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Barclays launches first service for sending money by mobile phone number

James Richardson | February 16, 2012 |

The Barclays Pingit service will be available to current account customers of all UK banks and building societies, not just those with Barclays current accounts. At launch, only Barclays current account customers will be able to send money via the app, but all current account customers (UK residents and over 18), will be able to […]

Mobile Tech Addicts Podcast 156: Problems and Outrage

Gareth | February 16, 2012 |

This week Gareth has a chat with a manages of Carphone Warehouse about the rising prices of mobile phones, interviews the Director of Operations at Jampot, Sean Hunter, about The App Builder and encounters problems with a typically broken bit of French engineering. James is on the podcast . He reacts to stuff and farts.

Updated Facebook app for Windows Phone – Video

James Richardson | February 15, 2012 |

We mentioned yesterday that the Facebook application for Windows Phone 7.5 had received a rather nice update so I thought I would record a quick video to demonstrate the app in case you are thinking of jumping on the Windows Phone band wagon. The following items have been introduced/updated in version 2.3: News feed performance […]

Going to the Arctic? Take a Samsung Galaxy S II with you

James Richardson | February 15, 2012 |

Samsung Electronics UK is proud to announce that its best-selling smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S II, has prevailed in an independent test to ascertain whether phones can function in severe sub-zero temperatures. The endurance test conducted by Finnish magazine MikroPC, has verified that the Galaxy S II is able to function in temperatures ranging from […]

ZTE Tania now in stock at Clove

James Richardson | February 15, 2012 |

You can now pick up the rather nicely priced ZTE Tania over at Clove.  After last weeks price drop it can be yours for £165.83 (£199.99 inc. VAT). Don’t let the price fool you though, its low price tag does not mean low quality. Key features of the Tania include: Windows Phone 7.5 1GHz processor […]

A Love story: Google and Motorola Mobility

Gareth | February 15, 2012 |

The Department of Justice gave its seal of approval to Google’s proposed takeover of U.S. cell-phone maker Motorola Mobility on Monday, just hours after European regulators also gave the deal clearance. The $12.5 billion acquisition positions Google to move into the device market and potentially into more direct competition with companies like Apple. Google wants […]

ZTE launch the Light Tab II

James Richardson | February 14, 2012 |

Following on from our earlier unboxing video, ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) has launched its 7-inch V9A tablet, the ZTE Light Tab II, in the UK. Although ZTE are using the term ‘launch’ I don’t think you can actually but one today. Clove are expecting stock at the end of the month I believe. The highly-anticipated device […]

Exclusive – ZTE Light Tab 2 Unboxing Video

James Richardson | February 14, 2012 |

Enter the ZTE V9A – Light Tab. From one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers, the Light Tab is a 7 inch tablet computing solution that offers performance and reliability at a price that we all prefer. The ZTE V9A – Light Tab 2 is due to be available at the end of February at […]

Facebook for Windows Phone gets updated

James Richardson | February 14, 2012 |

If you are a Windows Phone user and like to partake in a bit of Facebook action then good news for you today as the Facebook app is updated to version 2.3. I just checked my HTC Radar and the update wasn’t available so it may take a while to reach us here in the […]

Motorola Mobility to Bring Style and Strength to UK with Motorola DEFY MINI

James Richardson | February 14, 2012 |

Outdoor enthusiasts are serious about their gear and know durability, reliability and functionality count. Brits – get ready for the smartphone that defies expectations and is ready for wherever your next adventure takes you – the new Motorola DEFY MINI. Dust-proof, water-resistant and with a scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass display, the new Motorola DEFY MINI […]