Skype has launched a new app for iOS devices called Skype WiFi. The app lets you use Skype Credit to pay for WiFi access, by the minute, at a number of hotspots around the globe. The idea behind it is that you have a single service to log in to and then have an easy way to pay for what you use rather than paying for a full day usage at a time which is common in a number of places.
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Prototype HTC Holiday Spotted
August 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A prototype of the HTC Holiday has been spotted on the Craigslist website. The device, pictured below, will be going to the AT&T network when it launches.
Chrome OS Update Rolls Out
August 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Google has rolled out a Chrome OS update that makes it faster at resuming and brings a few new features. Google begins its announcement by saying:
One of the things that excites us about Chromebooks is that unlike other computers, the user experience automatically gets better over time.
Firefox 7 To Use Up to 50 Percent Less Memory
August 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When Mozilla launches Firefox 7 towards the end of September, the memory usage will be a lot less. On average tests have been said to be about 20 to 30 percent although in some cases the saving is as high as 50 percent. The developers have worked on memory leaks and also optimised in other ways to achieve the drop in usage.
OBiHAI OBi110 Review
August 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The OBi110 is a device that allows you to bridge landlines, mobile and Internet telephone services together. We recently took delivery of an OBi110 to test and see what it can do and how it can help you. Carry on reading below for our full OBiTALK OBi110 review.
Chrome OS for Tablets Demo
August 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Chrome OS was designed for laptops mainly although a natural progression will soon see it available on tablet devices. Chrome OS is on online OS that requires you be connected to the internet to use it. When you boot up (which takes a few seconds), you log in to your Google account and when that is done, you get all your documents, images and email no matter which device running Chrome OS you log in to. By making it cloud based, a stolen laptop wouldn’t be too much of an issue as your data would be safe and all your documents would be available from a new computer.
HTC Sensation Review
August 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The HTC Sensation is an Android smartphone that falls in to the top end of the range of devices they manufacturer. We’ve been testing the Sensation over the last few weeks to see what it’s like and how it compares to other high end smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S2.
Gmail Calling Rolling out to 150 Countries
August 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A few months ago, Google rolled out Gmail calling which allowed those in the US to make calls direct from Gmail. The service is now expanding in to other countries which will mean that 150 more destinations will have the ability to call mobiles and landlines direct from their email accounts.
iCloud Pricing Revealed
August 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When Apple announced iOS 5, they also announced a new service called iCloud. iCloud allows the iPhone and iPad to connect up seamlessly to the internet to store backups of your phone as well as documents, apps and music. The service will come with a free allowance of 5GB for each username. When Apple announced iCloud they also mentioned that for those going over the 5GB limit there would be an option of paying for more space. The prices have now been revealed.
Google Chrome Beats Firefox in UK Browser Share
August 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The number 2 spot for the most popular browsers in the UK now belongs to Google Chrome. The browser just beat Firefox who held the number 2 spot.
Samsung Galaxy R Android Smartphone Confirmed
July 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As well as confirming the white Galaxy S II today, Samsung has also confirmed the Samsung Galaxy R. The new smartphone is runs the Android 2.3 gingerbread operating system and has a 4.19 inch Super Clear LCD display. The resolution of the screen is 800 x 480 pixels.
Samsung Confirms White Galaxy S II for UK
July 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Samsung has officially confirmed that they will be launching a white version of the Samsung Galaxy S II here in the UK on September 1. The official announcement follows a few days of rumours that were started by a retailer in the UK.
