iOS 7.1 vs iOS 7: what's new in Apple's latest OS update?

iOS 7.1 does away with the 'white screen of death' If iOS 7 was a fresh coat of paint for Apple's operating system, then today's iOS 7.1 release is a much-needed touch up six months into the redesign. This essential software update fixes a number of unresolved bugs that complicated owning an iPhone 5S, iPad Air and iPad mini 2. iOS 7.1 also features a...

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Perturbed by pricey Sony Xperia Z2 contracts? Vodafone offering free Bravia TV

The flagship Xperia Z2 was launched at MWC 2014 Vodafone has teamed up with Sony to give away a 32-inch Bravia TV with the first 3,000 pre-orders of the firm's new flagship Xperia Z2 handset. The network is making the phone available from April 10, but those wishing to reserve the 5.2-inch Android device can register and earn themselves a free telly in the...

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Samsung Galaxy Young review

Ratings in depth When it comes to the modern smartphone, there are two manufacturers that manage to stand head and shoulders above the rest. Both Apple and Samsung have managed to take the mobile market by storm with their own takes on what should be in your pocket....

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Apple iOS 7.1 now seeding to iDevices, CarPlay in tow

As expected, Apple has released iOS 7.1 update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The user interface changes are most noticeable and include tweaks to the phone dialer and the power off area, where Apple has opted for round UI elements. Additionally, the accept and decline buttons in the incoming call have also been tweaked, along with the repeat and shuffle...

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Apple releases iOS 7.1, complete with CarPlay support and UI changes

More play for your car Apple has unleashed iOS 7.1 into the wild, bringing a number of changes and additions to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. Chief among the features riding along with the update is CarPlay, Apple's "iOS experience designed for the car." Partner car makers are limited for now, but those who are in the market for something like a new...

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Google wants manufacturers to base wearables devices on Android

Make mine Android! Just because Google plans to make its own smartwatch, that's no reason for developers to avoid the Android platform when making their own - a task that will be far easier in just a couple of short weeks. The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that Google is planning to release a software development kit (SDK) later this month that will...

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HTC One (2014) stars in a new video

Yet another video of The All New HTC One has appeared, but it's not as detailed as the one that previously came out. Nevertheless, it shows the phone's SIM and microSD card slots as well the dual cameras at the back. Sadly, there's still no information on how those cameras work. The uploader of the video shows that the phone packs 32GB of internal storage and suggests...

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FHD Oppo Find 7 to cost under $500, key specs detailed

We know that Oppo is being quite open regarding the Find 7's specifications and keeps little for the actual announcement of the phone at the end of the month. Earlier Oppo confirmed there will be two versions of the Find 7 and today the Chinese phonemaker detailed the lower-standing full HD model's key specs. The lower-resolution version of the Find 7 will be powered...

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Oppo N1 review

Recommended award Ratings in depth Smartphone newcomer Oppo arrived from nowhere to win the hearts of Android enthusiasts last year, with the Oppo Find 5 offering decent performance and selling for an impressive price. It was a good start for the previously unknown...

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Nokia X available in India today, X+ and XL coming soon

Nokia just announced the availability of its first Android-powered product, the Nokia X, in India. India used to be a stronghold for Nokia but recently cheap Android-powered devices have been growing fast and eating into its share. The dual-SIM Nokia X is available today at INR 8,600 ($140 / €100) from Nokia's official store. For comparison, a Nokia Lumia 520...

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LG G3 may follow Sony and Samsung with waterproof body

LG following what Sony started The LG G3 is now being tipped to sport a dust- and waterproof body as the rugged features make their way onto more flagship smartphones. According to Korean site ETNews, a source has revealed that LG believes the waterproof features on the likes of the Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2 are key for smartphones in 2014. We already know...

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Leaked Pantech Vega Iron 2 is the first Snapdragon 805 smartphone

The Snapdragon 805 chipset was announced a while ago with four Krait 450 cores running at 2.5GHz and Adreno 420 graphics. It is Qualcomm's best system-on-chip to date and is expected to premiere on the next generation of flagship devices. Somewhat surprisingly, the first deice we hear about running on the Snapdragon 805 SoC is Pantech Vega Iron 2 intended for the Korean...

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PCB factory fire raises concern about Galaxy S5 availability

A huge fire destroyed a factory in Anseong, South Korea, which has been hired to manufacture PCBs (printed circuit boards) for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 flagship. The damage is estimated to be around $1 billion in equipment, despite the 287 firefighters' efforts to contain the fire. The factory in Anseong The fire was detected around 7AM on Sunday and even though...

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