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By August 15, 2012 Read More →

HTC One S named ‘European Media Phone of the Year’ by EISA

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HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today announced that its acclaimed HTC One S has been named ‘European Social Media Phone of 2012 – 2013’ by The European Imaging Sound Association (EISA). This is the second time that HTC has received this accolade after winning the same category last year with the HTC ChaCha.

Florian Seiche, President of HTC EMEA said, “Delivering the most personal consumer mobile experiences is a primary focus for us as at HTC – the ability to connect people and enable them to share content socially via their smartphones quickly and easily is something that consumers want to enjoy everyday. We’re delighted to be honoured with this award for a second time and would like to thank both EISA and our customers for their continued support of HTC.”

A unique association of 50 special interest magazines from 19 European countries, EISA is the world’s most prestigious multimedia magazine group. Every year, the editors-in-chief from all EISA members meet to decide which products analysed in their publications during the year deserve the coveted EISA Award.

The ‘European Social Media Phone 2012-2013’ recognises ingenuity in social media integration, networking and a handset’s ability to connect multiple social networks simply, while making sharing content and social interaction just as easy.

For more information on HTC One S please visit: http://www.htc.com/www/smartphones/htc-one-s/. For more information on EISA and the award selection process please visit: http://www.eisa.eu/.

 

Posted by:James

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By August 15, 2012 Read More →

Mobile Tech Addicts Podcast 181: Crank Yanker

Web bannerGareth and James talk about major high end phone news. James plays with a new bit of hardware from Blackberry and Gareth finds a good value Nexus 7 alternative.

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By August 14, 2012 Read More →

LG Optimus 4X HD available to pre-order from Phones 4U

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If you have been waiting for the LG Optimus 4X HD it is now time to get your orders in with Phones 4U. In addition the first 50 people to preorder the 4X HD from Phones 4u, including upgrades, will also be given a pair of tickets worth £100 to see Cheryl perform live this Autumn

The 8.9mm slim Optimus 4X HD includes 16 GB internal memory, runs on the latest version of Android OS, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and comes in both black and white. Besides the smooth and fast performance, the Optimus 4X HD boasts an 8 megapixel BSI (Backside Illumination) Sensor camera with LED flash.

Advanced multimedia features are delivered with  LG’s new User Experience (UX), Optimus UI 3.0, which includes QuickMemo.  QuickMemo allows users the ability to jot their thoughts and ideas on any screen and share it instantly with friends and family, without having to open a separate application. The Optimus 4X HD comes with Media Plex, which combines a range of functions to enhance image and video playback such as Fingertip Seek and Live Zooming. Media PlexT also includes Time Catch Shot this allows the user to select and save the best shot among the images taken just before the shutter button is pressed.

Available to preorder from Phones 4u today, the LG Optimus 4X HD will available in black at Phones 4u stores and online from 27th August, FREE from £26 a month on a choice of networks.  The white colour variant will follow shortly after.

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By August 14, 2012 Read More →

HTC One X update – what about the UK?

slide-2-whiteYou may recall the press release from HTC on Friday of last week about the next update for their flagship HTC One X phone in which we were told that the ‘next upgrade for the HTC One X will be released on August 10th’.

This update should take the version of Android OS to 4.0.4  (still Ice Cream Sandwich) and bring with it various improvements to the Sense experience.

However, I’ve had lots of feedback through Twitter asking where the update is. Indeed I’ve been wondering the same thing myself as the update has not yet presented itself to me on my One X either.

Several other unconfirmed tweets suggest that the UK isn’t getting the update while the rest of Europe already has it. I’m waiting for comment from HTC but anyone out there already rocking 4.0.4 through a legit OTA update?

 

Posted by: Matt

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By August 13, 2012 Read More →

Motorola RAZR MAXX arrives at Carphone Warehouse

maxx55 For those of you waiting for it and possibly due an upgrade you may want to check out Motorola’s hotly anticipated smartphone, the brand new  Motorola RAZRT MAXX, is now available at Carphone Warehouse.

The handset will be available for free from £20.50 per month, with tariffs on Vodafone, Orange, O2 and T-Mobile networks.  Full tariff details are available here.

The Motorola RAZR MAXX boasts an incredible battery life that delivers up to 17.6 hours of talk time1. It also comes with 1GB RAM combined with a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and AndroidT operating system will ensure you are always entertained, delivering a lightning-fast user interface and the power to multi-task like never before.  This combined with the long lasting battery means the Motorola RAZR MAXX is perfect for those with hectic non-stop lifestyles.

The RAZR MAXX is a tough and resilient handset; Corning® Gorilla® Glass defends 4.3-inch screen from scratches and scraps. Every part of the Motorola RAZR MAXX is protected by a splashguard coating, which even extends to the electrical boards inside, ensuring a go anywhere, do everything attitude.
The Motorola RAZR MAXX is available in Carphone Warehouse stores, online at www.carphonewarehouse.com or by calling 0800 925 925.

 

Posted by: Matt

Posted in: Phones
By August 12, 2012 Read More →

Acer A110 might be a Nexus 7 killer

acer-iconia-tab-a110The guys over at Coolsmartphone.com picked up on a little story from Stuff about a tablet Acer have mentioned in the past. Acer’s A110 tablet has  a 7? screen, Tegra 3 CPU and Jelly Bean confirmed to be on the way. We had prices from the US however with 8GB this is merely priced at £179 at launch. The one big spec that propels the Acer is that the tablet will have a microSD slot. That’s one of the two major options covered that many will have been holding back on buying the Google Nexus 7 tablet for. The Nexus 7 lacks both expandable storage and a 3G modem option. However, this does have a problem in that there is no guarantee of future updates to the Android operating system.

It looks like the budget tablet market has really been shaken by the Amzazon Kindle Fire and, more recently, the Nexus 7 and its open ground for the manufactures to get creative in. The Nexus 7 has set the benchmark very high and it will be fun watching to see just what company will surpass it.

 

Posted by: Gareth

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By August 11, 2012 Read More →

The Evolution of the Television

Grunge vintage television With the advancements in television over the years, we have gone from big and bulky to sleek and sophisticated in an amazingly short space of time. When televisions were first made available to the public, they were huge ungainly items with tiny screens. People eagerly sat around, watching history unfold before their eyes. It must have been amazing to experience such events for the first time, even on a tiny black and white screen.

And it seems that time has flown between the enormous units of bygone eras and the large glossy flat screens of the modern world. The miniature monochrome windows onto the world have become gloriously colourful and smooth widescreen panels, where almost impossibly superb images dance before our eyes. It’s hard to imagine what the pioneers of television would think if they could see the TVs of today.

There are even 3D and LED versions available, such as the range of Sharp TVs at K&Co. Three-dimensional televisions have opened up a new world of visual pleasure. In the past, the only place to see 3D films was at the cinema. And even then, the wearing of seemingly ludicrous cardboard glasses with coloured lenses was essential to viewing the images. 3D technology has come so far in today’s world that you can watch 3D TV and films at home, and the cinema’s screens have developed to such an extent that they have you literally jumping in your seat as you are drawn into the images. There are even 70 inch televisions to give you a truly cinematic feel in your own home – just add popcorn!

Some TVs have full high definition capability. And with USB and internet connectivity, the television has experienced a revolution, with innovations that bring crisp and clear images to our eyes with ease.

The TV can even act as your personal jukebox, with a huge variety of visual and music channels available over cable and satellite channels. After years of having to choose between a handful of channels, it can sometimes feel like there is an overwhelming amount of entertainment vying for our attention. But that’s certainly no bad thing – there’s always something to suit everyone.

It’s interesting to see what’s going to come next. What more can the wonders of the television bring us?

Posted in: Editorial
By August 10, 2012 Read More →

HTC One X to receive update

slide-2-white News just in from HTC that the HTC One X is to receive its next firmware update today. This latest update will take the device to Android 4.0.4 (ICS) putting it on par with it’s arch-nemesis, the Galaxy S3.

HTC also state that there will be improvements to the Sense experience. I’ll be checking for updates on my One X shortly and will report back with findings!

HTC’s full statement:

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure customers are receiving software updates that improve their user experience, we are pleased to announce our next upgrade for the HTC One X will be released on August 10th.

The primary update will include an upgrade to Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), in addition to an improved Sense experience which will: enable the ability to map menu function to the ‘recent app’ key (improving visual presentation in non ICS apps like Facebook); improve tab management in the browser with a dedicated tab switching button and enhance camera capabilities such as white balance and continuous autofocus.  Furthermore, customers can expect enhancements to memory, platform stability and the overall browsing experience. Other improvements include a Single Sign-On for Facebook allowing user access across applications and browsers and upgrades to Beats audio, which reflect our dedication to providing an authentic sound experience.

From a developer perspective, we are expanding SDK support for Media Link and providing a framework for video call applications to achieve improved performance and quality.

 

Posted by: Matt

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By August 10, 2012 Read More →

BlackBerry Music Gateway Unboxing Video

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If you use a BlackBerry 7 and love your music device the Music Gateway may well be your perfect accessory. We first saw the device at BlackBerry World back in May of this year but the gadget is now on sale in North America and I presume the UK launch will happen at any time as RIM sent me one.

Essentially you connect the BlackBerry Music Gateway to your sound system and then pair your BlackBerry smartphone with it via NFC. Your BlackBerry then acts as a remote control and streams your music from your phone – simple.

  • Connections Made Simple – Using NFC, simply tap your NFC enabled BlackBerry to connect to the BlackBerry Music Gateway, or connect via standard Bluetooth for universal connectivity of any Bluetooth enabled device such as smartphones, tablets and computers

  • Enjoy Wireless Freedom – Stream music from your BlackBerry smartphone, BlackBerry PlayBook, or any other Bluetooth enabled device. BlackBerry Music Gateway connects to any existing home stereo equipment or car stereo using the RCA or 3.5mm cables included in the box

  • Wireless Remote Control – Use your device as the remote for complete control of playback, track changes, and volume.

  • Multitasking – Access other applications or surf the web while playing music. Music automatically pauses when an incoming phone call is received and continues when the call is ended without skipping a beat.

You can see the quick unboxing video below:

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By August 9, 2012 Read More →

Mobile Tech Addicts Podcast 180: It’s A Bullseye!

Web bannerGareth and James talk about the Apple iPad Mini rumoured to be coming soon. James shares his views on the Google Nexus 7. Matt posts a video comparison about the Uber Android phones, the Samsung Galaxy SIII and the HTC One X.

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