Category: Android
Google confirms leak is new Pixel 4 smartphone
Google has taken the surprise step of confirming that leaked images of its next Pixel smartphone do in fact show the new device. The technology giant posted an image to Twitter alongside a message confirming that several previous leaks were genuine after similar images circulated on social media earlier this week. Concept images claiming to…
Google stops Huawei from using apps like Gmail, Maps on phones
Google has blocked Huawei from using its apps on phones. The Chinese company is one of a number of phone manufacturers who use Google's Android operating system on its phones and tablets. The Verge has reported that Google has cut off Huawei’s licence – meaning it will no longer be able to use apps like…
Google to introduce stricter checks on Android apps – at last
Google has said it will carry out “more thorough” checks on app developers before approving items to appear in its app store. The technology giant, which runs the Android mobile operating system used by a number of smartphone makers, said developers which they had no previous record of would now be reviewed more stringently. Android…
Automotive alliance partners with Google for in-car Android
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi sign global multi-year agreement with Google to equip vehicles with intelligent infotainment systems The Alliance will utilize Android, world’s most popular operating system, to offer customers a new array of services including Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Google Play Store These services will be combined with Alliance Intelligent Cloud based…
Top 5 Android smartphones for Xmas under £200
Looking for a new phone for a loved one this Xmas? But don't love them that much to get them an iPhone X! Seriously, there are some really good Android smartphones out there. Chris Price look at his top 5 budget smartphones for different types of user, including gamers, elderly and the social media obsessed…
One in three UK retailers don’t have mobile shopping app
Image: Parsonage Retail Park, Wigan A new report launched today reveals that a third (32%) of the UK’s top retailers don’t have a mobile shopping app. The report, called the State of Digital Commerce, which was commissioned by Episerver, examines the retail and ecommerce trends set to shape 2017. It highlights that nearly…
Top 5 Bluetooth headphones for Apple iOS, Android smartphones
Chris Price looks at some of the best Bluetooth headphones for your Apple, Android smartphone Who needs another set of wires? Now Apple has got rid of the headphone jack on its iPhone 7 and 7 Plus devices you simply can't plug in your standard set of wired headphones into the phone anymore without…
Add 360 degree video/images to Android smartphone with Insta360Air camera
This looks like fun. It's a 360 degree camera that clips onto your Android smartphone. Called the Insta360Air, the camera can shoot 360 degree images and video that can either be livestreamed or shared instantly on social media. The device can also be used as a 360 webcam which users connect to their laptops via…
5 products we expect to see at MWC 2016 – including Samsung Galaxy S7 and Microsoft Lumia 750
The nicely coloured Microsoft Lumia 750 could be launched at this year's MWC. Without doubt Mobile World Congress, or MWC, is one of the world’s largest gatherings for the mobile industry. Due to take place in Barcelona from 22-25 February, it usually sees the major manufacturers (with the exception of Apple…
Review: Asus ZenPad 8.0 Z380C web tablet
Name: Asus ZenPad 8.0 Z380C Type: Web Tablet Specs: Click here for full specs Price: From £99 ASUS (officially pronounced ASOOS) may not be a brand you've heard too much about. But over the last few years it has become reasonably well established in the web tablet market, thanks largely to its collaboration with Google…
