One of the latest interesting handsets to get launched is the exciting looking OnePlus 3T. This manufacturer has gained something of a reputation in recent years for offering high spec phones at decent prices, so how does the new model stack up? Certainly, the list of specs crammed into this handset is pretty impressive. The phone packs in a 2.53 gHZ Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 6GB of RAM and dual 16MP cameras for a start. Internal storage options run to 64GB or 128GB while the battery uses Dash Charge to let you top up for the...
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While some markets appear to be saturated with smartphones, the overall global figures show that more and more of these gadgets are still being sold just about everywhere. In fact, in the third quarter of 2016 global demand for smartphones reached 353 million units. This is a 7% increase on the previous quarter and a similar increase on a year on year basis. The stand-out figures came from China, where impressive growth rates continue to drive sales. Indeed, all regions except North America showed better figures than before. Overall revenue...
The on-going debacle with exploding phones has caused Samsung to reveal that their popular Note 7 model is now going to be discontinued forever. This news came after it was discovered that all of these phones could be potential risks in terms of exploding. Existing Samsung Note 7 owners have been advised to switch off their phones immediately and refrain from using them. It is also now possible in many countries to return the phone for a credit. Customer Safety Comes First A company statement said that they are “putting consumer safety...
Among the most eagerly awaited gadgets this year are the new Google Nexus Sailfish and Marlin designs. The recent released of apparently leaked photos of these devices show us what to expect, assuming that they are genuine photos. It has been suggested that the new phones will both be built by HTC. The Nexus Sailfish is the smaller of the two models, at 5 inches compared to the 5.5 inch size of the Nexus Marlin. Apart from the difference in size, it is said that there is going to be very little difference between the two Nexus phones,...
The release of the new Huawei P9 is notable for one thing more than anything else; the innovative and interesting camera setup that it features. The phone itself is good looking and the impressive battery life is a bonus worth considering. However, it is in the camera setup that the phone company seems to be placing most of its hopes. Basically, the rear of the P9 phone has 2 cameras on it. Both have 12 megapixels and have been developed and certified by Leica. Interestingly, one of the cameras is monochrome and the other is RGB. According...
It seems like only yesterday that the Samsung Galaxy S7 was launched, yet there is already talk of the Galaxy S8 online. The newest generation of the Samsung Galaxy tends to come out near the start of each year, leading people to think that the S8 will probably be with us in February or March of 2017. It is possible that the South Korean tech company will keep pretty much the same model without any major changes. It has to be remembered that the S7 has brought in a lot of interesting advances and features that make it stand out from the...
One of the most interesting gadget rumours in recent times is that of the smart phone that is supposed to cost under £3. Could this possibly be true? This is the strange tale of the Freedom 251 phone which has recently been advertised by Ringing Bells in India. The price? A mere 251 rupees, which works out as under £3. It can’t be true, thought, can it? Surely not for a smartphone with 8 GB of storage, a 4 inch screen and a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor? Sadly, many people now feel that this was some sort of hoax or scam. A few of the...
Samsung has brought out some exciting new models at the Mobile World Congress 2016. Mark Zuckerberg was among the crowd watching the Korean tech giant’s presentations, which were made partially using the Gear VR headsets. The Gear 360 was perhaps the most exciting product shown off by Samsung. This is a spherical 360 degree camera than can take photos and videos for virtual reality purposes. As for the new phone, the Samsung Galaxy S7 continues with the firm’s recent move into smarter glass and metal designs. The S7 Edge has a 5.5...
A new name has appeared on the UK mobile phones market, almost completely out of the blue. Wileyfox is a new British phone manufacturer that has popped out of seemingly nowhere with a couple of affordably prices mobiles; the Swift and the Storm. The Wileyfox Swift The Swift is the cheaper of the two models, as it costs £129. The design isn’t exactly stunning but it is decent enough for the low price charged. It also has a bright display, although the camera isn’t all that great. It is the kind of budget phone that does everything...
We all know that sending an emoji offers a fast and easy way to get you feeling across but did you know that they can also help you to get fed? The idea comes from the Aloft Hotels, who will be launching a new scheme called Text It, Get It in New York. It is an incredibly simple concept. When you step into your room as well as checking out what toiletries you will...