Every now and again, mobile devices will announce they need to perform an update.
Sometimes this is announced in advance, giving device owners the chance to schedule these updates for a convenient time like 3am.
Other occasions involve an e...
It’s an unfortunate fact that early adopters always have to pay a high price for being among the first to benefit from new technologies.
In many cases, that price is a literal one. Cutting-edge tech generally gains economies-of-scale affo...
Last November, an intriguing experiment took place across the UK.
Four cars travelled over 6,500 miles along A-roads, B-roads and motorways, visiting a total of 50 towns and cities from Belfast to Bristol.
Each car contained four Samsung Ga...
One of the criticisms often levelled against the Android smartphone operating system is that it’s merely a copy of Apple’s iOS.
And to an extent, that’s true.
The iPhone and its accompanying App Store were launched in 2007, but Androi...
We rarely stop to think about the functionality underpinning the apps we use on a daily basis.
Whether you’re addicted to Rightmove, constantly checking BBC Sport or a religious user of Spotify, your smartphone is probably home to dozens ...
Last May, the fifth generation of cellular connectivity made its high-profile debut in the UK.
The advent of 5G has been hailed as a game-changer, with more excitable commentators suggesting it could ultimately become as significant as the ...
In the 1990s, it was common to buy a mobile phone with a network’s logo emblazoned across the chassis.
Handsets were often exclusive to a particular network, while the network operators themselves were reluctant to let customers switch to...
In-car entertainment has evolved immeasurably over the decades.
In the 1980s, buyers of a new car were lucky to get a radio – and only high-end models got stereo sound. Similarly, in the 1990s, a CD player represented the height of sophis...
If you live and work in a city, mobile network coverage isn’t something you’ll have to worry about.
On the other hand, if your daily commute involves bouncing a 4×4 over cattle grids or negotiating passing places, choosing the best...
There’s something irresistible about unboxing a new smartphone.
Peeling off the protective vinyl tabs is satisfying, the first boot-up is pleasing, and discovering its new features can be thrilling.
If we can’t treat ourselves to a new ...
