Category: Operating Systems

  • Get Your Free Copy Of Windows 10

    Get Your Free Copy Of Windows 10

    For those wary PC users who were either reluctant to upgrade to Windows 10 because the aliens would get them, or simply grand procrastinators who missed the date, there is a last chance saloon. Love it or hate it, Windows 10 is here to stay and it brings games such as Gears of War 4 […]

  • iOS 10 iMessage Effects Not Working? Here’s How To Fix It!

    iOS 10 iMessage Effects Not Working? Here’s How To Fix It!

    With the iOS 10 update for iPhone and iPad came some major upgrades to the way we chat through iMessage – including the potential to send some really funky and eye-catching effects such as balloons, lasers and fireworks! Really fun stuff – if you’ve been able to use the feature successfully. However, some have noticed […]

  • HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle and Pro Smartphones Announced

    HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle and Pro Smartphones Announced

    HTC has been very busy lately, and as well as making a pair of Pixel smartphones for Google the Taiwan-based mobile maker has launched a duo of new models under its own brand called the HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle and HTC Desire Pro. The HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle and Pro were officially released yesterday and […]

  • Google Pixel and Pixel XL Launch Date Set for October 4th

    Google Pixel and Pixel XL Launch Date Set for October 4th

    Just shortly after leaked photos of the new Google Pixel smartphones hit the web, Google has seemingly announced an official launch date for the Nexus replacements. And according to a new website at madeby.google.com that date will be October 4th.  The site acts only as a teaser showing off various photos of nature and lifestyle but […]

  • BlackBerry Argon / DTEK60 Specs Officially Confirmed

    BlackBerry Argon / DTEK60 Specs Officially Confirmed

    BlackBerry was once infamous for letting slip specs of its upcoming mobile handsets but while the company quietly went back to the drawing board we have to say we’ve actually kind of missed those leaks. But not to disappoint, the Canadian co., formerly known as RIM, is having another bash at the smartphone market with […]

  • Google Pixel and Pixel XL Handset Photos Leaked

    Google Pixel and Pixel XL Handset Photos Leaked

    A convincing-looking early glimpse at what could turn out to be Google’s next flagship smartphones has been leaked and shared online for our viewing enjoyment. From previous descriptions and rumours – and the fact that the devices are seen displaying the newest Android boot-up screens, what we’re seeing here (courtesy of Android Police) could indeed […]

  • OnePlus 3 to Receive OxygenOS 3.2.6 Firmware Update

    OnePlus 3 to Receive OxygenOS 3.2.6 Firmware Update

    One of our favourite smartphone brands – OnePlus, has announced an update to its own mobile operating system for the flagship model OnePlus 3. OxygenOS 3.2.6 has begun rolling out as a major firmware update which will address a number of noted issues. It’s quite an extensive list which covers voice calling, display and camera […]

  • Batman The Animated Series Coming to View-Master in Virtual Reality!

    Batman The Animated Series Coming to View-Master in Virtual Reality!

    Last year one of the top toys of the 60s, 70s and 80s was remastered for the modern age when Mattel (with the help of Google) re-released the View-Master as a Virtual Reality headset compatible with Android mobile devices. But how do you make the idea of a View-Master that plays in VR even better? […]

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Exchange Programme – Contacting Your Network

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Exchange Programme – Contacting Your Network

    Following up from the recent recall on Samsung Galaxy Note 7, we can now share some contact information to help you get in touch with your retailer/network provider about how this recall affects you and about the Exchange Programme to get your hands on a replacement device from September the 19th. Samsung offers the following contact details: […]

  • Will Samsung Remotely Deactivate Recalled Galaxy Note 7 Handsets?

    Will Samsung Remotely Deactivate Recalled Galaxy Note 7 Handsets?

    An interesting development in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall story has surfaced in a reddit post which suggests that handsets not returned by Friday 30th September may be remotely deactivated by the manufacturer. This news, at present, seems only to affect Galaxy Note 7 handsets shipped to France and the somewhat extreme action is […]

  • PoGo Updated: Pokemon Buddy System Implemented!

    PoGo Updated: Pokemon Buddy System Implemented!

    It’s that time again, Niantic have released an update (1.7) to Pokemon GO via the play store for Android; currently not available on iOS. The update was released yesterday evening and we jumped on it here at Gadgethelpline then took it for a test run. The update has fixed a number of issues including: Pokemon […]