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08 Jun 2015
Windows Phone users are jumping ship, and Microsoft needs to act fast
Windows Phone users are jumping ship, and Microsoft needs to act fast Microsoft hasn’t revealed a new flagship smartphone since it rebranded the Lumia range. That means the end of last and the beginning of this year has been rather dry in terms of big spec Windows Phone handsets. The company has instead focused on
06 Jun 2015
Oppo R5 review & Specification
Oppo R5 review & Specification Despite the best efforts of Samsung and Apple, the world’s thinnest smartphone title briefly went to a relatively unknown Chinese manufacturer. Oppo’s R5 handset is a mere 4.85mm thick, that’s almost thin enough to carve your holiday turkey. I can already hear many of you ask “but who
06 Jun 2015
iPad mini 2 with Retina display review
iPad mini 2 with Retina display review The new iPad mini 2 (or iPad mini with Retina display, if you want to give it Apple’s elongated title) is the next step in the smaller tablet wars – and with Google and Amazon stepping up their respective games, the Cupertino brand needed something that hit
06 Jun 2015
Honor 4X review
Honor 4X review Huawei’s Honor brand has been churning out some impressive smartphones since its conception in the latter part of 2014. Devices such as the powerfulHonor 6 and the super affordable Honor Holly have certainly caused a stir in Western markets, accentuating the rise of Chinese manufacturers. While much of the recent attention
06 Jun 2015
iPad mini 3 review
iPad mini 3 review The iPad mini 3 is a curious beast. Curious insofar in that I don’t really know where it’s supposed to fit into the tablet market, an arena arguably created by Apple itself. Buy MINI3-16GB-GD 16GB iPad with 9.7″ Retina Display & A7 Processor in Gold at Amazon for £254.99 It’s
05 Jun 2015
The best HTC One M9 deals in June 2015
The best HTC One M9 deals in June 2015 When HTC launched the HTC One M9 there was some complaining that it didn’t do much to advance the phone from the previous, and much-loved HTC One M8which preceded it. And, while it’s true to say that the One M9 isn’t a huge advance
05 Jun 2015
iOS 9 release date, features and rumors
iOS 9 release date, features and rumors iOS 9 is expected to be revealed on Monday, making it Apple’s next big project between April’s Apple Watch launch and September’s expected iPhone 6Sunveiling. The company’s annual mobile operating system update is set to make its official debut, in beta form at least, during Apple’s Worldwide
05 Jun 2015
Can’t wait for Android M? You can install the launcher on KitKat and Lollipop right now
Can’t wait for Android M? You can install the launcher on KitKat and Lollipop right now One of the biggest changes that will be ushered in with Android M will be how we browse and launch the apps on our smartphones, and if you’re excited to try the new launcher you can already install
05 Jun 2015
Facebook Lite is a stripped-down app for people with poor connections
Facebook Lite is a stripped-down app for people with poor connections Facebook has launched a new Android app dubbed Facebook Lite, which aims to keep those with poor network coverage connected to the social network. Vijay Shankar, Product Manager for Facebook Lite, explained the app “uses less data and works well across all network
05 Jun 2015
How Final Fantasy 15 Has Changed Since It Was Known As Versus 13
How Final Fantasy 15 Has Changed Since It Was Known As Versus 13 Final Fantasy XV has changed quite a lot since it was known as Final Fantasy Versus XIIIwhen it was originally announced all the way back in 2006. As part of this week’s Active Time Report video broadcast, Final Fantasy XV director