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Photography & Video Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S7 front camera test (Video)

The Samsung S7 is the first Android smartphone I’ve used in a long time that actually makes me consider ditching my iPhone 6s Plus. It’s a great looking & feeling phone with plenty of features, but the most appealing thing here is the Samsung S7’s cameras. Why the front camera matters to me I tend to use my iPhone 6s Plus to record any video…

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Giveaway: Win a subscription of F-Secure Booster for Android & PC

Thanks to our sponsors F-Secure for making this giveaway of F-Secure Booster possible! It’s inevitable that over time, as you install new apps, download new files and generally use your PC or Android devices they’ll slow down. However what many people don’t realise is that instead of splashing out money a brand new device, apps like F-Secure Booster can optimise your…

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Apps & Software Sponsor

F-Secure Booster: Device running slow? You don’t need a new one, you just need a boost!

I’d like to send a big shout out to F-Secure for sponsoring Let’s Talk Tech this month. Over time, computers and devices get worn down by use and cluttered up with files you don’t really need. Failed batteries, slow operations and time-consuming maintenance makes people think they need to replace their device, but they often find the same problems…

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Android Smartphones

Motorolla announce Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus smartphones

With the Moto G lineup Motorolla has produced one of the best low-cost smartphones of recent years, and today, the company announced their 4th generation model. There’s also a Moto G4 Plus now, which is essentially a more powerful (but same sized) model. The 4th generation Moto G4 So what do you get for the…

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Android Smartphones & Tablets Tablets

First look at Acer’s Predator 8 Android gaming tablet (Video)

This weekend I’ve had an opportunity to play around with some of Acer’s gaming devices, including a range of laptops, PCs and monitors. One of the devices that stood out to me the most was the Predator 8 gaming tablet, mostly because I’m more of a casual gamer than a PC gamer! Running on Android, this…

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Events Travel

Acer Live Blog 2016: Belfast, here we come

For the last two years Acer has taken a group of bloggers for weekend trips where we get to explore a new city, complete fun challenges and play with Acer’s newest technology. Last year we headed to Dublin in Ireland to try out some Gaelic sports (that was a lot of fun!) and the year…

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Apps & Software

Why Waze is the only GPS navigation app you should be using

While most drivers I know settle for the default GPS apps pre-installed on their phones like Google Maps or Apple Maps, I prefer to use an app called Waze to help me get around. Owned by Google (but kept separate from Google Maps), Waze has more of a social focus on navigation, whereas Google Maps works…

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Smartphones & Tablets Tablets

Acer’s new Iconia Tab 10 tablet packs 4 front-facing speakers to entertain you

One of the things I love seeing on a tablet is front-facing speakers. On a phone it isn’t such a big deal for me, but on a tablet where I’ll regularly watch videos, play games and generally use the device for entertainment, having a good audio system is something I value a lot. From the looks…

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Smartphone & Tablet Accessories

Battery pack roundup: Portable power for your smartphones & tablets

One of the most under-appreciated devices you can own is a battery pack. Think about it. When you’re reaching that dreaded red zone and you’re still nowhere near home, battery packs save your ass from walking around with a dead phone. To some of you, that means no way to navigate, message loved ones or even worse:…

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Apps & Software Competitions & Giveaways

Giveaway: Win 1 year subscription of F-Secure KEY password manager

Thanks to our sponsors F-Secure for making this giveaway of F-Secure KEY possible!  I’m incredibly excited to be giving 10 lucky winners a 1 year free subscription of F-Secure KEY, a password manager that works across all of your devices for iOS, Android, Mac or Windows. You can learn more about F-Secure KEY and its features here, but it’s effectively a solution that gives you one master password to…