iOS 8 spotted running on the iPhone 5S

iOS 8 leaks on the iPhone 5SAhead 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...
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‘No one carries a 10-inch tablet anymore’ claims retailer

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom image sample leaks

Claimed camera sample from the Galaxy KThe 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...
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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...
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LG G2 Mini UK price set at £250 by retailer

The LG G2 Mini will hit the UK later this monthThe 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...
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Amazing Spider-Man 2 Xbox One delayed indefinitely

Spidey doesn't want to play nice with the Xbox OneThe 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...
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Release Date, Rumours, News, Specs and Price

Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S6A 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...
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LG G3 design leaks point to 5.5-inch polycarbonate body

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

iPhone 6 battery line... allegedlyThe 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...
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Gold LG G3 teased by leaked retail packaging

Is this an indication of the gold LG G3Mimicking 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...
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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...
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Google Chrome Remote Desktop app allows computer access from phone

Chrome Remote Desktop appGoogle 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...
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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.READ MORE: Printer...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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