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Smart Home Appliances: The House Of The Future

kenlo — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:45:14 GMT

What will our homes look like in ten years’ time? Just as smartphones and mobile technology have transformed we communicate over the past ten years, now smart home appliances and the internet of things are set to transform our living environments over the next ten years.

Windows 10 Creators Update: New Features Coming Soon To Windows 10

kenlo — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Next Spring, Microsoft will release a major update to the Windows 10 operating system. The ‘Windows 10 Creators Update’ will be a free download for existing users and will provide new tools for designing in 3D, the ability to share more easily via a people toolbar, the ability to broadcast your gameplay over the internet and more.

In this article, we’ll review the new features in the Windows 10 Creators Update.

UFS Memory Cards: The Successor To Micro SD Cards?

kenlo — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMT

For the past 16 years, SD cards and then micro-SD cards have been a staple feature of consumer electronics. Now, Samsung is hoping to replace the micro-SD card with a faster technology called UFS memory cards. Find out what’s changing in this review.

Satellite Positioning: From GPS to Galileo and Beyond

kenlo — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Nowadays, almost everyone is now familiar with GPS navigation. Collectively, about 10 million Brits use GPS and the maps on their smartphone to plan journeys every week. However, many people are unaware of the rivals to GPS and the other satellite positioning systems they may already be using.

How To Set Up Family Sharing On iPhone & Android

kenlo — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMT

If you’ve ever bought apps, games, movies, music or other content on your smartphone, both Apple and Google will allow you to share the content with your family at no extra charge through their Family Sharing feature. In this article, find out how to set up the Family Sharing feature on your smartphone.

Towards 5G: The Next Generation Of Mobile Technology

kenlo — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:00:00 GMT

With 4G technology now fairly commonplace, the mobile industry is currently working on next-generation 5G technology. The first 5G mobile networks are due to launch towards the end of the decade promising greater capacity, faster response times and a better user experience.

iOS 10 Review: Everything You Need To Know About Apple’s New Operating System for iPhone & iPad

kenlo — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:00:02 GMT

In September, Apple will release iOS 10, the latest version of their operating system for iPhone and iPad. This phone software will contain a number of new features such as a redesigned lock screen, a more intelligent keyboard and third-party app integrations in the Siri virtual assistant. In this article, we’ll review all of these Apple iOS upgrades.

Pokémon Go Alternatives: Other Augmented Reality Games

kenlo — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Over the past month, Pokémon Go has captured the public imagination. According to Apple, it was the most downloaded app in history during the first week of release. It also took just four days for Pokémon Go to overtake Twitter in number of users. In this article, we review the best alternatives to Pokémon Go and other mobile games also using augmented reality technology.

A Brief History Of Dual Camera Technology

kenlo — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:00:00 GMT

This year, we’ve already seen dual camera technology on flagship smartphones from LG and Huawei. Many people believe this is the next big thing for cameraphone technology and that it’s only a matter of time before we see it on other devices.

8 Useful Features In The Google Now Virtual Assistant

kenlo — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Google Now is Google’s smartphone virtual assistant for iPhone and Android. Having originally launched in 2012 as Google’s answer to Siri, the virtual assistant has since undergone a whole range of upgrades over the past four years with new clever and exciting features. In this article, we’ll discuss eight of the top features you can find in Google Now.

Chat Bots & Instant Messaging As The Next Big Platform

kenlo — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:00:00 GMT

With artificial intelligence rapidly improving, the big money in Silicon Valley is now behind instant messaging chat bots. Widely believed to be the next big platform, many people believe they’ll eventually replace the apps on our smartphone. In this article, we find out why companies like Facebook, Google and Microsoft are investing in chat bot technology.

Creative Messaging Apps: Make Your Next Message Stand Out

kenlo — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Collectively, we’re now using our mobile phones and instant messaging apps to send more than a trillion messages per year. With so many messages being exchanged each day, it can sometimes be difficult to make your message stand out. In this article, we’ll investigate five ways you can make your next message stand out from the crowd.

How To Enable Automatic Updates On Your PC & Smartphone

kenlo — Tue, 31 May 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Every day, new security vulnerabilities are being discovered for the software we run on our PCs and smartphones. To keep your devices secure, it’s important to make sure your software is always up-to-date. In this article, we’ll discuss automatic updates and how to keep your devices secure.

LG G5 & Friends: The Modular Android Flagship Smartphone

kenlo — Tue, 24 May 2016 17:00:00 GMT

The LG G5 is one of 2016’s most innovative and exciting smartphones. With a modular design that accepts ‘LG Friends’ and with two cameras on the rear of the handset, LG is trying something different to take on Apple’s iPhone 6s and Samsung’s Galaxy S7. Find out more in our review.

HTC 10 Review: HTC’s New Flagship Smartphone

kenlo — Tue, 17 May 2016 17:01:10 GMT

Later this month, HTC will release the HTC 10, their new flagship smartphone for 2016. The follow-up to last year’s One M9 and One A9, it takes the best of both devices and enhances them even further with a new aluminium construction and 12-megapixel camera. In this article, we review the HTC 10 and compare it to rival devices like the iPhone 6s and Galaxy S7.

Huawei P9 and P9 Plus: Huawei’s New Flagship Smartphones

kenlo — Tue, 10 May 2016 17:00:26 GMT

Huawei, the world’s third-largest smartphone manufacturer, is due to release the Huawei P9 and Huawei P9 Plus. The two new flagship smartphones from Huawei will be taking on Apple’s iPhone 6s and Samsung’s Galaxy S7. Find out about the Huawei P9 and how it compares to rival devices.

iPhone SE: Comparison to iPhone 6s, iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c

kenlo — Tue, 03 May 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Over the past few years, the general trend in the mobile phone industry has been a gradual move towards increasingly large devices. This has arguably left a gap in the market for people wanting a high-end smartphone that’s smaller and more portable. With the iPhone SE, Apple has tried to address this with a brand new 4-inch device.

End-To-End Encryption: How It Keeps Your Messages Secure

kenlo — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Earlier this month, WhatsApp switched on end-to-end encryption for more than a billion people using their instant messaging app. Overnight, this made WhatsApp one of the most widely-used services for encrypted instant messaging, improving privacy for users but also gaining criticism from world governments.

How To Go Wire-Free & Declutter Your Technological Life

kenlo — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Often, there’s nothing more frustrating than carrying round a whole bag of wires just to connect up your technological devices. In this article, we’ll discuss the latest wireless technologies. We’ll present seven handy ways to go wire-free and to declutter your technological life with fewer wires and cables.

Qualcomm Quick Charge: Faster Charging For Your Smartphone

kenlo — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Today, many of the latest high-end smartphones contain a new technology known as Qualcomm Quick Charge. The technology potentially allows you to charge your smartphone up to four times faster than with a normal charger.