When it comes to Google app on your mobile one that stands out is Google Now. It’s one of the best features on any mobile, and certainly on Android. However, after many users have asked on various blogs and even on Google sites, “how they can get the stock official Google Now wallpapers and make […]
When it comes to budget smartphones one company stands out from the crowd, Vodafone. And they have again extended its line-up of own-brand smartphones. Their latest device is the most affordable to date, the Smart Mini costing just £50 on PAYG. That money gets you an entry-level Android 4.1 Jelly Beans phone with a 3.5-inch […]
Samsung’s has just added another addition to the Galaxy line-up today in the form of Galaxy Ace 3. The new phone will come in 3G and LTE and depending on the variant, the Galaxy Ace 3 will come with a 1GHz dual-core processor, 4GB internal memory and 1500mAh battery (3G) and 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 8GB […]
Many of us must download the latest version of Android and associated apps come what may. So when the Keyboard was loaded onto the Play Store by well intentioned people Google wasn’t happy as some of them were charging for what is free code with slight modifications. We know Google were none too happy about […]
HTC One Google Edition will be hitting the Google Store on June 26. It will set you back $599 (£395) but don’t think for one minute that £395 will be the UK price. We do not have a UK date yet, we believe the June 26th date could be just the US, hopefully not. It’s […]
What is XMPP you say? well it stands for “Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol”, and is the industry standard protocol to allow the likes of Google Talk to move outside to exchange SMS with mobile phones and other SMS like Line, Whatsapp etc. This means that right now, Google will not allow you to exchange […]
For those of you like us at Land of Technology, that have been waiting to get something like Paranoid Android’s HALO notification feature, might want to check out “floating notifications” Alpha 3. XDA member crazyfool_1 has brought this HALO-like notification app to us for free through his XDA thread. He stresses that this is not […]
Samsung are not letting the dust settle after the release of the Galaxy S4. They are now going to hold a premiere event in Earl’s Court (2) Exhibition Centre in London, on 20th June. The samsung website is showing a Galaxy S4, NX300 camera and the ATIV book 7. So what are we likely to […]
One of the top phone case makers, OtterBox has acquired US San Diego-based LifeProof, which also makes protective cases as well as complementary accessories for smartphones and tablets. Although in the UK LifeProof cases are mainly for the Apple and Samsung brands and, have a starting price of around £49.95 Much like OtterBox, LifeProof is […]
After much publicity back in April, HTC and Facebook have decided to pull the plug the “First” phone’s launch in the UK. The Facebook phone was earmarked to be released on EE network through Orange. Pre-Order customers are being informed of the cancellation, by email. Mobile News quoted the story from sources that are […]
Google Checkout is closing on Nov. 20 for purchases of physical goods. Merchants will now have to find other processing services. Google’s Checkout tool, which allows customers to make purchases of services or physical goods from online vendors, is being dropped by the company as of Nov. 20. Created by Google in 2006, the service […]
British explorer Daniel Hughes, make video call from the top of Everest using a HTC One. This is part of his effort to raise money for the Comic Relief charity. Although not the first time a phone has been used from the heights of Everest, it is however the first time a smartphone has been […]
Virgin Media has launched a new tariff, combining no limits on data, calls and texts. Aimed at cost-conscious consumers, the VIP SIM only tariff is priced £15 per month and operates over a 30-day contract. As well as no restrictions on cross-network, anytime call minutes, takers qualify for unlimited calls to Virgin Media numbers. This […]
Back in 2009 Else, tried and failed to change the smartphone world, when launching the new Linux-based smartphone, the First Else. Now however Else has released the Else Splay Launcher on Google Play, so you can get some of that thumb navigation action on your current Android device. The Splay Launcher doesn’t go as far […]
Report coming from The Financial Times is that Google will launch paid subscription channels on YouTube sometime very soon, perhaps this month. Channels, which could be available for as little as $1.99 per month and probably the same in GBP. They are expected to bring an extra source of revenue to the largely ad-supported service. […]
When HTC first announced the One we were delighted to see the silver as well as the black variation. When they put the original image on their site it was a red one that was quickly taken down and replaced with the silver one, although that has now changed. Well now it appears that this wasn’t a […]
I love Google Keep on Android. I use it all of the time to take notes on books I need to read, songs, recommendations from friends that I need to remember, that I need to remember to check out. It’s similar to Notes on iOS in that it syncs across multiple devices on the same […]
When we first received information on the HTC M4 and seen specs we were a little bit skeptical thinking this might be a fake. Courtesy of @evleaks though, we can now tell it’s looking good, maybe not a fake after all. After the rave reviews of the One, HTC looks to be sharing its style tips around. […]
You you own the awesome HTC One you will see more and more accessories coming out now. The latest offering is the Juice pack from Mophie. They produce extended battery case/packs. This is a hard case this incorporates a 2500mAh battery. On the back is a little switch that allows you to use the extended […]
Linus Torvalds has hit the button on Version 3.9, unleashing the latest Linux kernel onto the world and at the same time bringing some good news for Chromebook tinkerers. The update builds on the Chromebook Pixel tweak we saw back in February by adding support for components in “Chrome laptops sold by many companies” — […]
LG Optimus F series, which was unveil at the MWC in Barcelona is going to be released in Europe. Starting with the Optimus F5, this is a mid-ranged phone that surprisingly has a package that you would find in a high-end phone. It will be unveiled in France tomorrow 29th, the F5 specs include: Qualcomm […]
Microsoft are after Android users, and are to do it in a cheeky way. They are wanting Android users to swap over to their Windows Phone. In order to do this they’re going to release an Android app called, “Switch to Windows Phone.” We are not sure when this app will be on Google Play […]
By way of their Twitter account iMore have said regarding their Mailbox app, “other platforms are coming down the road - including an Android version. Mailbox is a relatively new, but still pretty impressive iOS Email client — for the full rundown be sure to check out iMore. Currently limited to Gmail accounts, Mailbox opened […]
On Android we are blessed with umpteen tuneup apps but when one comes from such a company as AVG I wanted to give it a good run, and I wasn’t disappointed. What’s in this version: New from AVG! A lean and slick app that lets you take control over your phone or tablet’s performance. Over […]
HTC have just announced its European customers will be receiving an update for the Camera, HDR images and Audio. The software update for International handsets promises better noise reduction on slow-motion videos, improved dynamic range from HDR shots and enhanced audio recording on your Zoe clips. Naturally, there’s some performance and stability improvements included, if […]
At last the BBC have released the iPlayer Radio app for Android. It has been on iOS for some time now and according to James Simlock at the BBC, it has some improvements that, as an Android user myself, should make it even better. So let’s have a look at the app itself. Features: Take […]
Twitter has been saying for weeks that TweetDeck’s AIR and mobile apps would be shutting down sometime in May, but we didn’t have an exact date when loyal supporters would finally have to move on. Twitter have now released the date which has been confirmed as May 7th. So in just over two weeks, Twitter […]
