Archive for Chris Hall
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TabletsSony Xperia Tablet Z vs Nexus 10: Which is best for you?
24 May 2013The Nexus 10 was something of a breakthrough device, bringing with it a high-resolution display as well as a price that's fairly aggressive. But with Sony finding its stride with mobile design in 2013, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z is a serious competitor....
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AppsBBC iPlayer for Android update finally brings 10-inch tablet support
23 May 2013The BBC iPlayer app for Android has been updated, bringing with it support for 10-inch tablets, among a few other tweaks. Before the update those with a 10-inch tablet, such as the Nexus 10, would have found that app launched the BBC iPlayer website in...
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AppsSherpa developing voice-controlled digital assistant for Google Glass, other Android-based wearables
23 May 2013Sherpa has announced that it is developing a voice-controlled digital assistant specifically for Android-based smart glasses and wearables, such as Google Glass. Talking at the first Sherpa Summit in Bilbao, Spain, Xabier Uribe-Etxebarria, CEO and founder...
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AppsMailbox comes to iPad, now optimised for the bigger screen
23 May 2013Mailbox is now iPad compatible, so the popular inbox is now optimised for working on your larger Apple device. The company broke the news with a concise message on its blog, simply saying: "You asked, we listened. Mailbox is now available for iPad, so...
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Phones 4 out of 5Nokia Lumia 520 review
23 May 2013The Nokia Lumia 520 is the baby of Nokia's Windows Phone family, replacing the Lumia 510 and squeezing in beneath the excellent Lumia 620. With the Lumia 620 available for around the same monthly cost, it might be difficult to see exactly what the appeal...
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PhonesHTC Desire 600: Sense 5, BlinkFeed, BoomSound comes to the mid-range
23 May 2013HTC has announced the HTC Desire 600, a mid-range handset with dual-SIM support, giving us the first glimpse at HTC's plans beyond the HTC One. As a dual-SIM device it's unlikely that the Desire 600 will find its way to the UK – not in this form at...
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PhonesLG Optimus GJ makes a splash, rivals Sony Xperia ZR in waterproof stakes
22 May 2013LG has announced the LG Optimus GJ, a waterproof Android handset, jumping into the pool alongside the likes of the Sony Xperia ZR. It offers IXP5 and IPX7 certification. The handset features a 4.7-inch IPS display, protected with Corning Gorilla Glass,...
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PhonesPorsche Design BlackBerry P'9981 goes gold, misses the Q10 memo
22 May 2013Porsche Design has added a gold version of its luxury tweak of the BlackBerry Bold to its line-up of handsets. We know that Porsche is sometimes slow to evolve its design, if its motorcars are anything to go by, but someone seems to have missed the fact...
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GamingXbox One new wide-angle Kinect will solve UK home woes
21 May 2013The Xbox One's new Kinect sensor brings a whole range of improvements over the current generation, but the most appreciated element is likely to be the wide-angle lens. Talking after the launch of the Xbox One, Harvey Eagle, marketing manager of Xbox...
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GamingMicrosoft: 'Whatever the technology, whatever the source' for TV on Xbox One
21 May 2013Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox One will support a variety of different inputs when it comes to live television. Speaking after the launch of the Xbox One, Harvey Eagle, marketing manager for Xbox UK said the Xbox One was designed to cater for a variety...
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PhonesHTC One Google Edition: The rumour that just won't die
21 May 2013The HTC One Google Edition is quickly becoming the hottest rumour about town. Following the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition at Google I/O, attention quickly turned to HTC's flagship handset. The HTC One is the handset of the moment,...
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PhonesKey Lime Pie teased at Google I/O?
21 May 2013One thing that was missing from Google I/O was an anticipated announcement of the next installment of Android. But it seems there were some Key Lime Pie references appearing in developer presentations at the event in San Francisco. There are a couple...
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AudioCreative Dxm Bluetooth speaker system brings self-calibration, modular expansion
21 May 2013Creative has announced a new speaker system, the Creative Dxm. The new modular system is comprised of the Creative D3xm, D5xm and the DSxm subwoofer and looks to enhance the previous ZiiSound system. The system will self-calibrate, meaning you can place...
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HomeS-Box integrates pop-up iPad, TV or Bose radio into your kitchen worktop
21 May 2013If you've ever wanted pop-up gadgetry in your kitchen then S-Box has the answer, with a clever system that will integrate the likes of an iPad or 19-inch TV into your kitchen worktop. The S-Box is designed to fit behind your kitchen cupboards and pop-up...
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OnlineBT Home Hub 4 quietly released, brings dual-band technology, £35 upgrade price
20 May 2013BT has quietly released a new Home Hub router for BT Broadband or BT Infinity customers. The BT Home Hub 4 is the latest version of BT's own router, the last, the BT Home Hub 3, was released in February 2011. "This is our best ever Home Hub. We're once...
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AudioRuark R7 brings retro Radiogram looks, futuristic sounds
20 May 2013The Ruark R7 sees the combination of two things we love: good quality cabinetry and high-end audio. Available from autumn 2013, the Ruark R7 brings a very modern twist to a retro concept. Finished in walnut, aluminium and glass, the Ruark R7 has removable...
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PhonesLenovo K900 Intel smartphone launches in China, other markets in 'summer'
20 May 2013The Lenovo K900 has officially launched in China, with the promise that it will be coming to additional international markets in the summer. The Lenovo K900 has had something of a slow launch, with a reveal at CES 2013 followed by some real hands-on time...
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AppsApp of the day: Photo Editor by Aviary review (Android)
20 May 2013With each smartphone launch, more attention is lavished on the camera. More lens elements, better sensor, more features and functions. There's no shortage of apps to help improve your photos once you've taken them either and we've looked at plenty here...
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PhonesAndroid 4.2.2 for Samsung Galaxy S III leak suggests SGS4-like updates
20 May 2013A software update for the Samsung Galaxy S III has been leaked that brings a range of Samsung Galaxy S4 features to the 2012 handset. As revealed by Sammobile, along with an accompanying video that gets a little more interesting once they've finished...
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PhonesHTC J One packs in microSD card support, leaves us wanting
20 May 2013The HTC One is one of the top Android phones out there, the pinnacle of HTC's smartphone story so far. But things have been bettered by the HTC J One, a variant of the handset coming to KDDI, the Japanese network. The announcement states that from early...
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TabletsSony Xperia Tablet Z receives record pre-orders, available in stores now
20 May 2013The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is now available worldwide after what seems like a fairly long wait, following the original announcement of the tablet in January 2013. UK confirmation and pre-orders opened in March, but now Sony Mobile has confirmed that its...
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PhonesVodafone Smart III gives you 4-inches of Android on a £95 budget
17 May 2013Vodafone has announced the Vodafone Smart III, its latest affordable Android handset for those on a budget. Following the line of own-brand devices, the new Smart III comes with a 4-inch 800 x 480 pixel resolution display. That might make for a slightly...
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AudioKlipsch KMC3 Bluetooth speaker promises audiophile quality, yours for £349
17 May 2013If you've been jealously eyeing the US launch of the Klipsch KMC3 Bluetooth speaker then there's good news: this Klipsch Music Center is coming to the UK in June and will cost you £349. That might sound pretty pricey when the Loewe Speaker 2Go is only...
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PhonesOlloclip Quick-Flip Case keeps your iPhone safe, leaves space for Olloclip lens system
17 May 2013Olloclip has a case that supports the 3-in-1 Olloclip lens system, solving the problem of not being able to use the clip-on photo accessory when your iPhone is in a conventional case. We got our hands on the new Olloclip Quick-Flip Case at Digital Summer...
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GadgetsPhilips PicoPix PPX 3610 projector lets you ditch the PC, runs Android
17 May 2013The Philips PicoPix PPX 3610 pocket projector will let you do away with your PC, packing in Wi-Fi networking and running on the Android OS. We caught up with the Philips projector at Digital Summer 2013. The diminutive device measures 105 x 105 x 31.5mm...