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#MadeByGoogle: Google announces the Google Pixel smartphone

We’ll be adding to this post throughout the #MadeByGoogle event… Despite all the leaks in the last few days (cough cough CarPhone Warehouse), Google has officially announced the Google Pixel phone. Google Assistant During the launch (so far), they’ve paid particular attention to the new “Google Assistant”, which is essentially Google Now on steroids —…

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2 things to know before you buy the Jet Black iPhone 7

After Apple announced the beautiful new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, I went around my house asking which new colour my family preferred and Jet Black was everyone’s top pick. (If it matters, I’m a sucker for that new matte black! 😍) Now if you’re sold on the Jet Black iPhone 7, you may want to…

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iPhone 7 compatible with EE’s new high speed 4G+ network (UK)

A couple of days ago, EE announced a roll out of network compatibility for “Cat 9 devices” including the Samsung S7, S7 Edge, Note 7 and the HTC 10. What is Cat 9? Cat 9 is short for Category 9, and it basically refers to a device’s ability to use a newer kind of network. Why does…

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iOS Smartphones

iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus: Apple unveils new flagship smartphones

If there’s one tech event I look forward to in the year, it’s Apple’s iPhone launch in September. Today’s the day that usually has people on the edge of their seats, waiting to be wowed by their (potentially) new phone and today, we’ve seen Apple announce the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Here’s what you can…

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Smartphones

Want a new iPhone? This is why you shouldn’t buy a new iPhone yet…

If your smartphone is starting to age and it’s time for an upgrade, it’s easy to get caught in the temptation of shopping around for a good deal. But whatever you do, don’t upgrade to an iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus or any other iPhone right now — wait until mid-September. Don’t panic. There’s nothing…

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Hints & Tips Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S7 fingerprint scanner not working? Here’s how to fix it

The fingerprint scanner on the Samsung Galaxy S7 performs nicely when you make full contact with it, but in my recent few weeks with the device I’ve noticed that it often rejects my fingerprint. It’s a frustrating and inconsistent experience! If you’re going through a similar problem with your Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone and its fingerprint scanner, I’d recommend…

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Photography & Video Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S7 rear camera test in 1080p (Video)

The guys over at Three UK recently sent me the Samsung Galaxy S7 to play with, and so far I’ve absolutely loved the cameras on this thing. Its front facing camera has been impressive with a wide angle, crisp image quality and high resolution shooting capabilities. The rear camera also had a lot to get…

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Photography & Video Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S7 front camera test (Video)

The Samsung S7 is the first Android smartphone I’ve used in a long time that actually makes me consider ditching my iPhone 6s Plus. It’s a great looking & feeling phone with plenty of features, but the most appealing thing here is the Samsung S7’s cameras. Why the front camera matters to me I tend to use my iPhone 6s Plus to record any video…

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Android Smartphones

Motorolla announce Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus smartphones

With the Moto G lineup Motorolla has produced one of the best low-cost smartphones of recent years, and today, the company announced their 4th generation model. There’s also a Moto G4 Plus now, which is essentially a more powerful (but same sized) model. The 4th generation Moto G4 So what do you get for the…

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First look at Acer’s Predator 8 Android gaming tablet (Video)

This weekend I’ve had an opportunity to play around with some of Acer’s gaming devices, including a range of laptops, PCs and monitors. One of the devices that stood out to me the most was the Predator 8 gaming tablet, mostly because I’m more of a casual gamer than a PC gamer! Running on Android, this…