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10 Best Smartphone Mounts
News July 30, 2014
Most of us now use our smartphones whilst travelling, either for their sat nav functions or for playing music. So naturally we want a device that will keep our phones safe during any journey. We researched what’s most important to people who are looking to purchase a new mount... Read more
The Flone: A Phone & Drone Combined
MobilePhoto and Image July 25, 2014
What do you get when you combine a smartphone with a frame that enables it to fly through the air? Why, you get a Flone, of course! Who says you have to be a multi-millionaire to own your very own drone? Some inventors have figured out a way to... Read more
5 In-Car Must Haves
News July 25, 2014
A lot of top end cars rolling off the production line now have as much technology and gadgets built in as the latest NASA spacecrafts but unfortunately not all of us can go for the highest spec vehicles. So we’ve put together a collection of some of the best... Read more
Could You Live Without Your Smartphone? Probably Not.
Mobile July 10, 2014
It sure didn’t take very long before smartphones came into the world and started to dominate our lives. Even sitting here thinking now, I can’t think of very many people I know who don’t own a smartphone. I can still remember when the very first iPhone was released and... Read more
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[Readers’ Poll] Google Restricts Android Wear to Newest Android Phones – Bad Decision?
News July 3, 2014
When Google unveiled its Android Wear software for wearable devices, it was also revealed that Android Wear will only work with smartphones that are running Android 4.3 or newer. This means that the new software is limited to around 24 percent of the Android devices that are currently on the... Read more
Smartphone Video Of Park Ranger Dancing Gets Him Fired
News June 29, 2014
Smartphones have completely changed the way we as a society operate. In days gone by, if we wanted to photograph something, we needed to bring a camera along. If we wanted to videotape something, we had to lug around a camcorder that resembled more bazooka than video camera. But... Read more
Top Tips For The Travelling Smartphone User
Mobile June 29, 2014
Whenever I’m heading off on holiday there is always that last minute, frantic dash round. I always end up checking, checking again and then double checking that we have everything – inevitably though I forget something (usually something my husband needed)! Even when it comes to technology, there are... Read more
The advent of lifelike holograms is upon us. We have seen celebrities who are no longer around; appear on stage and ‘converse’ with real people thanks to new standards in holographic technology. Imagine this type of breakthrough tech being wielded in the palm of your hand? Well folks, we... Read more
If you don’t want to be tied in to a long-term phone contract but don’t want to pay full price for a new smartphone, then buying a used handset is one option. The online marketplace is full of second hand smartphones but choosing the right phone from the right... Read more
The Evolution Of The Smartphone Camera
MobileSocial Media May 22, 2014
I remember getting my first camera as a kid. It was a big bulky basic Ricoh camera that needed a traditional film roll to be inserted before you could take any pictures. Of course at the time I thought it was wonderful, despite the fact that half the time... Read more
Thankfully, I’ve never had my smartphone stolen before. I know people who have, though, and I can attest it is a gigantic pain to have to deal with. Not only are important phone numbers stored on the device, but there’s also all kinds of personal information, music, photos, videos,... Read more
Essential Summer Holiday Gadgets
News May 20, 2014
A recent online survey carried out by Holiday Hypermarket found that 72% of the more than 2100 adults who took part, would sacrifice the usual holiday essentials (like sun cream, beach towels and swimwear), in favour of squeezing technology and power cables into their suitcases. Participants of the survey... Read more
I take a lot of pictures with my iPhone. If while I’m out and about I see something that I think would make a nice photo, I don’t hesitate to take a picture of it. This habit gets on my wife’s last nerve, but I just can’t seem to... Read more
How Useful Are Waterproof Smartphones?
Mobile May 14, 2014
Just recently my toddler managed to get hold of my smartphone and quick as a flash it was being held over a rather large bucket of water. At first I was rooted to the spot, frightened that any sudden movement would cause my little “angel” to let go. Thankfully... Read more
Should You Buy The OnePlus One Smartphone?
Mobile May 12, 2014
If you are looking for a budget phone but don’t want to compromise on high-end specs, then the OnePlus One could be the smartphone for you. I know it seems unbelievable that a handset with great specs could be cheap but let’s take a look at some of the... Read more
Top Translation Apps For Android
Mobile May 1, 2014
Summer is fast approaching and all attention should be turning to holidays. Rather than just speaking slower and louder to the poor residents of your chosen destination, why not wow the locals with your language skills. I’ve picked out the top three translation apps for Android, which will hopefully... Read more
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This September is set to be the month when we see two of the most anticipated handsets released; the iPhone 6 and the Galaxy Note 4. With rumours hotting up that Apple will be unveiling a bigger sized iPhone that moves into the realms of ‘phablet’, we want to... Read more
A recent survey of US consumers found that the iPhone 6 is the most anticipated Apple smartphone ever! If the number of rumors and leaked images are anything to go by then that could be the case the world over but thanks to Apple’s desire to keep pace with... Read more