Apple has released the seventh public beta of iOS 14.5. Members of Apple's Beta Software Program can download the previews and register devices now. iOS 14.5 will be the biggest update to iOS 14 to date, introducing several significant new features.
Google has released the April 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves.
Apple has released the sixth public beta of iOS 14.5. Members of Apple's Beta Software Program can download the previews and register devices now. iOS 14.5 will be the biggest update to iOS 14 to date, introducing several significant new features.
OnePlus today launched the OnePlus 9 Series, featuring a top-tier flagship camera experience with the Hasselblad Camera for a Mobile system, next-generation high refresh rate displays and fast wireless charging technology.
Apple has released the fifth public beta of iOS 14.5. Members of Apple's Beta Software Program can download the previews and register devices now.
Samsung has unveiled three new models for the lower-cost Galaxy A lineup, the A52, A52 5G, and A72.S7. All three models include higher-end features like Super AMOLED displays
Oppo has launched the Find X3 Pro bringing Full-path 10-bit Colour Management System and True Billion Colour Display, two billion colour flagship cameras, flagship Qualcomm power and best-in-class VOOC Flash Charging.
Kyocera has launched its first 5G ultra-rugged Android smartphone, DuraForce Ultra 5G UW, which delivers ultra-durability, ultra-fast speeds and ultra-low latency on the Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband (UW) network.
Huawei has launched the Huawei Mate 40E 5G in China, the fifth model in the Mate 40 family. The Huawei Mate 40E 5G has a 6.5-inch OLED screen with curved edges and a punch-hole design.
Apple has unexpectedly released iOS 14.4.1, which fixes a vulnerability in WebKit, so that malicious web content won’t have its way. Apple describes this as “A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation”.
Samsung has today unveiled the new Galaxy XCover 5, a rugged and sophisticated device equipped to handle demanding jobs, whilst meeting the needs of an increasingly mobile workforce.
Google has released the March 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Samsung Galaxy devices will now receive regular security updates for a minimum of four years after the initial phone release. By extending support for security updates delivered on a monthly or quarterly basis, Samsung says it is giving users peace of mind knowing their data is protected for as long as they use their Galaxy device.
Huawei has launched the Mate X2 today still offering an 8-inch tablet screen, but that display folds inward this time, and Huawei has added another 6.45-inch touchscreen that's brought around front when the device is folded.
Samsung's One UI 3.1 update is coming to the Galaxy S20 series (Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 FE) and Galaxy Note20 series (Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 Ultra), in addition to the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip series.
Revector has launched a new range of ruggedised military-standard covert detection devices. The technology uses the mobile network to enable police forces, military special forces, government security agencies, prison security services and telecoms regulators to detect, track, and locate illegal activity and keep the public safe.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ in a new Mystic Navy colour. The Galaxy Tab S7 and flagship Tab S7+ both feature Super AMOLED displays
BT has unveiled the new Advanced Digital Home Phone with Alexa built-in, which will be available free to customers taking BT’s Broadband and Digital Voice service, offering crystal-clear HD calling.
Google has released the February 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves.
Apple has rolled out watchOS 7.3 bringing ECG to more countries and a new Unity watch face. Among the new features included in watchOS 7.3 is Time to Walk - an audio experience found in the workout app that lets Apple Fitness+ subscribers listen to stories as they walk.
Apple has officially released iOS 14.4, bringing some important bug fixes and security updates. Smaller QR codes can now be recognised by Camera and there is an option to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for correct identification of headphones for audio notifications.
HONOR has launched the Honor View 40 5G smartphone in China, the first phone, the now independent brand has unveiled, since being sold by Huawei.
Planet Computers have confirmed the final specification for the Astro Slide – the first 5G device in the world to feature a full physical keyboard. Astro Slide 5G transforms from a traditional smartphone form-factor into a fully functioning micro-computer, with a keyboard that slides out.
Samsung today unveiled the new Galaxy A12, Galaxy A02s and Galaxy A32 5G smartphones, with all three smartphones packing a long-lasting battery, multiple camera array and large immersive display, with the A32 5G strengthening Samsung’s A Series portfolio with 5G connectivity.
Samsung has held its first Galaxy Unpacked hardware event of the year, where it revealed its all-new Galaxy S21 series consisting of three handsets, with all three scheduled to hit store shelves this month.
Samsung today unveiled its next-generation earbuds: Galaxy Buds Pro. These earbuds feature immersive sound, superior call quality, Intelligent Active Noise Control and enhanced connectivity across your devices.
Samsung today launched the Galaxy Book Flex2 5G in the UK; an adaptable, 5G-powered addition to its premium laptop range. Galaxy Book Flex2 5G meets the requirements of the Intel Evo platform for advanced computing and specifications.
Google has released the January 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves.
Huawei has confirmed that HarmonyOS – a brand-new mobile operating system designed to rival Google's version of Android will launch in 2021. The new OS was first announced back in summer last year, with a beta for the operating system recently launching ahead of a full release in the new year.
Apple has officially released iOS 14.3, bringing multiple new features as well as some important bug fixes and security updates.
Punkt has released the fifth update of the MP02’s firmware. Firmware v2.0 brings a large number of significant fixes from the previous version, which improve the functioning of the MP02 considerably, leaving only a few issues unfixed.
APPLE has unveiled a new pair of headphones called AirPods Max – with a revamped over-ear design. The long-rumoured headphones are totally wireless and sit as a step up from the regular AirPods and AirPods pro.
Google has released the December
2020 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Samsung has launched the Samsung Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4+ in the UK. With the simple yet sophisticated look of a premium device that features no visible screws anywhere...
Huawei has confirmed that in 2021 HarmonyOS will be getting its general release for smartphones, with the software arriving on new devices as well as being available as an upgrade to existing ones.
Apple has released iOS 14.2.1 for the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max only.
OPPO held the global launch for its all-new ColorOS 11 Beta earlier this morning, making the company one of the first OEMs to bring the latest Android 11 update to global users.
Apple today released macOS Big Sur, bringing a fresh, new design, enhancements to Safari, Messages, Maps, and privacy, and is engineered for Apple’s powerful M1 chip.
Samsung and Vivo have officially unveiled the Exynos 1080 chipset at an event in China, with the new hardware destined for upcoming mid-range hardware.
EE has launched its first own brand 5GEE WiFi mobile broadband device, supporting the latest WiFi 6 standard for superfast connectivity on the go and will be available on a range of 5G plans.
Apple has launched a new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini powered by their own chip, the M1, the first in a family of chips designed by Apple specifically for the Mac.
Apple has unveiled the M1, the first computer chip it has designed itself. The processor will arrive in three new Macs: a MacBook Air, Mac Mini and 13-inch MacBook Pro.
Apple has officially released iOS 14.2, bringing multiple new features as well as some important bug fixes and security updates.
Google has released the November
2020 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
ACCESS Europe has released an enhancement to its NetFront Browser BML Edition for cars that extends support from embedded operating systems such as Linux and QNX to Android.
Microsoft announced Microsoft Teams Displays back in July, a new category of all-in-one dedicated Teams devices that come with a touchscreen and Cortana for a hands-free experience.
Huawei has launched the Huawei P Smart 2021 in the UK, Huawei’s first smartphone with a central punch-hole display design.
Huawei has launched Huawei FreeBuds Studio headphones, the company's first ever over-ear wireless design, boasting a "hi-fi-level listening experience and up to 48kHz wide frequency high-resolution sound quality
Huawei has rolled out its newest flagship devices: the Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro, debuting Huawei’s new flagship 5nm Kirin 9000 chipset.
Xiaomi today unveiled its next generation fast charging – 80W Mi Wireless Charging Technology. A major leap forward from Xiaomi’s 30W Wireless Charging Technology.
Apple today unveiled iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, bringing 5G, a new design and edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays, the largest ever on iPhone, protected by the all-new Ceramic Shield front cover
Apple today unveiled iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini with 5G technology, bringing expansive edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays for a brighter, more immersive viewing experience.
Apple today unveiled HomePod mini, the company's most affordable, diminutive smart speaker at just 3.3 inches tall. The Apple HomePod mini is very similar in design and features to the HomePod, simply smaller.
Samsung today unveiled the PRO Plus and EVO Plus, its two new lines of SD cards featuring exceptional speeds and improved durability. With the PRO Plus and EVO Plus, content creators and general consumers can seamlessly work across a wide range of devices
Samsung today revealed the new Galaxy A42 5G smartphone, further strengthening it’s A Series line-up and bringing 5G connectivity throughout the portfolio. Galaxy A42 5G includes a Quad Camera, Infinity-U Display and Long Lasting Battery.
Google has released the October
2020 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Google has launched the Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative (APVI), a new program specifically designed to deal with security vulnerabilities the company finds in third-party Android devices and software serviced by Android OEMs.
Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop Go, bringing a 12.4-inch PixelSense touchscreen display, Intel’s 10th Gen i5 Quad-Core processor, up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, up to 13 hours of battery life, fast charging, and only weighs 2.45 pounds.
OPPO has launched a trio of 5G-enabled Reno 4 series phones in the UK - Reno 4, Reno 4 Pro and Reno 4 Z. All three phones feature different specs and price points, but they're all aimed at the mid-range market.
Google has unveiled its latest Pixel phones for 2020, the Pixel 5 5G, a 5G model of the Pixel 4a, and the Pixel 5. Too many, it's a confusing bunch. Let's take a further look and compare the spec and features of the Google Pixel 4, 4a, 4a 5G and Pixel 5.
In addition to launching the Pixel 5 today, Google unveiled the Pixel 4a 5G, a larger, 5G-enabled version of Google’s mid-range smartphone the Pixel 4a. It features a bigger 6.2in screen, larger battery, the same two cameras on the back and the same Snapdragon 765G chip as the Pixel 5, but has the same plastic body and design as its smaller, cheaper sibling.
Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 5, bringing a 6-inch display, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage space, a 4080 mAh battery, an ultrawide camera, and a handful of new software features.
Google today launched the Nest Audio smart speaker, Google’s replacement for its original Home smart speaker from 2017. The new Google Assistant speaker looks more like a smaller version of Google’s big Home Max, with a full fabric-covered body, hidden LEDs on the front and a touch-sensitive top for volume and playback control.
Google has launched a new version of its Chromecast media-streaming stick that is a bit different to its popular predecessors. It still works as a Chromecast receiver, meaning you can cast photos, audio and video from your phone, but it also has a new smart TV experience called Google TV.
Samsung today unveiled the new Galaxy Tab Active3, a ruggedized tablet based on the popular Tab Active2 design. The Tab Active3 is built for how businesses operate today with increased emphasis on improving employee productivity and safety.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE), a premium flagship smartphone starting at £599 in a range of six colours. Samsung brings a 120Hz refresh rate on the smartphone to deliver an experience in line with the Galaxy S20 series. Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE comes in both 4G and 5G versions.
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 750G, a new entrant in the 7-series lineup of Snapdragon chips. It comes with 5G support, the latest AI engine and a more powerful CPU and GPU.
In a surprise move, Apple has officially released iOS 14, introducing the biggest update ever to Home Screen pages with redesigned widgets and the App Library, a new way to tap into the App Store with App Clips, powerful updates to Messages, and more.
Apple today introduced the eighth-generation iPad, featuring the A12 Bionic chip that brings the Neural Engine to the entry iPad for the first time. Starting at just £329, the upgrade packs even more value into the most popular and affordable iPad.
Apple today introduced an all-new iPad Air, featuring an all-screen design with a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, camera and audio upgrades, a new integrated Touch ID sensor in the top button, and the powerful A14 Bionic
LG unveiled its first Explorer Project device, LG WING, at an online launch event livestreamed around the world from its Seoul headquarters. Embodying the Explorer Project’s aim to discover yet unexplored usability concepts in an effort to expand the mobile industry,
Sony today unveiled Xperia 5 II, the company's second 5G enabled smartphone, offering a new internal heat dissipation system and a 120Hz refresh rate OLED and 240Hz sample rate touch input. The new Xperia 5 II (read as mark two) takes many of the features from Xperia 1 II.
At the 2020 Huawei Developer Conference, Huawei Executive Director and CEO of Consumer Business Yu Chengdong announced the launch of HarmonyOS 2.0 and the official open source of HarmonyOS. Yu Chengdong announced that Huawei will officially release the Beta version for mobile phone app developers in December 2020 and that Huawei smartphones will fully support HarmonyOS in 2021.
Huawei today hosted the Huawei Seamless AI Life New Products Global Launch event, where the company announced six new products during today’s keynote: HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro, HUAWEI FreeLace Pro, HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro, HUAWEI WATCH FIT, HUAWEI MateBook X and HUAWEI MateBook 14.
Google launched the Pixel 4a back in August, and the mid-range smartphone is is now available to pre-order on O2, ahead of it going on sale on 1st October. The Pixel 4a has a 4.5% bigger screen than its predecessor but its body is 5.8% smaller overall. At only 144mm in length, 69.4mm in width, 8.8mm in thickness and weighing 143g, the Pixel 4a is one of the smallest phones you can buy in 2020.
Google has officially rolled out Android 11 and in addition to its own Pixel brand, the following companies will be the first to offer downloads of Android 11: OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo and RealMe. Samsung, Huawei and LG typically take a little longer to adapt new features to their own user interfaces.
Google has released the September 2020 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Developer Emil Borconi-Szdressy recently launched an Indiegogo campaign for an AAWireless USB dongle that adds wireless Android Auto to your existing car. You’ll need a car infotainment system with wired Android Auto support. While that’s increasingly commonplace, it does rule out upgrading an older ride.
Samsung has unveiled a wireless charging mat that works with three separate devices. The company launched the product at the Life Unstoppable virtual event yesterday (September 2) but has not revealed any information regarding the full specifications or availability details.
Samsung's Galaxy Book Flex 5G has been officially launched. Galaxy Book Flex 5G meets the requirements of the Intel Evo platform for advanced computing and specifications, enabling exceptional responsiveness, more efficient battery life and instant wake.
Google and Apple have updated their COVID-19 contact-tracing tool to make it possible to notify users of potential exposures to the novel coronavirus without a dedicated exposure app. Previously, users had to download a dedicated app from their local public health organisation in order for it to work, but now, both companies are integrating the technology more directly into their operating systems.
Apple has released iOS 13.7, which introduces a new Exposure Notifications System directly baked into the OS, to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning new system no longer requires a separate app to be downloaded. When you upgrade to iOS 13.7, you’ll see a new section of the Settings menu that includes a toggle to “Turn on Exposure Notifications.”
ZTE has launched the first Android smartphone with a selfie camera under its screen. ZTE has leveraged additional under-display technologies, including ambient light, sound, and fingerprint sensors to achieve a true full screen without any punch holes. The innovative light sensor can automatically adjust the screen brightness in accordance to the light environment, allowing the display to be seen clearly anytime.
Samsung officially unveiled its third device with a folding screen today, the Galaxy Z Fold2, a follow up to the original Galaxy Fold, and joining the flip-phone type device the Galaxy Z Flip.
Samsung officially revealed the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra earlier this month, and the company has now announced they have seen record numbers of UK pre-orders for the Note family of devices – with a 49% increase in comparison to the Galaxy Note10 range.
At the 2020 China Auto Forum Huawei unveiled three car OS systems: the Harmony cabin operating system HOS, the intelligent driving operating system AOS and the intelligent vehicle control operating system VOS. The company also unveiled a cross-domain integrated software architecture dubbed Vehicle Stack.
Microsoft has announced that the Surface Duo will be available to pre-order in the US from today, with availability from September 10.
Huawei unveiled their 'Sound X' smart speaker back in November of last year and it was primarily only available in China. Today, the company announced that Sound X will be available in the UK from August 17.
Samsung unveiled some details of its third device with a folding screen today, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, a follow up to the original Galaxy Fold, and joining the flip-phone type device the Galaxy Z Flip.
Samsung announced an update to its popular smartwatches today. The Galaxy Watch 3 follows on from the original Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Active 2.
Samsung has launched a new version of its popular true wireless earbuds. The new Galaxy Buds Live feature a completely different kidney-bean shaped design that fits inside the ear and doesn’t protrude.
Alongside the launch of the Galaxy Note20 range, Samsung also unveiled two new S-Pen-equipped Android tablets today, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ with 11in and 12.4in screens respectively.
Samsung officially revealed the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra today, alongside a few other new devices at its online-only Unpacked event.
Google has finally unveiled the Pixel 4a: a lower-cost, mid-range phone that is high quality, long-lasting and fairly small, with a great camera.
The Cat S62 Pro has been officially announced, bringing the most advanced integrated thermal camera available in a smartphone and an incredibly rugged and durable build.
Qualcomm today unveiled its latest fast charging standard, Quick Charge 5, which they company says can charge a smartphone from 0 to 50 percent in five minutes, or 0 to full in 15 minutes.
OnePlus released the OnePlus Nord earlier this week and just a few days later, it is getting another update with build number OxygenOS 10.5.2 carrying July 2020 security patch and bringing support for OnePlus Buds among others.
Samsung today launched a new line-up of premium wireless AKG headphones, the Y600NC and Y400.
Samsung today introduced the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, bringing 5G to the company's latest fold-able smartphone.
OnePlus has released a new mid-tier smartphone. The 6.44-inch smartphone arrives with a starting price tag of £379 and will be available from August 4 in the UK.
Apple has released iOS 13.6, which includes support for digital car keys, introduces audio stories in Apple News+, and contains a new symptoms category in the Health app.
OPPO today unveiled the 125W flash charge, the 65W AirVOOC wireless flash charge, the ultra-small portable 50W mini SuperVOOC charger as well as the 110W mini flash charger.
Google’s attempts to fix Android OS version fragmentation appears to be working, with the latest released version becoming the fastest adopted yet.
Google has released the July 2020 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Panasonic today announced productivity+, a suite of Android support solutions to futureproof rugged mobile deployments for existing and new customers transitioning to the Android operating system.
Panasonic further strengthened its popular Android line-up today with the unveiling of the TOUGHBOOK A3, a fully rugged tablet with a 10.1 inch display.
Apple today previewed macOS Big Sur, bringing a beautiful redesign that is entirely new yet instantly familiar. Safari is packed with new features, including a customisable start page, elegantly designed and more powerful tabs, quick and easy translation, and a new Privacy Report.
Huawei has released HMS Core 5.0 in China. HMS Core v5.0.0.304 brings audio, video, image, graphics engine, computer graphics, and augmented reality.
Apple today previewed iOS 14 at WWDC 2020, introducing the biggest update ever to Home Screen pages with beautifully redesigned widgets and the App Library, a new way to tap into the App Store with App Clips, powerful updates to Messages, and more.
Apple today previewed iPadOS 14 at WWDC 2020, with new features and designs that take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad and its large Multi-Touch display.
Apple today previewed watchOS 7 at WWDC 2020, delivering enhanced customization tools and powerful new health and fitness features.
Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro is the latest addition to Huawei’s smartphone lineup. Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro is a mid-range device and it packs a 6.5 inches IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G processor.
BlackBerry has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in BlackBerry powered by Android smartphones. The update addresses issues in the May 2020 Android Security Bulletin that affect BlackBerry powered by Android smartphones.
Huawei has started rolling out EMUI10 to the P20 series in the UK. EMUI 10.0 brings the latest features such as...
Huawei has started rolling out EMUI10 to the P30 Lite New Edition series in the UK. EMUI 10.0 brings the latest features such as Magazine Style UI layout, Morandi Colours, Dark Mode, Golden Icons, New Animations and Improved privacy features.
Should you get within two metres of someone with your Huawei Honor Play 4 Pro and they start clearing their throat, slap your phone on their forehead to find out if it’s just a tickle or something more serious.
Google has released the June 2020 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Samsung today announced three premium mobile laptops to launch in the UK starting from next month; Galaxy Book Flex, Galaxy Book Ion and the new Galaxy Book S powered by Intel.
Samsung has announced the availability of Galaxy Book S with Intel processor, the latest addition to its computing device family. The Galaxy Book S is powered by the new dynamic Intel® Core™ processor with Intel® Hybrid Technology.
Apple has released iOS 13.5, which includes improved Face ID recognition of protective masks and support for the Exposure Notification API that it co-created with Google to support public health authorities in their contact-tracing efforts to combat COVID-19.
