Reviews Archive
12 Jun 2015
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is one of the latest entrants in Sony’s rapidly expanding line of Xperia Z handsets. Though the original Xperia Z was only launched in March 2013, there have since been three main entries into Sony’s flagship line (the Xperia Z1, Xperia Z2 and the
12 Jun 2015
Nokia Lumia 635 review
Nokia Lumia 635 review The Nokia Lumia 635 adds a sprinkling of 4G magic and external bling to the impressively solid and ultra-affordable Nokia Lumia 630. It makes a positive first impression but is its existence strictly necessary? While Microsoft’s modern Windows Phone reinvention was intended as a premium smartphone experience, Nokia has established
09 Jun 2015
Nvidia Shield Remote
Nvidia Shield Remote Nvidia sees its microconsole as a gaming machine first and everything else second. The bundled Shield Wireless Controller is a perfectly functional gamepad, but if you just want a simple, small, light way to control the device, you need to spend a bit more. The Shield Remote is a $49.99 companion controller, and
09 Jun 2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is super rugged, super ugly
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is super rugged, super ugly Samsung’s Galaxy S6 is getting a quick update with a brand new hardier design. It’s called the Galaxy S6 Active and it comes with a few extra features on top of the new look. This time around there’s IP68 dust and waterproofing protection, a 3,500mAh
09 Jun 2015
iOS 8 vs iOS 9
iOS 8 vs iOS 9 Apple has announced iOS 9 at its WWDC 2015 event in San Francisco. While iOS 8 brought a raft of new features, iOS 9 is more of an incremental offering. There’s still a range of features to get our teeth into, so let’s see how it differs from the
09 Jun 2015
What iOS 9 tells us about the iPhone 6S
What iOS 9 tells us about the iPhone 6S Your tall tale-telling friend is wrong. A new iPhone wasn’t announced today at Apple’s WWDC 2015, but the software-focused conference did clue us in on the rumoured smartphone. The iOS 9 release date and its dozens of new features came together to give us a
09 Jun 2015
The best iPhone 5C deals in June 2015
The best iPhone 5C deals in June 2015 The iPhone 5C has proved to be an incredibly popular phone with some users. Not a huge amount cheaper than the regular iPhone, but with a fun range of colours it’s been something of a refreshing change in Apple’s range. It comes with 4G too, so
09 Jun 2015
iOS 9 release date, features and news
iOS 9 release date, features and news iOS 9 is Apple’s next iPhone and iPad update that brings a smarter Siri, public transit directions to Maps, true tablet multitasking and other new built-in apps. It’s Apple’s next big project between April’s Apple Watch launch and September’s expected iPhone 6S unveiling, and developers can download
09 Jun 2015
12 great iOS 9 features that Apple forgot to mention
12 great iOS 9 features that Apple forgot to mention While Apple rightly hyped up the improvements it’s making to Siri, Apple Maps and more at this year’s WWDC, there are dozens of smaller features and enhancements coming to iOS 9 which didn’t get highlighted during the company’s keynote. We’re firm believers in equality
08 Jun 2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is a striking handset, taking the title as the world’s first dual curved displays smartphone. It attracts the eye, puts butterflies in my stomach and makes me weak at the knees. Samsung has, at last, made a handset which not only packs a powerful