Category: Android

Galaxy Note 3 confirmed for EE, plus the Smartwatch too

Following news that Three were about to pick up the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, we’re now hearing that EE will be doing the same. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will be available on either 4G or 3G, and you can pre-order on a range of “4GEE” price plans …

Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 [video]

Yesterday evening we were introduced to the Galaxy Note 3, super high spec, full of software features and a faux leather backplate. Samsung during the night have published a promo video for the Note 3. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylP4DDwXZb8

Samsung announce the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition

Yes Samsung have branded a device that is to be released in 2013 the “2014 edition”. The Galaxy Note range has more than one model these days, the biggest being the Note 10.1 and as is the current trend to deal with badly planned naming conventions, they’ve just …

Three confirm Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Earlier on Three confirmed the new Sony Xperia Z1, and now they just confirmed the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will also be heading their way. As we put in our earlier post on the subject, the specifications on the new device are pretty impressive – with the Note …

Samsung announce the Galaxy Gear SmartWatch

I remember my first ever watch, I was about six, it was an analog Sekonda, it couldn’t even tell me the date, but I was happy. Having important information on hand was impressive, I’ve worn a watch ever since. I guess I feel a little lost without a …

Samsung announce the Galaxy Note 3

A few years ago mention the word phablet and you’d get blank looks, mention it these days and you’ll still get blank looks, but mention it to a tech type person and they’ll either smile or start going on about big pockets etc. The original Galaxy Note started …

Sony announce the DSC QX-10 and the DSC QX-100 Smart Shots

When I first saw some odd looking clip on camera lenses for phones I thought it was an elaborate hoax by someone, yeah they sounded cool and I could no doubt think up a scenario where I could use one. Then came the leaks, we saw image after …

Sony announce the Xperia Z1

The Sony Xperia Z1 has been one of those devices that we’ve slowly found at every last detail, be it specs, accessories, press releases or even traditional Mr Blurrycam pictures of it. It has been a leaky few months for the Xperia Z1. Over in Berlin at IFA …

Three confirmed to take Sony Xperia Z1

With Sony just having announced the new Xperia Z1, Three have already stated they will be stocking this new phone when it goes on sale here in the UK Specs of the Z1 make it a true flagship with a truly top of the line list found below. …

Sony Xperia Z1 promo video leaks just before launch

Not long to go now. We’ll soon have the official announcement but, just to keep you interested, here’s a leaked video showing the Z1 on action. We’ve already got the full Sony Xperia Z1 specs and press release, so all we need now is for someone to actually …

Feel secure with SOS Stay Safe

Phones are bought for various reasons, but a lot of the time it’s for safety reasons. Whether it be for your son, daughter or your wife, it’s a way to contact and be contacted. Apps such as SOS Stay Safe add to this with safety features a-plenty. It’ll …

Ogre Jump for Android shows us it doesn’t always have to involve zombies

You don’t get enough Ogres in games these days, it’s always just zombies and more zombies. Ogre Jump doesn’t have any zombies at all, yay. What Ogre Jump is though, is a never ending running, jumping, swerving, coin collecting addictive game. The developers describe it as follows: Description …

The day Google destroyed the Microsoft announcement.. with a chocolate bar

Feet up, watching TV last night, I couldn’t help notice something. Until early evening, the tech websites, news channels and Twittersphere was awash with one thing – the fact that Microsoft had splashed £4.6 billion on the Nokia mobile business. £4.6 BERILLIONNN That’s a lot of money. A …

A Limited Edition HTC One Mini – Oooh yes please….

Change.  Some people hate it, some people love it. HTC are a major proponent of change and together with British fashion designer David Koma they have produced a collection of limited edition HTC Mini handsets. The designs are inspired by the idea of change – something that both David …

Lookout to Partner With Samsung in security tie up

There have long been misgivings around the security of Android and when placed up against the closed systems of Blackberry and the locked down iOS it can appear that security has been an afterthought for Google’s OS. Whilst many issues have been addressed in the latest incantations of …

Nookie, now reduced in price – grab yourself a bargain

Nooky? Nookie? Nook? Geddit? OK, now that the smut has been passed over, lets get on with the news. While Amazon seem to try and make as much noise as possible around their Android offerings, Barnes and Noble by contrast just quietly get on with things. Now however, it …

New Kindle Paperwhite adds faster CPU, better screen and more

A device with a paper-like screen and an 8 week battery life? Yep, that’ll be the Amazon Kindle. Today the 6th generation device has been announced and, although it won’t let you play lots of whizzy Android games, it’ll let you read books for absolutely ages without straining …

Sony Smart Shots video shows how to use the damn things

There’s been just as much talk about the Sony DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 Smart Shot camera attachments as there has been about their new flagship phone, the Z1 (formally the Honami i1). This is mainly due to their innovative nature, but also speculation on how exactly one would use …

Things are melting at Google as Nexus 5 leaks

In a day of announcements and leaks Google rounded things off just nicely by releasing a video of the Kit Kat statue unveiling. Of course, it was an “accident” that a Nexus 5 appeared in the video. It was being held by a Google employee right next to …

Sony Xperia Z1 leaks all over the place

The Sony Xperia Z1 has been a long time coming, we’ve seen many many leaks over the last few months, with a newer, faster, better version of the Xperia Z slated to appear. The Xperia Z1 has been accidentally leaked all over the shop after a press release …

Google teases next version of Android – 4.4 KitKat

Yes, you read that headline correctly. Google has just announced that its next version of Android, 4.4, will be called KitKat®. Of course, the Android team are famed for naming  releases after different desserts – we’ve had in  Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, and …

Oppo introduces 10% student discount on the Find 5

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Oppo here at Coolsmartphone. Whilst we wait for more news on the Oppo N1, Oppo’s European retailer, Oppo Style, have announced that they are going to be offering a 10% discount to students purchasing the Oppo Find 5. All you …

Voxle is a new location based social network

The world around us is an interesting place, with many people and places existing without me ever realising. Voxle aims to end that and let you interact with things around you. The developers describe it as follows: Voxle is your new location based social network. Share your location …

LG Optimus L1 II now available on Three

Back in August it was revealed that Three would be the exclusive carrier for the LG Optimus L1 II. Well, the smartphone that has one of the weirdest sounding names ever is now available both instore and online. The low cost handset is available from £49.99 on pay …

Competition – Win a Kindle Fire HD

Even with the best pixel popping resolutions available in the world of mobile tech, it’s not practical to watch movies on a smartphone. It’s just not. Which is why we’re giving away a Kindle Fire HD, complete with 7 inch HD display and 16GB of data storage you …

The Oppo N1 is going to be rather large

The ongoing teasing of details about the upcoming Oppo N1 has got a bit more interesting today. They’ve posted this image on their Google+ page. Which means it’s going to be a big old phablet, with a high spec and “an amazing camera” we shall see soon, when …

Don’t worry! The Nexus 4 is still available in the UK, baby.

We’re hearing that the Nexus 4 8GB version is out of stock in the USA, but here in the UK it’s still available. The dispatch date here is September 10th and, come on now, for £159 for a unlocked Android with Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, 4.7″ 1280×768 …

HTC release Blue One and One mini

As well as releasing the two new Desire phones today, they have also shown off the Blue version of the HTC One and HTC One mini to give a wider range of colour options. The original One now comes in Silver,Black, Blue and Red and the Mini is …

HTC Announce Desire 601 and 300

With IFA starting tomorrow, HTC have announced two new devices today under the ‘Desire’ brand – Desire 601 and Desire 300. The Desire 601 specs feature a 4.5″ qHD screen, 5 megapixel camera, dual-core 1.4Ghz processor, 8GB storage, 1GB RAM and 4G connectivity. You also get those BoomSound …

Samsung claim the Galaxy Note III was designed by aliens

In the immortal words of one of our most respected urban poets, this story is, “bonkers”! You thought the HTChange adverts were out there, but Samsung’s teaser video for the ‘Unpacked 2’ event features lifeforms from out there! Just take a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs81TTSMIFk This video and the full …

Google Nexus 7 (2012 version) – Now down in price

Yes, you’ve seen the all-new Nexus 7, but the 2012 model (reviewed here) is still rather good and, with the new device on the market, it means that the existing device is a tad cheaper now. The 16GB WiFi model can now be had for just £134.99 here …

Alcatel announce two new devices

Alcatel has announced two new Android-powered smartphones in their One Touch Idol line — the One Touch S and the One Touch Mini. Both these devices will both launch with Android 4.2, and be offered as Quad-band GSM models for operators the world over. Specs … One Touch …

Acer announce the Iconia A3 at IFA

Acer have announced a whole load of stuff today in Berlin, the second of which is interest to us is the Iconia A3 which is a 10.1″ Android tablet, with WXGA display (1,280 x 800), Powered with a quad-core 1.2GHz cortex A7 processor and it also has a …

Add additional watchfaces to your Pebble watch

Got a Pebble? No, not a pebble. We know about you. Seriously, you’ve got to stop carrying that thing around with you. I’m on about the Pebble watch and now there’s a a watchface collection so you can upload a new design to your watch. Download ttmm watchfaces …

LG officially announces the G Pad 8.3 tablet

LG this morning has announced the already sort-of announced G Pad 8.3 Android tablet. It’ll be formally introduced this (next) week at the IFA conference in Berlin. The G Pad has 8.3-inch display at 1920×1200 resolution (for 273 pixels per inch). That’s a little larger than our current …

Acer announce the Liquid S2 at IFA

The Acer Liquid S1 has barely reached our shores and today Acer have announced its successor. The Liquid S2 is a 6″ monster, boasting a 13MP camera with a ring flash, an 1080p HD screen and a Quad core 2.2 GHz CPU. This new S2 will sit well …

HTC Designers under investigation as trade secrets go AWOL

Right now HTC are going through a bit of a relaunch. Their new advertising campaign features Robert Downey Jr. and they’re trying their best to put the multiple management resignations behind them. Now, though, there’s another problem to deal with. Some top staff members appear to have leaked …

New Asus Transformer Revealed Next Week ?

According to this teaser from the Asus Facebook page it looks like we might be seeing a new tablet in just a few short days. Not much is known other than what we see here, which in the top right hand corner shows what is clearly the standard …