According to a recent report from Kantar Worldpanel, Microsoft's Windows Phone platform has overtaken Symbian here in the UK, although the report shows that Microsoft's mobile platform still only makes up a small percentage of overall smartphones. The period covered in the report are the twelve … [Read more...] about Windows Phone Overtakes Symbian In The UK
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Three UK Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.0 Update Released
UK mobile operator Three has announced that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update is now available for the Samsung Galaxy S II on their network here in the UK. The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy S II on Three is available through Samsung's Kies software. ICS … [Read more...] about Three UK Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.0 Update Released
Sprint Galaxy Nexus Coming April 15th
We know that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is headed to US mobile carrier Sprint, and now it looks like we may have a possible launch date of the 15th of April. The news comes from the guys over at S4GRU, who have received some information from a source inside Sprint that has confirmed to them that the … [Read more...] about Sprint Galaxy Nexus Coming April 15th
In App Adverts Found To Drain Smartphone Battery Life
According to a recent report by Abhinav Pathak, a computer scientist at Purdue University in Indiana, one of the causes of battery drain on smartphones may be down to free applications that have adverts. The team at the university has been testing out free applications that come with adverts and … [Read more...] about In App Adverts Found To Drain Smartphone Battery Life
iRetroPhone Smartphone Dock
iRetroPhone allows you to add a little old school retro feel to your modern state-of-the-art smartphone. Enabling you to sync and make calls when it's docked within the iRetroPhone using a 70's handset to speak into. iRetroPhone is compatible with 1500 devices, says its creators, and the device is … [Read more...] about iRetroPhone Smartphone Dock
Nokia Lumia 900 Up For Pre-order In Canada
The last thing we heard about the Nokia Lumia 900 was that the device would be available in the US with AT&T from the 8th of April, and now the handset has gone up for pre-order in Canada. Canadian carrier Rogers are now offering the Nokia Lumia 900 to pre-order on a three-year contract for … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 900 Up For Pre-order In Canada
Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.0 Source Code Released
Samsung started rolling out the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for their Galaxy S II smartphone at the end of last week, to some countries, with other countries expected to get the update this week. Samsung has now released the source code for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the Galaxy S … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.0 Source Code Released
HTC One X Headed To Sprint June 10th?
We have previously heard a rumor that the new HTC One X would be headed to US mobile carrier Sprint, and now according to the guys over at S4GRU, the device could land on Sprint on the 10th of June. The HTC One X is rumored to be called the HTC Jet on Sprint and it looks like it may feature … [Read more...] about HTC One X Headed To Sprint June 10th?
Nokia To Add Mobile Hotspot To Lumia 800 And Lumia 710
Last week we heard that the new Nokia Lumia 610 would feature a mobile hotspot at launch, and now it looks like the Nokia Lumia 900 will also come with the feature. This is an exciting development for users who rely on their smartphones for internet connectivity on the go. Mobile Hotspot Feature … [Read more...] about Nokia To Add Mobile Hotspot To Lumia 800 And Lumia 710
Samsung Galaxy S III To Feature Quad Core Exynos Processor
We have been hearing rumors for a while that Samsung's new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S III, would come with a quad-core processor, and now it would appear that this has been confirmed by Samsung. According to the Korea Times, a Samsung executive, who hasn't been named, has confirmed to the … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S III To Feature Quad Core Exynos Processor
Nokia Lumia 719 Leaked?
Nokia is expected to launch some new Windows Phone smartphones in China on the 28th of March, and it looks like one of those devices has been leaked, the Nokia Lumia 719. References to the Nokia Lumia 719 have appeared previously, and now we have an actual photo of the handset along with some … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 719 Leaked?
Samsung Galaxy S III Camera Test Photo Leaked?
We have been hearing more and more rumors about the new Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone, and now a photo taken with a yet-to-be-announced Samsung device has appeared on Picasa, and has since been removed. The original photo was taken with a device with the model number GT-I9300, which is rumored to … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S III Camera Test Photo Leaked?
