More Android 4.4 KitKat screenshots make the rounds

After showing up alongside a Nexus 5 late last week, Android 4.4 KitKat appeared yet again in a series of leaked screenshots. This time around, the upcoming Android release got caught running on an ASUS Nexus 7 (2013). The screenshots showcase the new OS alongside it predecessor (click to enlarge) In line with previous leaks, the screenshots reveal some of the...

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Google plotting reward scheme for mobile users who agree to be tracked?

Opting in? How novel, Google Google is reportedly preparing to offer a bounty of 'rewards' for smartphone users willing to sign up for a scheme that'll track their web and app usage. According to Engadget's sources, a so-called Mobile Meter app for Android and iOS devices will encourage folks to opt in for the initiative, which would see harvested data sent...

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Samsung Galaxy S5 rumored to pack 14nm Exynos 6 CPU

A report in Korean media has emerged, potentially shedding light on the CPU of the yet to be revealed Samsung Galaxy S5. Reportedly, next generation Samsung Galaxy S smartphone will pack an Exynos 6 CPU with 14nm architecture and 64-bit support. Along with 64-bit support, the next generation Samsung Exynos CPU is said to feature ARM’s big.LITTLE octa-core configuration...

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BlackBerry pens letter assuring customers it's not going anywhere

BlackBerry believes in BlackBerry, but does anyone else? BlackBerry today published an open letter to customers and partners in an attempt to shed the public perception that it's struggling to stick around. "You've no doubt seen the headlines about BlackBerry," the letter opens. "You're probably wondering what they mean for you as one of the tens of millions...

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Want free Netflix for a year? Easy, just buy a Nokia Lumia 1020 from Vodafone

41-megapixels AND free Netflix? What's not to love Nokia has reached a deal with video streaming giant Netflix to offer a free annual subscription to anyone who snaps up the flagship Lumia 1020 handset, according to reports. The Financial Times said that buyers will need to obtain the device from Vodafone in order to take advantage of the offer, which will...

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Bring on the bendy phones: here's why we should all get ahead of the curve

Hello Dali: Samsung's Round looks slightly melted I hate to disagree with my colleagues, but I think Phil Lavelle is being a little bit harsh on Samsung: in his analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Round, he says that "maybe one day we'll have a use for a phone with a curve in the screen." Oh Phil. Phil, Phil, Phil. We have loads of uses for them already. Here's...

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HTC One Max to be exclusive to Vodafone in the UK

HTC officially announced its first phablet, the One Max today. The Taiwanese manufacturer did not reveal much about the availability and the pricing details of the phablet, but they are no longer a mystery. Vodafone will be getting exclusive access to the HTC One Max in the UK, where the phablet will be up for grabs later this week. The carrier offers the One Max with...

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iPhone trade-in program hits UK Apple Stores today

Not quite an iPhone for an iPhone Apple has cut the ribbon on its iPhone trade-in programme, whereby you can take an old iPhone to one of its high street stores and part-exchange it for a new handset. This is good news for anyone who's been hanging fire on upgrading to the pricey iPhone 5S or cheaper-but-not-cheap iPhone 5C but not so great for those looking...

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WP GDR3 goes official with 1080p, Snapdragon 800 support

Microsoft has finally announced the much anticipated GDR3 update for its Windows Phone smartphone 8 platform. Its rollout will begin over the coming weeks but will take "several months" to complete. We're yet to find out specifics about device update eligibility but we're guessing Nokia's higher-end Lumia range and HTC's 8X and 8S seem certain. We saw quite a few leaks...

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HTC One Max release date and price: where can I get it?

You'll be wrapping your hands around it this October The HTC One has been doing some serious overtime in the gym, and the result is the HTC One Max, which has just been announced with its 5.9-inch, full HD display. On the inside is a 1.7Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor and 2GB of RAM, while you'll be able to pick up the handset with either 16GB or 32GB...

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Smartphone market in South Korea expected to decline

Strategy Analytics has released a report stating that the South Korean smartphone market is expected to mark a decline in 2013. The reason behind the negative market growth, according to the agency is the smartphone saturation. More specifically, the market is expected to contract by 14 percent compared to 2012. Due to the smartphone market decline, around 26.3 million...

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HTC One Max vs HTC One vs HTC One Mini

How does the family compare? The HTC One Max sits right at the top of the family, competing against the other phablets on the market, as well as fighting it out against its smaller brothers, the HTC One and the HTC One Mini. We do wonder if the HTC One Mum will have to step in eventually. Of the news that surrounds the HTC One Max, is the exclusion of Beats...

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Update 3 for Windows Phone 8 launches with big screen support

Big change in the latest Windows Phone update We've heard whisperings on the web that Update 3 for Windows Phone 8 was imminent and now Microsoft has officially spilled the beans on the new software. Top of the billing is support for larger displays with the update enabling manufacturers to throw Windows Phone 8 onto handsets sporting screens up to 6 inches...

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HTC One Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Three phablets go head to head So, today is the day that we have all been sat waiting for. The talk of trios and leaked imagery are now behind us as the HTC One Max has been officially announced, joining the HTC One and the HTC One Mini. The HTC One Max is launching into an ever increasingly crowded market, one that was arguably started by the original Samsung...

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Hands on: HTC One Max review

Hands on: HTC One Max review We're hours away from our full and in-depth HTC One Max review - stay tuned for the full run down and verdict of HTC's latest flagship challenger, but in the mean time enjoy our early verdict. The HTC One Max is the phone that the Taiwanese brand has created to show that it still is able to make a phone for all occasions. Coming with...

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TechRadar Reacts: HTC One Max

HTC: maxed out The HTC One Max hasn't so much arrived as stomped on to the scene with its giant 5.9-inch screen and iPhone 5S-aping fingerprint scanner. So is big beautiful or baffling? Can a Snapdragon 600 processor provide enough grunt to last you the next two years? Can the battery realistically keep up with that giant full HD screen? For more...

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HTC One Max with 5.9" 1080p display, Snapdragon 600 unveiled

HTC has just announced One Max phablet. It packs a 5.9" 1080p IPS display and is powered by the Snapdragon 600 chipset with a 1.7GHz quad-core Krait 300 processor, Adreno 320 graphics and 2GB of RAM. HTC One Max official images Just like the original One, HTC One Max features a 4MP UltraPixel camera on its back capable of 1080p@30fps and 720p@60fps video capturing,...

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HTC One Max officially announced with 5.9-inch display

The big daddy is in the house It's not exactly the most surprising news of the year, but the HTC One Max has been officially unveiled - giant screen and all. The numerous rumours, leaks and speculation over the past months seem to have been pretty much on money, with the headlining feature of the One Max being its 5.9-inch, full HD display. Other goodies...

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Latest HTC One Max images leave little to the imagination

We've seen the upcoming HTC One Max several times in the past, assumed to be officially announced on October 16, but most of the times the images were blurry and restricted. Not this time, though. Thanks to a hands-on by Chinese blog Xuite, we now have some of the clearest images of the device till date. You can clearly see the fingerprint sensor on...

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