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EE 4G LTE network: First impressions

With Everything Everywhere unleashing its 4G network on the UK today, ITProPortal has been putting the service through its paces.Read more:...

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Is all the fuss about 4G justified?

Much has been said and written about 4G before and after the technology was rolled out in the UK courtesy of EE.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2012/11/05/all-fuss-about-4g-justified/

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A week with a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 LTE

Riyad spends a week with Samsung's 4G enabled Galaxy Note 2 and becomes slightly addicted to fast, mobile dataRead more: http://www.itproportal.com/2012/11/06/week-samsung-galaxy-note-2-lte/

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4G LTE: How will it impact the Internet?

Since the introduction of 3G commercial networks a decade ago, there has been a sharp increase in the number of connected devices.Read more:...

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Windows Phone 7.5 & Windows Phone 8: The main differences

We have rounded up some of the most salient differences between the two main flavours of Microsoft's Windows Phone OS.Read more:...

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From VoIP to Data, there is a logic behind mobile operators’ perceived “madness”

Anyone doubting at the paradigm shift currently submerging the telecoms industry should look at what's happening to Orange.Read more:...

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Is the smartphone a computer?

A former Wall Street analyst’s report on the state of the Internet has raised questions about how we should classify the smartphone.Read more:...

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Will smartphones eventually replace PC and console gaming?

Smartphones now pack so many features that they threaten to rival computer and consoles when it comes to gaming.Read more:...

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Apple's smart watch ambitions for 2013

Reports indicate that Apple is teaming up with Intel to develop a Bluetooth-enabled, iOS running smart watch to sync with your iPhone.Read more:...

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Where is Apple's smart watch?

Rumour has it that Apple is working on an iPhone watch, but it will need to bring such a device to the market quickly.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/01/02/where-is-apples-smartwatch/

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The Samsung Galaxy S4 and Apple iPhone 5S are coming - just not soon

Recent speculation has missed the mark, according to mobile expert Sascha Segan, but there's still a lot to look forward to.Read more:...

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Samsung to drive growth of new Tizen OS in 2013

After falling out of love with Windows Phone 8, Samsung will look to grow its Tizen-based handset range this year.Read more:...

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The iWatch: Apple's next big gadget?

This year, Apple could potentially reveal a smart watch. We discuss why it's about time the "iWatch" was produced.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/01/07/the-iwatch-apples-next-big-gadget/

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Could a budget iPhone mini help Apple regain smartphone supremacy?

Those lower-end iPhone rumours are cropping up again, but how likely is it that Apple could go with, and benefit from, an iPhone mini?Read more:...

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What BlackBerry 10 must do to succeed

BlackBerry needs to make a serious comeback – and here are six things which must happen to spark a rebirth of RIM's mobile OS.Read more:...

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BlackBerry 10 unveiled

It has been a very long time coming, but RIM is finally ready to show its BlackBerry 10 platform to the world.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/01/30/blackberry-10-unveiled/

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The fuss about BlackBerry 10

People seem keen on the new BlackBerry, but they are forgetting that the company has long been plagued by failures.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/02/01/the-fuss-about-blackberry-10/

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Android fragmentation: Can Google tighten things up?

Google has inserted a new clause in the latest Android SDK’s terms of service. We look at its potential impact on fragmentation issues.Read more:...

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Could there be a Google Nexus 3 smartphone at MWC 2013?

While everyone is looking for a bigger and better smartphone, we believe that there’s a market for a small, powerful model.Read more:...

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Apple’s iWatch: The next iPod, or a big mistake?

Rumours about Apple’s smart watch are becoming more insistent. Would a foray into wearable computing be worthwhile for Cupertino?Read more:...

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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2: 5 alternative smartphones

The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is a very popular smartphone despite a rather hefty selling price compared to the competition.Read more:...

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Apple iWatch: What's the point?

Apple is preparing to release its own smart watch contender - but is it a gadget that consumers actually want?Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/02/18/apple-iwatch-whats-the-point/

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Is the HTC One a threat to Samsung?

HTC’s new phone looks impressive to say the least, but what are its chances against the might of Samsung, or indeed Apple?Read more:...

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Google Glass: So what's the big fuss about a glorified camcorder?

Google has put out a new video for its Glass device, but the footage has left us wondering what all the excitement is about, really.Read more:...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 clone shows how far white box market has gone

So-called no-name manufacturers are making giant strides when it comes to product quality thanks to the ubiquity of Google Android.Read more:...

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MWC 2013: How Nokia made a great looking £13 phone, the Nokia 105

Lessons learned from Nokia's Lumia line resulted in a £13 handset turning out to be a beautiful budget feature phone.Read more:...

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The latest Google Glass publicity stunt

Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s comment that smartphones are “emasculating” seems to be the latest grab for Glass publicity.Read more:...

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Why the Apple iWatch is coming in 2013

Apple needs to do something new, and of the two apparent choices – the TV and smartwatch – the latter is what our money’s on.Read more:...

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The search for the truth behind Apple’s Lightning digital AV adapter

It seems that Apple’s Lightning digital AV adapter sports a minuscule ARM SoC. Why? We investigate the truth behind the cable.Read more:...

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Why I switched my iPhone for Android

After two years with an iPhone, I was ready for a change. Read on to find out why I moved over to Google’s mobile operating system.Read more:...

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Weekend Roundup: Samsung Galaxy S4 and more Samsung Galaxy S4

With a week that has been dominated by the Samsung Galaxy S4, we have a spec comparison that's all about the Galaxy S4.Read more:...

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Samsung Galaxy S4 or Apple iPhone 5: which should I buy?

The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S4 handset has divided consumer opinion, much like the Apple iPhone 5 did when it was unveiled back in 2012. So which device should you buy?Read more:...

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Samsung has a hold on Android, and Google can’t do anything about it

Samsung’s Galaxy devices have sold so well, they’re driving the massive success of Android – and that could be dangerous.Read more:...

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The Samsung Galaxy S4 launch: Too much razzle-dazzle

The recent S4 launch was all spectacle, and not enough about the tech specs. Samsung needs to let its products speak for themselves.Read more:...

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Will Google Glass make privacy a thing of the past?

So how exactly will Google’s computer glasses affect privacy in the future? We reckon not so much, given the current info on Glass.Read more:...

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Let’s have Facebook Home, not a Facebook Phone

A new downloadable Facebook home screen app would be a big step forward for Facebook on Android. A standalone mid-range phone wouldn't.Read more:...

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Why I’m hoping that Google Glass fails

Google’s spectacles are creepy, and they’re just another way for people to cocoon themselves in their own little world.Read more:...

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Could Google Glass be a massive hoax?

Is Glass a world class prank? The media has gushed over this supposed happenstance when really it's such an obvious publicity stunt.Read more:...

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Is Google Glass going to be the next Segway?

Could Google Glass be just as doomed as the Segway? Both technologies were initially considered game-changers but met swift resistance.Read more:...

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A trial run with Google Glass

We’ve tried Google’s specs out, and the question is: Will they produce a world of anti-social zombie-like gadget fiends?Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/05/11/a-trial-run-with-google-glass/

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Is 3D merely a gimmick?

3D technology has been slow to catch on thus far, but with rumours of an Amazon phone with 3D capabilities, that could change.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/05/13/is-3d-merely-a-gimmick/

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Why Nokia should produce an “open phone”

What could save struggling Nokia? An open phone that could run any mobile operating system would be a hot commodity.Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2013/05/15/why-nokia-should-produce-an-open-phone/

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Is the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition the Nexus 5?

Should we interpret as a mere coincidence the fact that the Galaxy S4 has a 5in display as would a purported Nexus 5?Read more:...

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Could an Apple iWatch work out well?

Apple's iWatch has long been rumoured, and it could be due out this year. But would such a device be a good move for the company?Read more:...

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra and SmartWatch 2 launch: as it happened

We bunkered down in swanky Knightsbridge for the unveiling of the "next breakthrough in the Sony design story," and speculation that pointed to an Xperia Z Ultra phablet proved correct.Read more:...

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New Apple iPhone 5S rumours point to 20 September launch

More predictions are flying around the web regarding Apple's next big mobile move, with pundits and fans speculating on when the iPhone 5S could come out of the pipeline.Read more:...

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Is this Three’s secret weapon to destroy broadband landline?

If you are in a region that is covered by Three’s 3G network then its “The One Plan” is worth considering as a landline replacement.Read more:...

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Vertu launches "affordable" £4,000 Android-running Constellation smartphone

Vertu's Constellation is the British luxury phonemaker's most affordable dual-core Android smartphone yet, but still retails at an eye-watering £4,000. Read more:...

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Samsung Galaxy 11 revealed? #WinnerTakesEarth riddle hints at dark new designs

After two weeks of gossip surrounding the #WinnerTakesEarth sensation, Samsung has revealed that is behind the mysterious Twitter trend popping up around the world.Read more:...

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5 reasons why "addictive" app Flappy Bird isn't actually that great

Flappy Bird is a strange specimen, but is the addictive tech craze actually so great? Here's my top 5 reasons why it actually sucks.Read more:...

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