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Apple Arcade Is A Great Idea, But Not A Game-Changer

2019-03-26

Cellphones & Telecommunications

Damien McFerran 26/03/2019 – 9:38am We pick apart Apple's new gaming service Apple's keynote event was packed with surprises – we didn't expect the company to create its own credit card, put it that way – but the Apple Arcade announcement was less of a shock. Rumours had been circulating for some time that the […]

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Is Apple Copying Huawei And Samsung With This iPhone Idea?

2019-03-26

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Damien McFerran 26/03/2019 – 8:41am Could the next iPhone charge other devices? One of the coolest things about modern smartphones in 2019 is the fact that some of them are capable of charging other devices wirelessly. Huawei kicked off proceedings with the Mate 20 Pro, and Samsung followed suit with the Galaxy S10. These phones […]

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Here’s Everything Apple Unveiled At It’s ‘It’s Show Time’ Event

2019-03-25

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Michael Grothaus 25/03/2019 – 6:46pm A Netflix competitor, a news subscription service, and MORE! Apple usually hosts a spring event where it announces updates to some of its less important product lines—for example, entry-level iPads and MacBooks. However, this spring event was different: it firmly cemented the company as a service company and not just […]

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The Best OnePlus 6T Cases

2019-03-25

Cellphones & Telecommunications

Damien McFerran 25/03/2019 – 2:20pm Cover up your new phone with one of these cases There's no mistaking it, the OnePlus 6T is a lovely piece of kit. Those gorgeous curves, eye-catching OLED screen and classy glass casing make it one of the most appealing phones money can buy right now, but with all that […]

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We’re Getting Two New Switch Consoles This Year

2019-03-25

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Damien McFerran 25/03/2019 – 8:50am One cheap, one expensive The Nintendo Switch has been a runaway success, selling millions and restoring the company's standing after the rather disappointing Wii U. It's currently the biggest-selling hardware platform on the planet, but with successors to the PS4 and Xbox One looming large, Nintendo will be keen to […]

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Could This Be The Google Pixel 4?

2019-03-25

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Damien McFerran 25/03/2019 – 8:07am Renders based on leaked CAD drawings surface While many people can't wait to see what the likes of Samsung, LG and Apple had up their sleeves each year, Android purists only have eyes for Google. The company's range of phones – which began with the Nexus series and these days […]

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Dodocool True Wireless Earbuds – AirPods On The Cheap?

2019-03-22

Cellphones & Telecommunications

Damien McFerran 22/03/2019 – 8:33am Wireless sound for a fraction of the price £35.00 Apple's AirPods certainly made quite an impact when they launched a few years back, and like every new technological craze, they inspired a host of copycat clones, mostly coming from the Far East. While this slavish imitation must be slightly annoying […]

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iPhone 11 Could Ship With This Face ID Beating Tech

2019-03-21

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Damien McFerran 21/03/2019 – 8:46am No more fooling your phone with a mask For many of us, Touch ID was perfect. It meant that we could unlock our phones the moment we removed them from our pockets, and we could unlock them even when they're lying face-up on the table. That didn't stop Apple from […]

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Batfree Is A Strap That Powers Your Apple Watch

2019-03-21

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Damien McFerran 21/03/2019 – 8:20am 27 extra hours of use? Yes please! If there's one thing about modern smartwatches which could be a lot better, it's stamina. Most watches are so packed with cool features that they require charging at least once a day, which means if you forget to pop you watch on its […]

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Apple’s New AirPods vs Apple’s Original AirPods

2019-03-20

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Michael Grothaus 20/03/2019 – 1:47pm The mega-popular buds just got a HUGE update! Today Apple dropped a bombshell: it’s introducing all new Apple AirPods. The news was shocking because there were absolutely no leaks that new AirPods would show up before autumn. But low and behold, Apple surprised everybody today with new AirPods. The big […]

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Oppo RX17 Pro Review – A Mid-Range Rival For The OnePlus 6T

2019-03-20

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Damien McFerran 20/03/2019 – 12:41pm Great looks, amazing screen, 3 cameras – all for just over £500 £550.00 Oppo isn't exactly a household name here in the UK, but on the global scene, it's something of a big deal. The company is currently fighting for domination in the Chinese smartphone market, and is owned by […]

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5 Ways Google Stadia Will Change Gaming Forever

2019-03-20

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Damien McFerran 20/03/2019 – 8:18am Gaming will never be the same GDC 2019 has just kicked off, and Google has effectively stolen the show with the announcement of its Stadia cloud gaming service, which launches later this year and promises to revolutionise the way we play games. It's not a games console that costs hundreds […]

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Apple’s 10.5in iPad Air vs The 9.7in iPad

2019-03-19

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Michael Grothaus 19/03/2019 – 1:49pm Which one is best for YOU? Apple released two new iPads this week. First was an update iPad mini—the first update the mini iPad has received in almost two years. Then we got a brand new iPad Air with a 10.5in display—the Air’s largest display ever. Along with these new […]

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The New iPad mini (2019) vs The iPad mini 4 (2017)

2019-03-18

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18/03/2019 – 11:10pm The iPad mini just got its BIGGEST upgrade in years. After years of waiting, Apple’s much neglected but beloved iPad mini has received an update. This week Apple quietly unveiled the all-new iPad mini (2019) replacing the iPad mini 4, which was released way back in 2017. From a cosmetic standpoint, both […]

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Apple’s New 2019 10.5in iPad Air vs. The 2017 10.5in iPad Pro

2019-03-18

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Michael Grothaus 18/03/2019 – 10:44pm How does the new budget model compare with the old Pro? Apple quietly launched two new iPad models this week. The first was a much-needed update to the iPad mini, which las last updated way back in 2017. The new iPad mini retained the same form-factor, but gained a blazing […]

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Everything You Need To Know About Apple’s New iPads

2019-03-18

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Michael Grothaus 18/03/2019 – 1:18pm Apple unveiled a new 10.5in iPad Air and iPad mini today. Apple unexpectedly decided to announce new iPad models today. I saw “unexpectedly” because Apple held no event to unveil the new iPads. Apple is holding an event later this month, but now it’s clear from today’s iPad launch, that […]

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What Is The Gaming Future That Google’s Teasing?

2019-03-14

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Damien McFerran 14/03/2019 – 10:48pm We take some guesses ahead of the presentation next week When Google makes a bold claim, the world tends to listen. The search giant already dominates the desktop and mobile thanks to its Chrome browser and Google landing page, and via Android – its smartphone OS – it is part […]

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How To Get Android Q Right Now

2019-03-14

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Michael Grothaus 14/03/2019 – 1:59pm But be warned: beta is beta. Google just dropped the first beta to its upcoming Android operating system. It looks like Android Q is going to be packed with tons of new features and even more refinements. Announcing the first beta, Google said: "As the mobile ecosystem evolves, Android is […]

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The Best Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Cases

2019-03-14

Cellphones & Telecommunications

Damien McFerran 14/03/2019 – 9:24am Cover with style Another year, another Galaxy S phone – and that also means another hunt for the best form of protection money can buy. That top-of-the-line smartphone might be packed with features and look like a million dollars, but if you accidentally drop it on the floor thanks to […]

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The New Motorola Razr Might Have Mid-Range Specs

2019-03-13

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Damien McFerran 13/03/2019 – 9:12am Could that mean mass-market appeal? The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X may be getting all of the attention right now thanks to their innovative designs and cutting-edge specs, but they're going to be insanely expensive phones – we're talking £2,000 or more, which is twice what you'd […]

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Review – Follow The Leader

2019-03-12

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Damien McFerran 12/03/2019 – 1:55pm Is 2019's best Android handset already here? £899.00 Every Galaxy S release creates a considerable amount of interest, but few have been as comprehensively leaked as the S10; weeks before Samsung officially lifted the lid on its 2019 flagship, we'd already seen what it looked like, what features it would […]

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Here’s What To Expect at Apple’s March Event

2019-03-12

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Michael Grothaus 12/03/2019 – 1:37pm A streaming video service, a news subscription…and MAYBE new hardware. Apple usually has two huge events each year. The first takes place in June and is the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference. This is where Apple previews its latest iOS and macOS operating systems. The second major even usually takes place […]

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How To Listen To Apple Music On The Web

2019-03-11

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Michael Grothaus 11/03/2019 – 1:22pm This unofficial workaround lets you steam Apple Music in a web browser. Most streaming music providers, from Spotify to Amazon Music, offers a web player. This is a music player that operates in most modern browsers and allows a user to stream music without the need to download a separate […]

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Samsung Is Making Two More Folding Phones

2019-03-07

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Damien McFerran 07/03/2019 – 10:58pm It's also looking into solving folding screen issues The Galaxy Fold arguably stole the show at this year's MWC, but it's not the only folding phone that Samsung has in development, according to a report from Bloomberg. The publication is saying that Samsung has two other folding handsets in the […]

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Sony Just Released This Killer Feature For iOS Owners

2019-03-07

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Damien McFerran 07/03/2019 – 10:37pm They only had to wait a few years… It's been quite a long wait, but Sony has just released a new update for its PlayStation 4 console which enables Remote Play on iOS devices. Remote Play isn't a new thing by any means; it's been available on the PS Vita […]

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Huawei Is Taking The US Government To Court

2019-03-07

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Damien McFerran 07/03/2019 – 9:00am Chinese firm challenges 5G block Huawei has been hitting headlines for a wide range of reasons lately. The Chinese company makes amazing smartphones (that's a good reason) and is the largest provider of telecommunications equipment in the world (another good reason). However, it's also embroiled in a legal battle with […]

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Nintendo Is Releasing A VR Headset For Switch

2019-03-07

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Damien McFerran 07/03/2019 – 8:39am The future is cardboard? After months of rumours, Nintendo is finally getting into VR. The company has refused to commit to the technology in the past few years, despite rivals like Sony investing heavily in the concept. However, that has all changed today – and as you might expect, Nintendo […]

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OnePlus 6T Review – Our Verdict, Six Months On

2019-03-06

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Damien McFerran 06/03/2019 – 9:29am Still worth a look? £499.00 OnePlus began its life as an upstart; a company which aimed to change the status quo and ruffle a few feathers. A few years on, and the company has become firmly established as one of the smartphone sector's leading lights, with its twice-yearly flagship updates […]

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OnePlus 7 Leaks With Pop-Up Selfie Cam And No Bezels

2019-03-04

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Damien McFerran 04/03/2019 – 8:47am All screen, all the time OnePlus – like so many other phone makers – has been on a bit of a quest to eliminate bezels on its devices. The OnePlus 5T, for example, was the first device from the company to aggressively reduce the size of the bezels surrounding the […]

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Galaxy S10’s Fingerprint Scanner Doesn’t Mind Scratches

2019-03-04

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Damien McFerran 04/03/2019 – 8:24am Just don't crack the display The Samsung Galaxy S10 is the first phone from the Korean giant to feature an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner built into the screen itself; traditionally, the company has used front and rear-mounted fingerprint scanners on its phones. The scanner itself works well, by all accounts, but […]

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