For me, Apple’s iPhone SE was the most notable of their announcements at their recent keynote; a smaller iPhone that takes us back a few years to the days of the 5, 5S and 5C. Apple have basically launched this 4 inch iPhone to give some variation to their portfolio of 4.7 and 5.5 inch iPhones, broadening their…
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The Good: An affordable photography accessory, well constructed and is versatile enough to be used on various smartphones. The Bad: The image quality could be better, since it leaves a soft focus and lacks the definition of the standard camera lens. The Bottom Line: For the price, the Aukey would make a nice little photography companion for your…
Competition at the top end of the smartphone market has been hot in recent years with brands like Apple and Samsung dominating above all others. In 2016 though, the low/mid-range is packed with a plethora of very serious Android options that make you question the decision to pay top dollar for your next smartphone. Just…
Despite the growing similarities on both platforms, iOS and Android continue to remain two worlds apart. While iOS is restricted by Apple’s preference for simpler design, Android embraces customisation and the ability to make the device your own. Each one suits different tastes, and it’s just a case of picking what works for you. I’ve been using…
Smartphones have come a hell of a long way since the days of my Nokia 3210. (Damn that seems a long time ago…) Where playing Snake was my sole source of entertainment back then, smartphones nowadays can do almost anything — from taking impressive photos and handling awesome games, to playing our favourite TV series. Our…
The Good: Solid performance, build quality and battery life for a great price. The Bad: Emotion UI sometimes feels restricting for more experienced users and phone feels quite bulky. The Bottom Line: A budget smartphone with not so budget specs; if you want to enter the Android ecosystem this phone will work for you. If you’re looking…
I’ve spent the last month or so travelling while working remotely — something I like to call a “workation” — and being the geek I am, my backpack wouldn’t be complete without some crucial tech & gadgets. In this post, I want to quickly cover some of the tech I take with me and why;…
Huawei’s brand new smartphone, the Honor 7, was unveiled yesterday. It comes in three different variants and fits within the higher end of the mid-range spec’d phones. Pricing starts at just 1999 Yuan ($322) for the base model of the Honor 7 which features 16GB of storage, 2199 Yuan ($354) again gets you 16GB but allows for…
Acer recently took me and a bunch of other UK bloggers to Dublin as part of a live blogging trip. Not only was it an opportunity for us to play with some of their devices, but we also had to complete a number of challenges around the city. Here’s a short video I made about the trip: Cooks…
There’s nothing worse than discovering you have something around 10 per cent battery on your phone when you’re about to head out the door. And the truth is, it happens to all of us, so with that in mind, phone company Mobile Phones Direct give us a few handy tips to help you save a…