Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Galaxy SIII has arrived!

The Samsung Galaxy SIII has arrived in select markets and is considered by many to be the phone of the moment. If you are lucky enough to own one already or have one on pre-order, this would be a good … Continue reading

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The silent smartphone experience

Games, music, apps, videos and almost everything else you do on a smartphone can either be done in silence (to other people) or with almost no interruption to those outside of your mobile world. And then Let’s Sing brought a … Continue reading

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When is a good time to buy?

Deciding when to buy a new smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC is never easy because there is a lot to consider. Once you have gotten over deciding what specifications you need, how much your budget is and what your potential … Continue reading

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The big leap

The Nokia 808 Pureview was greeted with scepticism by some who, quite correctly, questioned the true abilities of the camera on board. The specifications shocked the smartphone world and it seemed impossible that such a leap could occur in 2012. … Continue reading

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What chance Windows Phone?

The debate about Windows Phone and how Nokia will survive the current smartphone market continues. The Lumia phones are exceptional, but not flying off the shelves as quickly as Nokia or Microsoft would like. Market share is still measured in … Continue reading

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What you don’t use

Take a moment to think about the hardware and software available to you that you never use. It doesn’t take long to come up with so many features that just sit there idle, never to be touched by the person … Continue reading

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Android 4 ICS Calendar

If you have upgraded your Android phone to Ice Cream Sandwich, you may have been unfortunate enough to end up with a manufacturer build calendar app. Fear not, however, because you can now grab the genuine article from Google Play … Continue reading

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All smartphones should be standalone

Smartphones are now so powerful that they can do anything you need no matter where you are. From email to movies to reading, a smartphone is a tool that you soon find indispensable. The problem is, on some platforms, that … Continue reading

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Newsify mini-review

There are countless apps available to help you quickly gather and scan news items from websites. Countless apps. Pulse, Flipboard, Reeder and the list goes on and on and on. Each has a feature or interface that makes it different … Continue reading

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One part of a very clever jigsaw

It would be easy to look at today’s smartphones and think of them as standalone devices that can do everything, but that is not the case. Add some useful accessories and they become the hub of most of your entertainment … Continue reading

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