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Apple Watch finally available on O2

O2 is now offering the cellular version of the Apple Watch. When Apple first launched an LTE version of its Watch (with Series 3) it exclusively partnered with EE. Vodafone connectivity was added at the end of last year and now O2 customers can get the smartphone on the company's custom plans.

SmartWatch UK O2 Apple

·6 years ago

Shazam brings Headphone Monitoring to Android

Shazam can now identify the songs you are listening to even when you are wearing headphones. The new feature, dubbed Pop-up Shazam, was added to the latest Android version of the service this week.

Apps Android

·6 years ago

Google Assistant rolling out to Waze Android app

Rolling out to Android phones in the United States, beginning today, Google Assistant will be fully integrated into Waze so users won’t have to tap on their screens to get things done. Many of Waze’s most popular features will be supported, such as reporting traffic jams, calling out potholes, and checking for alternate routes.

Apps US Android Automotive

·6 years ago

Google wants an exemption from US Ban

Google has warned the Trump administration it is risking compromising US national security if it pushes ahead with sweeping export restrictions on Huawei and is reportedly asking for an exemption from the ban.

Huawei Google

·6 years ago

Facebook apps no longer to be pre-loaded on Huawei phones

New Huawei smartphones will no longer be allowed to come preloaded with WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram as Facebook has suspended the pre-loading of its apps on all new Huawei smartphones.

Huawei

·6 years ago

Triada Malware Affecting Smartphones Before Shipped

Google has detailed how Triada malware continues to infect Android devices despite efforts to resolve this issue over the last few years.

Devices and OS Android

·6 years ago

Nokia 2.2 launched in India

HMD Global has launched its latest Android One smartphone in India, the Nokia 2.2. It comes with dual SIM slots and microSD card slot and houses a dedicated Google Assistant button. The phone runs on Android One 9.0 Pie OS, has a 3000 mAh battery, packed inside phone dimensions of 145.96 x 70.56 x 9.3 mm with total of 153 grams weight.

Devices and OS India Android

·6 years ago

Spotify for Android brings Sleep Timer

Spotify for Android has finally received the highly-requested feature of a Sleep Timer, allowing app users to easily drift off to their favourite music without worrying that their songs will constantly keep playing and will drain out their smartphone's battery.

Apps Android

·6 years ago

Honor unveils new Honor 20 Series

At an event in London today, Huawei’s Honor brand unveiled its latest Honor 20 Series smartphones, the premium Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20 and Honor 20 Lite.

Devices and OS Android UK

·6 years ago

Sony Xperia 1 now available to pre-order from O2

The brand-new Sony Xperia 1 is now available to pre-order on O2, with delivery from May 30. Available in Black and Purple, the latest flagship Sony smartphone offers a cinematic experience like no other.

Android UK Devices and OS O2

·6 years ago

Sony Xperia 1 now available in UK

The Sony Xperia 1 is now available in the UK. Sony’s latest vision for mobile technology, packing a host of highlight features such as the world’s first 4K OLED display in a smartphone with 21:9 CinemaWide display (6.5”), and the world’s first Eye AF in a smartphone with a triple lens camera and up to 10 fps burst shooting with AF/AE tracking for precision focus and exposure.

Devices and OS Android

·6 years ago

OnePlus unveils the OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus today officially unveiled the new OnePlus 7 Pro. Costing from £649 the new premium OnePlus still undercuts the competition by about £250, but isn’t quite as value-oriented as previous offerings.

Devices and OS Android

·6 years ago

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