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BBC set to survey UK's Android 3G coverage
First independent survey of its kind 18 July 2011 11:47 GMT TweetThe BBC is looking to create the ultimate UK mobile coverage map, conducting an independent survey into the country's 3G and 2G services.
The survey is going to use an Android app developed by a network analysis firm called Epitiro. It will...
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BlackBerry owners work longer hours
Or is it just because they are "slow" 1 March 2010 14:55 GMT TweetIf you've got a BlackBerry you're putting in 10 more days of work a year over and above your non-BlackBerry touting colleagues according to new research out on Monday.
While the smartphone will let you grab your emails wherever you are that...
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Average social gamer is 43-year-old woman
PopCap poll results surprise no-one 17 February 2010 16:13 GMT TweetPopCap, maker of such games as the popular Bejeweled, has revealed a profile of the average social gamer from a recent survey carried out in the UK and the US.
The "social gamers" survey covered consumers who play games on social networking...
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70% of Brits have heard of the iPad
Awareness high for Apple's latest product 8 February 2010 9:32 GMT TweetA large proportion of Brits are aware of the Apple iPad, but aren't entirely certain about the device's feature set, new YouGov research has revealed.
An online survey has revealed that 70% of British adults shown an image and provided... -
65% of Pocket-lint readers text on the loo
I hope you've washed those hands 5 February 2010 15:32 GMT TweetThe disgusting results of the most recent Pocket-lint survey are out. We posed the question: "Do you check emails, Twitter or surf the Internet in the loo?" - turns out that 65% of you are perfectly happy to admit your sick habit. The other 35% of...
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Nearly half of Brits would only spend £250 on Apple iTablet
So, how much would you pay? 25 January 2010 15:03 GMT TweetIt seems Apple might have difficulty in shifting a high-priced tablet device in any great numbers if consumer polls carried out in both the UK and US, revealed on the eve of what's expected to be the iTablet unveiling, are anything to go by.
Here...
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63% primary school kids toting mobile phones
"I can't talk now, it's milk break" 20 January 2010 14:10 GMT Tweet63% of under 10-year-olds in the UK own a mobile phone, suggests research from PrezzyBox.com. The research took the form of a recent poll put to just under 1400 parents with children under 10.
As well as the high number of kids toting portable... -
VIDEO: 20% don't know who Steve Jobs is survey shocker
General public does not speak geek 14 January 2010 13:32 GMT TweetA small survey carried out by Lewis PR reveals that 20% of those questioned in the UK didn't know who Steve Jobs is and 25% weren't sure why the name Sir Tim Berners-Lee should ring a bell.
There's likewise difficulty in the survey - some... -
Majority of Pocket-lint readers still buy CDs
Physical format still has legs as the Noughties come to a close 30 December 2009 10:00 GMT TweetDespite the rise of both digital downloads - now thankfully mostly DRM-free - and free music streaming services, it seems the humble CD still has life in it yet.
In a recent Pocket-lint poll we asked our readers if they still bought the... -
Sony says size doesn't matter so much in Europe
53% of us think looks are more important that TV screen dimensions 29 December 2009 10:30 GMT TweetIndependent survey results released by Sony show that 64% of Europeans are planning on staying in and entertaining at home over the Christmas period this year, rather than splurging money on going out.
"That means the television will be... -
IT workers most unhealthy in the UK
Don't exercise, don't eat veg and OD on coffee 18 November 2009 10:05 GMT TweetIn the UK, IT workers are least likely to lead a healthy lifestyle, a recent study suggests, with those in fields such as website design, software development and tech support owning up to exercising the least and having a poor diet.
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Email extinction predicted in 10 years
Younger gen prefers tweets and IMs 18 November 2009 9:38 GMT TweetEmail extinction could be a reality in the next 10 years, says TalkTalk, proclaiming the younger generation has no need for such long-winded communication.
No doubt echoing similar studies from 10 years ago that predicted the absolute death... -
Amazon Kindle UK import orders begin
How many Pocket-lint readers are eager for the eReader? 19 October 2009 10:37 GMT TweetThe Amazon Kindle ebook reader is now available to be ordered by those residing in the UK.
Previously only available to consumers in the States, Amazon recently announced it would offer an "International Edition" of its popular eReader.
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35% Brits are less stressed when "connected"
We're leading "always on" lifestyles 13 October 2009 14:51 GMT TweetJust over two thirds of the UK enjoy being connected at all times and in fact, feel more relaxed when hooked-up than not, a new Virgin Media report suggests.
Over a third of those surveyed said they experienced anxiety when not able to... -
Christmas 2009: The year the Xbox 360 should rule the roost
Microsoft console finally looks set to be king of the crop 7 October 2009 2:31 GMT TweetMicrosoft should expect it to be an Xbox 360 Christmas this year if search queries for the games console are anything to go by.
Although the launch of the PS3 Slim caused a massive spike of interest according to search analytics firm Hitwise,...
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