ASUS ROG Phone 5 shows up on Chinese certification site
There have been rumours circulating that ASUS is about to release a new gaming-focused handset. There’s been some uncertainty about whether ASUS will dub it the ROG Phone 4 or Phone 5 but low res photos suggest they’ll be going with the ASUS Rog Phone 5 moniker.
Over in China before devices are released they show up on TENAA, a certification device. Specs of the device are included, as well as some low res photos.
On the back of the handset, we can see the logo is lit up via loads of ... Continue Reading →
Sony Xperia 1 III rumours surface
Earlier this week we heard that Sony is likely to revive it’s smaller Xperia Compact handset for those who prefer a smaller form factor. We now have word that Sony is prepping the Xperia 1 II successor in the form of the Xperia 1 III.
Size-wise the Xperia 1 III will measure 161.6mm x 67.3mm x 9.6mm. The thickness tops 9.6mm with its camera bump, whereas the rest of the handset will have a thickness of 8.4mm. Within the camera bump, it will sport a triple lens set up, with a telephoto lens ... Continue Reading →
Sony introduce Xperia Pro handset with a difference
Following on from yesterday’s news that Sony could reintroduce a Compact Xperia handset, Sony is also looking out for professionals. Introducing the Sony Xperia Pro with a hefty price tag of $2500 it is certainly aimed at professional users rather than the average smartphone owner.
Essentially the Sony Xperia Pro is a slightly beefed up Xperia 1 II. It features the same older Snapdragon 865 processor found in the February 2020 Xperia 1 II. Specs also include 12GB RAM, 512GB storage and three ... Continue Reading →
Sony could bring Xperia Compact phones back
Over the years mobile phones have gotten bigger and bigger. While options for those who prefer a smaller phone have gotten, well smaller and smaller. Apple has combated this by releasing the iPhone SE2 and more recently releasing the iPhone 12 in four variants including the iPhone 12 Mini.
For those who prefer the Android OS however options are limited. Sony last released a compact handset in 2018 in the form of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact which offered flagship specs in a small form factor. Rumours ... Continue Reading →
App of the Day: Goalist Daily Planner and Goals
Like most people, I want to get the most productivity out of my time and have tried many “To Do” apps in the past and goal settings apps. Most of which I decide aren’t for me and don’t work for me. So I’ve gone back to the old fashion way of doing things, with pen and paper. Listing down essential tasks and what time I need to do them, how long they’ll take and plan around the things I need to do.
After doing this for a couple of weeks I still wanted to try and ... Continue Reading →
Google Fit support comes to the Xiaomi Mi Band
The Xiaomi Mi fitness band has proved to be very popular. The band is essentially just the the FitBit or Jawbone Up fitness bands but, at a fraction of the cost. Branded fitness bands cost upwards of £60 for the basic models, where as the Xiaomi Mi band is generally available for around £16 from third party sellers such as Amazon and it’s proved so popular that Xiaomi have now opened sales up for the UK, US and France instead of just India.
The Xiaomi Fit has proven to be popular not only ... Continue Reading →
Android Wear 5.1.1 update rolls out, adds new features
Google recently announced that Smart Watches powered by Android Wear would be shortly be receiving an update, which will bring in several new features. The most prominent feature being Wi-Fi for the smartwatches, if the device supports it anyway. Currently the only compatible devices are the Moto 360, Sony Smart Watch 3, Samsung Gear Live and the LG Watch Urbane, which came with this feature out the box already. This feature will allow you to continue using your smartwatch on the internet, even if ... Continue Reading →
Vodafone UK temporarily slash price of HTC One M8
It’s not unusual for companies to discount the price of some of their products over holiday periods and Halloween is no different. Vodafone have reduced the cost of several of their Pay As You Go phones. Of their up to 40% off Halloween offer, the most shocking offer comes in the form of the HTC One M8 handset.
The Vodafone Halloween offer sees the price of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini reduced from £100 to £79 and the Nokia Lumia 530 reduced down to £49 from £70. The HTC One M8 however is ... Continue Reading →
Tesco working on Android smartphone and Hudl successor
Last year we saw the UK grocery superstore make their mark in the Android world of tablets in the form of the Hudl. The Hudl is a budget Android tablet and has been received well in the market. Released in September 2013, Tesco have already sold half a million devices.
With the success of the Hudl, Tesco are now looking to make their way into the smartphone arena with their very own Android powered smartphone. While the Hudl is a low end tablet, Tesco’s smartphone will compete with handsets ... Continue Reading →
Samsung Tease Galaxy S5 Announcement?
With the impending beginning of this years Mobile World Congress, Samsung have offered an exciting insight into the kind of announcement they could be about to make at the event in the form of a ‘teaser’ video which could well indicate that Samsung are ready to announce the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S5 mobile handset. As with any teaser video, Samsung don’t just come right out and say “this is what we are going to announce” but the content of the video seems pretty ... Continue Reading →