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Best smartphone fitness apps

Fitness has become a major part of our smartphones whether we like it or not, with manufacturers giving you a way of ditching that sedentary lifestyle through using their latest piece of kit. But with so many different apps out there, how do you know which one is the best

LG G3 vs LG G3 S

First we saw the flagship LG G3 hit the shelves, quickly followed by the LG G3 S- so is this smartphone an improved and updated G3 or somethings else entirely? You can find out as we take a look at the LG G3 vs LG G3 S. It’s what’

10 iPhone 6 Tips and Tricks

Arguably the best phone of 2014, the iPhone 6 is jam-packed with features across the board, giving users access to fingerprint technology, flashy cameras and even a mobile payment system. But what features does the Apple handset have hidden behind the scenes? Here we are to take a look at

What to do if you lose your Smartphone...

It’s one of the most annoying, stressful and inconvenient problems we can face in this day and age, losing your phone is a nightmare from start to finish. As much as we don’t like it, it does happen from time to time, and nothing infuriates us more. But

Whats on the box? The best TV gadgets

Mobile technology is no longer restricted to our pockets, with tablets and wearable tech finding their way onto the market over recent years. Another piece of kit showing plenty of development is Freeview television, moving on from the terrestrial age into the digital era, and now looking to implement smart

Meet the meow-vie stars

The six familiar faces from our cat herding challenge have some surprising showbiz connections… It’s a sunny day in London, as two large boxes are carried from a van into a pub on the corner. Tucked away in a quiet room, as final preparations are made, furry faces peer

Unlocking Your Potential in a Digital Age

As you make your way to work, it seems as though every second person you pass has their nose buried in a smartphone. But what are they actually up to? Traditionalists would have you believe that mobile technology is a distraction to real life, however, with recent advances and innovations

A Globetrotter’s Guide to the Best Travel Apps

As any devoted traveller will tell you, once the travel bug bites, there’s no remedy. From the hardened backpacker to the casual sunshine seeker, we all have one eye on our next adventure. There’s usually a fair amount of planning and research needed in advance; time that could

The Pursuit of Appiness

**In certain situations, your smartphone can be a lifeline. In other respects, it can be something of a bad influence. **Feeling hungry? Fast food is just a phone call away? Feeling lazy? Ditch the gym and cue up another episode of 24 on Netflix. Feeling tired? Having your work emails

Choosing the Best Voice Assistant

**Pop quiz – What was so significant about the release of the iPhone 4S back in October 2011? **Give yourself a pat on the back if you guessed that this was the first handset to successfully introduce the world to a virtual personal assistant. Like something from a sci-fi movie, Siri

Life Through a Nokia City Lens

Meetings can be a chore. But if your afternoon’s engagements are suddenly cancelled at the last minute, leaving you with five hours to kill before your train home, that can be a chore too. This is exactly what happened to me a couple of months ago on a business

Lifestyle Hacks: Great Apps for Staying Local

We all feel like we know our local town or city like the back of our hand. Want to see a movie? We know the perfect place. Looking for a bargain? Let us point you towards the best outlets. Need directions? Here’s our top list of shortcuts. What may

Can mobile apps make the world a better place?

Smartphones. Many people own them, and they’re amazing for keeping us on track with our own lives. But what if we could use them to benefit a cause greater than ourselves? Using just your smartphone it’s possible to raise the profile of charities, care for the environment and

Is Geek Culture Invading Google Now?

When watching DVDs or Blu-rays you may occasionally notice small hidden scenes or features, tucked away on the menu screen and only available to the eagle-eyed. Due to the nature of these hidden treats, they’re nicknamed Easter Eggs. With the increasing popularity of Google Now, programmers have recently taken

iOS vs Android Battle: iOS 8 or Lollipop?

One of the biggest debates on the technology market and a subject always throwing up plenty of controversy is the ongoing clash between iOS vs Android. Ever since they first locked horns back in 2008, the battle has been a constant one. So even now, over six years since it

What is Apple Pay?

Apple is always at the forefront of technology, leading the way when it comes to software, design and build. And this year is no different, with Apple revealing not only two new iPhones, but also a smartwatch. Now, Apple Pay has just been launched in the UK. Still not sure

Battle of the phablets: Nexus 6 vs Note 4

The second half of 2014 has been all about the phablet and without a shadow of doubt the biggest and best of these include the Nexus 6 and Note 4. The latest Samsung Galaxy Note delivers an even more refined and interactive experience whilst the Nexus 6, made by Motorola

Tips for your Android Wear Watch

Wearable tech is most definitely the new ‘in thing’ and an Android Wear watch is one of the most advanced piece of wearable technology that you can own. The most current examples include the LG G Watch, Motorola Moto 360 and the Samsung Gear Live, all of which are powered

LG G3 Review: Specs, Price and Key Features

**LG might not dominate the headlines as much as Apple or Samsung, but its unique design and top spec sheet make it one of the best releases of the year. **So move over iPhone 5s and Galaxy S5, the LG G3 is coming through! Want to find out more? Here’

5 Incredible Galaxy Note 4 features we love!

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is here at last, rapidly becoming the must-have Samsung phablet. But now we’ve played with it, which Note 4 features really make this epic Samsung phablet the best we’ve seen? Samsung did its utmost to make sure it didn’t let slip many

How can Android 5.0 Lollipop improve my smartphone?

Always one to keep you on your toes, internet giant Google has released its latest update to the world of Android, yet again named after a sweet treat- Lollipop. And, like with any Android update before it, Android 5.0 Lollipop brings a number of new and exciting features. So

Google Nexus 6 Review- Specs, Design and Android Lollipop

With all the hype surrounding the release of the iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Sony Xperia Z3, it’s safe to say we’re getting slightly spoilt on the smartphone front this year. But there’s another handset which you can ill-afford to forget about, and that’s

Nexus 6 vs Nexus 5: Is Motorola better than LG?

The Nexus range of handsets commissioned by Google gets a new family member in the form of the Motorola Nexus 6, and the experience is set to be substantially bigger than that offered by its predecessor the LG Nexus 5. So how do the Nexus 6 vs Nexus 5 compare?

Sony Xperia Countdown: The Top 5 Sony Smartphones

Sony has long been one of the biggest names on the technology market, so when it turned its attentions to phones in the early noughties it was safe to say a lot of people got excited. So now, over a decade since it started working on mobiles, what are the

Why you should give the Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 Mini S a go

If you are in the market for a mid-range smartphone with mini proportions then the Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 Mini S is certainly worth considering. It’s pretty clear to see that a huge focus has been applied onto this smartphone’s design and it demonstrates that you can