July, 2011

Samsung Galaxy S 2 vs LG Optimus 3D

July 19, 2011 3:04 pm by Damien McFerran

Categories: Stat Clash Tags: Android, Galaxy S 2, LG, optimus 3d, Samsung

It’s fair to say that Samsung Galaxy S 2 and the LG Optimus 3D don’t get any more cutting edge. But 3D or not 3D, that is the question. The LG Optimus 3D is one of the first phones to make use of an auto-stereoscopic display, which allows users to experience three dimensional imagery without the need for potentially embarrassing goggles.

Could this tip the smartphone race in the Korean manufacturer’s favour, or is it nothing more than a cheap party trick in the face of the Samsung Galaxy S 2’s gorgeous Super AMOLED Plus screen? Join us as we grab our bucket of grossly-overpriced popcorn and take our front-row seats for the Android battle of the decade.

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William Shatner beams back to Google+: 10 other Google+ celebrities to follow

July 19, 2011 2:40 pm by Mic Wright

Categories: Top 10s & Lists Tags: 50 Cent, Alyssa Milano, Ashton Kutcher, celebrities, Kevin Smith, Lady Gaga, Lance Armstrong, list, Mark Hoppus, Mark Zuckerberg, Pete Wentz, Trent Reznor, William Shatner

William Shatner’s Google+ account was suspended on Monday for reasons Google has declined to revealed. Luckily, the Star Trek star has since rematerialised on the site again after speculating on Twitter that it was his habit of saying “hello” to every new follower that got his page vaporised. He posted a Google+ update saying: “I am back plusers. I still do not know what happened but I will refrain from saying hello again for a while just in case. My best, Bill.”

If the comings and goings of Captain Kirk don’t interest you, we’ve tracked down 10 other celebrity Google+ users to follow. Since some have suggested it was doubts around Shatner’s identity that got him shoved off the social network, we’ve applied our ultra-scientific authenticity meter to each one…

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 due for a refresh, higher resolution display incoming?

July 19, 2011 2:23 pm by Nick Marshall

Categories: Computers & Accessories Tags: Android Froyo, Android Honeycomb, Galaxy S II, Galaxy Tab 7, Samsung

The first mainstream seven-inch Android tablet is due for an update. Though not an official tablet by Google’s standards since it lacks Honeycomb, recording one million units sold in its first two months of availability was no small feat. This year’s seven-inch Galaxy Tab refresh is rumored to include a higher resolution display, faster processor and more RAM. Are you ready for the Galaxy Tab 7 version 2.0?

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Best Android apps of the week

July 19, 2011 2:02 pm by Damien McFerran

Categories: Extra, Top 10s & Lists Tags: Android, AR Blitz, Diversion, Historypin, top 5, virgin media, Zinio

School’s out, and here’s this week’s best Android apps! Well technically, the end of the school year depends largely on what part of the country you’re in, but you can surely forgive our youthful exuberance. If you happen to still be in full time education and you’re all done for another term, then our list of the very best Android downloads is obviously the best way to kick off your holiday in style.

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iPhone £200 Pay As You Go model incoming?

July 19, 2011 1:24 pm by Ben Sillis

Categories: Mobile Phones Tags: Apple, iPhone

With the iPhone 4 still selling like hotcakes at the top end of the smartphone line-up, Apple’s not exactly been rushing to invade the bargain bins and mid-range tiers, where margins are often lower. But that could be about to change: a new report claims an iPhone costing as little as £200 will go on sale this year.

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Cut The Rope toys, supermarket Android tablets and the Nokia Windows Phone up close: Lunchtime Lowdown

July 19, 2011 12:41 pm by Ben Sillis

Categories: Gadgets Tags: Apple, cut the rope, iPad 3, lunchtime lowdown, Nokia, tablet, windows phone

It’s been a morning crammed full of news, so let’s take a look at what’s happened in the world of tech. Get your roundup right here in the lunchtime lowdown.

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Supermarket sweep: The cheapest Android tablets to put in your trolley

July 19, 2011 11:56 am by Joe Svetlik

Categories: Top 10s & Lists Tags: Android, arnova, ASDA, samsung galaxy tab, toshiba libretto

Asda’s launched a £99 Android tablet. That’s right, the supermarket giant will be stocking it alongside its food and home goods. Which got us thinking: which other supermarkets sell tablet PCs? And who’s the cheapest? You might be surprised to see just how mainstream tablets are have become…

And for those thinking of launching their own, we’ve come up with some suggestions, to keep them on-brand (and with an eye to landing a juicy cheque for commission).

So grab a trolley with a knackered wheel as we present Android tablets, supermarket editions. Price check aisle nine!

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Sony boss teases 3D virtual reality games

July 19, 2011 11:25 am by Mic Wright

Categories: Gaming Tags: Sony, Sony London Studios, Sony Personal Display, virtual reality

When Sony showed off its Sony Personal Display virtual reality headset at CES, it said that while the 3D viewer was very much a concept device plans were a foot to push the technology further. Now Sony London Studios boss Mick Hocking has revealed that his team is using the device to experiment with new virtual reality games.

The prospect of 3D PS3 games pumped through the Sony Personal Display’s twin-OLED screens right before your eyes is an intriguing one and opens up the prospect of a 3D gaming experience that could potentially make the Nintendo 3DS look positively prehistoric. Read on to see what Hocking has to say about the research…

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July, 2011

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