Chris Hall News Archive 
Reviews from Chris Hall
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Iwan Thomas talks tech
FEATURE FAST FIVE: Scratcher of TVs 19 December 2011 11:05 GMT TweetIwan Thomas is better known for his speedy 400m than tackling a Pocket-lint fast five, but that's what we put to the former Olympic athlete.
No stranger to challenges and awards, Iwan Thomas, can not only claim to be 1996 BBC Welsh Sports Personality...
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Adobe Flash Player updated, Galaxy Nexus owners breathe easy
Compatibility with Android 4 added 16 December 2011 9:39 GMT TweetAdobe have updated Adobe Flash Player 11, bringing with it compatibility for the latest version of Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.
When we reviewed the Galaxy Nexus upon launch last month, the omission of Flash support was one of the things...
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LG Optimus LTE pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON 4G, 4.5-inch, two batteries 15 December 2011 14:22 GMT TweetWe're not certain that the LG Optimus LTE, or LU6200, will ever make it to the UK, but as a flagship device in its native Korea, and recently launching in Japan, we thought we'd have a quick play to see what it offers.
Naturally the BIG thing...
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LG Prada 3.0 official: 4.3-inch Android phone for fashionistas
Thin design, fat specs 14 December 2011 19:49 GMT TweetThe LG Prada 3.0 has now been officially launched, bringing forth the full details of smartphone offspring from the collaboration between the Italian fashion house and Korean electronics company.
The LG Prada 3.0 apparently features "floating...
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APP OF THE DAY: Google Currents review (Android/iPhone)
It's a reader, only different 12 December 2011 18:00 GMT TweetThere was a time when accessing the Internet was about marching into a library, finding a computer and opening Netscape. It was a slow and disparate assemblage of websites, but the common theme was always good: information.
Jump forward to...
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Facebook for Android updated, available now
Long overdue refresh 10 December 2011 12:29 GMT TweetFacebook for Android has long been the butt of many jokes. Little changed on the Android app for what seemed like an eternity, whilst iPhone owners had a much more efficient app experience.
That's all changed following the update to Facebook...
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Dance Star Mickey pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON Move over Elmo… 9 December 2011 9:14 GMT TweetMickey Mouse has kept himself current through constant reinvention. Global PR representation, careful asset management and, well, being a huge Disney star, have kept the 83-year-old mouse at the top of his game.
Guaranteed to be a hit under...
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APP OF THE DAY: Nike+ GPS review (iPhone)
Keep on running 6 December 2011 20:59 GMT TweetOne of the greatest changes that the MP3 revolution brought about was how easy it became to run with music. Tape players were huge, CD players skipped, MP3 players, well, they became portable, lightweight, convenient. The idea of carrying a device...
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Ultimate FX Lightsaber pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON I've felt your presents 1 December 2011 14:50 GMT TweetGo on, 'fess up. Just how many times did have you picked up a pole or stick and swiped it around making Lightsaber noises? Well now you don't have to.
Toy Lightsabers, even replicas, are nothing new but the Ultimate FX Lightsaber from Hasbro...
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Nike+ SportWatch software updated, peak performance promised
Fit for purpose? 30 November 2011 14:06 GMT TweetWhen we reviewed the Nike+ SportWatch back in June 2011, we noticed a few quirks about it. The fact that you couldn't change the time on the watch itself was a major pain for those who travelled, as you'd have to plug it into a computer just to make...
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Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2011 in pictures
Oh what a night 30 November 2011 11:30 GMT TweetThe 8th annual Pocket-lint Gadget Awards was held last night, 29 November, in London. The dust has now settled, the winners are jubilant, the losers nurse sore heads after consolatory drinks at the bar and we've all had the chance to reflect on what...
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APP OF THE DAY: Amazon Mobile review (Android/iPhone)
Arm yourself in the battle for bargains 28 November 2011 18:00 GMT TweetThere was once a time that shopping involved flitting from one shop to the next. A glance in one store was followed by a dash over the road to another. A quick mental comparison of prices followed, along with the ever-important point of how far you'd...
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Google confirms Galaxy Nexus volume bug is software related
Update: Samsung concurs 23 November 2011 13:24 GMT TweetOwners of the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone have been reporting a volume problem - dubbed SAV-Ghost - that sees the phone twitchily changing the volume under certain conditions.
Tests by many sites, including Pocket-lint, have isolated...
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Canopy Kapok pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON Photos and video with your iPhone 23 November 2011 11:56 GMT TweetWith the iPhone 4 topping the charts as the most popular "camera" on Flickr, it’s clear that people are using iPhones to take an awful lot of pictures. Canopy think they can step things up a notch with their Kapok case.
The Kapok is a...
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APP OF THE DAY: Tiny Tower review (Android)
Addiction on a new level 21 November 2011 18:00 GMT TweetWe feel that the success of mobile gaming revolves around simplicity of concept and innovation, rather than out and out visuals and blockbuster action. We've seen a number of such titles on Android, but it's always nice when one crosses over from the...
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Nikon D800 pictures leak, specs still sketchy
36-megapixel pro camera 20 November 2011 12:16 GMT TweetThe Nikon D800 is on the horizon if pictures emerging on the Internet are to be believed. The front and rear images, albeit with names and numbers obscured, claim to be of the new Nikon D800.
The Nikon D800 looks like an update or replacement...
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Google gives Nyan Cat tribute in Ice Cream Sandwich (video)
8-bit Android love 18 November 2011 11:16 GMT TweetLurking in the settings menu of the latest version of Android on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus you'll find a little hidden treat: a tribute to Nyan Cat, the YouTube-smashing 8-bit Pop-Tart cat shooting rainbows out of its behind.
To access the treat...
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New Galaxy Nexus owners get Google email welcome, link to online help
Welcome to your Galaxy Nexus! 17 November 2011 11:50 GMT TweetSamsung Galaxy Nexus owners will be welcomed to their new phone with an email from Google. The message popped into our inbox, now we're up and running on the new Android 4.0 phone.
The message is simple, reading:
"Welcome to your Galaxy...
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Google Music drops the beta tag, brings music store to US users
Social tools and exclusive content too 16 November 2011 23:11 GMT TweetGoogle Music has dropped the beta tag as the music service goes live, bringing music to Google and Android device users Stateside. Taking things a step further than the previous beta offering, Google also launched a music store at their "These go to...
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Best looking camera accessories: making your gadgets beautiful
FEATURE STYLE WEEK: Give your camera swag 15 November 2011 16:30 GMT TweetFrom the flash bulbs of the catwalk, to the pavement or the beach, cameras are strangely sexy. The people behind them, the people in front of them, there is an undeniable allure to photography. It's about capturing the moment, it's about sharing, it's...
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APP OF THE DAY: Skitch review (Android)
Scribble, annotate, share 14 November 2011 18:00 GMT TweetSometimes people just don't seem to be able to spot what you are talking about. You send someone a funny photo, they see the you, but they don’t notice the person in the background walking into a tree.
Or sometimes you want to highlight...
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APP OF THE DAY: Yahoo! Weather review (Android)
Weather, with community interest 7 November 2011 18:00 GMT TweetSeveral things have become synonymous with smartphones: weather and stocks. With stock markets looking so depressing, perhaps your best use of time is sitting and watching the weather around the world.
You probably already have the provision...
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Panasonic Lumix 3D1 announced, we go hands-on
World's smallest 3D compact 7 November 2011 5:00 GMT TweetPanasonic has announced the launch of their first dedicated 3D compact camera. The DMC-3D1 will offer a two lens arrangement and arrives claiming to be the "world's smallest". Of course, it only really faces the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 by way of...
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Panasonic Lumix GX1 fuses high-end controls with compact design
Accessory port and hotshoe return 7 November 2011 5:00 GMT TweetThe Panasonic Lumix GX1 is a new Micro Four Thirds compact system camera that offers photographers advanced features in a compact body design.
The Lumix GX1's closest predecessor is the GF2, but the new camera draws in features from across...
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Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON 8-incher, perfect for your pocket 3 November 2011 21:20 GMT TweetMotorola launched two new Android tablets on Thursday, the Xoom 2 and the Xoom 2 Media Edition. Despite sharing a name, the latter "media edition" is the smaller, with an 8.2-inch display. Pocket-lint was on hand to give the new tablet a quick going...
Nikon D800 pictures and hands-on Full frame camera in the flesh
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