HTC Unveil the Desire 500

One of the problems that HTC have suffered from in the recent past is having too many handsets to choose from and thus the consumer doesn’t know which one is best for them. Well, HTC have clearly learned from the past and decided to release only one handset …

iOS – Guided access, let nippers use your iDevice.

Do you let those little fingers maul over your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch? Let the wee ones watch a video but you need to keep restarting or un pausing it because they pressed the screen? Have no fear, there is a simple solution built into the iOS …

Is your HTC One too big to take out in public?

Many many years ago I had an HTC Advantage as my main phone, within minutes of taking it out of the box I realised it was too big to use as a phone. I had to invest in a little Bluetooth handset by LG called “style i” and …

WhatsApp adds voice messages for Windows Phone

It appears that WhatsApp have been doing a little bit of tinkering with their servers and have enabled voice messaging for Windows Phone, or the new Lumia 1020 at least. WhatsApp is a very popular cross platform instant messaging app that allows users to chat, share pictures, videos and …

Twitter for Android updated

Update your Twitter app baby. Version 4.1.4 on Android has now added two-factor authentication so your account is now a bit more secure than it was before. Other improvements include a new gallery view for photos in the search results and some bug fixes. Twitter have also added …

The upcoming LG G2 images leak out prior the big event

LG are due to unveil their latest device, the G2 is what some expect their next Nexus device to mirror quite closely. The LG G2 is going to be a high end flagship and I’m hoping it makes it to the UK, unlike last years Optimus G and …

HTC One in Blue

They are at it again…. The good folks behind the twitter account @EVleaks has posted a picture of the smash HTC One handset in a rather beautiful blue colour. Thats it.  I could put the word developing here but there really is nothing to develop.  No word on where …

OPPO N1 N-Lens 12MP camera-based phone photos leaked

The OPPO N-Lens camera was confirmed by the Chinese manufacturer late last month after weeks of rumours and speculation. What they didn’t say was that it would be integrated into a phone called the N1. Marketing literature has been leaked on the Chinese social networking Weibo. The N-Lens …

Another HTC One Max leaked image clarifies and confuses

The other day we reported on some images of the HTC One Max that had leaked, but there was doubt about the credibility of them due to a lack of a size reference. Well, the same leaker has now released a photo of it beneath a (4-inch) Motorola …

Some rather excellent SIM-only deals to save you money

Saving money. Secretly we all love to do it. Whether it’s a necessity or not, saving a few quid here means that you can have a beer there. Over on HotUKDeals they have a frequently updated thread detailing the latest SIM-only deals. The prices are already low, but …

How to downgrade from an iOS 7 beta to iOS 6

We all know that there is a new version of iOS coming out soon. Some of you have been lucky enough to be able to try it out on your current devices. The first 3 beta releases didn’t depend on your device being registered with an active Apple …

Unlocking your phone for free. Why bother?

If you’ve followed my posts recently then you may have noticed a bit of a theme developing. I’ve written about switching from a contract to a monthly rolling SIM-only plan (which could see your monthly charge go from around £40 to £12) and I’ve had a look at …

Big Things Ahead – HTChange

You may not know it, but HTC actually stands for High Tech Computer… Umm.. Corporation. However, this new video sees the company tweaking the letters to stand for something else. “Here’s To Change” ..it states, as they confidently slap down their huge chopper. The teaser video apparently features …

The Nokia Lumia 1020 goes up for pre-order in the UK

Pre-orders are an odd phenomenon. Estimated prices, estimated delivery dates and vague details about available colours. The device in question this time round is the eagerly awaited Nokia Lumia 1020 and it’s great big 41MP camera. Expansys have opened up pre-orders at £599.99 (TBC) including delivery and VAT. …

Tech21 Impact case for the Nokia Lumia 925 – Review

Now and again in life something makes it way into my hands that just feels amazing. The last time this happened to me was the day I held the HTC One for the first time. This week it was when two phone cases found their way onto my …

Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE getting Android 4.2.2 update now

In a highly skilled piece of coordination, Sony have released the Android 4.2.2 update for the Sony Xperia Tablet Z on the same day as we’ve given away two cases for said tablet! Owners started reporting the update rolling out earlier today, but as yet it only seems …

Samsung confirm September 4th Unpacked event

We’re all expecting this to be the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and we’ve already heard rumours that the event would be on a September 4th. Now Samsung have confirmed the event via this tweet. We’ve added the text below and I’ve put a small amount …

Acer Iconia A1-810 tablet – Initial Impressions

I do love a good hand sized tablet, which is probably why I use my Nexus 7 every single day and also why I’m probably going to get the new Nexus 7 when it appears in this country. Can an alternative manufacturers offering tempt me away from the Google …

Acer Liquid E2 – Review

Now and again a phone comes along that impresses me. It’s normally when the price, design, specifications, software and something special all combine to make something great. I’ve been using the Acer Liquid E2 for a few weeks now and am I impressed? Yes, but there are a …