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By October 4, 2012 Read More →

TomTom now available for Android – Well, some devices

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You can now download TomTom for your Android smartphone, however at present there is a slight glitch depending on what phone you use. While the app looks great, if you have a device with a screen resolution of up to 800×480 / 854×480 then it is not compatible. This includes many of the latest Android releases including the Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy Note 2.

I’m pretty sure the restrictions will be ironed out pretty soon but if you want to give TomTom a shot you can get the UK & Ireland map for £30.99 here.

Source: MoDaCo

 

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By October 4, 2012 Read More →

Ergo Electronics GoNote GNT10 Unboxing Video

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What, a NoteBook running Android – how queer. Well, that’s what I initially thought. The GoNote GNT10 runs Android 4.0 and gives you a combined full touch screen with a full QWERTY keyboard.

I’m wondering how this will fit into my daily routine. Will it be a tablet replacement or even faze out the need for a PC altogether? You will have to wait for the verdict in our review but in the meantime you can see our unboxing and quick hands on video below:

Many thanks to Clove for sending over the GoNote. You can purchase the device for only £149 including VAT from them here.

 

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By October 3, 2012 Read More →

EE Confirm 4G LTE roll out date – see our hands on video test of the network

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Hot off the press EE have today confirmed that they will launch their 4G LTE service at the end of October. Olaf Swantee has given the following statement:

“We are delighted to announce that the official launch of our new customer brand, EE, offering the UK’s first superfast mobile 4G and fibre broadband service, will take place on the 30th October 2012.

“This is a significant milestone for the United Kingdom, and for the people and businesses of our country who will now be able to enjoy the huge advantages of superfast 4G technology for the first time.

“We are very proud to be pioneering, innovating and leading our industry in launching 4G for our nation through our new EE brand.”

Want to see EE 4G in action? Check out our hands on video below where we tested out the network yesterday.

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By October 2, 2012 Read More →

What does RIM have in store for us on the gaming front with BlackBerry 10

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We all know that gaming has not been one of the strong points of owning a BlackBerry in years gone by. That is all going to change in Q1 next year when BlackBerry 10 is released. Finally the gaming experience will be as good, if not better, than on the likes of iOS and Android.

Recently at BlackBerry Jam Americas RIM gave a brief demonstration of what we can expect to see when the new OS launches. As you can clearly see from the video below BlackBerry users will at last be able to have not only the best communication tool but also a amazing gaming and media smartphone.

You can catch the video below and please let us have your thoughts in the comments section. Is BlackBerry 10 going to make you come back to the platform if you are now a iOS/Android or Windows Phone user?

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By October 2, 2012 Read More →

HTC One X+ full specs

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With the HTC One X+ just being announced you may want one quick and easy place to check out the full specifications and this it it.

The full specs can be found below and I must say, they do look rather impressive. In particular (although not really that exciting) I’m loving the battery size.

 

  • SIZE: 134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9mm
  • WEIGHT: 135 grams with battery
  • DISPLAY: 4.7 inch super LCD 2 touch screen, HD 720p resolution, with Gorilla® Glass 2 for greater durability. Optical lamination for superior sharpness, clarity and reduced light reflection
  • CPU SPEED – NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 AP37, 1.7 GHz quad-core
  • Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with HTC SenseTM 4+
  • MEMORY – Total storage: 32GB & 64GB, available capacity vary, RAM: 1GB
  • NETWORK – HSPA/WCDMA: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz, GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

 

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By October 2, 2012 Read More →

HTC announce the One X+

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HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today unveiled the HTC One X+, a refreshed version of its award winning HTC One X smartphone, running the HTC Sense 4+ experience on Android Jelly Bean. The HTC One X+ combines the iconic design, amazing camera and authentic audio experience of the HTC One series, with increased performance, longer battery life and expanded internal storage. 

“We are taking the HTC One X to a new level with the introduction of the new HTC One X+,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “Our customers will have super-fast browsing, an even better camera and more immersive entertainment with Beats Audio.”

Performance, Endurance and Storage:
Featuring a 1.7 GHz quad-core NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 AP37 processor and 64GB of internal storage, the HTC One X+ LTE version is up to 67% faster than the HTC One X LTE , making the HTC One X+ the best rated Android phone on the market. Developed to be lightning fast, the HTC One X+ enables quicker web browsing, fluid gaming and graphic rendering, and speedy downloads, providing effortless usage on the go.

In addition to its increased performance speeds, the HTC One X+ introduces extended performance with the inclusion of a 2100 mAh battery, giving you up to 50% (6 hours) more talk time, and longer to browse the web and enjoy your favorite music and videos.

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By October 1, 2012 Read More →

Auto Trader are giving away a car – via Twitter

New Car Drop

This isn’t our normal type of post but seeing as Auto Trader are going to be using the power of Twitter to give away a car to someone I thought it was news worthy.

They will be suspending a SEAT Mii 35 metres over London’s South Bank and giving it away, all through Twitter! To enter the competition all you need to do is tweet #winMiiwithAT and tell us why you deserve to win the car!

You will also have a chance to win one of 35 mystery spot prizes – in celebration of Auto Trader’s 35 year automotive heritage. Prizes range from an iPad, to petrol vouchers and fluffy dice.

Search #winMiiwithAT from 12pm this Wednesday and check out New Car Drop for all the action. We would love it if you’d like to get involved and tell your followers why you deserve to win Mii?!

 

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By October 1, 2012 Read More →

New premium Huawei E3256 dongle now available from Three

SatelliteThe E3256 is the perfect partner to work on Three’s ultra fast HSPA+42 network, which is being rolled out and is targeted to reach over 50% of the UK by the end of the year.

The new dongle with a premium finish and design, features a rotating head with a USB connector which tucks in and swivels out when you need to use it and just like a mini aerial, the dongle can also bend to stand vertically.

Bryn Jones, CTO at Three said, “We’re delighted to be able to offer the advanced Huawei E3256 dongle because when it’s connected to our HSPA+42 network, customers will be able to enjoy ultra fast internet access for better streaming, browsing and downloading.”

James Powell, Product and Solutions Director at Huawei Device UK & Ireland, said, “The E3256 shows, again, Huawei’s leadership of the mobile broadband market. Connectivity remains an essential part of the Huawei story and the E3256 demonstrates the same technical excellence and design that have brought our smartphones and home devices such attention. It is a great prospect for customers looking to stream video and other data-hungry content on the move”.

The Huawei E3256 is available for a one-off upfront cost of £24.99 on a one-month rolling contract at £15.99 per month for 5 GB of data or from £44.99 on Pay As You Go with 1GB of data.

Key features:

*   Dual Carrier HSPA+ compatible
*   Swiveling design

 

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By October 1, 2012 Read More →

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Unboxing Video

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If you were tempted by the Original Samsung Galaxy Note but for whatever reason didn’t pick it up it may now be time to consider the Note 2. It is bigger and better and after me using it for a couple of days I can say it’s a real bobby dazzler!

Now sporting a 5.5 Super AMOLED HD screen, powered by a 1.6 GHZ dual-core processor this thing is a beast. Running Android 4.1, Jelly Bean the Note 2 is one of the fastest smartphones currently on the market.

Battery worries should be a thing of the past as this one as a massive 3100 mAp one which should give you peace of mind. Weighing 180g it isn’t the lightest device but you wouldn’t expect it to be with the huge 5.5 inch screen. Don’t let this put you off. The galaxy Note 2 is pretty amazing and with the added features now added the S- Pen has even more capabilities.

You can check out the unboxing video below along with the full specs of Samsungs new monster.

Thanks to Clove for the review unit. You can buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 sim free here.

 

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By September 28, 2012 Read More →

BlackBerry 10 Facebook app demo – Video

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This week has been rather enlightening on the BlackBerry 10 front with plenty of new features being shown off at BlackBerry Jam Americas. The new BB10 Facebook app was included in the demonstrations and it certainly looks pretty awesome, if not very similar to the Android Facebook app. With Facebook being so popular this one is well worth a watch. I am still a bit limited on what I can and can’t say about BlackBerry 10 but for those who have been doubting its success I hope this weeks news has made you think twice. BlackBerry 10 is going to kick butt for sure!

You can catch the video below:

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