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Would you replace your phone’s native text messaging service for something a little more Facebook-powered? That’s what the social media giant is banking on, with the announcement that a new Messenger app is in the works – one that wouldn’t require an account. It’s all part of Facebook’s hopes to expand into developing markets, namely [...]

The first text message was sent on this day in 1992. It was sent by Neil Papworth who used his computer to wish “Merry Christmas” to Richard Jarvis, of Vodafone, on his Orbitel 901 mobile phone. Sadly Papworth didn’t get a reply as there was no mobile texting yet, that arrived in 1993 with the [...]

It’s the 18th, are you in the Halloween spirit yet? If not, here are a few top apps and accessories to take advantage of the one season where you won’t get side-eyed for having an Exorcist ringtone: 5. Scary Sounds App Remember the age-old cassette tapes of spooky sounds that were a staple of pretty [...]

The iPhone 5 isn’t due out until Friday, but American news outlets are already feeling the hype. While covering the scintillating story of people waiting in a line for a new phone, Fox 5 in New York City showed an awesomely high-tech video of what to expect from the upcoming iPhone 5, including some features [...]

Nokia were once the be all and end all of mobile phones; this was until the jump to smart phones where they were comprehensively beaten down by competitors such as Apple. However, Nokia are about to release their latest phone, the Lumia 920, in November, and it looks like it is a return to form [...]

While there are a ton of running apps on both the App store and Google Play, there are few that motivate you to actually lace up your trainers and go. Introducing Zombies, Run!, a game/app that does exactly that. It’s a really interesting concept that rewards you the longer you run. I won’t reveal too [...]

After a sea of rumours, the official launch date of the iPhone 5 has been announced as the 12 of September. This launch date is also rumoured to be the announcement date for the iPad mini, new iPod nano and Apple’s newest mobile operating system, iOS 6. There is speculation as to what the new [...]

Camera apps are great for getting the most out of your smartphone’s photo-taking features! Here are five of the best to try out: 1. Instagram Perhaps one of the most popular photo app for your phone, now also available on the Android platform. The app allows you to pick from several different custom designed filters and [...]

Mobile games centred on the beautiful game may be plentiful, but very few are worth downloading. A couple of honourable mentions go to the free Fifa alternative Real Football 2012 and Football Kicks, the free kick game. New Star Soccer is a must for any footy fan with a smartphone. The premise is simple; start [...]

In this age of ubiquitous and ever-smarter mobile phones, it is hardly surprising that children are clamouring for their own handset at an increasingly early age. After all, young people are traditionally more adept with technology, and seem to take to gadgets with more intuitive ease than preceding generations. Having the latest electronic toy is [...]