Mobile Gazette

Jolla Preview

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:20:20 +0100

When Nokia dumped the MeeGo operating system, it looked like the end of the line for that platform. However, the folks at Jolla have a very different idea.

Editorial: Has BlackBerry just shot itself in the foot?

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:04:18 +0100

BlackBerry Q5

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:26:37 +0100

The successor to the Curve range, the BlackBerry Q5 offers the BlackBerry 10 operating system. Is it a breakthrough or an irrelevance?

Nokia Lumia 925

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:25:22 +0100

A refreshed version of the excellent but brick-like Lumia 920, the Nokia Lumia 925 sheds a lot of weight but a few of the features as well.

Sony Xperia ZR

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:14:50 +0100

A bit of a remix of the popular Xperia Z, the Sony Xperia ZR is a bit more compact and might appeal to budding underwater photographers.

Nokia Asha 501

Thu, 9 May 2013 19:48:22 +0100

The Nokia Asha 501 introduces a new and improved software platform for the Asha range, with a new look for the hardware as well.

Samsung Galaxy Core

Mon, 6 May 2013 17:03:21 +0100

Samsung's bafflingly big range just got a little bigger with the Samsung Galaxy Core, filling out the mid-range of their Android line-up just a little bit more.

Retro: 2005

Thu, 2 May 2013 22:07:27 +0100

A year featuring some iconic designs and forgotten oddities, we take a look back at the retro phones of 2005. How many do you remember?

April 2013 Roundup

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:05:12 +0100

Samsung made most of the headlines during April 2013 with a range of devices from tiny smartphones to huge phablets and a new tablet too.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:22:37 +0100

Another refresh for Samsung's 7 inch tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 is an improvement of the previous version.. but not by much.

Nokia Asha 210

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:11:01 +0100

A low-cost 2G messaging phone with WiFi, the attractive Nokia Asha 210 is also the first phone to feature a dedicated Whatsapp button.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Review - Phones 4u

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:09:39 +0100

Our friends over at Phones 4U have been taking an in-depth look at the new Samsung Galaxy S4. Enjoy!

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy Mega 5.8

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:45:43 +0100

Opening up a new range of "phablet" devices, the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and 5.8 show that perhaps size is everything after all.

Samsung Galaxy Star and Galaxy Pocket Neo

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 22:14:47 +0100

A pair of very inexpensive Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy Star and Galaxy Pocket Neo come in single-SIM and dual-SIM variations.

Samsung Galaxy Win

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 21:36:08 +0100

A big-screen phone without the big price, the Samsung Galaxy Win sports a fairly modest interior underneath its substantial exterior.

HTC First

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 22:05:35 +0100

If you are the sort of person who is always on Facebook, then the HTC First may be exactly what you are looking for in a smartphone.

Press Release: Introducing Home from Facebook

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 20:17:24 +0100

DNAroid 1000 - Smartphone DNA tester

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 04:28:01 +0100

If you've ever wondered exactly what mystery meat might be lurking in your lunch, the new DNAroid 1000 will come up with the answers.. if you can stomach them.

March 2013 Roundup

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 04:27:38 +0100

Traditionally a quiet month, March 2013 was no exception with a handful of devices coming to the fore. But it did include one of the most important announcements of the year.

Sony Xperia L

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:11:39 +0100

A midrange Android smartphone with features that would have been high-end not long ago, the Sony Xperia L looks like it might have market appeal.

Sony Xperia SP

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:11:20 +0100

A relatively high-end device in Sony's line-up, the Sony Xperia SP seems like a viable option if you find the Xperia Z a bit too heavy on the pocket and wallet.

Samsung Galaxy S4

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:07:24 +0100

Bigger, faster and better than before, the Samsung Galaxy S4 stretches the concept of a smartphone into places we haven't been before.

Retro: Samsung Galaxy and Galaxy S

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:42:39 +0100

With the Samsung Galaxy S IV due to be announced this week, we take a look back to the original Samsung Galaxy and Galaxy S devices to see what has changed.

Alcatel One Touch Fire

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:02:15 +0100

Possibly the world's first Firefox OS phone, the Alcatel One Touch Fire is a compact, attractive and presumably inexpensive device. But is it really a smartphone?

How to Protect Your Mobile From These 8 Threats

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 20:03:57 +0100

The smartphone in your pocket is basically just a very small computer, we cover eight key threats and explore how to protect yourself against them.

February 2013 Roundup

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 21:39:28 +0100

February 2013 was a busy month as manufacturers showed off new releases either during or just before the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona.

Huawei Ascend P2

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:13:54 +0100

Billed as the world's fastest LTE device, the Huawei Ascend P2 promises to blow your socks off. Assuming that you have the right kind of LTE network, that is.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:34:52 +0100

Perhaps the ultimate slabby device, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z has a minimalist design hiding a very powerful tablet with a few special tricks.

LG Optimus L3 II, L5 II and L7 II

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:55:05 +0100

LG announced their new L Series II devices a few days ago, and now we have some more details on the LG Optimus L3 II, L5 II and L7 II smartphones.

ASUS Fonepad. ASUS PadFone.. or is it Padfone? Are you confused?

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:54:32 +0100

ASUS make great products, but their recent names might cause confusion amongst the hard of understanding.

ASUS Fonepad

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:37:39 +0100

You can use the ASUS Fonepad as a small tablet, or a really, really big phone. Just try not to confuse it with the ASUS PadFone, OK?

ASUS PadFone Infinity

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:05:05 +0100

The ASUS PadFone Infinity is the third-generation of this unusual Android smartphone / tablet hybrid, and it is an impressive piece of kit.

HP Slate 7

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:41:15 +0100

HP attempts a comeback into the tablet market with the modest HP Slate 7. Is there really enough here to make it interesting, and is the HP label a help or a hindrance?

Nokia 301

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:58:47 +0100

The Nokia 301 is a mobile phone that is just like they used to be.. except with lots of little improvements all around. Perhaps it is time to upgrade your classic Nokia?

Nokia 105

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:46:20 +0100

Nokia's cheapest ever phone may not be as feature-packed as the top-of-the-range model, but there's a surprising amount going on with the Nokia 105.

Nokia Lumia 520

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:46:40 +0100

The Nokia Lumia 520 is an attempt to bring Windows Phone 8 devices downrange and closer to the price of feature phones. But what do you get for your money?

Nokia Lumia 720

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:01:18 +0100

A mid-range Windows phone, the new Nokia Lumia 720 comes with several appealing features without breaking the bank. Will it drive new sales for Nokia?

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:06:03 +0100

A mid-sized tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 features the S Pen stylus and many other features that lift it out of the realms of the ordinary.

LG Optimus F Series

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:37:59 +0100

Another new range of Optimus devices,the LG Optimus F Series of Android smartphones are one step up from the recently announced L Series II phones.

HTC One: Hands-On

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:27:19 +0100

A short overview and video introduction to the HTC One from our friends at Phones 4U.

HTC One

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:00:56 +0100

The simply named HTC One is HTC's new flagship device that comes with several innovative and impressive features that make it both distinctive and desirable.

LG Optimus G Pro

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:49:42 +0100

This powerful and high-resolution phablet looks like a top performer. But will you be able to buy the LG Optimus G Pro in your region?

Lava ETAB XTRON

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:23:42 +0100

Bound for the Indian market, the Lava ETAB XTRON seems to be great value for money.. but can you believe everything that you see?

LG Optimus L Series II

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:37:48 +0100

Last year's L Series of phones were a strong seller for LG, so it isn't a surprise to see an updated LG Optimus L Series II for 2013.

Nokia Asha 310

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:35:41 +0100

If you are looking for a touchscreen phone on a budget, then the Asha range is always worth a look. The new Nokia Asha 310 adds WiFi and dual-SIM in a single device for a very attractive price.

Samsung Galaxy Young and Galaxy Fame

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 21:59:31 +0100

Two modestly specified Android smartphones with very silly names, the Samsung Galaxy Young and Galaxy Fame promise to be very inexpensive.

Samsung Galaxy Express

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 21:59:12 +0100

A sort-of-midrange phone with LTE support, the Samsung Galaxy Express fills in yet another wafer-thin gap in Samsung's product range.

Can BlackBerry 10 save BlackBerry?

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:39:45 +0100

The recent announcement of the BlackBerry 10 platform is very positive for the struggling smartphone maker, but is it good enough for BlackBerry to survive?

December 2012 / January 2013 Roundup

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 22:52:56 +0100

December is usually a very quiet month for new releases, but the year kicks off with the CES show in January and the entire annual cycle restarts yet again.

BlackBerry Q10

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:52:12 +0100

On the surface it looks rather like a traditional BlackBerry, but the BlackBerry Q10 is completely different and much more up-to-date underneath.

BlackBerry Z10

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:27:44 +0100

The hardware and software is competitive in every way, but will the BlackBerry Z10 be the shot in the arm that BlackBerry themselves so badly need?

BlackBerry 10 Launched

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:49:44 +0100

The long-awaited (and frankly very late) BlackBerry 10 operating system is finally here. What new features does it have, and can it save the BlackBerry brand?

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:56:08 +0100

A useful update to the original Xcover smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is a lot more life-proof than a normal Android handset.

Lava Iris 501

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:22:38 +0100

The Lava Iris 501 is a very inexpensive Indian Android smartphone that manages to squeeze in features that you'd expect from a device several times its price.

Samsung Galaxy S II Plus

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:14:42 +0100

Despite being a little long in the tooth, the old Galaxy S II is still a strong seller. So, the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus is just a very slight update to keep the handset fresh.

Huawei at CES 2013

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 22:45:27 +0100

Huawei launched some impressive high-end devices during 2012, and to kick off 2013 they have announced some more interesting handsets during CES in Las Vegas.

Sony Xperia Z

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 21:03:45 +0100

Kicking off the new year with an impressive launch, the waterproof Sony Xperia Z features a big HD screen, high resolution camera and a quad core processor.

2012 Wrap-up. 2013 Predictions.

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:48:04 +0100

Another busy year in the mobile phone industry comes to an end. We take an overview of what happened in 2012 and what may happen in 2013.

2012 in Review: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:28:51 +0100

As part of the end-of-the-year wrap-up, we look at what we consider to be the best, worst and ugliest phones to hit the market during 2012.

Samsung Galaxy Grand

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:22:01 +0100

Big screen phones are usually very expensive, but the Samsung Galaxy Grand tried to offer a big screen on the cheap. Is it a compromise too far for consumers?

2012 Phones Wallchart

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:27:34 +0100

As 2012 draws to a close, we begin our annual wrap-up with a look at all the devices that we covered during 2012, in our 2012 Phones Wallchart.

YotaPhone

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:44:50 +0100

With a screen on the front and a screen on the back, the YotaPhone looks a little mad at first glance. But perhaps this odd smartphone is simply brilliant instead.

HTC One SV

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:18:40 +0100

The HTC One SV attempts to bring 4G capabilities to a midrange smartphone. Will this combination of features really appeal to consumers?

Sony Xperia E

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 10:14:54 +0100

The Sony Xperia E is a low-end smartphone available in single-SIM or dual-SIM variants. Why have one SIM slot when you can have two?

Nokia Lumia 620

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 21:18:29 +0100

Nokia's cheapest Windows 8 phone to date, the Nokia Lumia 620 looks fairly appealing.. but will anybody actually buy the thing?

November 2012 Roundup

Sun, 2 Dec 2012 22:55:34 +0100

As the end of the year gets closer, handset announcements tend to dry up. However, there were still a few things of interest during November.

Lava Iris N320

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:11:56 +0100

A very basic but very low cost Android smartphone, the Lava Iris N320 offers remarkable value for money for customers in emerging markets.

Nokia Asha 205

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:04:13 +0100

A low-cost messaging phone with a few novel features, the Nokia Asha 205 certainly has its strengths, but is it just a bit too limited?

Nokia 206

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:03:58 +0100

If you find modern smartphones to be overwhelming and unfriendly, then the classic design of the Nokia 206 might be just what you are after.

DeTron De Fens

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:17:07 +0100

The DeTron De Fens hopes to improve the way that devices trust each other on the Internet with a completely new approach to security. Will it catch on?

Samsung Galaxy Premier

Sun, 4 Nov 2012 19:46:28 +0100

Slotting in the range just below the Galaxy S III, the Samsung Galaxy Premier is a little smaller and a little cheaper than its popular sibling. But what's with the model name?

Nokia 109

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 19:34:07 +0100

It looks like an old-fashioned and rather basic phone, but the Nokia 109 has quiet strengths that may make it very useful to customers on a tight budget.

October 2012 Roundup

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:29:11 +0100

There were some big announcements during October 2012 as manufacturers continued to come out with devices in the run-up to Christmas.

Google Nexus 10

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:16:40 +0100

The Google Nexus 10 is the first full-sized Nexus tablet, made by Samsung. It boasts an impressive feature set, but what about the price?

Google Nexus 4

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:12:58 +0100

The Google Nexus 4 is the latest "pure Google" Android smartphone, coming with some impressive features but also some potential flaws.

Nokia Lumia 510

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:01:06 +0100

Nokia's cheapest Windows smartphone to date, the Nokia Lumia 510 is aimed at emerging markets and challenges the pricing of feature phones.

Apple iPad 4

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:35:19 +0100

The original "retina" iPad gets a boost from a much faster processor and a Lightning port, creating the fourth-generation iPad tablet.

Apple iPad Mini

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:46:37 +0100

A smaller and cheaper version of the best-selling iPad, the Apple iPad Mini has a 7.9" display and should be on sale in most markets next month.

ASUS PadFone 2

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:40:42 +0100

A clever update to the original PadFone, the ASUS PadFone 2 is a high-end Android smartphone that transforms into a full-sized tablet.

Samsung Galaxy S III Mini

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:06:53 +0100

Looking rather like a dubious marketing exercise to cash in on Samsung's flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini looks like it will disappoint potential customers instead.

Samsung Galaxy Music

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 22:35:59 +0100

The Samsung Galaxy Music is a basic Android smartphone with enhanced music playback capabilities, designed to appeal to.. well, who exactly?

Psion, 1980 - 2012

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 23:16:31 +0100

One of the most significant pioneers of mobile computing ceased to exist as an independent entity this week, as Psion becomes part of Motorola Solutions.

HTC One X+

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:55:16 +0100

A useful upgrade to the original One X, the HTC One X+ re-establishes itself as one of the fastest and most desirable Android smartphones on the market.

September 2012 Roundup

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 22:10:43 +0100

A very busy month with some headline-grabbing product announcements, September 2012 certainly had a lot going for it.