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By September 30, 2015 Read More →

Could we see an HTC Aero next month?

HTCHTC has a little marshmallow secret up it’s sleeve as an event it being teased in the latter half of October. There have been several leaks recently of a device known as the HTC Aero or some might know it as the One A9, a device rumoured to have a deca-core (ten-core) MediaTek Helio X20 SoC processor clocked at 1.96GHz. Then again other have the idea that it might contain a Qualcomm Snapdragon 620 chipset with 3GB of RAM. Perhaps there will be two devices and both of these rumours might be correct. Stranger things have happened.

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By September 30, 2015 Read More →

The Nexus 5X vs the Nexus 6P

879fKcccOpaHtaqKgOFey0RsqmuSWtcHItUxu-G4M1cNow we have the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. The market just got a whole lot tastier, but which one is for you? Here we have a direct and to the point look at the two new phones from Google. If Wireless charging, Expandable storage or optical image stabilization are high on your list then need to be looking elsewhere. Google have unfortunately omitted these from the new line. So whats in then then?

LG Nexus 5XHuawei Nexus 6P
Screen5.2-inch, 1920 x 1080, 424 ppi, Full HD5.7-inch, 2560 x 1440, 515 ppi, AMOLED
Processor1.8 GHz Hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8082.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1
RAM2GB3GB
Storage options16GB
32GB		32GB
64GB
128GB
Camera12.3MP Rear, 5MP front12.3MP Rear, 8MP front
NetworksCDMA: BC0/1/10
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900
LTE CA DL: B2-B2, B2-B4, B2-B5, B2-B12, B2-B13, B2-B17, B2-B29, B4-B4, B4-B5, B4-B7, B4-B12, B4-B13, B4-B17, B4-B29, B41-B41
LTE (FDD): B1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/20/25/26/29
LTE (TDD): B41
UMTS/WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8		CA DL: B2-B2, B2-B4, B2-B5, B2-B12, B2-B13, B2-B17, B2-B29, B4-B4, B4-B5, B4-B13, B4-B17, B4-B29, B41-B41
CDMA: BC0/1/10
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900
LTE (FDD): B2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/25/26/29/30
LTE (TDD): B41
UMTS/WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5 GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5 GHz)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2
Connections3.5mm Headphone jack
USB Type-C, NFC		3.5mm Headphone jack
USB Type-C, NFC
Battery2700mAh3450mAh
Length147 mm (5.79 inches)159.4 mm (6.28 inches)
Width72.6 mm (2.86 inches)77.8 mm (3.06 inches)
Depth7.9 mm (0.31 inches)7.3 mm (0.29 inches)
Weight136 g (4.80 oz)178 g (6.28 oz)
Available coloursCarbon, Ice, QuartzAluminium, Frost, Graphite
Anything elseAccelerometer
Ambient ight
Barometer
Fingerprint
Gyroscope
Hall
Proximity
Digital compass
GLONASS
GPS		Accelerometer
Ambient light
Barometer
Fingerprint
Gyroscope
Hall
Proximity
Digital Compass
GLONASS
GPS

 It’s true, neither device is perfect hopwever there is enough of a difference to make any Nexus fan sit and think which they will be wanting.

 

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By September 23, 2015 Read More →

Three colours of LG Nexus 5X coming

LGGoogleNexus5X-LGeM0Cb.c2.w150Looks like FindYogi have jumped the gun and listed 3 colours of the LG Nexus 5X alongside a spec break down ahead of the expected announcement on September 29th. According to  the site four colours will be available, Amazon India, Charcoal Black, Ice Blue and Quartz White. Several features are listed as Unconfirmed however they make for interesting reading. USB C and fast charging are onboard however worryingly there is only selection for 16gb or 32gb and it appears there is 2Gb or RAM. The Indian Rupee to British pound conversion for the 32gb works out around £240 whilst the 32gb is £270.

General

Sim Support Single Sim, NaNo-SIM, GSM
Phone Weight 175 grams

Display

Screen Size 5.2 inches
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Pixels, 424 ppi
Screen Type IPS
Touch Type Capacitive With Multitouch

Photo & Video

Camera Yes, 12.3 Megapixel
Flash Yes, LED flash
Front Camera Yes, 5.0 Megapixel
Video Recording Yes
Front Flash No

Technical

Operating System Android 6.0 – Marshmallow
Processor 1.8 GHz Quad Core Processor
Processor Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, ARM Cortex A53
Additional Processor Dual Core ARM Cortex A57
RAM 2 GB
GPU (Graphics) Qualcomm Adreno 418
User Interface Pure Android

Battery

Battery 2700 mAh, Li-ion
Battery Standby Up to 300 Hours (3G)
Battery Talk Time Up to 17 Hours (3G)

Connectivity

GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G Yes
4G Yes
Wi-Fi Yes, with Tethering
USB Connectivity Yes, USB Type-C Port
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support, GLONASS
Bluetooth Yes, v4.1
Support NFC Yes
External Display Connectivity Wifi Direct, DLNA

Memory

Internal Memory 16 GB or 32GB

Other Features

Sensors Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, eCompass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor

Quick Charging Yes

Additional Features Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 technology

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The Huawei Google Nexus 6 also gets a look in at £350, there is much less information on the site and again the specs are unconfirmed.

  • General

    Single Sim, GSM

    Display

    Screen Size 5.7 inches
    Screen Resolution 1440 x 2560 Pixels, 515 ppi
    Screen Type IPS
    Touch Type Capacitive With Multitouch

    Technical

    Operating System Android 6.0 – Marshmallow
    RAM 3 GB

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By September 23, 2015 Read More →

Spigen Stealth Universal Cradle Unboxing

vlcsnap-error001The name Spigen is fast becoming one of the favorites when it comes to mobile accessories. Ever reliable cases and peripherals that might cost a little more but the quality is easily impressive. There has been a bit of a wait for their Steatlh cradle and now it has arrived I am far from disappointed.

Combining quality with a simple approach is the way to most people hearts. The Stealth is essentially a clam shell that holds you phone in place, in landscape orientation. There are two notches to pitch your phone depending on the height of your dashboard and this is about all of the functionality. When the phone is not in the holder it folds down to be almost out of sight. No rubber suction cups, not long necks or arms pushing the device out from the windscreen and a significantly smaller footprint to see past, even when in use.

The styling of the Stealth is much like that of a Stealth bomber. The rubberised exterior has facets allowing for a more stylish look and appeal. The interior is a little more plain however there is a small groove behind the phone large enough to take a coin… for your trolley perhaps?

The cradle is attached to the dashboard by a large, super sticky pad on the underside. Packaged are two alcohol wipes, one for the first time you attach it to you dashboard, the second for an hour later when you decide to move it a little as it’s in the way.

The only problem I have encountered with the Stealth is the limitation to landscape. Invariably this will mean the buttons on the side of the phone are more likely to be pressed, therefore the phone has to sit at a point whereby the buttons are not being touched by either part of the Cradle clamp mechanism. No buttons on the sides of your phone? This is the one for you. Another small problem is the landscape orientation, this isn’t ideal for some. Quite a few phones on the market lack the ability to rotate their home screen. It really isn’t designed to take a device in portrait mode.

The Spigen Stealth is a great cradle for your car, simple in design and simple to use. You can purchase the Spigen Stealth Universal Cradle from Mobilefun for £24.99

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By September 19, 2015 Read More →

Strike Hands Free car cradle

vlcsnap-error122There are are couple of things that will become obvious about the Strike Alpha Cradle when you consider it for your in car docking solution. Some good, some bad. There is still no perfect solution and there likely never will.

The Strike Alpha Cradle is a well constructed and sturdy phone holder. This is evident as soon as you touch it. If you are dedicated to your phone and want the most serious solution then this is the one to be looking at. The combination of features and design is second to none.

This brings us to the crossroads of how far do you take something. Back in the late 90’s cars were being fitted with holders that latched onto the dashboard and specifically designed for particular phones. If you had a work/business phone then this was the norm. A nokia phone mount was in nearly all fleet cars in the UK. Eventually this was done away with as mobile phones became more popular and everyone had one. Apple and Blackberry become more popular in the business world and the phone cradle had to be more flexible. People changed their phone yearly or even 6 monthly and an expensive install of a phone holder gave way to a suction cup and a cheaper universal holder from Ebay.

Strike cater to all desires. Offering suction mounts, dash mounts, hard wiring solutions, NFC or Bluetooth integration. It is hard to measure the fast charge capabilities of the mount and some might be a little confused between fast charge compatibility and the super fast charging terminology used here. There will even be a wireless charger compatible version available in the future.

Are a mount there are a lot of options and out of the box this performs well. There are a few liberties that work out for the best. The USB connector is a welcome one, whilst it might not suit everyone it suits me as I would be plugging this into an already existing USB cable and there was a little extra cable to play with. The signal booster cable wasn’t terribly useful as I am unable to find a use for it or even a fitment to install in the car to accommodate it.

Strike are treading a line between specific build and universal fitting. It’s a dangerous one but for someone picking up a particular phone, a Samsung Galaxy for example and knowing that they will be keeping it for the 24 months of a contract then this a good choice as it is a well build and a very convenient design. If you are likely to be looking for a new phone after 6 months and are not the type to stay loyal to a manufacturer then there is little to recommend here unless you have money to burn.

Strike Alpha Cradle for Samsung Galaxy Xcover is available RRP GBP is £84.99.

Check out www.strike.com.au

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By September 17, 2015 Read More →

Archos Diamond S in 60 Seconds

vlcsnap-error297One phone I haven’t stopped thinking about since leaving Berlin was the Archos Diamond S. This low end phone really sat out as one of the most accomplished devices at the show. The glass body was elegeant, the polish was high and the specs were not to be sniffed at. A  5-inch Super AMOLED screen with 720 x 1280 pixels catchs the eye. Powered by an octa-core, 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor clocked at 1.5 GHz, and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. On the glass-like back, the Diamond S has a 16 MP camera, while on the front you’ll find an 8 MP camera. Other features include LTE connectivity, dual SIM support, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of expandable storage space, and a 2300 mAh battery. When you consider this is a £160 phone, you will probably hear very few complaints.

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By September 16, 2015 Read More →

The Lenovo A1000 in 30 Seconds

vlcsnap-error681Lenovo are really pushing for the lower end of the market with a couple of devices low on cost yet containing fairly decent specs. This device is confusingly titled the same as a tablet they put out some years back however it is quite different. featuring a lesser display than the Lenovo A2010 it also contains a 4″ screen, a 1.3GHZ quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB ROM. Powering this is a 2000 mAh battery.

 

  • Processor:  Quad core, 1.3 GHz
  • Screen: 4.0” 480 x 800 pixels
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • ROM: 8gb + microSD card up to 32gb
  • Battery: 2000 mAh
  • OS: Android 5.0
  • Camera: 5 megapixels + 0.3 megapixels
  • Networks: 3G
  • Connections: USB 2.0 microUSB

Killer feature: Turns on

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By September 15, 2015 Read More →

Lenovo A2010 in 30 Seconds

 vlcsnap-error600Sitting at a price point of around £80 the Lenovo A2010 has some decent specs to raise some interest at the bottom of the market. As the details show £80 can get you some decent hardware if a little limited in the storage department.

 

 

 

  • Processor:  MediaTek MT6735M Quad core, 1000 MHz, 64-bit
  • Screen: 4.5” 480 x 854 pixels
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • ROM: 8gb + microSD card up to 32gb
  • Battery: 2000 mAh
  • OS: Android 5.1
  • Camera: 5 megapixels + 2 megapixels
  • Networks: LTE (4G + Cat6)
  • Connections: USB 2.0 microUSB

Killer feature: £80

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By September 14, 2015 Read More →

Huawei P8 Max in 60 Seconds

vlcsnap-error880The Huawei P8Max is a phablet device that combines high level specs into a gorgeous, sleek body. Running a Quad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53, 6.8 inches 1080 x 1920 pixels display, 64 GB ROM, 3 GB RAM, 13 MP 4160 x 3120 pixel rear camera and 4360 mAh battery, there is a lot to like in the P8Max. It’s certainly suits the Luxurious Gold colouring and won’t have trouble catching the envious eye of anyone nearby.

 

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By September 10, 2015 Read More →

Sony Xperia Z5 in 60 Seconds

vlcsnap-error184The Xperia Z range has always been on of the flaghip phones to consider the sleek build, Sony screen technology and high end specs are always enticing. The Z5 does not disappoint on paper nor in hand. Sony are keen to state their Snapdragon 810 avoids overheating issues by using a “dual-pipe” technology to avoid this common problem.

 

  • Processor:  Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core 64 bit processor
  • Screen: 5.2” Full HD 1080p IPS display
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • ROM: 32gb + microSD card up to 200gb
  • Battery: 2700 mAh
  • OS: Android 5.1
  • Camera: 23MP camera with Exmor RS, 4K video capture + 5MP with Exmor R
  • Networks: LTE (4G + Cat6)
  • Connections: USB 2.0 microUSB

Killer feature: IP65 / IP68 dust-tight & waterproof with a capless USB!

 

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