Google Nexus 5 Delays: Delivery wait extended to 3 weeks

Google Nexus 5 delays are increasing, with the recently unveiled Android 4.4 KitKat powered handset now facing three week shipping waits in the UK. With the Google Nexus 5 having been made available to consumers late Thursday evening, the Halloween launched handset has proved highly popular with consumers, with certain iterations of the phone now facing “2-3 week” delays.Although the 16GB version...
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Steve Wozniak: Smartwatches need full smartphone capabilities and flexible displays

Apple co-founder and technical wiz Steve Wozniak has spoken out on the rise of smartwatches, suggesting the techy timepieces need flexible displays and full smartphone capabilities. Revealing his views on what is needed to take smartwatches to the next level, Wozniak has hinted that instead of acting as a companion device to existing smartphones, the watches need to pack in all the calling and cellular...
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Xbox One features see CD and DLNA support one up the PS4

Microsoft has gained an advantage over its next-gen console rival, confirming the Xbox One features list will see audio CD and DLNA support included. With Sony having announced earlier this week that the PS4 will not be able to play audio CDs or offer DLNA connectivity and transfer options, Microsoft has been keen to gain some lost ground on its next-gen challenger, revealing that both features will...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 to run 4GB of RAM?

Latest Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours have suggested the upcoming phone will benefit from a whopping 4GB of RAM alongside the much mooted 64-bit processor. According to the latest reports out of Samsung’s native South Korea, the widely expected Samsung Galaxy S5 will land with an unparalleled 4GB of RAM, up on the 3GB of memory within the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the 2GB of RAM found in most other flagship...
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Damson Twist Review

What is the Damson Twist?The Damson Twist is a little cylinder that turns whatever surface it's sitting on into a speaker. Its concept alone drives it into a niche, nevermind that the surfaces it works best with are not portable ones. It can outperform some low-end portable speakers given the right tools to work with, but this is best considered a neat tech curio than a serious audio solution.Damson...
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Fujifilm X-A1 Camera Review

What is the Fujifilm X-A1?Fujifilm’s X-series of cameras has proved incredibly successful since its launch in 2010. The combination of advanced imaging technology in a distinctive retro body proved a winner, with the series reaching a pinnacle with the rangefinder-inspired X-Pro1.The new X-A1 is more of an entry-level CSC, although it takes many of its design cues from the Fujifilm X-Pro1 in particular....
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GTA Online Update 1.05 arriving “sometime early next week” with GTA$ Stimulus Pack

This is your GTA 5 Beach Bum Pack DLC teaserRockstar Games will be releasing the GTA Online Update 1.05 “sometime early next week” with the GTA$ Stimulus Pack arriving in the days following. An incoming GTA Online update will soon bring GTA 5 gamers the eagerly awaited GTA$ Stimulus Package, with the compensation arriving before the end of next week.The new GTA Online update will also fix issues with...
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HTC One Android 4.4 update coming within 90 days

A HTC One Android 4.4 update has been confirmed, with the Taiwanese manufacturer announcing that its flagship phone will get a KitKat themed makeover within 90 days. Having launched yesterday aboard the Google Nexus 5, the new Android 4.4 KitKat operating system sees a number of improvements brought to the platform, with contacts now prioritised frequency of communications and improved NFC connectivity...
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Nintendo admits Wii U is not a “worthy” successor to the Wii

Nintendo has admitted the Nintendo Wii U isn’t yet a “worthy” successor to the original Nintendo Wii. Satoru Iwata, Nintendo President, admitted the weakness of the Wii U during the company’s quarterly earnings call.Unfortunately, the Wii U has struggled since it was launched last year, only selling around 3.91 million units globally.“Except for its backward compatibility with existing Wii software...
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Lenovo: Price points not size make 7-inch tablets popular

Despite many manufacturers now heaping more focus on 7-inch and 8-inch tablets than their traditional 10-inch counterparts, Lenovo has suggested that it is price not size that makes 7-inch tablets so popular. With the Chinese manufacturer having this week unveiled both a new 8-inch and 10.1-inch tablet, in the form of the Lenovo Yoga Tablet range, the company has insisted that low price points are...
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Nexus 5 is Google's latest riposte to Samsung and the Galaxy S4

So Google has finally unveiled the Nexus 5, and as we expected it’s a magnificent phone on paper, especially considering the price.The combo of the epic Snapdragon 800 processor coupled with the Adreno 330 GPU is one we’ve already seen on the Sony Xperia Z1, Note 3 and LG G2 and it is very, very fast. Each of those phones has a clear differentiator to the Nexus 5, whether it’s water-proofing, a digitiser...
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Google Nexus 5 vs Nexus 4 - what is different?

The Google Nexus 5 has been officially unveiled. It’s a 5-inch, Full HD, quad-core phone that sells for under £300. It should have the Samsung Galaxy S4 and co. worried.But is it much better than the Nexus 4, the 2012 model in the range? Here’s what the new Nexus 5 offers over the older phone. The Nexus 5 design is a bit more conservativeThe Nexus 4 was the first LG-made Google phone, and it was...
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Xbox One launch is strong enough without Titanfall, says Microsoft

Microsoft is confident its Xbox One launch line-up is still strong, despite Titanfall not arriving until March 2014. Phil Spencer, Microsoft Studios boss, has said the Xbox One launch line-up won’t suffer with the disappearance of Titanfall, believing it has plenty of other strong titles with consumer appeal.Many fans expected the title to be among the launch games for Microsoft’s next-generation...
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Android 4.4 wallpapers available to download ahead of update

A collection of Android 4.4 wallpapers have been made available for download prior to the KitKat themed software being rolled out to existing devices. With the latest iteration of Google’s mobile operating system having officially launched yesterday, October 31, aboard the Google Nexus 5, a selection of the OS’s new themes have been ripped out and posted online available for download.Although the...
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Apple reportedly testing OS X Mavericks Mail update to fix various issues

Apple is reportedly testing an OS X Mavericks Mail update to fix the smart mailbox, Gmail and stability issues. Since OS X Mavericks was launched as a free download last week, October 22, many users have been reporting issues with the Apple Mail software.Issues are mainly to do with having Gmail accounts within the Mail app, but other are having issues receiving messages, sorting emails into folders...
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Jawbone Mini Jambox Review

What is the Jawbone Mini Jambox?The Mini Jambox is the new baby brother of the original Jambox and Jambox Big. It's a bit smaller, and a bit more expensive than the Jambox at £149.99. But this is a speaker you can fit in the pocket of your jeans – or at least that's what Jawbone says.It's a little pocket marvel in some respects, but unless you must have a speaker this size you can get better sound...
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Motorola Moto G budget smartphone specs leak

Specifications have leaked for Motorola’s forthcoming budget-friendly Android smartphone, the Motorola Moto G. Earlier in the week, Motorola accidentally revealed the name of its follow-up to the innovative, well-received, and sadly US-only Motorola Moto X.It’ll be called the Motorola Moto G, but that’s all we know. Or rather, that’s all we knew.Thanks to reliable Twitter tipster @evleaks, we now...
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iPad Air out now

Apple’s latest full-sized tablet, the iPad Air, is out today in the UK, US and other major regions. The iPad Air was unveiled last Tuesday alongside the iPad mini 2 Retina, but it’s the fifth generation 9.7-inch tablet that sees release first.Users in the UK can now pick up an iPad Air from local shops or Apple’s online store. In addition to the US, more than 40 other countries are getting the new...
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Asus Transformer Book T100 undercuts Surface Pro 2 with affable £349 price tag

Asus Transformer Book T100Asus has confirmed the UK price point for its forthcoming Transformer Book T100 hybrid device, and it’s good news for folks looking to jump on board with Windows 8.1 without breaking the bank The device, which was unveiled at the company’s Developers’ Forum in August will cost just £349 when it goes on sale at a time still to be determined.The 10.1-inch, 2-in-1 device offers...
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus won’t get Android 4.4 KitKat update

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus handset has not been invited to the Android 4.4 KitKat party, Google has revealed shortly after unveiling the new candy-themed OS. The two-year old ‘pure Android’ device, that ushered in the Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS in 2011 has reached the end of the end, according to Google’s Spanish support pages.The decision is somewhat of a surprise considering KitKat has been designed...
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Google Nexus 5 Stock Shortages: Already sold out in US

Google Nexus 5 stock shortages look like they could be a problem as the newly confirmed phone sells out in the US within an hour of launch. With last year’s Google Nexus 4 release having been plagued by continuing stock issues, the Google Nexus 5 has failed to get off to a promising start. The 16GB SIM-free edition of the phone was listed as sold out through the US Google Play Store less than 60 minutes...
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Android 4.4 update to bring KitKat to the Google Nexus 7 ‘in the coming weeks’

Following the Nexus 5 unveiling, Google has confirmed that an Android 4.4 update will be rolled out ‘in the coming weeks’ to bring KitKat to Google Nexus 7 and certain Samsung Galaxy S4 users. With the latest confectionary based iteration of the operating system having launched today aboard the newly confirmed Google Nexus 5, the search turn software turn hardware giant has now revealed that an Android...
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Android 4.4 features detailed as KitKat lands

A range of new Android 4.4 features have been detailed by Google as the KitKat themed operating system lands aboard the newly confirmed Google Nexus 5. A relatively minor upgrade over Android 4.3 rather than a comprehensive overhaul of the much loved mobile operating system, Android 4.4 sees a range of new features introduced as the Jelly Bean name finally gives way to a marketing department’s dream...
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Google Nexus 5 Release Date Confirmed: Available to buy now

The Google Nexus 5 release date has been confirmed, with the first Android 4.4 KitKat powered smartphone to go on sale tomorrow, November 1. Officially unveiled as a direct rival to the likes of the HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 and LG G2, the latest flagship Google phone will hit retailers with near immediate effect, with the search giant to target a smoother rollout than last year’s Google Nexus 4.While...
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Google Nexus 5 made official with Android 4.4 KitKat in tow

The Google Nexus 5 has been officially unveiled following months of rumours and leaks, with the flagship phone becoming the first to run the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. Set to go head-to-head with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5S, the Google Nexus 5 will be manufactured by LG, and boast the same 2.26GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor as the Korean company’s own LG G2 handset.Google...
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Google Nexus 5 Availability: Carphone Warehouse to offer handset from launch

Following the phone’s official unveiling, Carphone Warehouse has announced its Google Nexus 5 availability plans, with the retailer to stock the phone from launch. With the Google Nexus 5 release date confirmed for tomorrow, November 1, high street chain Carphone Warehouse has become the first to announce its intentions to stock the Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5S rival on both pay monthly and SIM-free...
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iPad tablet market share drops below 30% despite overall market growth

The iPad’s tablet market share has dropped below 30 per cent despite overall growth in the tablet market. According to preliminary research from the International Data Corporation (IDC), Apple’s share of the tablet market has decreased.iPad shipments slipped from 14.6 miillion units in Q2 2013 to 14.1 million in Q3. This is due in part to Apple moving its iPad launches from Spring to Autumn, meaning...
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