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  • APP OF THE DAY: Bouncy Mouse review (Android). App of the day, Android, Android apps, Bouncy Mouse, Mobile phone apps 0

    APP OF THE DAY: Bouncy Mouse review (Android)

    Platforming fun, little bit cheesy 30 August 2011 18:00 GMT

    Ask someone about mobile gaming these days and you’ll be surprised if they don’t say Angry Birds. Although we’ve probably all pretty much moved on from Rovio’s creation, it had a huge impact across all platforms - something...

  • Nikon Coolpix S100 hands-on

    Nikon Coolpix S100 hands-on

    HANDS-ON Coolpix goes 3D 30 August 2011 11:34 GMT

    If you’re looking for slim and sophisticated then the Coolpix S100 is the most compact camera from Nikon's new line-up. Coming with a couple of eye-catching features in 3D and touchscreen control, it is destined for the pockets of party people.

    Measuring...

  • Nikon Coolpix S8200 hands-on

    Nikon Coolpix S8200 pictures and hands-on

    HANDS-ON Travel zoom gets shot 26 August 2011 12:04 GMT

    The travel zoom category has thrown up some of our favourite cameras of late, putting a larger zoom into a still compact body is proving a popular choice, judging by the number we see in the hands of tourists.

    The Coolpix S8200 gives you a...

  • Lumix G X lenses bring power to Micro Four Thirds

    Lumix G X lenses bring power to Micro Four Thirds

    Panasonic focuses on quality 26 August 2011 6:00 GMT

    Panasonic has pulled the covers off a new premium line of lenses for its Lumix G series cameras: the X lenses. The new high-end lenses launch with two zoom models, a 14-42mm and 45-175mm.

    We don’t normally cover lenses here on Pocket-lint,...

  • New Android Market finally lands in UK

    New Android Market finally lands in UK

    OTA update on Samsung Galaxy S 25 August 2011 16:43 GMT

    We’ve been waiting for it to land on Android phones in the UK for over a month, and finally we have the official over the air update for the Android Market on the Samsung Galaxy S.

    The roll-out in the US got underway at the end of July,...

  • Nikon Coolpix S1200pj hands-on

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj pictures and hands-on

    HANDS-ON Projector cam puts it on show 25 August 2011 14:25 GMT

    The Nikon Coolpix S1200pj is something of an oddball, as the "pj" indicates that it includes a projector. As Nikon’s third edition of its projector camera, it brings with it some changes for the better.

    The previous Nikon pj cams have...

  • Nikon Coolpix P7100 hands-on

    Nikon Coolpix P7100 pictures and hands-on

    HANDS-ON The expert compact 25 August 2011 11:28 GMT

    Competing for the crown in high-end compacts is the Nikon Coolpix P7100, which replaces 2010’s Coolpix P7000. It puts itself up against the likes of the Canon PowerShot G12, hoping to appeal to those who want full control from their compact,...

  • Nikon Coolpix AW100 hands-on

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 pictures and hands-on

    HANDS-ON Grappling with the action camera 24 August 2011 17:05 GMT

    Offering adventurers protection from shock, water and freezing conditions, the new AW100 from Nikon is its first foray into the rugged camera category.

    Rather than pulling punches and putting out a cheap waterproof camera, Nikon have shot for...

  • Eurostar, now calling at Android Market and iPhone App Store  . Mobile phone apps, Android apps, iPhone apps, Eurostar 0

    Eurostar, now calling at Android Market and iPhone App Store

    We play with the new app 23 August 2011 11:55 GMT

    Eurostar has announced the availability of an app for Android and iOS, enabling travellers on the cross-channel rail service to easily manage bookings on their mobile device. The free app is available for iPhone and Android devices and we got our hands...

  • BlackBerry Curve 9360 hands-on

    BlackBerry Curve 9360 pictures and hands-on

    HANDS-ON Slimmest, lightest, sexiest 23 August 2011 11:46 GMT

    Completing the BlackBerry 7 picture is the new BlackBerry Curve 9360, announced today and joining the new Torch and Bold models announced earlier in the month. It will be joined by the Curve 9350 and 9370 variants in other territories.

    The...

  • HP dumps webOS: TouchPad and Pre ditched

    HP dumps webOS: TouchPad and Pre ditched

    UPDATED: Financial targets and milestones not met 18 August 2011 21:24 GMT

    HP has quietly revealed that it plans to abandon its webOS devices: most recently we’ve seen the HP TouchPad; the Pre3 has only just landed on our doorstep, but this looks like the end of the line for both.

    The statement, nestled innocuously...

  • Darkfin gloves hands-on. Sports Fitness, Firebox, Darkfin, Photos 0

    Darkfin gloves hands-on

    HANDS-ON Platypus Man to the rescue 18 August 2011 12:13 GMT

    If you look at a platypus they’ve got webbed hands and feet for a reason. It’s so they can swim through the water with more efficiency creating maximum force. 

    Now look at your hands. Chances are unless you are Platypus Man you’ve...

  • APP OF THE DAY - Touchnote (Android)

    APP OF THE DAY: Touchnote review (Android)

    Postcards from your phone 8 August 2011 18:00 GMT

    Dear Granny, having a lovely time on the white sandy beaches, enjoying the local culture and drinking plenty of the local plonk. Wish you were here. Love Chris xxx.

    The summer holiday season is well underway here in the UK, with Britons jetting...

  • HTCdev.com offers development support for HTC phones

    HTCdev.com offers development support for HTC phones

    SDKs, tutorials and evangelists 8 August 2011 16:00 GMT

    Developing specifically for HTC Android devices is about to get a lot easier thanks to a new programme from the Taiwanese manufacturer.

    Today HTC has soft-launched HTCdev.com, a portal designed to support developers interested in developing...

  • SD cards rejoice as Android 3.2 lands on Motorola Xoom

    SD cards rejoice as Android 3.2 lands on Motorola Xoom

    HANDS-ON Zoom feature also offered 7 August 2011 14:17 GMT

    We’ve been waiting for the Android 3.2 update for the Motorola Xoom since details first emerged in mid-July; the HTJ85B update pushed out over the weekend brings a couple of new features to the Google-flavoured Honeycomb tablet. 

    We’ve...

  • Chris Hall appointed Editor of Pocket-lint.com  . Pocket-lint, Biz, Websites, Online 0

    Chris Hall appointed Editor of Pocket-lint.com

    EDITORIAL: Times they are a-changin 4 August 2011 14:13 GMT

    Many things have changed over the last 9 years: the digital revolution continues to rage with barely contained ferocity and Pocket-lint has been bringing you gadget news and reviews in its inimitable style since its inception in 2003.

    Keeping...

  • How to turn off natural scrolling in OS X Lion

    How to turn off natural scrolling in Mac OS X Lion

    FEATURE It's not natural, it's wrong 21 July 2011 9:59 GMT

    If you believe everything you read on Twitter, you’d think the Apple universe has come unstuck following the arrival of OS X Lion. 

    “it definitely feels like mac’s version of Windows Vista”, writes @Pizzi, "Oh, Lion....

  • Google Maps serves up 3D London. Google, Google Maps, Mobile phone apps, Android, Android apps, Google Maps 5 0

    Google Maps serves up 3D London

    And Paris, Barcelona, Lisbon and more… 19 July 2011 21:15 GMT

    Google has updated the run of cities that benefit from 3D buildings in an update to Google Maps on Tuesday. 

    The original run of 3D buildings were delivered with the arrival of Google Maps 5.0 back in December 2010 and in the UK we were only...

  • APP OF THE DAY - British Hills (Android). Mobile phone apps, Android apps, British Hills, Sports and fitness, Honeycomb apps 0

    APP OF THE DAY - British Hills (Android)

    Run for the hills! 18 July 2011 18:00 GMT

    Even when we’re elbows-deep in the latest bit of technology, we’ve never been able to resist the call of the wild. Setting out into the wilderness and leaving the hum of modern technology behind you, cleanses the soul and refreshes the...

  • New Android Market hands-on  . Mobile phone apps, Android apps, Google, Android, Android Market,  0

    New Android Market hands-on

    HANDS-ON Gimme apps! 15 July 2011 16:51 GMT

    The new Android Market was announced and demoed by Google a couple of days ago and rather than sit and twiddle our thumbs waiting for it to be pushed out to us, we decided to head out and download version 3.0.26 to give it a preview play.

    Of...

  • Vellamo benchmarks your Android browser. Mobile phone apps, Vellamo, Qualcomm, Android,  0

    Vellamo benchmarks your Android browser

    Geeky stat crunching from Qualcomm 15 July 2011 13:04 GMT

    Qualcomm has put together a tidy Android browser benchmarking tool aimed at both those developing in the industry and “enthusiasts”.

    Knowing how much Android users like comparing numbers, we can see their new Vellamo app being a...

  • Spotify launches in the US, Motorola integration incoming?

    Spotify launches in the US, Motorola integration incoming?

    Named sponsors suggests so 14 July 2011 14:32 GMT

    Spotify has finally launched into the US market, bringing the music streaming service that has taken Europe by storm to our cousins stateside. The launch was no secret, but we’re more interested in the listed sponsors.

    “Our exclusive...

  • Best Android Honeycomb apps  . Mobile phone apps, Honeycomb apps, Android 3.0, Android Week 0

    Best Android Honeycomb apps

    FEATURE UPDATED: Apps you must download 14 July 2011 11:24 GMT

    With Honeycomb tablets hitting the stores now, and many more to come, finding the best apps for your shiny new Android 3.0 device is going to be a challenge. Unlike the iPad, Android Market won’t just serve you up a platter of Honeycomb ready...

  • ZTE to sell Android phones direct to UK

    ZTE to sell Android phones direct to UK

    SIM free through Brightpoint 14 July 2011 10:00 GMT

    ZTE is setting its sights on increasing UK penetration, signing a deal with Brightpoint for distribution of the affordable handsets directly in the UK.

    ZTE might not be a name that you recognise. The Chinese company is behind 2010’s popular...

  • How to move your Facebook photos to Google+  . Google, Google+, Facebook, Picasa, Social networking, Social networks 0

    How to move your Facebook photos to Google+

    Without the middleman 6 July 2011 14:02 GMT

    Quick panic! All your photos are stranded on Facebook and you’re desperate to get them over to Google’s shiny new social network. Desperate times call for desperate measures, a shylock, a middleman, a fixer.

    Calm down dear. Before...

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