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Missed it the first time? Missed it the second time and the third time? Why are you like eh? Quick, before you do anything else, get over to the Google Play store and bag your Nexus 4. The 16GB version is on the shelves at £279, which is …
I love Google Currents I don’t know why but I prefer it to Flipboard, now Google Currents got itself an interesting update today with support for editions that contain audio. It looks like you’ll now be able to play audio from within the application itself, complete with a …
The much fabled Google Keep has today finally appeared in the Google Play Store. It is a note-taking application that facilitates the quick capture of thoughts and ideas via a variety of means – voice recordings, pictures or simply text. With these features, it promises to let you …
Google have (finally!) updated Gmail for Android to take advantage of the the notification actions that were introduced in Jellybean last summer. Users can now reply, archive or delete directly from the notification curtain if they’re running Android 4.1 or higher. It’s a really useful feature which Google …
A new note taking service from Google called Google Keep briefly saw the light of day yesterday before being taken down again shortly after it was discovered. The discovery was originally made by the 1E100 and with several screenshots having surfaced thanks to Android Police. Google Keep allows …
AdBlock Plus, the app that blocks those pesky mobile ads has been removed from the Play Store by Google. In a move that could be seen to be protecting their own revenues, Google are running the risk of upsetting the many users that only want the content of …
In a move that I can only describe as baffling, Google have announced that their free online news reader app, Google Reader, will be shut down on July 1st. The system alllows you to read and process RSS news feeds (like our very own one here) in a …
Andy Rubin who is/was head of Android at Google has moved on to new things within the company it has been announced today much to the surprise of many. Rubin has been a major part of getting Android to where it is today but it seems there are some exciting …
First of all I’ll quickly run through the good and bad points. Good Points 4.7″ inch 720p Display Expandable storage up to 32GB Smooth Operating system Bad Points Not a good looking device Non-removable battery Build I don’t think the RAZR HD is a good looking device, there …
Anyone with a Nexus 7 here in the UK and who wants to get the desktop dock for it, well you are now in luck as Google are selling them direct from the Play Store for £24.99 plus delivery right now! Which we reviewed here. Whilst now available …
Can you believe that it’s already been a year since Google relaunched the old Android Market as the Google Play Store? To celebrate this momentous event, they’ve decided to have (another) big sale. It’s already started over in Australia as I write this and should hopefully be on …
The move to the cloud is becoming an almost irresistible force with remote storage being offered by companies such as Dropbox, Google (Google Drive), Apple (iCloud) and Microsoft (Skydrive). Possibly the first batch of devices to attempt to fully utilise this move are Google’s Chromebooks which run the …
It’s not often that you see an (non-Google) app launch on Android before iOS. However Shift Jelly have today released Version 4 of Pocket Casts for Android, with its iOS cousin nowhere in sight. And it’s a fairly dramatic update at that. Gone is the tired old iOS …
The Microsoft stand this year took a very different appearance. It’s relatively small and carpeted, but has no logos, staff or products on display. The same can be said for the Android / Google stand, which is similarly sparse with a distinct lack of free drinks and snacks …
A captive audience of 73% of the entire worlds smartphone market can lead to some interesting propositions. Of course, the company is Google and their seemingly unassailable position in the smartphone market which gives them a captive audience. According to the Financial Times, Google are about to exploit that captive …
We are living in a smartphone world of mobile fun and wherever you look the worlds of mobile and traditional computing are converging – from the technology itself to the sites that cover it. Facebook and Twitter are appearing across all platforms from the new Playstation 4 to …
Google have announced the latest in Chromebook series called the Pixel. However this no ordinary Chromebook both feature wise but also unfortunately price tag wise as it will set you back a pretty penny. Here in the UK if you want to purchase a Pixel you will have to shell out …
I read an article today with interest. The shortened version is that people have been faced with huge mobile bills due to their children making in app purchases. The report goes on to specify a particular case whereby somone was charged for 54 separate purchases and received a …
Google has today posted a video on YouTube entitled How It Feels , showing a series of both mundane and out-of-the-ordinary experiences through the eyes of Google Glass, showing people skydiving, skiing and navigating through traffic. The UI has changed it a bit since the last video Google …
MWC is only a week away however it would seem that the mobile manufacturers cannot help themselves and are tripping up in their excitement. Not only are HTC expected to launch the HTC One tomorrow but LG are getting in on the act with the announcement of the …
It has taken a few years but Android seems to finally have matured as a platform. There is a consistent design language, more and more apps are adhering to Google’s design guidelines and the OS is smooth and slick to use. What however of the apps that are …
Well well well what do we have here! Looks like Google are about to start selling the official Nexus 4 wireless charger on their own Play Store as the website has been updated recently and the charger now appears under Nexus 4 accessories. However at the moment in …
Both the Nexus 4 and Google Now are both products that Google should be proud of. So why not make a little video showing them off in real life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpaLZOjqMew So are you inspired to go and join the waiting list on the Google Play Store? I am …
Introduction OK so this device has been out for a while.. but with limited availability we’ve struggled to get hold of a review unit.. well now we have one! You all know about the ridiculously high resolution screen, but how does the rest of the device perform? What’s the overall experience like, …
So that’s it, the last of the “big” players to reveal their hand has now done so and BlackBerry 10 has been launched with a big fanfare and a promise from all the major carriers to stock the handsets. BB10 devices are out there and ready to take …
Yesterday saw one of the biggest names in the mobile industry announce some seriously impressive stuff. New devices and a new OS. BlackBerry 10 is possibly RIM’s BlackBerry’s last chance to be current, competitive and profitable. They should be allowed their five minutes to say their piece and …
You know the deal by now. These things are a pain to get hold of, so when they appear on the Google Play store you go and get one. The 8GB is sitting in my basket right now. Unlocked, it’s a snip at £239. We mentioned earlier that …
Many of you have heard of Google Now, but for those of you who have not, Google Now is an application designed to quickly display personalized location and time pertinent information for you. It can quickly search your phone or the Internet for whatever you are looking for, …
Can’t get yourself a Nexus 4? Are you one of the unfortunates who tried to place an order on the Google site, only to be knocked back at the last minute? Well worry no more. Get your nose out of the keyboard, dry those tears, because Virgin Mobile …
Let’s face it, 2012 was a year of veritable delights. From the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to the iPad Mini the mobile world was once again a technology lovers paradise and 2013 promises to be no different. I’ve had a few wishes for the world of mobile technology …
We don’t normally cover Chromebooks here but with the lines between desktops, tablet and mobile OS’s becoming ever blurred its getting tougher to not to. For the last few days I have been using the £230’’ Samsung Chromebook. I’ve decided so that I can get a full view …
If you’ve got yourself a Windows Phone and try and browse onto Google Maps through your browser it just won’t work. Visiting the web version of Google Maps now redirects you to the main Google homepage. Google have explained this by saying that the mobile version of Google …
So now christmas is over and things starting to get back to normal it looks like Google have more stock of the Nexus 10 16GB version available as the store has changed from the normal SOLD OUT message to ‘SHIPS SOON’ with a message stating it will ship …
We’ve seen too many headlines mentioning cracked, hacked or infected apps appearing in Google Play. Sadly we’re adding this one to the list as Google appear to be reacting too slowly to the continuing problem. In this case we’ve had an email from the guys at Root Uninstaller. …
The war between Microsoft and Google continues. Following the spat over a Windows Phone YouTube client, Microsoft has responded on a different matter – the removal of ActiveSync support for GMail and Google Apps users with Windows Phones. Like many, we are surprised and disappointed that Google wants …
YouTube for Windows Phone. Just don’t mention it. You can’t get a YouTube app for the Microsoft OS and many (including my good self) have pointed out that it’s a pretty big problem – customers want a YouTube app and expect it out of the box. The two …
Google purchased Motorola quite a while ago but until now there has been no real talk of what they plan to do with the once all mighty manufacturer and main reasons for the purchase were down to patents. However now it seems that Motorola could be working on …
Just like those school trips you used to take, this app will help you discover the world around you. It’ll pop up with interesting info on events happening in the area you’re in. Created by Google, you can learn about local history, local music, restaurants, places of interest …
As we all know by now, the Nexus 4 launch has not been the best it could have been. Getting one from Google has been difficult at best whilst other retailers availability has been better their prices are also higher. Dan Cobley, Managing Director of Google UK …
On Friday Dan told you about Google gift cards and how they’re headed to the UK. Yesterday I did a check and, sure enough, there’s the chance to Redeem gift cards in the menu of Google Play. There’s one problem though. You simply can’t buy Google gift cards …
