Mobiles and Tablets Blogs
Orbital bounces off the walls and ends up Xbox Live Deal of the Week
- Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Splinter Cell: Conviction may not be showing up on the Marketplace just yet, but the Xbox Live Deal of the Week has at least gone live. Orbital from BiteForge and Microsoft Studios is now on sale for $1.99, down from $2.99.
Orbital is all about shooting orbs into other orbs, destroying them and causing chain reactions. It’s got 3 modes of play, each of which changes the rules and aiming around a bit. The neon graphics are pretty enough. As...
Reuters confirms both Lumia 610 and global 900 handsets according to sources
- Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Reuters has recently confirmed both the Lumia 610, which is a low-budget Windows Phone set to be unveiled next week at Mobile World Congress 2012, and a version of the Lumia 900 that is available beyond U.S. shores. This confirms the earlier rumour from PocketNow stating both handsets would be announced at MWC.
We'll of course be on the floor at the upcoming mobile event for the latest so be sure to keep an eye on our website or app for Nokia...
Explained: Wi-Fi Direct: what it is and why you should care
- Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Wi-Fi Direct: everything you need to know
The world is falling out of love with cables, but the Wi-Fi we know and love isn't always the best way to connect devices.
Wouldn't it be great if you could effortlessly connect Wi-Fi devices without messing around with access points and lengthy passphrases? That's what Wi-Fi Direct promises.
Wi-Fi Direct is a proper standard
It comes via the Wi-Fi Alliance, the global industry association in charge of...
Wanna go to a Windows Phone Party?
- Wed, 22 Feb 2012
By chance will you be in Barcelona on the 27th of February? If so, do you want to go to a Windows Phone party at the 2012 Mobile World Congress?
We've snagged ten invites to the Windows Phone Party (big thanks to Microsoft) and are offering our readers an opportunity to mingle with the Windows Phone big wigs at Microsoft. You'll also be able to rub elbows with our own Dan Rubino!
Sound interesting? If so, leave a comment below by 8:00pm...
Nokia hosts a Lumia party at the Madrid university campus [Video]
- Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Nokia had set up shop in the Metro station at the Barcelona University, but the manufacturer decided to take its promotion campaign into the campus grounds of the Madrid University. Bringing in a DJ and pumping out a loud beat or two, the campus laid host to Nokia's bash over the weekend.
There were a variety of creative activities for students to get involved in, including: dancing, sewing, and more. The day turned night and evening...
Windows Phone App Review: Amazing Weather
- Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Amazing Weather is one of the best looking weather apps available for your Windows Phone. But it's not just a pretty picture.
Amazing Weather present you with an abundance of weather information from current conditions to weekly forecasts to radar images. Amazing Weather is powered by wunderground.com and if you're looking for a nice looking, informative weather app, it's worth a try.
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Authors: George Ponder
...In Depth: How BlackBerry email setup is getting easier
- Wed, 22 Feb 2012
The imminent BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 adds the missing messaging apps to RIM's tablet, but it also marks a big shift in how BlackBerry devices handle email.
RIM is moving on from the proprietary email system that's been the foundation of its success in business and is joining Google and Apple in adopting a mobile email protocol from Microsoft. But that doesn't mean BlackBerry is abandoning its trademark security or long battery life.
With the Pla...
TechRadar Deals: Today's deal: Official Apple earphones for £12
- Wed, 22 Feb 2012
The Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic take the acclaimed Apple iPod Earphones and add a control capsule, located on the cable of the right earpiece, that includes a microphone and three buttons.
Here's what you can do with this convenient remote:
- Adjust the volume by pressing the + and - buttons
- Control music and video playback - including play/pause and next/previous - by pressing the centre button
- Record voice memos on supported devices
- Answer...
Samsung's Learning Hub will compete with iTunes U
- Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Samsung has taken the wraps off a new learning platform for its Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 8.9 which will go head-to-head with iTunes U.
Called Learning Hub, it will be on hand to offer educational content which is set to include 6,000 textbooks and videos from 30 different education service providers.
Samsung is expected to reveal more details of Learning Hub at Mobile World Congress 2012 next week.
High score schooling
So far the company has only offered...
Sega emulator returning soon as Blue Tomato to the Windows Phone Marketplace
- Wed, 22 Feb 2012
If you've been following the saga of Sonic's Jewels 7 (SJ7), you'll remember that the popular Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator was due for a nice sound update. That update actually did hit the Marketplace but only for a few hours before it was pulled due to a copyright claim by Sega.
Our own Rafael Rivera worked with the developer to sort through the claim, which revolved around the use of Sonic the Hedgehog and the dev was...
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