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HTC dates Ice Cream Sandwich update, Sensation models get it first
End of March 9 February 2012 22:04 GMT TweetHTC has dated when some of its current Android powered phones will be getting Google's latest version of Android: Ice Cream Sandwich.
The announcement comes via the company's official Facebook page and states that the roll out will begin at...
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Olympus OM-D (E-M5) pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON OM goes digital 8 February 2012 2:01 GMT TweetAfter weeks of rumours Olympus has confirmed the launch of a new Micro Four Thirds camera: the Olympus OM-D.
And as you've come to expect, Pocket-lint has already had a play with the new model, letting us bring you some of the details first...
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White Nokia Lumia 800 pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON Snow white? 7 February 2012 22:03 GMT TweetNokia has announced that it will be making a white version of the Nokia Lumia 800 which will be going on sale at Phones 4 U in the UK in March and Pocket-lint was of course on hand to have a gander and snap a few shots ahead of the official release...
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APP OF THE DAY: Vimeo review (Windows Phone 7)
Video man 6 February 2012 18:00 GMT TweetWhile YouTube might boast the bigger audience, there is no denying that the videos on Vimeo are, how shall we put this, more crafted.
Vimeo has released its Windows Phone 7 app, something that Google's YouTube has still failed to do, offering...
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Win Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace 3D preview tickets
Wednesday 8 February in London 5 February 2012 16:06 GMT TweetStar Wars fans, listen up, we've managed to use the Force to convince the powers that be to give us two tickets to an advance preview screening of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D at London's Empire, Leicester Square.
Yep, that's...
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Five tips for photographing snow
FEATURE Exposure, contrast, light, kit and point of view 5 February 2012 9:02 GMT TweetThe snow has caused havoc, but now the sun has come out. Quick, grab your camera and get shooting. The snow makes for some great photo opportunities, but also some tricky shooting experiences.
Here are five tips to help you take some... -
Windows Phone 8 detailed by Joe Belfiore in leaked video
Beans spilt 2 February 2012 19:30 GMT TweetA promotional video, starring Microsoft senior vice-president and Windows Phone product manager Joe Belfiore, has been leaked to the chaps at Pocketnow.com leaving them no choice but to tell us what the company supposedly has in store for Windows Phone...
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Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3 update released, fixes bugs, adds RAW support for new cameras
730MB download live 1 February 2012 23:19 GMT TweetApple has released a new update, 10.7.3, to its Mac OS X Lion operating system on Wednesday.
The new 10.7.3 update is recommended for all OS X Lion users and includes general operating system fixes that improve the stability, compatibility,...
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Facebook IPO plans released along with Zuckerberg's wages and details of how it earns its cash
Social Networked 1 February 2012 23:04 GMT TweetFacebook has announced its IPO plans on Wednesday and with it open the doors for the first time for the general public to see how the social networking site works, and revealing some of the juicier stats it has been hiding up until now.
Those...
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ITV Player on Sky Anytime+ pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON We have a play 1 February 2012 16:16 GMT TweetOn Monday, Sky announced that it would be bringing ITV's catch-up service, ITV Player, to its Anytime+ service on Sky boxes. And true to its word, the company has done just that. But what's it like? Pocket-lint has checked out the new offering...
If...
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The Star Wars toys that let you play the movies
FEATURE Padawan's play 1 February 2012 15:00 GMT TweetThe Star Wars films are back in the cinema once again, this time in glorious 3D, and what better way to enjoy and celebrate the fact than by embracing the merchandising machine and buying a stack of toys to let you enjoy the film beyond the cinema...
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BlackBerry 10 superphone image leaked
Bold move, but render could be nothing more than that 1 February 2012 9:51 GMT TweetBored of your currently BlackBerry? Want something a little more iPhone or PlayBook looking? Then you might just be in luck if a new image of the next BlackBerry 10 superphone is real.
The render, which has turned up on BlackBerry site Crackberry.com...
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Nikon Coolpix P510 boasts 42x optical zoom, becomes nosy parker's new best friend
L810 packs 26x zoom too 1 February 2012 9:22 GMT TweetAre you a nosy parker? Do you like to get in on the action without actually having to hone your melee skills? Nikon believes its latest Coolpix superzoom offering will have you covered.
Ahead of a big photography tradeshow in Japan this month,...
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APP OF THE DAY: Bord review (Windows Phone 7)
Back to school 31 January 2012 18:00 GMT TweetYou are in a restaurant, the food is taking ages, and your kids are starting to go stir crazy. You have two choices. Start praying that the food will turn up any moment, or turn to your partner and start praying that they've brought the usual array...
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Apple updates Lion AirPort Utility, now more friendly
iOS-like 31 January 2012 15:45 GMT TweetApple has updated its AirPort Utility app on Mac OS X Lion. The new version brings with it an interface more in keeping with the AirPort Utility it rolled out on iOS recently, and dispenses with the usual-looking desktop software you might expect.
The...
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Lego Lord of the Rings detailed: One brick to rule them all (pictures)
UPDATE: Seven sets for the Fellowship 31 January 2012 10:45 GMT TweetLego has revealed some more details on the Lord of the Rings Lego sets due in August at the London Toy Fair, and Pocket-lint was on hand to get the inside track.
Shown behind closed doors with a strict no photography policy, we sadly can't...
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Panasonic Lumix TZ30 pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON Up close and personal 31 January 2012 9:30 GMT TweetPanasonic has updated its TZ range of digital cameras and Pocket-lint has already had a play at a secret location behind closed doors.
The new model, which will replace the Panasonic Lumix TZ20 will come with a number of improved features including...
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30 leads second wave of new cameras in time for ski season
Seven snappers schmooze 31 January 2012 5:01 GMT TweetPanasonic has updated a number of its compact cameras for 2012. There are plenty of new models, and include the Panasonic FX80, LS6, FT20 and the company's tough camera - the DMC-FT4.
Leading the pack, however, are the Lumix TZ30 and Lumix...
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Panasonic DMC-FT4 pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON When the going gets tough... 31 January 2012 5:00 GMT TweetPanasonic has announced a new update to its FT-3 tough camera adding a host of new features and we've already had a chance to have a quick play at a secret location behind closed doors.
While that means that we haven't been able to test the...
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Facebook IPO could value site at $100 billion, but is it worth it?
COMMENT: The social net worth 30 January 2012 16:46 GMT TweetFacebook is about to start the process of becoming a public listed company this week, with various online rumours valuing the site up to $100 billion.
The mega amount has spilt industry opinion and forced many to wonder whether a second dotcom...
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Snake '97 pictures, video and hands-on
HANDS-ON Retro time 27 January 2012 15:57 GMT TweetRemember back to your first phone, the Nokia that you no doubt owned, and the game that you used to play over and over again? Yep that's right, for Windows Phone 7 users Nokia Snake from 1997 is back.
Simply called Snake '97 the 79p app in...
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Lego Marvel makes minifigs of The Avengers movie
TOY FAIR 2012: Don't make me angry 25 January 2012 14:43 GMT TweetLego has detailed its new range of Lego Marvel characters to Pocket-lint at this year's Toy Fair in London.
Shown behind closed doors with a strict no photography policy, we sadly can't bring you any pictures of the new sets, although we are...
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Kurio: The Android tablet for kids (pictures)
Toy Fair 2012: Child friendly 24 January 2012 16:14 GMT TweetA new tablet maker, Inspiration Works, is hoping to succeed where others have failed and make an Android tablet designed specifically for kids without leaving adults out in the cold.
Launching in the UK in July and coming in three sizes - 7-inch,...
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Gears of War: The children's toy
TOY FAIR 2012: Where's my Lancer? 24 January 2012 15:00 GMT TweetMeccano is set to launch a new range of toys based on the popular Gears of War 3 games on the Xbox 360 aimed at 8-year-old kids.
In a move that will no doubt outrage Daily Mail readers and parents across our fair land, kids will be encouraged...
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Scalextric Star Wars Death Star Attack: Force powered slot car racing
TOY FAIR 2012: These aren't the droids you're looking for 24 January 2012 14:45 GMT TweetAre you a Star Wars fan? Like Scalextric? Then Hornby has the ultimate set for you coming later in the year - Star Wars Scalextric.
Yep, that's right, the two biggest toy brands of your childhood will be coming together in glorious 3D (a tie-in...
Five tips for photographing snow Exposure, contrast, light, kit and point of view
Nikon D800 pictures and hands-on Full frame camera in the flesh
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