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A Parent's Guide to the Best Phones for Kids

Kids are a brainy bunch these days, so it’s never too early to welcome your children to the world of technology. Looking for a super cheap smartphone for snapping selfies and playing tunes? We’ve got you covered. Prefer to pick up a more budget phone with games and

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How To Get Creative Using Emojis

If picture speaks a thousand words how many does an emoji speak? Just a few years ago we had to settle for conveying our emotions with limited combinations of punctuation : ( But now we have been given the gift of emojis, and it has changed the way we communicate on our

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8 iOS 8 Features to Make your Life Easier

We might have caught a quick glimpse of Apple’s new iOS 8 back in June, but it wasn’t until the star spangled iPhone 6 launch that we really got to see what’s in store. And while the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus might have grown

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Minature Heroes! HTC One mini 2 vs Sony Xperia Z1 compact

The obsession with miniature phones was first kicked off by Samsung, offering a smaller-screened version of its popular flagship handsets. But now HTC and Sony have jumped on the bandwagon with two of the best dinky smartphones on the market. So which of these miniature heroes will come out

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10 Epic Camera Features on the Sony Xperia Z2

Sony has launched the highly anticipated Xperia Z2 at the world-famous Mobile World Congress. And true to form, the Xperia Z2’s camera is absolutely incredible. So if you’re interested in getting a slice of the Sony action, here are 10 of the most amazing camera features on

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Battle of the Minis: Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini v HTC One Mini v Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

With smartphone screen sizes seeming to grow bigger and bigger, we’ve seen the rise of ‘miniature’ versions of some of the best phones on the market, designed for those who don’t quite fancy having a large chunky screen in their pockets. Considering this, we’re squaring up three

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Power Up! Must have tips to keep your phone battery charged

A flat battery is the mobile equivalent of getting a flat tyre on your car. It will probably spoil your day and you won’t be able to get on with your life as normal. Thankfully there are many different ways to improve the battery life of your handset, even

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Apple iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c - Which smartphone is right for me?

The tech-obsessed internet users among us treat Apple’s annual smartphone launch as if it’s the birth of a new messiah, with hype poured upon each new iPhone, before reality sets in and the warts start to emerge. This year Apple delivered non-identical twins in the form

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Best Camera Phones for Summer 2013

With the advantage of always being in your pocket, smartphone cameras are great tools for capturing the magic. They help us to never miss a moment, be it a hilarious prank or something beautiful. Because your pictures mean something to you, it’s only natural you want to capture them

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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 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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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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What is DLNA connectivity?

While most people will be familiar with one or two connectivity acronyms or abbreviations, such as Wi-Fi and 3G, you might not have encountered DLNA before, but lo and behold it is an increasingly common sight when you check up on the specifications of a new smartphone. So, what

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A guide to Qi wireless charging in smartphones

**As the latest smartphone releases continue to impress us at e2save, we see several new innovations and trends which evolve the way we interact with our handsets. **One standout feature for 2012 is the rise of Qi wireless charging in smartphones. What is it and how will wireless charging change

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Sony Xperia smartphones - Which one is right for me?

Want to know more about Sony Xperia smartphones? Having dropped the Ericsson from their brand in 2012, Sony Mobile offers a fresh line up of new releases. With so many smartphones this year, it can be difficult to know which Xperia is right for you. Customers may scratch their heads

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Best Windows Phone 8 smartphones for 2012

**Have you lost your appetite for Android Ice Cream Sandwich? Are you sick of iOS 6? Did you know there’s an alternative? **Yes, Windows Phone 8 is just weeks away from official release and has the potential to shake up the iOS vs Android battle. With the major manufacturers

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Top tips to reduce mobile data usage

If you’re not an unlimited data tariff, you may want to consider being more tactical with your data. All those megabytes add up over the month but with simple adjustments you can reduce your phone data usage without restricting your smartphone experience. Here are our top tips on how

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How much data? A guide to smartphone data plans

Whether you love to tweet your thoughts on Twitter, stream videos via YouTube or simply respond to your emails on your smartphone, all of these eat deep into your mobile data plan when performed from a smartphone. It can be confusing to know how much data of your pay monthly

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Best budget smartphones for 2012

Buying a smartphone used to be an expensive commitment. Though the Apple iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy SIII [https://www.e2save.com/community/mobile-phones/apple-iphone-5-vs-samsung-galaxy-s3-the-phones-for-2012/] battle for the crownof must have smartphone for 2012, there’s still a vast

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Instagram app - The billion dollar app

Launched in October 2010, the Instagram app has seen a meteoric rise to the top of the apps chart. A firm favourite with trendy photo snappers,Instagram was recently purchased by Facebook for a historic 1 billion dollars. What is the Instagram app and how can it be used? What

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Top 5 Online News Apps on the Market for Android

Apps have a reputation for being frivolous distractions, with addictive games like Angry Birds [https://www.e2save.com/community/reviews/angry-birds-space-review/] and Draw Something gobbling up your spare time, while other novelty apps are ideal for wasting a spare 10 minutes [https://www.e2save.com/community/reviews/

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A guide to mobile network benefits

Just one of the many decisions you have to make when purchasing a new handset is which network to go with. While they’re clambering for your attention in such a competitive market, you’ll probably find a certain number of rewards and incentives being thrown your way in an

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Smartphone addiction. A call for help?

“Can you not put your smartphone down for one minute!” This was the cry from a good friend’s wife as he facilitated a Friday night quiz on Twitter for 300 people across the connected world. Does smartphone addiction place too much pressure on relationships? Returning home from work, he

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Guide to the Samsung Galaxy series

You may be forgiven for thinking you’d walked into a sci-fi convention as we start to discuss our favourite Androids in the Galaxy, but don’t worry, we are still on the topic of mobile phones. With the Samsung Galaxy series of handsets provided by Samsung, however, E.

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A guide to the Best camera phones available so far in 2012

Camera functionality is a strong selling point when it comes to choosing a new handset, but many camera phones in the past have been a little basic – victims of poor shutter speed, low resolution, and the lack of a flash. In 2012, however, there’s no need to expect anything