Category: Android
Introduction I have been a fan of the iPhone ever since the iPhone 3G, but find that after around 12 to 18 months of using a phone I get very bored. The issue with iOS is that it looks and feels the same no matter which device you’re …
Cheap tablets. There’s a skip-full down at your local supermarket. Often it’s hard to find out which ones are any good. Now there’s another one, and this time it’s from Medion, who are a German consumer electronics company. This 7″ (1024×600) Litetab E7310 weighs 305g and is powered …
A recent survey done by CIRP (an American research company) has found that more and more users are switching from Android to iPhone and more people are upgrading from iPhone to iPhone than a year before. Last year 55% of iPhone buyers were upgrading from a previous …
Motorola have been quiet for some time. Quiet, that is, in the high street. I can’t remember the last time I saw a Motorola device in someones hand, so the Moto G announcement was one to watch. It has Android 4.3, quad-core CPU, changable rear covers, an “all-day …
The global rollout of Android 4.3 Jellybean to Samsungs previous flagship handset the Galaxy S3 has begun. According to Samsung dedicated site Sammobile the rollout began with unlocked UK devices and has not started to be seen on devices in South Korea. The list of changes and new features …
Don’t you just love a good infographic? Enormous, hard to grasp the point, slightly biased towards the creator and sometimes misleading. Well Samsung have come up with a cracker that shows the history of wearable devices, featuring their products and no one elses. Yay, well done Samsung. Source …
In an event held in Sao Paulo, Brazil today Motorola announced the new Motorola Moto G. Curved back, edge to edge display, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Waterproof nano coating. 4.5″ 329ppi 720p display 1GB RAM 1.2GHz quad core Qualcomm processor 1500mAh Battery Android 4.3 Jellybean – definite upgrade …
Sony are trying their hardest to make something of a comeback within the smartphone market and their attempts have so far been rather well received. The newest offering looks like it will follow the trend of offering a miniature version of the current flagship which in this case …
Sony look to have added a new PlayStation app to the Google Play store and the iTunes store today. If rumours are to be believed, it’s to prepare us for the launch of the spanky new PlayStation 4. The app adds a portable experience to your gaming world …
The thought of Rooting, unlocking bootloaders, flashing ROMs and all the other jargon like ADB & SDK to some may seem like an absolute minefield. A warranty voiding, potentially device breaking minefield. But to some it’s a means to an ends, a way of life, the thing to …
Take yourself a quad-core 1.2GHz CPU, 4GB of on-board storage (plus a microSD card slot for more space) and a 4.3″ WVGA screen. Sounds good so far. Add a dash of GPS, a 3.5mm audio port, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA, WiFi and the Beats Audio technology. All this stuff, …
If you have got a Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013 Wifi models) or a Nexus 10 you may want to start checking for the big update right about now, as the OTA to KitKat has been released into the wild according to the official Android Google+ account. The …
In recent times when a new phone is released it’s a bit of a struggle to get a decent case for it for the first few weeks. The Nexus 5 was no exception as soon as I had ordered my Nexus 5 I set about ordering some cases, …
Lenovo has announced a new smartphone the Vibe Z. It’s got a decent high end spec using the mighty Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core CPU, 2GB of RAM, an Adreno 320 GPU, a 5.5 – inch 1080p display, a 13-megapixel f/1.8 dual-LED flash camera and a 5-megapixel front facing snapper. …
I think we’re getting to the point here at Coolsmartphone where nothing really surprises us any more. The HTC One is a beautiful thing and comes with the potent BoomSound tech. You know that, we know that. It gives those tunes a much-needed “whoomph”. So, your slender and …
Well, almost. Orange / EE customers have long enjoyed the “Orange Wednesdays” promotion, which gives their customers 2 for 1 entry to films. Now Vodafone are getting in on the act too, giving their Pay as you go customers £10 to spend at the cinema every month for …
You’re on a budget. You want a cheap tablet. Hey, no problem. There’s absolutely stacks of the things. However, they’re nearly always WiFi-only, which is a bit of an issue if you’re away from your router for any length of time. Three are solving this with the Gemini …
Bringing the best bits of HTC at an affordable price, it’s the Desire 500 and it’s now available at Carphone Warehouse. They have become the first UK retailer to start this device and you can hook it into all the major mobile networks. If you enjoy HTC BoomSound …
Motorola are due to return to the UK very soon, with the leaked and rumoured Moto G which seems to be a dumbed down version of the US only Moto X. Motorola have posted it up for pre order on Amazon of all places for a rather tempting …
When reviewing the Nexus 5, I’m extremely conscious of getting caught up in the excitement phase that accompanies receiving a new phone. After looking back at last year’s review, I actually feel that my assessment was mostly fair. But still, the passing of time has allowed that device’s …
Headsets and headphones are pretty useful, you can use them whilst driving, listen to music, listen to podcasts (ours is here!) and if you have a bluetooth headset you can do all of this wirelessly. I’ve been trying to find a headset that I can listen to music …
Everyone’s got a phone these days, and every third person is an expert telling you what to buy and why you’re on the wrong tariff. The vast majority of people will never have heard of CyanogenMod, and even those who have probably won’t have heard of OPPO. Why …
It has become part of my phone buying ritual now. Buy a phone, buy a cheapo case, buy a slim case for nights out and then buy a case that’s big, protective, dustproof and will protect my phone during my daily adventures, then repeat in a variety of …
Plugging USB accessories into Android devices has always been a bit hit and miss. Especially with some manufacturers using Slimport connectors instead of MHL connectors. The nice thing about Samsung devices is USB peripherals work, with no hassle, you plug it in and they just work. Nexus devices …
Sony have come under heavy fire in the past for not providing updates to its Android phones, but the release of its update schedule will come as pleasant reading to many Sony owners. Android Jelly Bean 4.3 will be rolled-out in December to the following devices: Xperia Z …
Not content with launching Firefox OS phones via Ebay in the UK and USA and via mobile networks in Spain, Colombia, Venezuela, Poland, Germany and soon Hungary and Greece Mozilla have announced today that their Android web browser will come pre-installed on the latest batch of Kobo tablets …
Three have announced that their HTC One handsets will be getting Android 4.3 today, so go check for updates if you’re still waiting. If you have problems, check this Three support page for help and guidance through the update process. It’s also probably best to use WiFi to …
If you’ve bought an unlocked phone and popped in a SIM from an MVNO then you may have experienced that moment when it struggles to find the internet and messaging settings. Some manufacturers have started adding some intelligence into their phones to help with this, and they’ll use …
Christmas 2013 is coming up fast and time to bag those top presents is running out. We here at Coolsmartphone have asked several top retailers and suppliers for their recommendation for a Christmas gift, one that is either of exceptional value or the best quality. Here then for …
Leaked shots from ePrice.com appear to show the rear cover of the next HTC One… possibly. It looks a lot like the rear cover of the existing handset, but there’s said to be a fingerprint reader too. Inside, rumours state that it’ll have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU, …
We’re never overly keen on “analysts” who “estimate” figures, but we’ve known for quite some time that Microsoft have been making a good return from patent royalties. Put simply, Google have to pay Microsoft a fee for every Android handset because of Microsoft patents used in the OS. …
With the launch of the Note 3 and Galaxy S4 only just fading from the memory, Samsung have revealed during an Analyst Day that their new range of flagship handsets will ship with a 16MP Isocell camera. The Isocell allows for better low light photography, something that all manufacturers …
Buying a second-hand car is always a bit of a minefield. Finding the right one is tricky enough, but even after going to have a look there’s still the chance that the car could have outstanding finance or mileage issues on it. How are you supposed to know …
Swiftkey is the most popular third party keyboard replacement app for Android, and it’s easy to see why due to the uncanny predictions, swipe and standard input options, cloud sync and various themes. Now though, it’s got even more features! Fully paid up Swiftkey users will find an …
I live in the UK and, right now, it’s pretty dark. I leave for work, it’s dark. I drive home… dark. Those daylight hours are pretty short at this time of year and, as I learned today to my cost, it’s probably not wise to remind those solar-panel …
The Advent Vega was possibly one of the most popular Android tablets ever, mainly due to how hackable it was. PC World have teamed up with Nvidia to release a successor and it may be the device for you if you really want a Tegra 4 tablet. – …
If you’re looking forward to getting something hard and curvy jabbing you in the thigh, then the LG G Flex is your thing. A launch in South Korea appears to have already happened and now there’s rumours that a gobal launch will occur “soon”. Vice chairman, Koo Bon-joon, …
Ice Hockey as a game has sort of passed me buy, I guess that’s thanks to growing up in the UK. We went for Cricket instead at school. But that never stopped me enjoying a good game of Ice Hockey on my Mega Drive. Herocraft have released their …
Back in June we first heard about Kazam, a new company headed up by a couple of ex-HTC staffers. They’ve today announced their new handsets – the Trooper and Thunder range. Let’s dive in and see what you can expect. Trooper Range There’s a number of models, including …
Modular phones sound incredible, pick and choose the components that go into your device, upgrade it as you please. If a modular phone ever made into the consumer world things might be a little more interesting. Motorola have recently hinted they are interested, teaming up with the PhoneBloks …
