Category: Mobile Phones
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Nurugo Micro – The Pocket Microscope
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The device above is currently on Kickstarter and no, it is not just a camera but a powerful pocket microscope that will work on both Android and iPhones. The device clips neatly over the top of the phone and, using the phones own camera, will transport you to the world of ‘Honey I shrunk the…
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Pre-orders Shipping with Free Gear VR
There’s more big news regarding the Samsung Galaxy S7 today, as according to a number of reports Samsung’s upcoming flagship model will include a free Gear VR headset for pre-order customers. The Samsung Galaxy S7 is set to be launched at the Unpacked 2016 event on February 21st at the opening of this year’s Mobile…
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Gadget Helpline’s Smart Alternatives: Wileyfox Swift with Cyanogen OS
The Gadget Helpline’s Smart Alternatives is our irregular feature which aims to highlight some of the lesser known brands that you should be considering when buying a new smartphone. Criteria can vary and can be based on handset affordability, a unique OS or just the fact the phone looks pretty cool! Today we’ve picked out…
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OnePlus 2 Price Cut – ‘Flagship Killer’ Smartphone Now £50 Cheaper
The OnePlus 2 was launched last year and its maker – OnePlus has decided to make this smart alternative handset £50 cheaper to own out right. Dubbed by its own maker as the Flagship Killer, the OnePlus 2 is an independently manufactured Chinese smartphone which impressed when it was sold to a modest invite-only market…
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Microsoft Lumia 650 Confirmed in Leaked Press Image
Microsoft’s next low cost Windows 10 smartphone and possibly its last – the Lumia 650, has been unofficially outed in picture form courtesy of Twitter leak-meister @evleaks. Microsoft Lumia 650 — the last Lumia, it’s been said — press shot. pic.twitter.com/n4HdOAYOMK — Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 3, 2016 The new image looks legit and corroborates…
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Nintendo Releases Details about Its First Mobile App Miitomo
Five years ago Nintendo’s late great Worldwide President Satoru Iwata stated that developing software for mobile devices was “absolutely not under consideration”. Despite investor pressure to follow modern trends and hook up with smart devices and criticisms that the company was stuck in the dark ages of gaming, it seemed like Nintendo was fixing to…
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Expected at Unpacked Event on February 21st
The Samsung Galaxy S7 has been teased in a promo video which confirms the device will be officially announced on February 21st. Landing the day before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge will appear as part of Samsung’s Unpacked 2016 event – or at least that’s what we’d expected…
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Apple Recalls AC Wall Plugs Due to Safety Concern
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Apple has announced a recall on its two-prong AC wall plugs due to safety concerns. A fault has been discovered on at least twelve of these AC adapters which have caused electric shocks to users. Despite being called ‘very rare’ Apple has decided that these dozen instances warrant a widespread recall of all units to avoid…
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and S7 Plus Pictured Again
With this year’s Mobile World Congress less than a month away we’ve been treated to another teasing glimpse at of a pair of Samsung’s flagship handsets for 2016 – the Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy S7 Plus. As with the last leak we shared of Samsung’s next premium smartphone range this one comes courtesy of…
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Safari Glitch Causes Apple iOS to Crash – How to Fix it
An issue has been identified where by using the Safari web browser app on an Apple iPhone or iPad the device’s iOS will suddenly stop working. This seems apparent when tapping the address bar to search for content or a web address/URL. Despite no official solution yet and Apple not acknowledging the problem (which is…
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How to Update Your iPhone to iOS 9.2.1 and Avoid Security Flaw
Security pros have recommended iPhone users to update their phone software to avoid a serious security flaw which was identified last week. The vulnerability, discovered in June and made public on Tuesday, could allow hackers to access text and messages as you’re typing them, as well as website logins and payment details which are all…
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Gadget Helpline’s Smart Alternatives: Bluboo XTouch with Android 5.0
Bluboo is not a name you may have heard of before, but don’t let the somewhat whimsical name shape any lowly expectations. Bluboo is actually one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in China and the company has been raising a respectable line-up of inexpensive smartphones. Also it’s a great name to say. Go on, try…