Dec
21

Microsoft reveals Windows Phone 7 figures: 1.5 million

At the close of last month, we noted that it was probably not a good sign that Microsoft hadn’t revealed any initial sales estimates for Windows Phone 7 handsets. Well, the.. more
Dec
20

iPad 3G outsells wi-fi version considerably in the UK

Apparently the iPad 3G is more favoured than the wi-fi model as we approach Christmas, and what’s more, buyers in the UK aren’t afraid to stump up for the top-of-the-line 64GB.. more
Dec
20

Angry Birds v1.5 out on the iPad

Rovio has released an update for Angry Birds HD on the iPad. Version 1.5 adds 15 new levels with a wild west theme, a new golden egg, and the mighty eagle... more
Dec
20

HTC Wildfire Android 2.2 update blazes out on Vodafone

Froyo or Android 2.2 upgrades have been notoriously troublesome across many operators, Vodafone being one of them. The company took its time to push Froyo onto the HTC Desire, famously releasing a false update which many thought was Android 2.2, but just turned out to.. more
Dec
20

EU appears to have doubts over Intel and McAfee

Back in August, Intel made a move to bolster its security expertise by purchasing McAfee. The idea is McAfee will boost Intel’s security efforts on both mobile and desktop fronts, but it seems that EU watchdogs are concerned regarding the near $8 billion buyout. The.. more
Dec
20

Nokia looking to adopt Windows Phone 7?

The latest rumour regarding Nokia’s attempt to rally its sliding mobile performance involves a potential helping hand from Microsoft. New boss Stephen Elop will obviously be examining different strategies and fresh angles to pep up sales, and given that he’s an ex-Microsoft man himself, perhaps.. more
Dec
20

Smartphone apps spying and transmitting user details

Not only is big brother watching us, but little brother is also, in the form of the smartphones we carry around. Or more specifically, the popular apps which are loaded onto mobiles, and then spy on users relaying information which can be used to better.. more
Dec
20

Lord Chief Justice rules tweeting acceptable in court

The recent controversy over the use of Twitter in UK courts has prompted the Lord Chief Justice to make an interim ruling on the matter. The decision comes after last week, when during two cases involving Julian Assange’s bail and appeal, two separate judges both.. more
Dec
20

Call of Duty: Black Ops is Christmas number one

In the music chart, the X-Factor predictably recaptured the Christmas number one spot this year (after Rage Against the Machine last year). And the UK video game chart proved equally predictable. According to Chart Track, we’re not dreaming of a white Christmas but a black.. more
Dec
20

Government considers pornography ban for ISPs

The government’s latest thinking on Internet regulation involves getting ISPs to block pornography websites by default. Ed Vaizey has been talking to the Sunday Times, and he told the paper the move would be to protect children from adult content on the net. Any surfer.. more