Category: Mobile phones
Steve Ballmer finally admits his Microsoft failed in efforts to become smartphone giants
It's taken years for him to come out and say it, but Steve Ballmer, the outgoing Microsoft CEO, has admitted that the company missed the boat when it came to getting ahead in the smartphone race under his leadership. Speaking…
Jony Ive reveals iOS 7 development only began in November
Apple's lead designer Sir Jony Ive has given a rare interview with USA Today, in which he revealed the speedy turnaround of the company's latest mobile operating system revamp, iOS 7. Work began on iOS 7 just back in November…
iPhone 5S UK launch tainted by stock shortages
This morning's launch of Apple's latest flagship smartphone, the iPhone 5S, has been marred by stock shortages, with both Apple's own retail stores and those of the UK networks struggling to meet demand. iPhone hunters took to Twitter to state…
Is the iPhone 5C a flop? Pre-order numbers suggest so…
The annual hysteria that surrounds Apple's mobile phone launches seems to be waning, if the latest iPhone 5C pre-order figures from UK network sources are to be believed. Speaking to The Guardian, an anonymous network source said that the iPhone…
A 5-inch quad-core smartphone for under £150? That'll be the Kogan Agora 5
Name three things the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the Sony Xperia Z1 have in common. Both have sizable 5-inch displays, for starters, both use quad-core processors (the S4's rare octo-variant notwithstanding) and both will cost you a fair bit more…
LFW 2013: Samsung teams up with shoe designer for Galaxy Gear and Galaxy Note 3 accessories
Samsung Electronics and London-based shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood have announced a range of exclusive accessories for Samsung's latest mobile devices, the GALAXY Gear and GALAXY Note 3, at London Fashion Week (LFW). The accessories feature Nicholas Kirkwood's signature Chevron Pattern…
Vodafone UK: Apple iPhone 5c pre-order now available
Pre-order opens this morning for iPhone 5c sales online, in Vodafone’s shops and telesales. The 4-G ready devices will be available from launch on Vodafone’s 4G network – with a choice of either Sky Sports Mobile TV or Spotify Premium included. See…
Cardiff, Edinburgh and Hull are UK mobile phone theft hotspots, claims gadget insurer
Reading this post in Cardiff, Edinburgh or Hull? Then keep your smartphone closely guarded – they're the UK cities you're most likely to have your mobile phone stolen. That's according to gadget insurer Protect Your Bubble and, being based solely…
iPhone 5S and 5C won't work on O2 4G network at launch
O2 staff may have a headache on their hands come the launch of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C handsets. Despite both phones supporting 4G bands, and O2's 4G network launching late last month, it appears the latest smartphone hardware…
Jimmy Kimmel prank pitches iPad mini as iPhone 5S, fools many
Talk-show prankster Jimmy Kimmel is at it again. This time he's taken his crew to Hollywood Boulevard, where he's pulling the wool over the eyes of shoppers, leading them to believe that last year's iPad Mini is in fact the…