Apps

Why mobile phone recycling is so important

It's hard to imagine life without mobile phones. Around 93% of us in the UK own one, and many of us are on contracts that allow us to upgrade to a new model every 18 – 24 months. Our addiction to shiny new gadgets (just look at the attention the …

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16/06/2015
Chris Smith
android

Why you should be excited about Android M

We've been banging on a lot about Apple recently (mainly because of WWDC) but we haven't forgotten about Android. On the contrary, in fact; we're very, very excited about the newest Android update, M. In this post, we're going to list a few of our favourite features from the brand …

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11/06/2015
Chris Smith
Apple Logo

Apple Music, iOS 9 and more: The best of Apple’s WWDC 2015 so far!

Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference kicked off last night. Let's get straight to the big news! Apple Music Apple's streaming service, rumoured since they acquired Beats for $3 billion last year, is finally here. The service is essentially Apple's version of Spotify, with a huge library of tracks available to …

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09/06/2015
Chris Smith
Galaxy Edge

5 of the best Android smartphones

Choosing an Android phone from the hundreds on the market is daunting. How do you pick out the quality phones from the mountain of average and terrible devices? We're here to help: here are 5 of our favourite Android devices! Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge The S6, has put Samsung back …

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03/06/2015
Chris Smith
Apple Logo

Apple WWDC 2015: What to expect

On the 8th June, Apple will hold their annual World Wide Developer's Conference. The WWDC is a showcase for the latest technology coming out of the company's Cupertino headquarters. Here's what to expect this year! In this blog: iOS 9 New OS X Apple TV Apple Music iPad Pro The …

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02/06/2015
Chris Smith
Games controller on table

June’s New Releases: Games and Technology

Gaming traditionally slows down over the summer because people are out enjoying the sun, but this month is surprisingly action-packed. With E3 round the corner, June should be a real treat for gamers. Oh, and there's the small matter of Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference too. 9th June The Elder Scrolls …

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01/06/2015
Chris Smith
Surface Pro

Which tablet is right for you?

Look at any shopping website and you'll find more tablets than your average branch of Boot's. Since the success of the iPad, and the subsequent success of countless Android devices, manufacturers have been clamboring over each other to release more and more tablets. How do you choose between them all? …

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26/05/2015
Chris Smith
Headphones

Is your phone the best way to listen to music?

Listening to music on the go has never been easier thanks to the little box of magic in your pocket, your smartphone. Back in the day, listening to music and having a mobile phone meant carrying two devices. Nightmare! But have we sacrificed quality for convenience? Some audiophiles think so. …

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20/05/2015
Chris Smith