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Best mobile messaging apps. ChatOn vs WhatsApp vs BlackBerry Messenger

Brits love sending instant messages from smartphones. We send tens of billions of the things each year and in 2012 instant messaging even overtook texts as the top form of mobile communication. But the problem with instant messaging on mobiles is that there is not a single unified platform, but

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Apple iPhone Mini vs HTC One Mini vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

Anyone who has watched Ben Stiller’s now classic comedy movie Zoolander will know that one of the central jokes is that the main character has a preposterously small mobile phone. Back in 2001 when the film was released this was a relevant satire of the fact that manufacturers were

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Refreshed iOS 7 features for Apple iPhone 6. Ready & funked up!

Apple has been leading the merry smartphone conga line for six years now, with a staggering run of success for its iPhone range [http://www.e2save.com/shop/apple] helping to fill its coffers with untold riches, much to the annoyance of its rivals in the mobile industry. Although things

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Watching Movies on your Mobile. Netflix vs LoveFilm

Everyone loves streaming videos, but while YouTube satisfies our cravings for 30 second clips of cats falling off things, it is premium services like Netflix and LoveFilm that can actually change the way we consume movies and TV shows. You may be used to streaming content from one or both

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Sony PlayStation 4 review - Free with mobile phone contracts

Sony may have announced the PlayStation 4 a few months before Microsoft got around to revealing the Xbox One, but it was not until E3 2013 that fans actually got to see this Japanese firm’s next-gen console in the flesh. While the PS3 started out as a bulky,

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Free Xbox One with a mobile phone contract

Say hello to the next generation of Microsoft gaming! With the Xbox One officially unveiled, gamers are eager to dive into the entertainment console of tomorrow. Don’t waste your 2014 saving for the console; we have the Xbox One available as a free gift with a mobile phone contract

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Features - Small yet Mighty!

**Coming to the UK this summer, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini takes the best features of the Galaxy S4 and squeezes them into this pocket-friendly release. **Smaller by size and lighter on features, the Galaxy S4 Mini still provides a bundle of fun and may make a great affordable

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Best budget smartphones for 2013

There was once a time when buying a smartphone was expensive. Back then, you would pay hundreds of hard grafted cash for a pixelated camera and the ability to read your emails on the go. Skip to 2013 and you don’t need to be a banker to own a

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Samsung Smart Features on the Galaxy S4

Prior to the arrival of the iPhone in 2007, most people were content to interact with their mobile phone through physical buttons. But the touchscreen revolution swiftly changed all that, leaving everyone prodding and poking at context-sensitive interfaces on bigger and bigger displays. Interestingly it seems like Samsung is

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Samsung Galaxy S4 camera features

In the past the Samsung Galaxy S range was merely competitive in the camera department without ever attempting to outshine its rivals. This looks likely to change with the arrival of the Galaxy S4, which could be one of the best camera phones for 2013. The Samsung Galaxy S4 camera

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BlackBerry Z10 video review

Starting the year strong with their brand new Z10 release, it’s safe to say BlackBerry are back to their best. Running the latest BB10 operating system, the BlackBerry Z10 packs plenty of great features; so many we’ve hand picked a short list of favourite. The fully touchscreen device

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Waterproof phone. Make a splash with the Sony Xperia Z

Whenever you get a new phone, it’s likely that you reverentially remove it from the box like you’re holding a baby, cooing over its pristine sheen and revelling in how unblemished it looks. But over the course of a two year contract, you’ll find that your phone

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Nokia Lumia 620 video review

Likely to be up there with the best budget smartphones for 2013, the Nokia Lumia 620 is packed full of features. Overall we’re really impressed with all the Nokia add-ons such as Drive and Music; all free to download straight to your Lumia. Why not check out our

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Best NFC uses. A guide to Near Field Communications.

NFC, which stands for ‘near field communications’, is a new type of wireless connectivity that is becoming increasingly common in the modern smartphone market. Though you may not realise it, your handset may have an NFC chip on board, but what does this technology do and what are the best

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Best educational iPhone apps for kids.

A lot of kids love playing with their parents’ smartphones. If your little ones are going to be getting their sticky fingers all over your Apple handset it makes sense to ensure that they’re actually doing something productive with their time hogging it. Here are five of the best

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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy Note 2 showdown

**As I’m sure all you tech-savvy people have heard, there are rumours about the possible release of the Samsung Galaxy S4 flying around. ** There have been speculations around the design, specifications and release date of this new handset that is due to be released by Samsung later this

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Sony Xperia Z video review

Sony have upped the game with their latest smartphone release; the Sony Xperia Z. As the first UK release to offer a Full HD display, we couldn’t wait to show it off in our video review. The Xperia Z is waterproof for up to 30 minutes when submerged underwater,

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Best photo apps for camera phones

The marriage between phone and camera has been long and loyal, with photographic technology getting better with each new generation of mobiles that hits the market. If you have a smartphone you will be able to download plenty of camera applications to enhance the basic functions that come loaded on

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Samsung Galaxy S4 rumours, release date and price

With the anticipated release of the Samsung Galaxy S4 – the latest phone in the Samsung Galaxy series, it is no wonder that there are lots of rumours about the design, prices and release date floating around. To help you sift through all the rumours, I have rounded up all the

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Spot the BlackBerry - competition

For Christmas and January, we’re giving you the chance to win one of four BlackBerry Curve 9320’s. All you have to do is guess the co-ordinate where the BlackBerry has been removed from the image. Week 1 Our first Spot the BlackBerry picture proved to be the

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Fat Santa competition winner

Ho Ho Hello! Fat Santa here, back at the Grotto. Many Thanks for playing my game over the Festive Season. With over 490,000 mince pies consumed and a constant 11 days of eating, I’m well and truly stuffed! I’ve now had time to digest those mince pies

What is Photo Sphere?

Panoramic shots used to be a pain to take in the pre-digital days, but with a smartphone anyone can capture impressive 360-degree images without getting out scissors and glue. Various third-party apps have allowed for panoramic photo capture in the past, but on-board applications are now

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Who invented the first mobile phone?

Mobile phone technology has been around much longer than you might imagine, but it’s only in the last couple of decades that it has become a commercially viable reality for mainstream consumers. If you’re wondering who invented the mobile phone, the answer is a little more complicated than

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Best fitness apps for a healthy 2013

At Christmas, the geese aren’t the only ones who have to worry about getting fat. Millions of people use the New Year as a way to set some fitness-oriented resolutions in place, vowing to do more exercise and eat less sugar-coated, oil-saturated treats. Though it can

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Best music apps for Android smartphones

If you’ve got an Android phone and love music, there are plenty of apps out there to help you satisfy your need for tunes on the move. Here are five of the best music apps that you can find on the Google Play store. Best of all is the