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Do I use more data on 4G than I did with 3G?

4G is a dangerous friend, stealing our free time and making it easier to spend hours surfing, streaming and downloading online. It offers significantly faster download speeds than 3G and can even outpace some fixed line broadband services. But do you use more data on 4G than you did on

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Does 4G connection drain your battery faster?

Ever since smartphones appeared on the scene, mobile users have got used to charging their handsets on a daily basis. Big screens, powerful processors and a wealth of different connectivity options can be a drain on the battery, but the main reason for regular charging sessions is that we'

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When will we see a 5G network?

Set to be one of the biggest advances in mobile technology witnessed to date, 5G is widely considered to be the next step up for our smartphone network service. But just how far off is the 5G revolution? Will it be making an appearance next year? Or will the wait

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Who is the woman behind Siri?

The introduction of Siri Way back on October 4th 2011, Apple unveiled the iPhone 4s and with this revelation came a feature which would shape the gist of smartphones. This feature was, of course, the introduction of an intelligent personal assistant, or Siri as she likes to be known. For

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4K and Smartphones

We often see terms such as 4K and Ultra HD used when classifying screens and displays, which lends the question, “When will we see 4K technology make its way onto mainstream mobile phones and tablets?” To find out, we’re going to take an in-depth look at the latest

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Water Resistant Ratings Explained

Our smartphones have long had an arch nemesis in water, with it long been considered a bane for any electronic gadget unfortunate enough to get splashed or submerged. In fact, water can often cause irreparable damage which proves not just inconvenient, but also incredibly expensive when you have to splash

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Iris Scanning Explained

Biometric technology has existed in our smartphones for some time now, with fingerprint scanners finding their way into our pockets on most smartphones currently manufactured. But Samsung are looking to go one further with Iris Scanning technology on the new Galaxy S8. Iris scanning promises to add an extra layer

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10 Best Money-Saving Apps

You might not realise it but there's a money-saving device already sitting in your pocket, which can help you to both save money and make money. Thanks to smartphone apps, you're just a tap away from the biggest discounts, wisest budgeting tips and so much

iPhone 6c Preview: The Next Affordable iPhone...

Apple is no stranger to success. Whether it’s the cult following of the first iPod or the more recent launch of the iPhone 6, Apple hasn’t failed to impress at its board meetings. But with the latest iPhone’s success still in recent memory, is it time to

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Tech Medicine: How Smart Technology is Saving Lives

Technology is often seen as something to keep us entertained. Sometimes it’s considered as an educational tool, whilst other times it’s used as a way of broadening our experiences. But did you know that the iPhone in your pocket and your tablet in your bag could save your

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus: Fact or Fiction?

Samsung has already let slip the news that it will be bringing its typical autumn product launch into late summer, but whilst the Galaxy Note 5 is already on everybody’s lips, could we also see something else? The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus is the other device that is

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Tech City: Sidewalk Labs

Sidewalk Labs is only a few weeks old yet it hints strongly at a future where smart cities are predicted, by 2050, to house seven out of ten of all people on earth. A prediction that the population of cities is set to double by 2050, and in London alone

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Top Mobile Tips For Summer Festivals

Festivals are events which are full of great experiences and awesome performances. But they aren’t always the safest places for our smartphones, not with all that mud and booze around… So, if you’re planning on heading to one of this summer’s biggest music favouring events, then why

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Smartphone Cameras: More Than Megapixels

Smartphone cameras are not all the same and the story far extends past simply the megapixels tied to the duo of cameras. Here is that complex story which is split into three parts. Part one looks at the camera hardware and concludes with how to choose the right camera phone

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Getting A Foot On The Ladder: The Best Mobile Kickstarters

Not all of our devices begin their lives on the production lines of big technology companies. In fact, smaller manufacturers who can’t match the budgets of Apple and Samsung use a Kickstarter scheme to get their new products off the ground. But what are the best mobile Kickstarters that

Will Tizen Ever Be A Hit Smartphone OS?

Tizen has long been a part of the plan for Samsung, with it being brought in to help rid the South Korean company of its reliance on the Android operating system. But since its launch back in 2012, it’s so far failed to make any kind of lasting impression

Introducing HTC Desire 626

The HTC Desire 626 is a smartphone that scrapes the barrel of cheap, but that’s not a bad thing for consumers looking for mid-range performance at a rock bottom price. So with the HTC handset making its way onto the market, is it worth picking up? We decided

Acts Of Technology Destruction

Technology is designed to be our friend, whether it’s making a quick phone call to a friend or browsing the web. But we don’t always treat our devices with equal levels of respect or love, especially when we move on after an upgrade or new purchase. So, much

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Introducing The Apple Music Mobile App

Apple’s latest addition to iOS, Apple Music is offering a brand new way to stream music to Apple devices, much like Spotify and Tidal. Coming as a part of the iOS 8.4 software update it’s completely free to give it a go. The service itself is making

What's The Deal With The LG G4c?

Now is the time to find out what’s the deal with the LG G4c, as the South Korean technology giant looks to repeat the success of 2014, which saw smartphone sales soar by 25%. So, will the LG G4c help stack up the numbers as LG aims to surpass

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Rumours

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 rumours have many in the industry excited as the expected announcement and launch of either late August or early September approaches. The Galaxy Note range usually presents its latest sibling to the press at the IFA trade show. This takes place this year in Berlin

Smartphone OS Battle: Android M vs iOS 9!

With Android M and iOS 9 both scheduled for release in quarter three of 2015, it seems that we are going to see the operating systems of Google and Apple go head-to-head yet again. The officially released information from the two technology giants clearly shows that these updates

The Phablet Trend: Is Bigger Really Better?

The state of smartphone displays has been an up and down roller-coaster affair, with size being a major talking point. But with consumers now craving bigger and better screens, we have to ask ourselves – is bigger really better? Whilst the debate is definitely a cogent one, it’s not

How E3 Showcased The Future of Mobile Gaming

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3 for short, has shown once again that the love of gaming is as strong as ever. The big names and fancy stalls of Sony and Microsoft were showing off the latest Xbox and PS4 games for all to see, but mobile gaming has also

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Mobile Payments: Android Pay vs Apple Pay

This year’s software battle seems to have focused heavily on the continuing clash of mobile payment systems that have begun to feature on our smartphones. But with our wallets looking like they could be getting much less time out of our pockets, which system will do the best job