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World Cup 2014 will be the most mobile yet
Rapid take-up of smartphones and tablets, combined with growing availability of 4G mobile and Wi-Fi hotspots, will make the 2014 World Cup the most mobile yet for UK football fans.
New Dell Venue tablets, Inspiron 2-in-1 devices and All-in-One PCs
Designed for flexible productivity and personal entertainment, Dell has unveiled its new Dell Venue 7 and Venue 8 tablets, Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1, Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1, Inspiron 20 3000 Series AIO, and announced the worldwide availability of the new Dell UltraSharp UZ2715H, UZ2315H, and UZ2215H Multimedia Monitors.
Always impress with the fast, portable, and fabulous Nikon 1 S2
Nikon expands its range of fast, portable Nikon 1 system cameras with the fabulous looking Nikon 1 S2. Fully equipped to catch the magic of action-packed moments, this brilliantly bold camera is as simple to operate as it is good to look at.
High quality sounds anytime, anywhere
The new compact portable wireless speakers from Sony, SRS-X2 and SRS-X3, are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use with their small and light weight design.
British mobile users targeted by malware
Mobile phones and tablets are a huge part of the lives of people in many countries, including the UK. Most people using either phones or tablets will know that malware (which is short for ‘malicious software’ and can mean anything from Trojan horses to worms to spy) is part of the deal, and something they need to protect themselves against.
Samsung accounts for half of the ten most popular handsets in UK
Samsung is dominating the mobile handset charts this month, holding half of the top ten spots according to the uSwitch.com Mobile Tracker, which is based on live searches, pre-orders and sales.
BBC releases major update for BBC iPlayer apps
The BBC has released major updates for its iOS and Android BBC iPlayer apps for mobiles and tablets.
LG launches G3 smartphone
LG has introduced to the world its eagerly anticipated G3 smartphone, the successor to the company’s well-received LG G2. With launch events taking place in six cities worldwide - London, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Singapore and Istanbul - LG G3 aims to redefine the definition of a global smartphone for global customers.
Samsung NX3000 Smart camera
The new NX3000 is the latest edition to Samsung’s award winning NX series of compact system cameras. Featuring state-of-the-art technical specifications and a retro design, the premium NX3000 is the perfect choice for photography enthusiasts who want a stylish camera to capture life’s most important moments in stunning detail.
Kick off time for Volkswagen’s footie fan app
Volkswagen is presenting the World Cup edition of the world’s most successful football app “Onefootball”. The Onefootball Brasil app is now available for free download.
Professional quality in your pocket: Cyber-shot RX100 III
Loved by photographers who value serious imaging and extreme portability, the popular Cyber-shot RX100 family has an exciting new addition.
Over 9 million mobile users could be unwittingly paying for handsets they’ve already paid off
More than 9 million mobile phone owners could be forking out money each month for handsets that have already been paid off in full, according to new research by uSwitch.com.
Samsung Galaxy S5 challenges iPhone 5s for the title of Britain’s most popular mobile
The Samsung Galaxy S5 – which went on sale in early April – has gone straight into the chart as the UK’s third most popular phone according to the uSwitch.com Mobile Tracker, which is based on live searches, pre-orders and sales.
Huawei launches new svelte Ascend p7 smartphone
Commenting on the launch of Huawei’s new smartphone, Ascend P7, Rob Kerr, tech expert at uSwitch.com, says: "As one of the world's slimmest 4G smartphones, the Android based Huawei Ascend P7 is set to go after the thin phone market - with its svelte 6.5mm body.
‘Making investing easier’ app launched by AXA Wealth
A new investment app has been launched today by AXA Wealth to help clients view their current investment portfolio on the move.