Articles By Alex Angove
An Apple iOS 5 Update Wish List
Now that all the preliminary iPad 2 hype is out of the way we’d like to take a little time to discuss our hopes and dreams for iOS5 – Apple’s next instalment of their iOS operating system. There’s no doubt that back in 2007 when Apple debuted the retrospectively titled iPhone 2G they revolutionised the mobile phone industry on a global scale. Their iOS interface and capacitive touchscreen technology were simply outstanding when compared to anything that had come before and have since become the basis on which almost every major smartphone label is built.
WebTop App for All New Moto Phones
Remember the Motorola Atrix and its amazing Webtop App? Well Motorola's CEO Sanjay Jha has just announced that the Webtop App will start being included in every top-end Motorola smartphone from June 2011 onwards. The Motorola Atrix is an impressive phone in its own right, with a dual core 1GHz processor, Android 2.2 and stunning 960 x 540 QHD display. But what really set it apart from the competition at the last CES convention was the Webtop App, which allows it to function as a desktop, laptop or even portable media station via some innovative peripherals.
Apple COO Hints at Cheaper iPhone
Gossip has been raging for a while now about a mythical “cheaper iPhone.” Some people believe it’s going to follow in the footsteps of the iPod and take the form of an iPhone Nano. Others postulate that the stories refer to the iPhone 5 itself. Some simply think that Apple can’t be stupid enough to aim its products at only one area of a market that is becoming more and more competitive.
Gingerbread for Samsung Galaxy S
Just today a massive leak hit the web; the Gingerbread update for Samsung’s flagship phone the Galaxy S. You still can’t get it officially, something which is no surprise due to most Galaxy S owners not even having access to Froyo yet. But for anyone out there with a Rooted or Jailbroken Galaxy S you might want to start checking out the forums for news on how to get your hands on this little gem.
Apple and Light Peak Technology
The internet has been ablaze with talk of Intel’s new Light Peak technology for a while now. What is it? Who’s funding it? Why should we care? Well without getting in to too much detail Light Peak will (remember, this is minus the detail) offer a similar service to USB, only at a current theoretical maximum of 10Gbps.
Our Top iPhone 4 Cases
In a world where the most popular communication handset is literally made of glass it’s important to be up to speed on what kind of protective options are out there. Here is a short list of our top-pick cases for the Apple iPhone 4. NOTE: This cases are for the GSM version of the iPhone 4 and will most likely not fit Verizon's new CDMA iPhone 4.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo Unveiled
Sony Ericsson showed off a lot of new handsets at the Mobile World Conference (MWC) recently and among them was the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo. The Xperia Neo is an Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) handset with a 1GHz processor and 512MB of RAM. Basically this device’s hardware doesn’t wow us, but it’s not a massive disappointment either. The noticeable lack of a dual-core processor is a downside, but in no way a crippling one.
Samsung Galaxy S II Unveiled
The next champion of Samsung’s Galaxy S line has finally been announced; The Samsung Galaxy S II. The Galaxy S II has some pretty hefty hardware improvements over its predecessor. A dual-core 1GHz processor is at the top of the ‘impressive specs’ list, closely followed by a beautiful 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus display sporting a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. The employment of Gorilla Glass on this display is a great addition and should make the screen resistant to most casual impact damage and scratches.
Facebook Phone Demonstrated
Mark Zuckerberg’s statement in late 2010 that there will never be a Facebook phone is starting to look a little dicey, especially on the back INQ turning up at TechCrunch headquarters yesterday and showing off a prototype. “Our whole strategy is not to build any specific device or integration or anything like that. Because we’re not trying to compete with Apple or the Droid or any other hardware manufacturer for that matter.”
Xperia Play (Playstation Phone) Soon
The much awaited and rumoured “PlayStation Phone” is finally starting to gain a little substance in the tech media. Making its commercial debut with the moniker “Sony Ericsson Xperia Play”, the gaming/phone hybrid is already making ripples in the smartphone market.
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