The updated version of Google Translate will now let you hold your Android phone in front of signs for instant translation into a vast array of languages. The update also includes instant translation as you type, but being able to snap signs and then brush over the text …
A WiFi Extender? Are we really going to review it? Yes we are. Last week I received an email like many others, advertising the Huawei WS320 WLAN Repeater. At first I went to delete it, I really couldn’t be bothered to get one and spend hours banging my …
This morning when you woke up your much loved Sony Tablet S might have had a software update waiting for it if you’re based in the UK. The update promises to bring stability fixes and optimizations, but unfortunately it’s still Android ICS 4.0.3. The update is only 9mb …
Looking for an upgrade? Looking to cut down on those monthly outgoings? Are you thinking that those high-end smartphones are out of your reach? Think again. I’ve just stumbled across this rather epic deal – a HTC One X on T-Mobile for just £15.50 per month, and you …
Can you remember the review of the upcoming Blackberry Curve 9320 we did the other week? If not here is the review. Our friends over at SoMobile have spotted the new Curve in the “Coming Soon” section of the O2 website. No mention of prices yet, just that …
This weekend I met a guy called Graham Smith. He’s a logo, icon designer and all-round top bloke. He pointed me at Holo Launcher HD – a free Android app for giving your handset that “Jelly Bean look”. It’s more than just a skin though. This has a …
Windows Phone 8 will soon be upon us. This excites me. Nokia have already mentioned that they shall be announcing their new devices on September the 5th and now it is HTCs turn to let us know what they plan. Apparently HTC plan to announce three new devices …
Way back in 2002 I bought my first ever smartphone. Powered by a new Microsoft OS it was built by a company no-one had really heard of – HTC. The paint came off and dust used to collect behind the screen. There was even a bolt-on camera that …
Those regular eagle eyed readers out there will have noted that this phone has already been reviewed by our editor in chief Leigh Geary, so instead of rehashing what he has already done, this will give you a different slant on this slim powerhouse. Hardware The phone is …
Daniel Hughes will be heading up Mount Everest to try and place a red nose on the summit next May. He’s asking a million people to donate £1 each to raise £1 million for Comic Relief. HTC are the lead sponsor, and will be provideding equipment to help …
The mobile security company Lookout have launched a new guide for parents whose children use or want a smartphone. The guide entitled “Generation Smartphone: A Guide for Parents of Tweens and Teens” has been produced in conjunction with The Online Mom and outlines the important steps that parents can take to prepare their …
In much the same way that a few lucky Android Jelly Bean users have been using Google Now, Google will soon be updating the search app for iOS. Introducing Voice Search on your mobile device In the latest version of the Google Search App for iOS and Android, …
The T-Mobile “Full Monty” plans were introduced after Three scooped up many data-hungry customers with their “One Plan”. The initial press release from T-Mobile clearly stated that… Customers signing up to the Full Monty 24 month plan … can use their mobile internet for whatever they like – …
A couple of months ago I took my car to an Audi dealer for repair. The £20 job quickly turned into a £700 repair bill and, no matter how many times it was explained to me, I couldn’t fully understand what all the techy mechanical stuff meant. Now …
In-app purchases, a feature announced in June, will be restricted to Microsoft handsets running Windows Phone 8 only. Those using Windows Phone 7.5 won’t see in-app purchasing getting added to Windows Phone 7.8 and it now seems that the only “update” is the slightly modified home screen. If …
It looks like HTC are gearing up to release/announce an updated version of the One X. Tech magazine and website Stuff have a source who has given them some details on the Endeavour C2. (the picture above is a One X by the way) Here are the key …
Gameloft are today pleased to announce the biggest update EVER is coming to Order & Chaos Online for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad this August. No mention of the Android version though. This huge update will feature the long awaited Player vs. Player arenas, a variety of mounts …
Recently we have heard a lot about Ouya and their huge popularity and the record breaking Kickstarter funding request. Well XBMC, the media player streaming service, have announced that they will be working with Ouya to ensure that XBMC works well on the Ouya platform. Regardless, we are …
Instead of suing people with them that is. Recently Kodak has been struggling. They used to be known for making camera film, cameras, digital cameras, printing equipment and no doubt some other stuff. More recently though they have been known for making budget digital cameras and budget printers. Neither …
Just this morning we heard that the Motorola Xoom had updated itself to Android 4.0.4. It seems like other handsets are getting in on the action too. We’re hearing that the Samsung Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note have received the “stability upgrade” and we’d be interested to hear …
