Apple iPhone 13 to have always-on display?
Some Android phones already have an always-on display but rumours suggest the Apple iPhone 13 could also get this technology. Apple have recently introduced the always-on display feature on the latest Apple Watch release, with the Series 6. With the always-on display you can see what time it is without having the turn the display on fully and can see it from just a quick glance.
It’s unclear if Apple would only display the time with this feature, or if they would also include a battery status ... Continue Reading →
Canon releases photo culling app to find your best shots
We’ve all been there, you take multiple photos to make sure you get at least one decent one. Or you go to take one photo and accidentally hit the shutter button and end up with multiples of the same photo. With cloud storage, it means many of us aren’t going back and deleting the photos that aren’t the best and just building up a huge catalogue of photos. Going through them manually can be time consuming and repetitive. Fortunately, Canon has released an app that helps you find ... Continue Reading →
Apple iPhone 12 mini production may be axed
When Apple released their iPhone 12 handsets, it came in four variants. The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro shared the same size profile and both feature a 6.1″ display. Apple also released a Pro Max handset like previous years but, they also introduced the iPhone 12 Mini for those who want an iOS device but prefer a small form factor. In initial reviews and feedback the iPhone 12 Mini appeared to be a great hit.
Unfortunately, that didn’t carry over to sales numbers. It has had a weaker than expected ... Continue Reading →
Xiaomi shows off quad waterfall display concept phone
We’ve previously seen double waterfall displays on phones like the Samsung Galaxy handsets where the screen curves slightly at both sides, similar to the Edge handset the company released several years ago. Now that flexible displays are becoming more common and is used to create foldable displays, Xiaomi has gone one step further and shown off a concept handset with a quad waterfall display.
Sourcing a screen that could do what they wanted was pretty simple but the company notes that the ... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Case Mate slim folio review
Last week I received Case-Mate’s “Slim Folio” case for Samsung’s latest phablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Cases to my liking have been hard to come by for the Note 3 so far. After using the Momax case on the Note 2 and then the Belkin Snap Folio case, I wanted something that protected both the front and back of the phone without having a popper on the front of the case which meant pressing on the screen to close the case. I also quite enjoyed being able to use the case as ... Continue Reading →