Science & Technology
The sky’s the limit for Android
With over 500 million Android activations to date and 1.3 million new activations each day, is their no limit to the growth of Google’s mobile operating system?
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Wednesday, 12 September 2012 at 1:34 pm
Everything Everywhere announces UK’s first 4G LTE network starting today
Everything Everywhere unveils plans to roll out 4G LTE mobile internet and fibre broadband services to UK customers starting today, with plans to expand LTE coverage to 16 major UK cities by Christmas. Orange and T-Mobile will merge to become ‘EE’ starting today.
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Tuesday, 11 September 2012 at 1:04 pm
Everything Everywhere and Nokia reportedly readying exclusive UK LTE deal with 4G Lumia 920
Reports of an exclusive deal between Everything Everywhere and Nokia could see the launch of the UK’s first 4G LTE handset, the Nokia Lumia 920 4G, as early as November this year. Will consumers be interested in faster mobile internet speeds, at the cost of reduced battery life, higher prices and limited coverage?
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Monday, 10 September 2012 at 2:17 pm
Nokia’s new hardware looks great, but is it enough to save Microsoft’s mobile business?
Nokia’s latest line of Lumia smartphones and accessories look incredible, In a world where ecosystem is king, can Nokia help inspire consumers to invest in Windows Phone 8 amid huge competition from iOS, Android, and this year’s dark horse: Amazon?
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Friday, 7 September 2012 at 1:39 pm
Regulators approve UK mobile payment joint venture between Everything Everywhere, Vodafone and O2
European regulators have given Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone and O2 the green light for their cross-network mobile payments initiative, with plans to roll out the service across the UK as fast as possible.
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Thursday, 6 September 2012 at 2:55 pm
Apple invitation all but confirms next week’s iPhone 5 announcement
Apple have sent out invitations to it’s much anticipated iPhone 5 announcement next week, but with so many leaks and rumours making the headlines in recent weeks, do we already know all of the new iPhone’s secrets?
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Wednesday, 5 September 2012 at 2:09 pm
BBC iPlayer launches mobile downloads for smartphones and tablets
iPlayer Mobile downloads are now available for Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices, with plans for Android updates in the near future. Now you can watch Doctor Who on the tube!
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Tuesday, 4 September 2012 at 1:20 pm
Freesat to partner with Netflix, taking the fight to BSkyB
As Freesat joins forces with Netflix to offer on-demand, internet-streamed film and TV content, BSkyB’s dominance of the satellite TV market sees added pressure to innovate and compete against fast and flexible alternatives.
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Monday, 3 September 2012 at 2:01 pm
Social networking app for couples is bad news for relationships
A mobile phone app that allows couples to share ‘the little things in life together’ is arguably the worst thing that could happen to a relationship, after infidelity.
By Nicola Sullivan | Notebook, Science & Technology | Friday, 31 August 2012 at 3:00 am
Google Maps brings voice-guided cycling navigation to Android
Google Maps for Android now offers voice-guided, turn-by-turn cycling navigation in 12 countries, turning your Android smartphone into a full-featured cycling sat-nav
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Thursday, 30 August 2012 at 3:30 pm
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