Google update their Translate app to include offline translation

It only seemed like a few weeks ago and we were discussing Samsung’s new S Translate app during our podcast. I was hoping it had some sort of offline mode as the Google offering didn’t. Well Google were obviously listening the other week and they’ve gone and updated …

Temple Run now available for Windows Phone. Crowd goes wild?

Temple Run. It’s a game you’ll have probably seen on the bus or train recently and basically features a guy or girl running along at great speed. Sweep left or right to turn at the appropriate time, up to jump and try to make sure that your character …

Try superfast 4GEE for free

Sometimes thing seem to good to be true and no doubt I’ve missed something here but if you’ve been wanting to try out the supposedly “superfast” 4G now might be your chance. Basically EE are offering a free 4G MiFi for a month to try out. DON’T JUST …

Smartphone Glasses – See quicker

This took me a good few seconds to “get” but it’s a pretty nifty idea which is cheap too. For those that have trouble viewing the screen and require reading glasses, things can become a bit of a faff when you want to use your smartphone. First you’ve …

Gemini Devices announce a new “All In One” PC

Gemini Devices have been making Android tablets for a while now and the upcoming Gadget Show Live event is where they’re going to unveil something new. A Windows 8 running all in one PC. Luke Prodromou, Head of Product Marketing at Gemini Devices had the following to say. …

Demolition Master lands on Android

Played the iOS version of this? Demolition Master is now available on Android. There’s 240 levels and more than 4 million other players to challenge. It’s only been available for 5 days in the Google Play store and there’s realistic explosions and the video below should show you …

Three to launch 4G in Q4

It seems that Three will be launching their 4G service here in the UK during Q4, after rivals O2 and Vodafone join EE in the 4G race. Speaking today as the company announced yearly profits, CEO David Dyson has said “We’re in no rush to launch LTE.  First we’ll see …

Three announce yearly earnings

UK network Three who are well known for their data offerings have announced their yearly results today Full year earnings were up 237% from 2011 to £101m and the company added over 900,000 customers taking them over the 9 million mark for the first time Total revenue also …

Pebble – the watch that connects to your phone

I think I’ve had my Pebble for at least a week now and I can say I really do like it. It’s not massive on the wrist, which was my initial concern, my wife tried hers and said it was just acceptable for her to wear too. I …

Why those APK’s should be avoided

OK, so I’m going to tell you the truth. If you’re using Android and don’t want to pay the few pennies for a new app or game then you have some other options. Firstly, you could save up the 65p you need or you could go trawling “those” …

Grindr hits a massive milestone after 4 years in operation

I’m trying to work out how many of you already know about this app. Whether you use it or not, it’s certainly proved popular. It’s four years since the app arrived and there’s now more than six million people using it. Grindr has grabbed 2.5 million extra users …

HTC all set to turn it up to 11

You may have seen that HTC are going to go “large” with their marketing message from now on.The HTC One, which we must admit is brilliant, won’t be shown off next to the “Quietly Brilliant” tagline. Instead HTC will be turning things up to 11* and shouting about …

HTC Desire P & Q appear online

In a move contradictory to the whole “One” ethos HTC have some more handsets to release. Only for China mobile though so don’t get too excited. The first device is the HTC Desire P. Which seems to be a refreshed HTC One SV. It’s a medium sized device …

Are Motorola going to be the next Nexus manufacturer?

Motorola have had a few tough years and if they continue making devices like their current generation devices thing might just improve for them. Rumours about their next device dubbed the “Motorola X” keep surfacing and the latest info has been anonymously emailed to Phonearena. The latest rumoured …

How long will Google Keep be kept around?

Perhaps for the first time, Google released a new service which I didn’t immediately rush to try out. In the wake of the Reader spring clean, I now have to think about whether or not I can rely on a new Google service being around for the long …

iHome Wireless Speaker Review

Cables. Bleugh. We don’t like them. Bluetooth has stopped us needing cables in our ears when we’re making or receiving calls, and now we’re seeing more and more of these – Bluetooth speakers. This particular one is for iHome Wireless Speaker. First I’ll hit you with the details. …

The Coolsmartphone Podcast – Episode 39

Another week has passed and it seems as though not much has happened since last weeks special edition. This week joining are Ian Furlong and Simon Allum. This weeks topics are the HTC One, Google Reader, Google Currents, Google Keep, me and my Windows Phone experiment, the Galaxy …

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini pictured

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is yet to launch but already there are reports of a Galaxy S4 Mini. With an anticipated launch date of June or Jule 2013, the handset is expected to have a super AMOLED qHD display, a 1.6GHz Dual Core CPU and run Android 4.2.2 …

HTC One to be available from next week

There has been an unannounced race going on.  The race has been between Britain having a hot sunny day in 2013 and HTC actually making their flagship One handset available for purchase. Well it looks like the race has been won and HTC are the proud victors.  Whilst the snowbound …