Tech giants BlackBerry and Samsung have inked a deal that will see the former offering an end-to-end security solution for Samsung’s Android devices starting in early 2015. BlackBerry announced the partnership at…
Category: Mobile
4G in UK twice as fast as 3G, new Ofcom research reveals
Average 4G mobile download speed in UK stands at 15.1 Mbps and 3G at 6.1 Mbps, while upload average 4G speed is 12.4 Mbps, and 3G speed is 1.6 Mbps, new Ofcom…
Windows Phone 10 will run on all existing WP8 Lumia handsets
Microsoft has confirmed that all existing Lumia smartphones running Windows Phone 8 will be able to upgrade to Windows Phone 10 without issues thereby indicating that hardware requirements of WP10 won’t be…
New 4G coverage heat map reveals mobile connectivity strength across UK
A new 4G coverage heat map, compiled by wireless coverage mapping company OpenSignal, showcases strength of 2G, 3G and 4G signals available across the UK on key networks – EE, O2, Three…
Sony Xperia Z4 likely to release next year
Recent reports suggest Sony’s next flagship smartphone dubbed ‘the Xperia Z4’ could see a 2015 release. The electronics giant has recently confirmed that they will be taking part at CES 2015, which…
GiffGaff is finally up on 4G bandwagon
UK mobile operator GiffGaff has finally climbed the 4G bandwagon offering 4G bundles to new and existing customers starting at £12 per month. The O2-owned MVNO is offering 4G monthly contract deals,…
Is Samsung Galaxy Note Edge finally heading to UK?
Recent reports suggest Samsung’s ‘Limited Edition Concept Device’ Galaxy Note Edge is finally making its way to the UK. Previously, there were rumours that feared that Samsung had no plans of launching…
Microsoft stamps its name on Lumia 535
Microsoft has officially announced its first ever self-branded Lumia smartphone – the Lumia 535 – proving almost all rumours correct, which cropped up in the last couple of weeks. Definitely targeted towards…
Microsoft wants you to review your Lumia smartphone
Microsoft has posted a new page on its website with an aim to get model-wise user reviews on Lumia smartphones. Ever since Satya Nadella has taken over the reins of Microsoft, he…
Microsoft Lumia 535, Lumia 1330 leaked before official release
Microsoft is all set to launch its first set of self-branded Lumia smartphones tomorrow and just as we thought that we won’t be seeing much of the smartphone(s) before the offical release…
Microsoft to take the wraps off its first self-branded Lumia smartphone on Nov 11
Recent reports suggest Microsoft is all set to unveil its first self-branded Lumia smartphone this Tuesday. On Thursday Microsoft posted a teaser of a smartphone with #MoreLumia hashtag on its Conversations blog,…
Ofcom planning 4G spectrum auction for next year; will help reduce congestion
UK communications regulator Ofcom on Friday announced it has scheduled 4G spectrum auction in late 2015 or early 2016. The regulator said it will sell off 40MHz of spectrum in the 2.3GHz…
Lenovo Sisley S90 seems like a blatant iPhone 6 rip-off
Lenovo has unveiled its latest smartphone dubbed Sisley S90 in China for CNY 1,999 (~ £210) and from the looks of it, the smartphone is a blatant iPhone 6 rip-off The Sisley…
Amazon: Fire Phone’s failure has taught us a lot
Amazon’s much-hyped Fire Phone did not turn out to be as successful as expected selling just 35,000 handsets in the US since its debut. The online retailer launched the 4.7-inch Fire Phone…
Network congestion to blame for declining UK 4G speeds
4G LTE may have a reputation of delivering anywhere between five to ten times faster speeds than 3G, but that’s not always realisable and speeds may decline owing to a number of…