I have recently been upgraded to the Blackberry Bold 9900. After having a somewhat dodgy Blackberry Torch (which didn’t like performing screen lock, general browsing, or indeed outgoing calls), it’s a breath of fresh air. We’ve only had three sweet days together thus far, but I’ve grown very fond of my little ‘berry. The problem [...]
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Fashion weeks go nerdy
February 15, 2012
With London Fashion Week starting on Friday, we want to show you the best apps you should have if you’re planning on attending the shows. Because who says you can’t be nerdy and trendy? Style.com App Back in 2008, Condé Nast’s site Style.com released its first smartphone application for all the fashion lovers out there. [...]
How will the dawn of 4G affect VoIP?
February 13, 2012
People have been banging on about 4G and VoIP for ages, they were both meant to be the next big thing… ages ago. Ok, so VoIP is kind of popular; people do make pure voice calls with applications like Skype. However, the uptake really hasn’t been that impressive. But 4G? Where on earth is it? [...]
Samsung Galaxy Note Review: A Phablet?
February 7, 2012
I unfortunately didn’t coin the word ‘phablet’ (watch this space, it’s going to be a new buzzword), but I find it’s the best way to describe it when people ask me what it is. It’s a cross between a phone and tablet. I’ve had it for three weeks now and I have to say, it’s [...]
Android alternatives to the iPhone
February 6, 2012
by Rob Clymo When the Apple iPhone 4S came out recently it was met with more than a few moans that it wasn’t quite the new model that many had hoped for. While it’s got plenty of great features, the iPhone 4S isn’t for everybody, but the good news is that over on the Android [...]
Research In Motion co-CEO’s resign
January 24, 2012
Blackberry maker Research In Motion’s co- CEO’s have announced they will BOTH be stepping down in an attempt to re-think the companies strategy. Following growing speculation of a company shake-up, Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis are resigning. They will be replaced by former Chief Operating Officer Thorsten Heins. Heins is a former Siemens executive [...]
Android app updates
January 6, 2012
The thing about technology is that it just never stops. Once you have one thing you find that pretty soon another has come along and superseded it. From new phones getting bigger screens, better cameras and more memory to TVs getting wider and more 3D it’s virtually impossible to be a technophile for any length [...]
The evolution of Android
December 14, 2011
Android Inc. was founded in 2003 with a secret mission to develop more dynamic software for mobile phones. Google purchased the company in 2005 and while most didn’t realise the significance of this acquisition, it had long been suspected that the search engine giants would make a move into the mobile sector. In 2007 the company [...]
WARNING: Words with Friends can affect your mind! Possibly.
December 9, 2011
Well I hate to say I told you so, but . . . I told you so! Yes I tried to warn you all about how addictive my beloved Words with Friends app was but nobody took my warnings on board and now Alec Baldwin has gone and got himself chucked off a flight over it! The [...]
Instagram is coming to Android
December 8, 2011
Have you always wanted to take grainy photos on your Android phone but never had the right app to let you do it? Well, never fear! As one of the biggest social photography apps on iOS – Instagram – has announced that it will be coming to Android. Instagram lets users take photos of themselves [...]


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