Oct
18

BBC iPlayer tablet requests up 15%

iPlayer The Beeb has published the latest stats for its iPlayer catch-up TV platform, which cover the month of September. In total there were 153 million requests for TV and radio programmes.. more
Oct
18

Nokia 710 WP7 handset leaked

nokia Here’s an interesting leak – in a quite possibly accidentally-on-purpose manner, Nokia has spilled some details on an upcoming handset in its range, the Nokia 710. As you’re no doubt aware,.. more
Oct
18

Siri security flaw on iPhone 4S

iPhone 4S The iPhone 4S has been selling a storm ever since its launch last Friday. In fact, it has shifted over 4 million units over the weekend, which is more than double.. more
Oct
18

“Boyfriend spying” app swiftly altered

There’s been quite a storm over in the far east regarding an Android app which violates a phone owner’s privacy quite spectacularly. The Telegraph ran an article highlighting the Kare Log app, which translates as “boyfriend log”. Basically, this is – or was – an.. more
Oct
18

Nexus Prime due early tomorrow

Initially, the Nexus Prime was due to be unveiled last week. Then Samsung and Google decided to postpone the launch of the first Ice Cream Sandwich powered handset in the wake of Steve Jobs’ passing. However, tomorrow is the day the third Nexus smartphone will.. more
Oct
17

Google partners with CAB on privacy

Google has teamed up with the Citizens Advice Bureau to launch a campaign aimed at promoting online safety. Quite how Google feels well placed to lecture the populace about privacy concerns following its StreetView car debacle is anyone’s guess, but they seem to have persuaded.. more
Oct
17

Samsung hits Apple with more legal fire

The ongoing legal spat between Apple and Samsung shows no signs of abating as the Korean electronics firm swings the latest punch. The latest lawsuit between the sparring pair has been landed in Australia and Japan, and is aimed at Apple’s new hot-selling pride and.. more
Oct
17

iPhone 4S shifted 4m over weekend

The official figures for the opening sales of the new iPhone 4S are in. And just three days after its launch, over the opening weekend, the new smartphone has apparently shifted a massive 4 million units. Analyst estimates this morning generally ranged from the 2.. more
Oct
17

David Cameron creates LinkedIn profile

David Cameron has joined the ranks of LinkedIn users as he continues his attempts to embrace social networking tools. Sadly though it is not a sign that the pasty-faced one will be looking to make a career jump just yet, though we expect he will.. more
Oct
17

Logitech Wireless Mouse M525

Logitech has announced the availability of its M525 wireless mouse in the UK. Designed to make web browsing in particular a more pleasurable experience, the device features a “micro-precise” scroll-wheel for a smoother web page scrolling experience. A built-in tilt wheel also lets you navigate.. more