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Ultimate Smartphone Features

With technology forever evolving and used daily worldwide, what the future holds isn’t just in the inventor’s hands, but determined by the people that use it too – the consumers. This is especially relevant in the designing of new smartphones, with consumer-demand for specific features, driving forward technological advancements.

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The Best Audiobook Apps & Services

E-readers may have revolutionised the way we read, but lately an older format has been enjoying a revival: the audiobook. The first audiobooks came on cassette tapes – often half a dozen or more for a single book – which made them a bit cumbersome for on-the-go listening. But now, anyone can

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There's An App For That! (The Most Bizarre Things There's An App For)

Unique and bizarre apps have always existed, even way back in 2008 when both the App Store and Google Play first launched. From popping virtual pimples to unrolling digital toilet roll, smartphone users have certainly seen (and probably downloaded) their fair share of weird apps in the past ten years.

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The Best Smart Speakers (Head-to-Head)

The Amazon Echo and Google Home have taken up residence in homes around the country, alongside the most recent smart speaker on the scene - the Apple HomePod. Smart speakers offer ever more convenient ways to order taxis and food, find out about the news and weather, call friends and

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The Best of CES (2018)

The Consumer Electronics Show, the annual industry showcase for all the latest and greatest in consumer technology, has wrapped up for another year in glitzy Las Vegas. So what did we learn, and what impressive new tech will be tempting us in 2018? Lenovo Smart Display Amazon’s Echo Show

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The Retro Gaming Revival (Case Study)

Today, interest in retro video games is drawing buyers across the world back into the gaming market. While enthusiasts have collected titles for years, even casual gamers are now snapping up cartridges and CDs, as well as gaming machines that they haven’t played since childhood. Considering this, we have

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The Best Female-Founded Startups (That Everyone Should Know About)

Startups making the most of an ever-evolving digital world are popping up everywhere, but only the very best make it. Finding funding, however, appears to be more difficult for women - with venture capitalists investing just $1.46 billion in 2016 for female-founded startups. If that figure sounds like a

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Tech That Time Forgot?

Technology moves at such a blistering pace that it’s hard to keep up with every new gadget and innovation - and inevitably, some of it ends up on the cutting room floor. Take a look at a few of the next big things that turned out to be big

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UK Drone Guidelines (What You Need To Know)

Drones (and the accompanying hobby, “droning”) have become hugely popular in recent years, and with costs continually falling, they’re more accessible than ever. From kids' toys to high-end, HD camera-equipped flying machines for the serious hobbyist, there’s a lot to choose from. But not everyone’s clear

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Let’s Go Live (Where To Start Streaming Online)

Have you got a great idea for a live video series, or just want to broadcast an event as it happens? Streaming real-time, unedited footage to your social media followers, aka Going Live, has been gaining traction over the past couple of years, and platforms have been quick to provide

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Top 5 Smartphone Games (2017)

In 2016, everyone was blown away by Pokémon Go, but what are the top app store games of 2017? We’ve been spoiled for choice this year, but we’ve managed to pick out five of the best gameing apps to hit the marketplace. From innovative stories to white-knuckle arcade

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The Best Google Doodles of 2017

Google has a brilliant and fun way of paying tribute to special events, notable occasions and important historical figures. If you've ever used the search engine, you've probably noticed changes to the iconic logo from time to time - these alterations are known as Google Doodles.

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Which LG Smartphone Is Right For You?

Considering LG for your next smartphone, or simply curious to see what the manufacturer has to offer? The South Korean electronics company has been around since 1958 (although back then they were known as GoldStar) so it's safe to say they know a thing or two about what

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The Best Podcasts To Improve Your Daily Commute

Podcasts have exploded as a form of entertainment. There are so many to choose from it can be hard to know where to start, or know which ones are worth your time. With everything from reviews and discussions to stories and comedy, there really is a podcast out there for

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How Are New Emoji Decided?

Emoji don't just appear out of nowhere. Behind every avocado, unicorn and taco, someone, somewhere, has had to suggest, approve, design and create each individual image. In fact, there's a huge group of people in charge of developing new emoji. They review requests, identify potential issues

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Movies That Wouldn’t Work With Smartphones

Sometimes we forget how old our favourite films are. That is, of course, until you reach the plot point that could easily be rectified by the main character whipping out their smartphone and calling/texting/sat-naving their way to safety. You bounce up and down on the sofa, spraying snacks

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Must-Have Christmas Apps

Want to take the stress out of Christmas shopping? Or are you keen to find a way to make this Christmas even more magical for the youngsters in your family? You might not realise it, but if you have your very own Santa's Little Helper right in your

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Virtual Assistant Head-To-Head

Making smartphones even smarter, you'll now find a virtual assistant available with almost everysmartphone. While Apple’s Siri may have started the trend, today there are a number of intelligent assistants available from tech giants like Google, Samsung, Amazon and Microsoft. Siri, Bixby, Alexa - they can all

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The Return Of Nokia

Pioneers in telecommunications, Nokia has played a key role in the development of the mobile phone. And, despite a few quiet years, the company has well and truly returned with a bang. With a reimagined Nokia 3310 for modern day users, and a collection of cutting-edge smartphones under their wing,

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A Closer Look At The Sony Xperia X Range

An advanced series of smartphones from Sony, the Xperia X rang](https://www.mobiles.co.uk/sony-phones)** hit the market in early 2016. Today, the range features an impressive collection of cutting-edge smartphones available to suit every budget, with each device packed with the very best tech and triumphing when

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NORAD vs Google – The Best Way To Track Santa This Christmas

Every year, jolly old St Nick embarks on an incredible journey, visiting homes across the world in just one mince pie-fuelled night. How does just one elderly and rotund individual manage such a feat? That, we can't explain, but with the help of some smart technology, we can

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Google Assistant: A Closer Look

Google Assistant first appeared on the scene in 2016. Originally a part of the Google Home smart speaker, it made the leap to smartphones a few months later with the arrival of Google's first handsets, the Pixel and Pixel XL. The tech giant has been busy refining its

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Which HTC Handset Is Right For You?

Taiwanese giants HTC started life manufacturing notebook computers back in in 1997. By 1998, they had moved on to mobile phones, and quickly made a name for themselves on the tech scene. As Android pioneers, HTC created the world’s very first Android smartphone, the HTC Dream, in 2008. Other

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Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

Joining Sony's impressive Xperia series, the Sony Xperia XZ1 and the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact are packed with amazing features, including the ability to capture memories in jaw-dropping 3D. Can't decide between the XZ1 and the XZ1 Compact? You're in luck - we'

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The Best Phablets On The Market

Packed with innovative features, super-fast processors and eye-catching displays, Phablets are a fantastic choice for tech lovers who love massive-screen entertainment, immersive games or simply a larger canvas for tweeting, texting and browsing the web. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ At a glance: 6.8-inch Full HD+ display, quad-lens 16MP+12MP+