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Samsung Galaxy s9 and S9+ unveiled and it’s all about the battery

Samsung has officially unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. The first thing that's immediately noticeable upon picking up a Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ is just how similar they are to their predecessors. The same 5.8- and 6.2-inch displays (for the S9 and S9+ respectively) dominate the devices' front; an aluminum strip goes around the edges, and a glass back shimmers.

Android Devices and OS Samsung

·8 years ago

OnePlus 5 and 5T get updates to sort Streaming HD Videos but you will have to return your device

Back in December of last year, it was discovered that the OnePlus 5 and 5T can't stream HD videos from Netflix, Amazon and other streaming services. The problem is the phones don't ship with the WidevIne Level 1 DRM that these services require for HD playback, so videos are only played at standard definition (480p).

Devices and OS Google Amazon Android

·8 years ago

Acorn announces new Micro Phone in 40th anniversary year of UK brand

Acorn has announced its first smartphone, the Micro Phone C5- a feature packed, flagship Android handset, aimed to give UK consumers a smarter choice of mobile phone. To celebrate the 40th year of the historic Acorn brand, the relaunched UK company is revealing the Micro in tribute to its predecessor a.

Devices and OS Google Android UK

·8 years ago

Android Enterprise Recommended program launched by Google

Google announced the Android Enterprise Recommended program today, designed to help enterprises find the best enterprise devices and services Android has to offer. As the name implies, it’s designed to point enterprise IT departments at devices that Google has deemed to be enterprise-ready.

Devices and OS Samsung Google Android

·8 years ago

Facebook Messenger Kids now available On Android

Facebook Messenger Kids, a controversial new messenger aimed at children is now available on Android. This app is specifically designed for children between the ages of 6 through 12, since you can be age 13 and sign up for a normal Facebook account.

Apps Android

·8 years ago

LastPass brings Android Oreo’s autofill feature

Popular password manager LastPass has finally received Android Oreo’s AutoFill feature. Moreover, accessibility-based autofill option is still available for older apps that don’t support the new implementation.

Apps Android

·8 years ago

Android P bringing support for iPhone X-style ‘notch’

The next version of Google's mobile operating system, Android P, is expected to support newer phone designs, such as the notch used that's already used in Apple's iPhone X, Bloomberg reports, citing sources close to the situation.

Samsung Google Android Devices and OS

·8 years ago

Galaxy S8 Android Oreo update begins official rollout

Samsung have started rolling out Android Oreo to Galaxy S8 and S8+ users. Galaxy S8 fans have seen plenty of other Android phones get the Oreo update ahead of them, like the OnePlus 5T as well as Sony and Nokia devices.

Devices and OS Samsung Android

·8 years ago

Apple HomePod now available to pre-order from EE

EE today announced it will offer HomePod, Apple's wireless speaker for the home that delivers an incredible music listening experience on Friday 9 February. Customers are able to order HomePod from today with delivery starting on Friday 9 February.

Apple Connected UK Devices and OS EE

·8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S9 to launch February 25 at MWC 2018

Samsung has officially announced Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2018 event and the invitations to the event are being sent out now. Samsung will mark the launch of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 device with the Galaxy Unpacked celebration at 5pm GMT / 6 p.m.CET on February 25, 2018 .

Devices and OS Samsung Android

·8 years ago

WhatsApp Business Version Debuts On Android

WhatsApp has released the long-awaited business version of its messaging application, promising a much better experience for SMBs who want to communicate with customers on the platform.

Android UK Apps US

·8 years ago

ICO fines Carphone Warehouse £400,000

Carphone Warehouse has been issued with one of the largest fines by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), after one of their computer systems was compromised as a result of a cyber-attack in 2015.

News UK

·8 years ago

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