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uy a new phone, how long is it going to be able to run the latest software for? It's that kind of buyer anxiety that Google is hoping to do away with, according to the latest rumour reported by Android Police.Sources speaking to the site say Android M Nexus devices will be guaranteed to get upda... -techradarHow Windows 10 will change smartphones forever
ion and redefining the phonePhones have had a renaissance over the past half-decade. Gone is the idea that they are used simply for calls and texting, replaced by an all-capable device that can run apps, surf the internet, video call and more.Led by the iPhone in 2007, touchscreen technology and software improvem... -techradar
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r smartphone more secure Another seven days has passed and that can only mean one thing - it's time for the next instalment of Keitai (formerly 7 days in phones)! This week we teach you how to secure your smartphone, Winston gets a text and Mel B (a.k.a Scary Spice) ends up in jail.Catch up on Keitai (formerly 7 days i... -techradarStubHub's new app is an entertainment planner, not just a ticket system
keting marketplace StubHub has just given its mobile app a big overhaul to bring more personal new features and a better user interface to smartphones and tablet.StubHub wants to reduce the time you spend browsing listings by bringing relevant events to you, based on preferences and events you've been to in the past — if your ... -techradarIn Depth: Motorola Razr V3: the greatest phone of all time
Razr V3: the greatest phone of all timeMotorola was there at the beginning, introducing the world's first mobile phone - the Motorola 8000x - back in 1983. A symbol of new communication and fast-paced modern business, the 8000x became somewhat of a status symbol, with an eye-watering price of £3,000.Motorola's hig... -techradarMoto X 2015 may add microSD support, brighter selfies
to comments made on Google+ by Verizon device test engineer Jose Arturo, some unnamed Motorola devices may be getting microSD support and front-facing LED flash. Since the Moto E and Moto G already feature a microSD slot, speculation points to the Moto X as the main device receiving the rumored upgrade. With m... -techradar
OnePlus 2 tipped to match HTC One M9 for power
f="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/oneplus-two-what-we-want-to-see-1288582">OnePlus 2 will arrive sometime this year, but while we wait for the Chinese firm to confirm an official launch, details about the handset are steadily leaking out.The latest information was spott... -techradarIn Depth: The hidden battle inside your smartphone
he futureWhen you buy a phone, you might buy it for the design. You might buy it for the camera. You might even buy it because it says "Samsung" on the front. However, there's a whole world of tech innovation going on underneath those battery covers that rarely gets the spotlight.Every year chipset manufacturers like Qualc... -techradarGoogle debuts Skrillex-designed Nexus, Samsung 'live cases'
introduced smart cases for Nexus and Samsung smartphones, and the first three limited-edition "live cases" are designed by... Skrillex.If you think the idea of an eccentric Grammy Award-winning music producer making Android phone cases is almost literally out of this world... -techradarWWDC 2015: What to expect at Apple's iOS and OS X keynote
, Apple Watch and Apple TVA little more worldly and a little bit wider, Apple is bound to start off its Worldwide Developer Conference keynote touting inroads into China (worldly) and sales of the Apple Watch, a new product category (wider).At least, that's what we expect from minute one of WWDC 2015, which officially st... -techradar
AndroidIn Depth: How good are Windows Phone apps in 2015?
/h3>It's a common refrain: Windows Phone just doesn't have the apps to challenge iOS and Android. But how true is the cliché? Microsoft is overhauling its mobile OS and the incorporation of the Lumia brand shows a new focus on getting the hardware right, so this is a good moment to c... -techradarTizenRussia's making its own mobile OS to boot out Apple and Google
't happy about Apple and Google's domination of the smartphone marketplace, and might be about to build its own operating system in response.Russian Communications Minister Nikolai Nikiforov is said by local news organisation RBC to be in talks with Finnish company Jolla about creating an "independent" ope... -techradar
Yes, LG really did make a budget Windows Phone device
one welcomed a new member to the family today with LG's first Windows handset in five years, the Lancet. And yes, it looks exactly like the leaks. The LG Lancet, available at Verizon in the US, makes no qualms about being a budget device. It runs Windows 8.1, not surprising since Windows 10 Mobile isn't widely available yet. Cortana com... -techradarIn Depth: Windows 10 Mobile beta gets its 'Xbox On' in new update
ttp://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/windows-phone-9-nine-things-we-want-to-see-1092322">Windows 10 Mobile preview is saying "Xbox On" in the latest update for its phones and tablets software.Microsoft's operating system beta lets Xbox Live gamers dive into ... -techradar
In Depth: iPhone 7 Plus: What we want to see
Plus - what we want to seeWhile the iPhone 7 is likely to be Apple's best-selling smartphone this year, there's sure to be strong demand for the iPhone 7 Plus too.Apple's only recently made its first foray into phablets and the iPhone 6 Plus made for a seriously impressive first stab... that said, there's cert... -techradarIN DEPTH: These are the 10 smartphone features you can't live without
t these 10 features in every phone?Software often takes a backseat to exciting new hardware, but the outside of a phone only tells one side of the smartphone story.It's also the features inside that can make or break a device. As iOS and Android continue to evolve, we see software an... -techradar
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ion and Microsoft servicesWhen Windows 10 for Phones launches later in the year, you'll be able to run Android apps on phones and small tablets (but not on a Surface, notebook or desktop PC). They'll run on an Android subsystem that's likely to be based on KitKat (using the same hooks once used to put a ... -techradar
Week in Tech: Week in Tech: Oculus Rift gets a release date, and Nintendo's back in black
s thinking about the future this week. While Britain goes to the polls to pick its next government, in the world of tech we've been looking at the future of Android, of phones, of iOS and of strapping things to faces in the name of entertainment. Not ... -techradarDon't download Android 5.0.2 on your Nexus 9
right now is to not update your Nexus 9 to the Android 5.0.2 software as there are some serious issues going on right now.According to Google's product forums those updating to the latest software are breaking their devices and some slates have managed to become bricked in the process.One user opened a threa... -techradar
AndroidLong Read: How the smartphone will be the biggest decider in the general election
r MobileThe 2015 UK general election will see something special - the first time the smartphone plays a leading part in helping millions of people get a close and real-time view of the unfolding events.But is this just a gimmick by broadcasters str... -techradar6 ways to expand storage on your iPhone 6
dia streamerNow that the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus have been on the market for well over half a year, users will have had ample time to fill their device's storage. As your collection of music, movies, videos, photos, apps and files grow on your iPhone, you may find yourself wanting a more ... -techradarWindows Phone90s classic Snake makes a comeback on new smartphones
were flinging birds at pigs, stealing from temples, and crushing candy, there was Snake. Taneli Armanto, who brought Snake to Nokia phones in 1997, has announced that the classic game is in the works for modern smartphones, called Snake Rewind. Armanto has partnered with Finnish game studio Rumilus Design, and will release the game for iOS, A... -techradar
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date: Since we originally published this story we've had confirmation from Sony that the Xperia C4 won't be coming to the UK.The Sony Xperia C4 has launched and follows in the footsteps of its selfie obsessed predecessor, the Xperia C3, by focussing on the front camera.Sony appears adamant that selfie p... -techradarSamsung's about to make the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge cameras even better
latest flagship handsets, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, have some of the best rear shooters on the market and it seems they are set to get even better.According to sources speaking to SamMobile, the company is working on a new update to the camera app that ... -techradar
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ing point for the iPhone 6, 6 Plus and Apple Watch is the fact they're Apple Pay enabled, allowing users to pay using their smart devices. Seamless integration like this isn't available on Android, the offerings are currently a little more fragmented - but that could change this year.NXP and Qualcomm have joined forces with the... -techradarFacebook is now using Nokia's Here maps, and could be about to buy it
as confirmed Nokia's Here Maps are being integrated into the social networks main application, as well as Messenger and Instagram as well.The social network confirmed the news to TechCrunch and a Nokia spokesperson later did the same. Neither company is set to make an official announcement though, at least not for the foresee... -techradar
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without saying that Microsoft has revolutionized It goes without saying that Microsoft has revolutionized the world of computing, even though its former business partner, Apple, is the more talked about player these days. Thanks to docume... -techradar
7 days in Phones: LG goes hell for leather and the vegetarian in me isn't pleased
phonesThe inevitable march of time continues apace, each heavy tick and every despairing tock carrying us ever closer to the cold embrace of the grave. With that cheery thought it is time for another 7 days in phones!Maybe this week my witterings will be posted on time and not unceremonious... -techradarWeek in Tech: Week in Tech: Hololens, X-Wings and the Apple Watch - the future has arrived
is many things, but it's rarely dull. Take this week, for example. Microsoft may have just shown us the future of the PC, we've seen smartphones covered in cows and we've discovered how chickens can cause chaos in virtual cities. Not only that, but we've s... -techradarSamsung admits the Galaxy S6 has a major problem
f="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-s6-1285636/review">Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are fine devices, but it appears certain handsets are experiencing performance problems, which looks like it's down to how the smartphones are mismanaging RAM.It's not the amount of RAM ... -techradarUpdated: Build 2015: the highlights from Microsoft's big Windows event
ights from Build 2015Update: With both keynotes over with, that's a wrap on all the major announcements from this year's Build. So, we've added the Day Two highlights below. Sadly, we've had to cross the last remaining predictions – new hardware just wasn't in the cards, it seems. Check it all out... -techradarBuild 2015: The biggest announcements from Microsoft Build 2015
0, HoloLens, Microsoft Edge and moreYesterday, Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Alex Kipman and more (including a cute robot) took the stage to give an overview on how Windows 10 is going to be a big deal. Today, we got an in-depth (read: technical) look that helped to elaborate on many of those talk... -techradarOnePlus's rift with Cyanogen has come to a head
d Cyanogen are parting ways, their ideals-driven partnership over.OnePlus wanted to make affordable phones with great specs and zero bloat, and Cyanogen wanted to take Android away from Google. Both companies might still accomplish their goals, but they'll be doing it separately from now on.Based on state... -techradarUpdated: Android Lollipop 5.0 update: when can I get it?
TC, Samsung and SonyUpdate: Some rumors have circulated about HTC and Samsung devices receiving Android 5.1 updates soon. Though not a sure bet, it gives a rough estimate about 5.1's timeframe release. We've included tidbits of the info below and will add more once it starts rolling in. It's been... -techradarInsane flagship-killing specs listed for new ZTE phone
e Samsung Galaxy S6 was powerful with its 2.1GHz octa-core processor and 3GB of RAM? Think again. Sure, it's arguably the most powerful smartphone around right now, but the ZTE Nubia Z9 has just been certified in China and the specs attached to it dwarf the S6.The specs, which appeared on TENAA (China's certifica... -techradarBuild 2015: Windows 10 will beef up its store with retooled iOS and Android apps
useful app on the Windows Store was sort of like finding water in the desert. It happens, sure, but not nearly often enough. But Microsoft is on a mission to get 1 billion Windows devices in the hands of consumers, and in order to saturate that desert, it's going to need a lot m... -techradarBuild 2015: Continuum for Windows 10 for phones puts a PC in your pocket
015, Microsoft showed off a new feature for Windows 10 for phones called Continuum. Similar to how Continuum works on tablets and 2-in-1 hybrids to scale between touch and desktop experiences, Continuum for phones will turn your Windows 10 smartphone into a very personal PC.Wi... -techradarThe 10 ugliest phones of all time
s that make you go: MWauuauuuughghAARGH!How do you make a phone that stands out? LG's strategy is to plaster the back of its brand new LG G4 with animal hide. That's right, real bonafide leather made of the skin of dead animals. Don't think about it too much or it might make you a bit queasy. Not only that but you can get your LG G4 in an... -techradarGoogle 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
