iOS 8 spotted running on the iPhone 5S

iOS 8 leaks on the iPhone 5S

iOS 8 leaks on the iPhone 5S




Ahead of this June’s expected iOS 8 unveiling, Apple’s next-gen operating system has been spotted running on the iPhone 5S.


Despite the iOS 7 replacing software not set to be officially confirmed for a number of months, an early build of the mobile operating system has been caught in the wild, adding backing to a range of previously leaked features.


Surfacing courtesy of PhoneArena, which has attributed the leaked shots to a tipster acting under a pseudonym, the early look at iOS 8 has again suggested that the much mooted ‘Healthbook’ application is lined up for inclusion.


A software package that is to act as a precursor to the Apple iWatch and bring a range of new health credentials to Apple’s smartphones and tablets, Healthbook will allow users to correlate data from a range of fitness and wellbeing applications in one centralised location.


As well as feeding in app data, the Healthbook software, which will work with steps data, heart rate details and calorie counters will also be compatible with a variety of third-party fitness peripherals.


Further details teased by the latest iOS 8 leak include the previously tipped ‘Preview’, ‘TextEdit’ and ‘Tips’ features as well as a questionable ‘Watch Utility’ application.


Although no details have been offered on what the Watch Utility app will entail, its inclusion appears to offer further backing to the expectation of an Apple iWatch release to rival the Samsung Gear 2 and upcoming LG G Watch.


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‘No one carries a 10-inch tablet anymore’ claims retailer

Apple iPad

Are 10-inch tablets now a device for the home?




A rise in 7-inch tablets and the release of the iPad mini mean consumers no longer carry 10-inch tablets around with them, retailer John Lewis has claimed.


Suggesting that usage patterns have changed since the original, 9.7-inch, iPad reinvented the tablet space back in 2010, the retailer has claimed that 10-inch models and tablets at the larger end of the size spectrum are become increasingly locked to the home environment.


“We have seen a shift in usage around what people are using their tablets for,” Harry Boughton, a tablet buyer at John Lewis said speaking with TrustedReviews. “We are starting to see that change in behaviour with the larger screen devices.”


Delving a little deeper in how consumers are changing their interaction with 10-inch tablets, Boughton stated: “When the iPad first launched, customers were taking their tablets out and about with them to really use as devices on the move.”


He added: "I think we are starting to see a polarisation in that model. Your 7-inch and 8-inch tablets are something that you will take with you but no one really carries a 10-inch tablet around with them anymore.


“Their main usage, we find, is people use it in their living room while watching the TV to browse the internet or do some shopping.”


Despite 10-inch tablets being less likely to be used on the move, Boughton has claimed that John Lewis is seeing a largely even split in the breakdown in sales between 7-inch and 10-inch models. The retailer added that it is experiencing almost identical sales of the iPad Air and iPad Mini.


Do you still use your 10-inch tablet on the move or have you switched to a smaller, 7-inch model? Let us know via the comments box below.


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Anthem MRX 310 Audio Review


What is the Anthem MRX 310?


The MRX 310 is Anthem’s latest entry-level AV receiver, a new and improved version of the MRX 300 which blew us away back in 2012.

Anthem’s no-nonsense, performance-led approach to AV receivers has earned the Canadian company an enviable reputation among home cinema enthusiasts. They might lack the latest tricks and tech found in big-brand receivers, but make up for it with a more powerful and refined performance than you might expect for the money.


But what really sets Anthem’s receivers apart from the competition is the inclusion of its exclusive Anthem Room Correction software (ARC). Now in its second incarnation, ARC 1M has been enhanced to make it easier to use and even more accurate. Everything you need is bundled in the box, including a microphone and tripod stand – another reason why Anthem’s receivers represent phenomenal value for money.


Interestingly, the MRX 300 offered seven channels of amplification but the MRX 310 has been demoted to a five-channel affair, creating a clearer distinction between this entry-level model and the step-up MRX 510 and 710, which deliver greater power and extra features.


ROUND-UP: Best Surround Sound Systems


Anthem MRX 310


Anthem MRX 310 – Design and Connections


The MRX 310 benefits from a major design overhaul. The MRX 300 looked drab and workmanlike with an overly busy front panel, but the stripped-back MRX 310 is much easier on the eye. The dark grey, brushed aluminium finish and curved bars at both ends of the fascia bring refinement and elegance, and we love the simple, uncluttered arrangement of buttons and dials on the front. It’s still a little industrial, but a much less scary proposition than its predecessor.

Anthem MRX 310


On the front is a nicely-sized blue LED display panel, giving information about the input and audio format being used, with a row of six discreet buttons below it. These let you access the setup menu, toggle through inputs, dim the display, change modes and levels and select zones.


Anthem MRX 310


On the right is a large volume dial and power buttons for zones 1 and 2, while on the left is a panel of menu controls and a removable flap that hides a headphone jack – unlike the MRX 510 and 710 there’s no front HDMI input.


Anthem MRX 310


Also pleasing is the MRX 310’s build quality – something Anthem prides itself on. The bodywork’s robust metallic construction is every bit as good as you’d expect for the money.


The MRX 300’s socket selection was disappointing to say the least, with just four HDMI v1.4a inputs to its name. Thankfully Anthem has increased the number to seven on the MRX 310, alongside two HDMI v1.4a outputs, which should be enough for most users. The HDMI sockets support Audio Return Channel (ARC) and 3D pass-through, plus 4K upscaling and pass-through on one of the inputs.


Anthem MRX 310


They’re joined by five digital audio inputs – two coaxial, three optical – and five sets of analogue stereo RCA inputs. On the analogue video side there are two sets of component video inputs and one composite input. You also get optical and coaxial outputs, which can be used to send two-channel music to a second zone, and two sets of analogue stereo outs.


Completing the line-up are 5.1-channel pre-outs, FM/AM antenna inputs, RS-232, IR in and out, 12V trigger, a USB port for firmware updates and an Ethernet port, which is used for IP control and to carry out the ARC M1 procedure – the MRX 300 relied on the clunky RS-232 port.


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Xbox One sales reach 5 million, lag miles behind PS4


Microsoft has announced Xbox One sales to retailers, rather than consumers, have surpassed 5 million across the world.


Following Sony's recent 7 million PS4 sales announcement, Microsoft has some news of its own to share surrounding its next-generation Xbox One console.


According to NPD Group reports, more than 5 million Xbox One consoles have been "sold-in to retailers" since the console launched in November 2013.


Unlike Sony's latest PS4 announcement, this figure isn't for the actual sales made by consumers, but for the stock sold to online and high street retailers.


“The new generation is off to a strong start, with global Xbox One sales outpacing Xbox 360 by more than 60 percent at the same point in time, a true testament to your love of console gaming,” said Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate VP of Marketing, Strategy and Business at Xbox. “Even more important to us is how much fun you are having on Xbox One.”


Microsoft also revealed that Titanfall is now the best selling Xbox One game yet, as shown by the March NPD Group results.


“We were blown away by your passion and enthusiasm on launch night and since then, it’s been exciting to see gamers around the world playing Titanfall on Xbox Live. Today, we congratulate our friends at Respawn Entertainment, and Electronic Arts, as Titanfall for Xbox One was named the number one selling game in March, according to NPD Group figures released today.”


The Xbox One manufacturer tipped that it has some "several announcements that we'll think you'll love", highlighting incoming games like Sunset Overdrive and Project Spark coming to the Xbox One in the future.


"We can't wait to share more games with you in June at E3. We are grateful for your support on Xbox One and the continued popularity of Xbox 360. We’re going to continue working hard to earn your loyalty and making Xbox the best place to play games."



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Google tipped to launch Moto G rivalling budget Nexus


Google is expected to launch a budget Nexus smartphone to rival the extremely successful Moto G.


The latest rumour coming out of Taiwanese supply chains is that Google is gearing up to launch a budget smartphone alongside the follow on to the Google Nexus 5.


According to Chinese website dedicated to MediaTek news, Google has teamed up with MediaTek to build and launch a smartphone for less than $100 (£60).


This would not only undercut the £99 8GB Moto G model, but could give it a run for its money if Google kits it out with some decent hardware.


The mid-range device would apparently make use of MediaTek’s low-cost processors, potentially meaning the device will feature a quad-core processor despite its budget price tag.


The sources suggest this device would be launched alongside the Nexus 6 2014 flagship rather than replace it, offering a more wallet-friendly option for those with more conservative budgets.


The latest rumours tip the Nexus 6 to feature a 5.5-inch QHD 2560 x 1440p display with a 534ppi image density.


It is also expected to run on an 64bit eight-core MediaTek processor and come with IP67 water and dust resistant certification.


Similar to the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the iPhone 5S, the Nexus 6 will supposedly have a fingerprint scanner inbuilt somewhere when it is launched later this year.


The Nexus 6 is expected to be manufactured by LG like the Nexus 5 and Google Nexus 4 and should hopefully follow the tradition of featuring a fairly reasonable, Google subsidised price tag.


However, with such impressive specs, it would be pretty amazing to see the Google Nexus 6 be as low-cost as the the current Nexus 5, which costs £299 for the 16GB model.



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Sony KDL-55W955B TV Review


What is the Sony KDL-55W955B?


The 55W955B is Sony’s new flagship full HD (as opposed to UHD) TV. As such it boasts a potent picture engine that includes Sony’s Motionflow XR400Hz system, Sony’s X-Reality PRO video processing, local dimming for the edge LED array and the Triluminos colour technology used so effectively on last year’s equivalent Sony TV series.

The idea that the picture quality on the 55W955B might actually be even better than that witnessed on Sony’s recent 40W605B and 50W829 sets is truly mouthwatering. And if all this wasn’t already interesting enough, there’s also the new set’s ‘wedge’ design to consider…


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Sony 55W955B


Sony KDL-55W955B: Design and Features


While Samsung’s got curves, Sony’s got the wedge. Most of Sony’s highest-end TVs for 2014 eschew the long-lived fascination with super-slim screens in favour of a design which sees the TV’s rear get progressively wider the further down towards the bottom you go, resulting in a highly distinctive elongated triangular side profile emphasised by a shiny silver side-panel finish.

While this certainly gives the 55W955B a unique style, though, it seems to us that its chunky approach could be at least as divisive as the curve Samsung is applying to its high-end TVs this year. As with the curve, though, Sony claims to have developed the wedge design on the back of hard science rather than a whim.


For instance, having the bottom edge of the TV wider than the top increases the set’s standing stability versus normal uniformly skinny designs. More importantly, a deeper bottom edge means there’s more room for Sony to insert a duct-type speaker system that gives sound more room to ‘breathe’, enhancing bass reproduction and mid-range clarity.


Such a ducted system worked well on Sony’s W9 HD series last year, so if the Wedge design makes the 55W955B’s sound better still, we’ll be on board with it. One other consideration is that the wedge joins the Samsung curve in creating a somewhat messy-looking situation for people wanting to wall-hang their new TVs - realistically it's not an option.


Fortunately, while the wedge makes the rear deeper than usual, the frame around the screen is actually impressively narrow – and looks quite tasteful in a minimalist, non-showy kind of way.


The set isn’t quite as robustly built as we’d hoped - but then we won’t worry about this too much given that an ultra flimsy build didn’t stop the 40W605B from kicking picture quality butt.


The TV sits on two little legs that hold the screen no more than a couple of inches up from your stand, and these legs can handily be positioned either at the TV’s extreme edges – which delivers the most stylish finish – or nearer the TV’s centre if you’ve got limited cabinet-top space.


Connections on the 55W955B are up to flagship speed, with highlights of four HDMIs, three USBs, and the necessary built-in Wi-fi and LAN ports for joining the TV to your network for either DLNA streaming from suitable PCs or taking the TV online with Sony’s latest SEN platform.


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Sony 55W955B


The 55W955B also lets you add one of Sony’s new wireless subwoofers to boost bass response, as well as providing NFC (via an included ‘Smart’ remote), screen mirroring and MHL support to cater for all these new-fangled smartphones and tablets everyone’s into these days.


The smart device support extends to some nice features, including a gorgeous ‘app’ for whizzing through lists of recommended content on the upcoming TV schedules. Curiously, though, Sony still doesn’t support second-screen viewing, whereby you could pipe what’s showing on the TV’s tuners to your phone or tablet.


Sony has introduced some considerable improvements to its SEN online service this year, many of which are sensibly focussed on highlighting content you might be interested in and helping you find content you already know you want to watch. There’s a decent quantity of content to be explored too, including Netflix (which gets a dedicated button on the remote), Sony’s own Video Unlimited system, Amazon Instant, the BBC iPlayer and Demand 5 – though it’s a pity Sony still hasn’t managed to sign the necessary paperwork to get the ITV player and 4OD catch up services.


For a much more detailed look at our dedicated feature on the latest Sony smart TV system.


The 55W955B’s picture specifications are intriguing. Particularly the fact that unlike last year’s W9 series – and unlike Sony’s cheaper 2014 W829 series – this flagship model uses passive rather than active 3D technology. The significance of this goes further than just 3D performance, since it means Sony has turned to a different panel manufacturer – LG Display - for the 55W955B than it used for the 50W829.


This is a bit surprising and actually a bit worrying given that when Sony has turned to this panel source in the past – as with last year’s W805 series – the results have not been great.


Doing their best to assuage these concerns, though, are a wealth of high-end picture features. For starters the set carries edge LED local dimming, courtesy of Sony’s Advanced LED Control system. It also gets Sony’s groovily named X-Tended Dynamic Range tech, which uses new light control algorithms to boost the intensity of bright parts of dark images without compromising black levels. Sony claims X-Tended Dynamic Range can deliver double the brightness of sets that don’t have the feature, and we’ve seen some pretty convincing demos of this feature in action over recent months.


Sony 55W955B


Plus you get the top 2K version of Sony’s X-Reality Pro system, which uses a huge database of content analysis to streamline the video analysis process to deliver cleaner, more effective results with all sources – even low-quality streamed content.


Then there’s Sony’s Triluminos system, which uses Quantum Dot technology to deliver a wider colour spectrum than you get with the normal white LED/colour filter technology. Triluminos delivered some spectacular result on 2013’s Sony TV range, especially when it came to picking out more subtle shading in reds and blues, so there’s no reason to expect it will be any less brilliant this time round.


Sony KDL-55W955B: Set Up


The 55W955B holds your hand through its initial set up procedures quite nicely, and its menus are for the most part an improvement in presentation and navigational ease terms over previous generations. The only thing that didn’t sit right with us is the way you can only access the TV’s set up menus via tiny little icons to the top right of the SEN content hub. While we appreciate Sony’s efforts to focus on content with its menus rather than ‘boring’ stuff like picture and sound adjustments, surely it wouldn’t have been too hard to provide a more direct access to the set up tools? Especially as at the moment the SEN and Home buttons on the remote control both pointlessly take you to the same SEN Hub menu.

The 55W955B is in some ways easy to set up for pictures. This is because as noted in our recent review of the 40W605B Sony is uniquely clever these days when it comes to automatically selecting the best picture settings for different types of content. Particularly appreciated is the way Sony is confident enough to turn off many of its picture processing tools when it detects that it’s receiving a high-grade source like a Blu-ray.


The 55W955B doesn’t have a full colour management system of the sort we’d normally expect to find on a high-end TV, but so long as you treat the set’s Live Colour option with care its Triluminos technology helps it deliver a strikingly natural and immensely subtle colour palette without too much intervention from you.


However, without giving too much away about the upcoming picture quality section of this review, the 55W955B has a problem in the black level department. And trying to solve this had us faffing around with tools like Black Level correction, an Advanced Contrast Enhancer, a sliding gamma bar and LED Dynamic Control for what felt like hours trying to get things balanced to our satisfaction.


For the record we found we ended up setting the black corrector to medium, the advanced contrast enhancer to medium, gamma to -1 and the LED Dynamic Control system to Standard – even though this latter setting causes some problems we’ll get into in a moment…



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HTC to adopt optical zoom in 2015


HTC could be set to release a smartphone with an optical zoom camera in 2015.


In recent years HTC has stepped back from the fruitless megapixel race and focused on increased pixel size and advanced software and hardware tricks to boost the image quality in its smartphones, culminating in the dual-lens HTC One M8.


But the next year or so could see the gap to DSLR cameras closing dramatically.


That’s according to HTC’s very own camera guru, Symon Whitehorn, who recently spoke to Vodafone about the company’s photographic future.


"Two years ago I would have said that phones will never replace DSLRs. Now I’m not so sure," says Whitehorn. "I think there’ll always be a role for a dedicated camera, like for sports etc., but I think you’ll see the gap closing."


In order to bridge that gap, he reckons that smartphones need to find a practical way to adopt optical zoom technology rather than simply boosting the megapixel count. It’s a problem that HTC is very close to finding a solution to.


"Optical zooming in a smartphone is not too far off at all for HTC," reveals Whitehorn. "I can’t give too much away, but within 12-18 months we’ll see huge advances in phone optics."


Of course, HTC’s biggest rival Samsung has already started exploring optical zoom in its cameras in the shape of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom. It’s set to launch its next, hopefully more streamlined, attempt on April 29 with the Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom, or Samsung Galaxy K as it could well be relabelled.


We get the impression from Whitehorn’s comments that this kind of bulky lens solution isn’t quite what HTC has in mind. We shouldn’t have too long to wait to find out about HTC’s approach.


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Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom image sample leaks

Galaxy K

Claimed camera sample from the Galaxy K




The first image sample for the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom, or the Galaxy K as it could end up being called, has appeared on the internet.


Samsung recently sent out press invites to a launch event on April 29, and all signs point to a successor to last year’s Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom camera phone.


The invite features the phrase "Kapture the moment" alongside a giant K, which seems to be obscuring a device of some kind. The K is believed to be a reference to the code name for the next Zoom device, but the prominent branding suggests that we can expect a name change along those lines.


Now we appear to have evidence of what this Samsung Galaxy K can do. Dutch website KopenGalaxy5 recently published the above picture, which is a shot of shrubbery with the foreground elements blurred out and the background in focus.


The EXIF details for the picture reveal that the host device is a Samsung SM-C115. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom had the code SM-C101, so it clearly belongs to the same lineage (if genuine).


Expect the Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom/Samsung Galaxy K to feature a 20.2-megapixel rear camera sensor with 10x optical zoom. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy S5, it’ll sport a 4.8-inch 720p HD display, which is significantly smaller and less sharp.


As for its external design, previous leaked images paint the picture of a slimmers device with a less protruding camera components. It’ll likely be a lot more usable as a phone than the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.


We’ll know more come April 29, no doubt.



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Best Samsung Galaxy S5 Cases 2014: Latest Cases Tried and Tested


Just bought the Samsung Galaxy S5 or considering the new Galaxy smartphone as your next upgrade? Here's how to make sure it stays box fresh as we try out the latest Galaxy S5 cases and covers.


As you'll know from reading our Samsung Galaxy S5 review, the Galaxy S4 successor makes a good impression. It's got a fantastic screen, excellent battery life and a versatile, high-quality camera.


It might not have the metal design of the HTC One M8 or the glass chassis found on the Xperia Z2, but there are plenty of reasons to want to keep the expensive smartphone well protected.


Samsung provides its own official cases like the S View and the Flip Wallet, but the likes of Otterbox, Incipio, Tech21 and Griffin also offer a selection of different cases to wrap around the S5.


When you are buying a S5 case, it's important to consider which features you are going to make best use of before spending. Do you want good access to the fingerprint sensor? Do you want to be able to charge or take pictures without taking it out of the case?


Thankfully, we've done some of that work for you having clipped, snapped and squeezed a variety of cases to see which are best.


We'll be updating our round-up with more cases so if there's any you'd like us to take a look at, let us know in the comments below.



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LG G2 Mini UK price set at £250 by retailer

LG G2 mini

The LG G2 Mini will hit the UK later this month




The LG G2 Mini will set wannabe owners back a penny shy of £250, UK retailer Clove has confirmed.


Although the Korean manufacturer has yet to offer any formal indication on the LG G2 Mini UK price, online seller Clove has announced how much it will offer the phone for, as well as confirming the handset will land within a matter of days.


According to the retailer, “the G2 Mini which will be available at the end of this month for £249.99 including VAT.


Having been formally unveiled in the run up to MWC 2014 in February, LG previously confirmed that the LG G2 Mini release date would be held in Russian Commonwealth countries this month.


Although stating that a European rollout would follow, the LG G2 maker has yet to offer more precise details on a UK arrival.


Despite the phone’s ‘Mini’ branding, the LG G2 Mini is far from small. The phone runs a 4.7-inch qHD display with a 960 x 540p resolution.


Set to be made available in four colour schemes – black, white, red and gold – the phone is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and pairs 1GB of RAM with 8GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD.


With an 8-megapixel camera sitting on the handset’s rear, the LG G2 Mini specs sheet is rounded off by 4G connectivity and a secondary, 1.3-megapixel snapper up front.


We have contacted LG for official confirmation on the LG G2 Mini UK release date and price and will update with post with the company’s response shortly.


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Amazing Spider-Man 2 Xbox One delayed indefinitely

Amazing Spider-Man 2 Game

Spidey doesn't want to play nice with the Xbox One




The Xbox One will not get the new Amazing Spider-Man 2 game anytime soon as publisher Activision confirms the game has been delayed indefinitely.


Having been expected to launch alongside the PS4 version of the game as a movie tie-in on April 29, Activision has now confirmed the Amazing Spider-Man 2 for Xbox One has now been knocked on the head with no new launch date given.


The game will still launch on Sony’s next-gen console as well as the PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo Wii U and 3DS.


“We want to inform you that we are revising our release plans for ASM2 on Xbox On,” an official Activision spokesperson stated. Hinting that the game has been cancelled they added: “When and whether ASM2 is released on Xbox One is TBD.”


Despite hinting that the game would not be making an appearance at any point, Activision has since looked to quell annoyance amongst gamers, claiming it is “working with Microsoft” to rectify the unexplained issues it has encountered.


An Activision spokesperson stated that the company is "working with Microsoft in an effort to release The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game on Xbox One.”


The seemingly indefinite delay is another blow for the Xbox One as Microsoft’s console continues to be outsold by the rival PS4.


Earlier today Sony confirmed that it has already sold seven million PS4 consoles globally since launching in November. Conversely, the Xbox One has already been on the receiving end of a number of price cuts as the company struggles to shift units.


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Samsung Galaxy S6 Release Date, Rumours, News, Specs and Price


Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S6


A Samsung Galaxy S6 release date might s a year away, but that hasn’t stopped the first Samsung Galaxy S6 rumours from doing the rounds.

Following the excellent, though largely evolutionary Samsung Galaxy S5, we expect the Samsung Galaxy S6 to be a more serious update that includes a 2K display and potentially a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset and even, according to some, a flexible body.


While some reports are farfetched and others more likely, what is almost certain it that the Samsung Galaxy S6 will launch in early 2015 as a direct rival to the upcoming iPhone 6, as is consistent with previous launches.


We will be updating this page with all the latest Samsung Galaxy S6 release date details, leaks, news and rumours as new information emerges. Bookmark it now to ensure you are kept in the loop on all things S6.


Samsung Galaxy S6 concept


Samsung Galaxy S6 Release Date


As you would expect Samsung has yet to offer any official details on the long off Samsung Galaxy S6 release date. However, that doesn’t mean we don’t have an idea as to when the phone will launch.

Like Apple, Samsung has become a creature of habit, with the company’s annual product cycles bringing a level of expectation to certain points in the year. With the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 set to launch around IFA 2014 this September, a Samsung Galaxy S6 release date can be expected to echo those of its predecessors.


Since the Samsung Galaxy S2, the Korean manufacturer’s flagship phone line has been reserved for unveiling during – or within weeks of – the Barcelona-based Mobile Word Congress conference in February. As such there is no reason to believe this will be different for the S6.


With MWC 2015 to be held between March 2 and 5, we would anticipate that the Samsung Galaxy S6 release date could be confirmed during the manufacturer’s dedicated press conference on either Sunday 1 or Monday 2 March.


We will of course update this post as soon as more concrete Samsung Galaxy S6 release date details are available.


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Samsung Galaxy S6 News


Although the company has remained quiet on confirmed details, Samsung has already teased aspects of its future smartphones, a list expected to include the Samsung Galaxy S6.

Making the announcement during its annual Analyst Day in Korea last November, Samsung revealed that in late 2014 its first phones to run a 2560 x 1440 pixel WQHD displays will land. Although unlikely to be the first with such a screen, the Samsung Galaxy S6 looks set to make the jump beyond the S5’s 1080p Full HD offering following the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.


Despite being the company’s flagship phone, it appears that the Galaxy S6 will fall between Samsung’s technology cycles.


Although Samsung has confirmed it will bring 3,840 x 2,160 pixel UHD displays to its smartphone offerings during 2015, it is believed the Samsung Galaxy S6 will arrive too early to benefit from this next-gen panel. Instead, however, the S6 looks likely to mimic the rumoured LG G3 with a QHD display.


Offering a further insight into the Samsung Galaxy S6’s screen, Samsung’s promise to continue its push into AMOLED displays leaves little doubt in the technology within the phone’s panel. As such deep blacks and reasonable kindness to the battery can be expected.


Samsung Galaxy S5


Samsung Galaxy S6 Rumours


As with the S5 before it, there have already been suggestions that the Samsung Galaxy S6 will feature a curved, flexible display. Although it is widely known that Samsung is working on flexible phones – the company has openly revealed as much – we can’t see the manufacturer risking its flagship brand with this novel technology. As such the flexible phone will be a separate handset in its own right and the S6 will be a more traditional offering.

With size being almost as important to Samsung as image quality, it has again been rumoured that the Galaxy S6 will feature a larger display than its predecessors. With the Samsung Galaxy S range having risen from 4-inches to 5.1-inches in just five generations, we can see the S6 topping off somewhere around the 5.2 or 5.3-inches. With the S5 still featuring quite a sizeable bezel, there is certainly room for Samsung to squeeze a larger display into a similar sized frame in 2015.


Another Samsung Galaxy S6 rumour that has already started to rumble – and will likely follow the phone to launch – is claims of Samsung finally ditching its fascination with plastic in favour of a more premium build quality. It has even been suggested that the S6 could utilise graphene in elements of its design as Samsung makes progress with the material.


Following a recent graphene development by Samsung, industry experts praised the potential implications.


"This is one of the most significant breakthroughs in graphene research in history," SAIT Lab leaders said. "We expect this discovery to accelerate the commercialisation of graphene, which could unlock the next era of consumer electronic technology."


Although there has been much talk about the first Tizen phones, Android will remain the OS of choice for the Samsung Galaxy S6, a feature seemingly confirmed by the manufacturer. Yoon Han-kil recently stated that Android "still needs to be out main business," despite the continued push of Tizen.


Depending on Google's plans, it's likely the Galaxy S6 will run either Android 4.5 or even Android 5.0.


A selection of Samsung Galaxy S6 concept designs have also surfaced, though they're little more than fan 'visions' that offer little in terms of a reliable insight into the phone. One feature we'd like to see, however, is forward-facing stereo speakers similar to the HTC One M8.


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Samsung Galaxy S6 Specs


The Samsung Galaxy S6 specs sheet will feature a number of cross over features from the S5, with a wealth of new offerings thrown into the mix. Given the focus Samsung has heaped on the S5’s water resistant coating, fingerprint scanner incorporating home button and rear-mounted heart rate sensor, you can all but guarantee that both will make another appearance next year and hopefully in improved form as well.

In terms of power, however, things are all change, and the chipset likely to feature within the Samsung Galaxy S5 has already been unveiled. In early April, processing giant Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 808 and Snapdragon 810 CPUs. These chips are set to appear in their first handsets during "early 2015," a window that fits the expected Samsung Galaxy S6 release date.


With the Samsung Galaxy S5 running a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 chipset following the S4’s own Snapdragon 600 internals, the Samsung Galaxy S6 looks set to run either the 808 or 810 units.


Knowing what processor the handset will run has seen a number of further Samsung Galaxy S6 specs teased.


According to Qualcomm, the processing units will allow for everything from UHD 4K displays to be supported to the introduction of Cat 6 LTE connections and the option to run up to 55-megapixel camera sensors.


At present the 64-bit, six-core Snapdragon 808 processor is looking the more likely to feature, with support for display resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 pixels fitting with claims of a WQHD S6 screen. The 808 will also introduce LPDDR3 memory, a range of battery management improvements and an Adreno 418 GPU that will boost graphical performances by a reported 20 per cent.


There is currently no word on the phone's camera, although we would be surprised if the S6 didn't improve on the S5's existing 16-megapixel snapper.


Samsung Galaxy S6 Price


The Samsung Galaxy S6 price is one area where there are currently few details available. Given the flagship nature of the ‘Galaxy S’ range, however, there is no point holding out for a wallet-friendly fee.

At launch the Samsung Galaxy S5 cost £579 on a SIM-free basis. As such, we can’t see the Samsung Galaxy S6 price starting off much lower than the £600 marker.


For all the latest Samsung Galaxy S6 rumours, including details on the phone’s specs and release date, bookmark this page now as it will continue to evolve as new information emerges.


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LG G3 design leaks point to 5.5-inch polycarbonate body

LG G3 mock up

Is this what the LG G3 will look like?




As LG G3 rumours kick up a gear, we have been given our first look at what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 rival might look like.


With last year’s LG G2 having introduced a range of new design characteristics, including a minimalist bezel and rear-mounted volume controls, a design render mocked up on the latest LG G3 leaks has suggested the next model will benefit from a polycarbonate body finished with a brushed metal effect.


Appearing courtesy of Bulgarian tech blog Nixanbal, who reportedly spoke with unnamed sources, the LG G3 will target a premium HTC One M8 style finish albeit with cheaper materials.


Offering further details on the phone, the reports have suggested that the G3’s polycarbonate rear will be removable; suggesting SD card expansion will be possible.


Again tipped to make the jump to an oversized 5.5-inch display, the LG G3 is expected to become the first smartphone from a leading manufacturer to add a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution display.


Further LG G3 specs tipped by the latest reports include the same 13-megapixel camera as its predecessor, and a reworking of the company’s rear-mounted controls, with smaller buttons adding an LED notification light within the centralised power button.


Despite the LG G2 having only gone on sale in the UK last October, the LG G3 has been repeatedly tipped to make a mid-summer appearance.


Earlier today claimed retail packaging for the upcoming phone leaked, hinting that a gold LG G3 offering is also in the works.


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BBC iPlayer and Sky Go on iOS currently having streaming issues


The BBC and Sky have confirmed that their on demand services are experiencing issues on iOS devices.


The issue began last night and seems to be limited to BBC iPlayer, Sky Go and Now TV on iOS devices like the iPhone 5S and iPad Air .


With Sky Go on our iPad mini 2 Retina, it stated that it was having issues surrounding a “Client Server Certificate” error, meaning we weren’t able to stream or download any programs from the service.


“It’s a Sky-wide issue, so it’s both our app and Sky Go,” said Gideon Katz. “It appears to be related to a date configuration. So, if you reset your iOS device to yesterday’s date it would work.”


The company added that it was “working hard to resolve the issue”, but currently didn’t know when it would be fixed.


If you do change the date on your device, please note that changing the settings may affect the functionality of other services on your iPhone or iPad.


BBC iPlayer on iOS devices is also experiencing some difficulties, which strangely aren’t apparently related to the Sky on-demand service issues.


According to the Beeb, its having some bandwidth issues with its on-demand service. The Sky trick of turning the calendar back a few days on your iOS device isn’t solving the BBC iPlayer problems.


“We are aware of reports from users encountering an issue with some on-demand services including BBC iPlayer on iPads, iPhones and iPod Touch devices,” said the BBC in a statement. “Some of the cases refer to an ‘Insufficient Bandwidth’ error message being displayed when attempting to play.”


“This is under investigation and we are working with the service partner on this issue. Please note that live streaming and downloads are still available on these devices.”



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LG G Pad 8.3 price cut sees tablet retail for £120


The LG G Pad 8.3 price has been cut to just £120 by UK supermarket chain Tesco.


Tesco has slashed the price of the LG G Pad 8.3 to just £119 as part of its Easter Deals bargains, and what a bargain it is.


For this price you’re saving a whopping £130 on the original RRP thanks to the UK supermarket giant.


It’s only the 16GB Wi-Fi model of the tablet mind, but for that money we’ll doubt you’ll mind.


Sadly, the tablet was listed as currently unavailable at the time of writing, but hopefully Tesco will get some back in stock by the time the deal ends at the end of play on Easter Monday.


LG G Pad 8.3 Features

The LG G Pad 8.3 comes with an 8.3-inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200p display offering a 273ppi image density.


It is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor with 2GB of RAM and the tablet runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box. That 16GB of internal storage is bolstered by microSD card support up to 64GB as well.


The tablet runs on a 4600mAh Lithium-Polymer battery and offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.


There is a 5-megapixel rear camera coupled with a 1.3-megapixel front-facing video calling snapper.


It’s fairly light too at 338g and is only 8.3mm thick, making it great for portability and shoving in your bag for trips.


It was originally released around Christmas time last year with an initial price tag of £260.


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Amazon announces special Kindle store for Samsung Galaxy devices


Amazon and Samsung have announced a partnership to launch a special Kindle store for Samsung Galaxy devices.


The custom built eBook service and its associated app will for the Samsung Galaxy S5 and other Galaxy devices running Android 4.0 or higher.


As part of this new partnership, there will be a new service called Samsung Book Deals, offering a maximum 12 free eBooks a year to anyone using the special eBook service.


“We’re thrilled that Samsung has chosen Kindle as their eBook provider,” said Jorrit Van Meulen, VP of EU Kindle. “With Kindle for Samsung, people around the world will have instant access to the best digital bookstore and reading experience, including more than half a million titles that are only available from the Kindle Store, and innovative features like Whispersync, Time to Read and much more.”


The Kindle for Samsung store will offer a similar range to that offered in the main store, which makes us wonder why Samsung Galaxy devices like the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 require their own special app.


“We’re delighted to be able to deepen our long-standing relationship with Amazon and offer Kindle for Samsung as the perfect app for reading on a smart device,” said Lee Epting, VP of Samsung Media Solution Centre Europe.


Similar to the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and other devices, you’ll be able to take advantage of Whispersync, which not only saves and syncs the last page read but also delivers your recently purchased titles to your device.


The Kindle for Samsung store is available now in over 90 countries.



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iPhone 6 battery pictures leaked, support rumours of larger screen size

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iPhone 6 battery line... allegedly




The latest iPhone 6 photo leak shows the alleged battery for the upcoming Apple flagship, supporting rumours of a larger screen.


Previous rumours tip the iPhone 6 to come with two screen size options, the first a 4.7-inch affair and the second a larger 5.5-inch “phablet” edition.


A new leaked photo from French site nowhereelse.fr shows what claims to be the iPhone 6 battery assembly line. It is alleged to be the iPhone 6 battery because it features the tell-tale metallic section normally found on iPhone batteries, but in a different place.


The fact that the shape and style of these batteries are very similar, but the size and other features are a little different suggests the iPhone 6’s internal layout will be quite different to that of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C.


From the looks of it these batteries are also larger than that featured in the current models, but this is hard to tell without a direct side by side comparison.


The iPhone 6 will no doubt use the Sharp IGZO low-power screen technology as employed with the iPad Air and iPad mini 2 Retina to improve battery life, but Apple should also improve the battery size as well to offer a significant battery life boost in comparison to current models.


Expected to launch in September, it is believed that the 2014 flagship iPhone will be one of the first devices to run iOS 8 – the new health-centric, reportedly iWatch compatible mobile OS.


Apple may well initially unveil the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, which is already the subject of many a rumour, with the larger 5.5-inch variant launching later, potentially with the iPhone Air moniker, but that’s pure speculation on our part.



Read more: iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5S – What to expect


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Gold LG G3 teased by leaked retail packaging

Gold LG G3

Is this an indication of the gold LG G3




Mimicking the rival Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8, latest reports have suggested that the upcoming LG G3 will be made available in a jazzy gold hue.


Expected to line up alongside the standard black and white coloured offerings, the gold LG G3 has been teased by claimed images of the phone’s retail packaging. Sight of a gold box – along with word from unnamed Korean sources – has pointed to a lustrous handset within.


With a gold LG G2 having been added to the standard monochrome offerings post launch, it is unsurprising that a gold LG G3 is reportedly in the works.


A trend of the current smartphone movement, further phones to have adopted a gold sheen include the iPhone 5S, LG’s own LG G2 Mini and the super slim Huawei Ascend P6.


Far from the first word we have received on the LG G3, recent rumours have claimed the future flagship phone will adopt a new 5.5-inch display, with the oversized screen packing a special visual punch.


According to recent LG G3 rumours, the phone will become the first from a leading manufacturer to move beyond a Full HD panel, adding a stunning 2560 x 1440 resolution.


Although LG has remained tight lipped on all of the LG G3 claims, it is believed that the Android-powered handset will be formally unveiled early this summer ahead of a potential July release.


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Apple reportedly adding Shazam music recognition to iOS


Apple is working on a new music recognition feature that will integrate Shazam into iOS, according to a new report.


Apple is said to be planning to unveil an iOS update that features the ability to recognise a song playing in the background. That’s according to Bloomberg, which cites two anonymous people with knowledge of the product.


It claims that Apple is partnering with Shazam Entertainment, whose app is one of the most popular means for detecting the identification of songs in this way.


Apparently, Apple will incorporate Shazam into its own software, offering a seamless experience in much the same way as it did with Twitter. As such, there will be no separate Shazam app. The technology will be integrated into Siri, allowing you to ask what song is playing.


This news seems to shed a little more light on recent reports that Apple is looking to dramatically overhaul its iTunes offering due to declining MP3 download sales.


It’s just a week since a report emerged concerning the perceived failure of iTunes Radio to drive additional iTunes sales with its free playlist offering. As a result, it’s claimed that Apple is looking to new solutions to arrest the slide.


Some suggestions for this have been to spin off iTunes Radio (which is rumoured to be coming to the UK soon) into a stronger stand-alone app. It’s also being claimed that Apple is considering an iTunes service for its biggest rival, Android.


In light of these suggestions, Shazam integration seems likely to be a fairly small detail in Apple’s plans.


Shazam, for its part, is said to be considering an initial public offering, so a major deal with Apple would certainly help boost its value.



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Google Chrome Remote Desktop app allows computer access from phone

Chrome Desktop

Chrome Remote Desktop app




Google has launched the Chrome Remote Desktop app for Android phones and tablets, which lets you access your computer from your phone.


Chrome Remote Desktop has actually been around since 2011, allowing you to access your desktop computer from another - perfect for when you need to pull up that file that’s sitting on your home hard drive.


Now Google has made that process possible on your mobile phone and tablet, too. Or at least, on your Android-powered mobile phone and tablet.


First download the Chrome Remote Desktop app for your PC, Mac, or Linux machine and use it to enable remote access. Then download the Chrome Remote Desktop app for Android on the Google Play Store and tap on your computer’s name.


You can now use your computer from your phone or tablet. Naturally the tablet format will be easier to use given the larger screen, but we imagine that the former will be more useful in a pinch.


Whilst the Google Crome Remote Desktop app is Android-only at present, Google does inform us to "stay tuned for the iOS app later this year" over on the official Google Chrome Blog.


Google Chrome Remote Desktop is available for free download now on the Google Play Store. It requires Android 4.0 and upwards to run.



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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125nw Printer Review


What is the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125nw?


The main change that’s happening to all kinds of office printer, particularly those at the SOHO end of the market, is support for a wider range of devices. It’s no longer sufficient for a printer to work with a PC or a Mac; it’s important it works with iOS and Android devices too, and HP’s LaserJet Pro MFP M125nw aims to cover all the bases.

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125nw - Open


HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125nw - Design and Features


This is a rectangular, black box, which still manages to look clean-cut and modern, despite its boxy bearing. It has a conventional design, with a flat rectangular lid to the flatbed scanner The whole scanner section hinges up for easier access to the top cover of the printer section, which lifts for access to the one-piece drum and toner cartridge.

At the front, to the right of the output tray, a neat, flat control panel folds up. This has a rather haphazard arrangement of buttons and indicators, though the power button is, smartphone style, located on the right-hand edge. The Copy button, in particular, is rather small, though its icon is coloured green for identification.


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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125nw - Controls


There’s a 2-line, 16-character mono LCD on the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125nw, which isn’t always easy to read, because it doesn’t have a backlight. The paper feed tray is a clip-on attachment, which sticks out quite a way from the front of the printer and the output tray folds and telescopes out above, by about the same amount.


Bundled software includes HP Scan, an eco-print utility and membership of HP Connected, formerly ePrint.



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OnePlus One release date announced with sub £290 price


The OnePlus One release date has been announced, with the phone arriving in the UK for under £290.


We now know that the OnePlus One, a rather intriguing and unusual Android handset, will arrive in the UK on April 23.


With a rather pleasing price tag of under £290, the OnePlus One features a 5.5-inch 1080p HD display running on a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcom Snapdragon 801 processor with 3GB of RAM.


In the rear is a Sony Exmor 13-megapixel camera paired with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and the option of 16GB or 32GB of internal storage.


The OnePlus One features stereo speakers, “no front branding” and what the company calls StyleSwap covers, offered in a range of materials and textures.


The handset is powered by a 3100mAh battery and is 4G LTE compatible as well.


Overall the OnePlus One runs on the Android-based CyanogenMod OS, which is a popular community build version of Android.


What’s intriguing is that OnePlus hasn’t yet unveiled what the phone will actually look like.


It has outlined its design philosophy though, which is based around the phrase “Never Settle”.


“Our motto - Never Settle - illustrates our will to disrupt the way companies design and build mobile devices,” reads the OnePlus One website. “Unlike other manufacturers, we don’t see a smartphone as a list of tech specs and features. We focus on delivering the best end-user experience on a day-to-day basis. To do so, our approach integrates three main elements: people (desirability), technology (feasibility) and business (viability).”


It will be interesting if more niche products like this and something like the YotaPhone will be able to compete with the major handsets like the Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8 and Sony Xperia Z2.



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How to download and install the Windows Phone 8.1 update for your phone

Windows Phone 8.1 has already launched. It offers lots of new features including Cortana, a new digital voice assistant that sounds a good deal more advanced than the iPhone’s Siri.

However, you can’t simply download the software if you’re an average person with, for example, a Nokia Lumia 925 phone. Mobiles like this will get an update, but we’re unlikely to see it until much later this year. The official public release happens this summer.


There are ways to get Windows Phone 8.1 for your phone right now, though. You need to pose as a developer, as the system is currently available for developers to get their apps working for the system ahead of its full release.


You should note, though, that installing Windows Phone 8.1 as an ‘unofficial’ build like this will void your warranty. And you can’t easily revert to Windows Phone 8.0 if something goes wrong. Proceed with caution.


Windows Phone previewStep one is telling Microsoft that you’re a developer. It’s simpler than you might think. Just go to the Windows Phone app studio website and click on ‘Start a New Project’. This is a tool for developers to create simple web apps. There’s no cost involved – you just need to enter your Microsoft Live account login – probably Outlook or an old Hotmail account.


Next, go to the Windows Phone Store on your mobile phone.


Download ‘Preview for Developers’, the app that lets developers get an early look at new versions of the Windows Phone system. Again, this is totally free to download.


Once installed, load up the app and enter your Live login details once more. This gives your phone the go-head that you’re ‘allowed’ to download Windows Phone 8.1 early.


Now leave the app and go to the phone’s Settings menu and select Phone Update. Your mobile will start downloading the new Windows Phone 8.1 software. Again, we strongly recommend backing up any essential data before updating, and think twice before doing this at all.


There are a bunch of new things to check out in Windows Phone 8.1, including the Action Center notifications menu, Internet Explorer 11 and the ability to use a picture as the background for the Live Tiles home screen.


One of our very favourite new features, though, is the swipe keyboard. In Windows Phone 8 you have to tap away at keys, but Windows Phone 8.1 gives you the option to draw a line over the characters, Swype-style.


Perhaps the most headline-grabbing update, though, is Cortana, Microsoft’s Siri alternative. To get this working in the UK, though, you need to set your region to US in the phone’s menu as it has not been ‘released’ for UK English yet.


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LG G3 specs leak suggest two model variants


LG G3 specs leaked in new AnTuTu benchmark listings suggest LG has plans to launch two variants of its 2014 flagship.


According to a pair of AnTuTu benchmark listings, there are two LG G3 models currently being tested by LG for launch later this year.


Recent rumours point to the LG G3 featuring a QHD 2560 x 1400p resolution display, but it seems that might be the higher end model available.


The AnTuTu leak shows that there is also a 1920 x 1080p full HD version of the device floating about.


Aside from the screen resolution the two LG G3 variants have extremely similar specs. However, the full 1080p HD version has 3GB of RAM in comparison to the 2GB of RAM offered by the 2K edition.


It seems a little bizarre that the higher resolution smartphone display would have 1GB of RAM less than the full 1080p HD version. Could that mean a difference in display size? Or even that the full HD model is a different handset entirely?


A launch has been tipped for June with an early July release date, so we won’t have long to wait to hear some official details on the LG G2 follow-up.


If these benchmarks are correct, both versions will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and feature a 13-megapixel rear camera and a secondary 2-megapixel video-calling snapper.


Both run the latest Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box too, which is reassuring.


Previous rumours suggest that the LG G3 will come with a 5.5-inch display with 32GB of internal storage as standard. If the G3 does pack a QHD display, this would mean a stunning pixel density of 530ppi.


We haven’t seen such a high resolution display on many smartphones so far, except the Oppo Find 7 or other more niche handsets.


There are a few tablets on the market with screen resolutions to match though, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, Google Nexus 10 and the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9.


Read more: Best mobile phone 2014


LG G3 antutu


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Samsung Galaxy S5 fingerpint sensor foiled by same hack as iPhone 5S


The Samsung Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner is susceptible to the same lock hack as the iPhone 5S at launch.


A team over at Germany’s SRLabs has discovered that the Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner can be foiled by the same fancy fake rubber finger tactic.


In fact, the team didn’t even have to make a brand new mould, they just used the same one they created to show how to bypass the iPhone 5S TouchID sensor.


Before you get too worried, the actual bypass isn’t that easy or quick to pull off. You’ll need to be quite skilled to create the rubber mould from a copy of the original fingerprint.


If someone actually does this to you, you might have bigger fish to worry about, but the fact that it can be done is slightly worrying.


For the Samsung Galaxy S5 owners, this fingerprint hack could be a little more damaging. With the iPhone 5S, you can unlock your phone and authenticate App Store payments using your fingerprint, but Samsung’s fingerprint tech extends to PayPal payments too.


Of course, the fact that someone has unlocked your phone without your permission means they’ve got access to all your emails, contacts and other personal information kept on your smartphone.


This just proves that although a fingerprint password is better than none at all, it isn’t fool proof or entirely secure.


Both the original iPhone 5S fingerprint fakeout video and the new version with the Galaxy S5 are included below so you can see how it all works.



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