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Samsung Galaxy S3 is a 'phablet, not smartphone'

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Simon Jary — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:04:00 GMT

Is it a phone? Is it a tablet? No, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is, apparently, a "phablet"...

Apple TV, iTV release date, specs and rumours

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Simon Jary — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:16:00 GMT

What the world is saying (ie. making up) about the much-rumoured Apple iTV, HDTV, telly.

Sony gives Tablet S and P an Ice Cream Sandwich update

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:28:00 GMT

Sony has announced that UK Tablet S and Tablet P users will get an upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich this month.

Apple iTV to double spending on Apple

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Simon Jary — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:13:00 GMT

Apple's iTV television/set-top box will follow the iPhone's lead in massively increasing Apple's media revenues.

Google closes Motorola Mobility acquisition

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:39:00 GMT

Google has announced that its acquisition of Motorola Mobility has finally closed.

Toshiba AT200 review

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:24:00 GMT

The Toshiba AT200 is the world's thinnest tablet, but is it the best? Read our Toshiba AT200 review to find out. Updated, 22 May 2012.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 faces US ban

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:20:00 GMT

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 is looking at a possible injunction in the US at the hands of, guess who, Apple.

Waterstones will flog Amazon Kindles

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:25:00 GMT

Waterstones has announced a partnership with Amazon to sell its Kindle eBook reader.

Waterstones to sell 'ruthless' Amazon's Kindle

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:56:00 GMT

Waterstones has announced a deal with Amazon that will see the UK high-street book retailer selling Kindle ereader devices.

Plastic Logic pulls out of e-reader business

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Sophie Curtis — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:39:00 GMT

Plastic Logic, the Cambridge-based company that makes plastic electronic displays, is closing its US operations and abandoning plans to manufacture its own e-readers.

iPhone 5 will have a 4-inch screen

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:29:00 GMT

Apple's upcoming iPhone 5 will supposedly feature a 4-inch screen.

Android rules smartphone roost in 2012

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:51:00 GMT

Google's Android operating system (OS) has continued its dominance in the smartphone market with a more than 50 percent share.

Android rules smartphone roost in 2012

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:51:00 GMT

Google's Android operating system (OS) has continued its dominance in the smartphone market with a more than 50 percent share.

Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover review

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Michelle Mastin — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:01:00 GMT

The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad is Slim, Stylish, and Functional, but a Fingerprint Magnet and pretty expensive.Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad Review: Slim, Stylish, and Functional, but a Fingerprint Magnet.

Samsung Galaxy S3 will arrive a day early in UK

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:52:00 GMT

Samsung has announced that some customers will get their hands on the Galaxy S3 a day early.

Apple patent stops HTC One X at US customs

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

HTC's One X and Evo 4G smartphones are facing an import delay at US customs.

LG Optimus 4X HD will arrive in June

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:33:00 GMT

LG will launch its Optimus 4X HD smartphone in the UK in June.

LightSquared declares bankruptcy after GPS worries sank its mobile dream

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Stephen Lawson — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:13:00 GMT

LightSquared, the startup that planned a nationwide wholesale mobile network only to be shot down by regulators because of GPS interference concerns, is declaring bankruptcy.

HTC Desire C gets leaked by Vodafone

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:53:00 GMT

HTC's upcoming Desire C smartphone has been leaked by Vodafone in Portugal.

Apple drops 4G name from new iPad

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:35:00 GMT

Apple has dropped its 4G connectivity claims for the latest iPad in the UK.

Windows 8 tablets will arrive in November

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:06:00 GMT

Windows 8-based tablets will hit retail stores this November.

iOS 6 will feature Apple 3D maps

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:36:00 GMT

Apple's upcoming iOS 6 will reportedly feature its own map app with a 3D view feature.

This New GPS Does Augmented Reality, Makes You Feel Like You're in a Fighter Jet

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Kevin Lee — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:34:00 GMT

GPS systems have gotten a lot better over the years, with bigger screens and live traffic updates, but they’re still fundamentally flawed because you need to take your eyes off of the road directly ahead, even if you stick it onto the center of your windshield. Pioneer wants to fix this with its new Cyber Navi GPS system.

Adonit Jot Pro stylus review

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jim Martin — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:36:00 GMT

Most styluses lack the crucial quality of precision. The Jot Pro aims to defeat the problem with a transparent plastic disc. We find out if it lives up to the claims.

Samsung Galaxy Note gets Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:12:00 GMT

Samsung has started rolling out its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) update to Galaxy Note owners.