while Sony continues to agonise over when to launch its 2015 flagship, you can whet your appetite with some freshly leaked specifications courtesy of the GFXBench benchmarking site.We're looking at the familiar octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor and Adreno 430 g... -techradar