Smartphones are making paying for the things we want even easier September 8, 2015 Payments are one of the big new features coming to smartphones over the next few years, and they’re going to make our lives even easier. The pitch is simple – especially in London where most people always have their smartphone in their hand. Now you can use that mobile device to pay for things at [...]
One in three intellectual property experts worry about low-quality US patents September 4, 2015 Are sloppy US patents hurting investments into research and development? One in three intellectual property experts are concerned over the poor quality of US patents, according to a new report from trade publication IAM. This could potentially hurt research investments, as investors struggle to assess the strength of patent portfolios, or send litigation costs soaring. [...]
Samsung Gear S2: Could this sleek new smartwatch be the Apple Watch killer the company needs? September 3, 2015 Samsung is pushing against the Apple Watch’s growing dominance in wearables, with its new Gear watch. The Korean tech giant has unveiled its Galaxy Gear S2 watch – and it looks pretty slick. Metallic and sleek (just 11.4mm thick), the smartwatch has a 1.2 inch round display, and features a rotating bezel and 3G voice [...]
Apple said to be exploring original film and TV production for Apple TV, going up against Netflix and Amazon Prime September 1, 2015 Netflix, look out – it looks like Apple might finally be making the leap from tech to entertainment, as rumours grow that the Cupertino tech giant is looking to produce original movies and TV shows. The company is holding meetings with Hollywood execs to discuss producing original programming for Apple TV, reports Variety. The push [...]
Innovation means the newest smartphones are changing the way people work and play September 1, 2015 We have seen a rapid increase in smartphone innovation over the last couple of years. If we look back over the last 12 months, with the iPhone 6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ as great examples, we’re seeing a massive increase in larger-sized smartphones which are changing the way people use their handsets. [...]
iPhone 6S or 7: What to expect from the new Apple handset including rumours, release date and features August 20, 2015 Apple has a new phone due out and, as ever, rumours abound about what it will be like. Here’s what we (might) have to look forward to… Better Camera The smartphone space-race always promises thinner, lighter and faster. That, and a better camera. Apple’s iPhone already takes stunning pictures, although this is largely down to [...]
British smartphone users couldn’t care less about gimmicky features like curved displays – they care more about basics like battery life and reception August 18, 2015 Forget the curved screens and eyeball trackers – just get us a phone with a battery life worth having. This is the message smartphone users have for manufacturers, according to a new survey from price comparison site uSwitch. Wacky features abound when smartphone manufacturers launch their flagship models, with Samsung unveiling a curved display in [...]
Smartphone maker HTC to cut 15 per cent of workforce after disappointing sales August 13, 2015 HTC announced today it would be axing 2,250 jobs, or 15 per cent of its workforce, after disappointing investors with yet another batch of sub-par results. The struggling Taiwanese smartphone maker’s sales missed expectations in the second quarter, and are forecast to drop further still in the months to come. Last week's earnings report reported [...]
Smartwatch stress test reveals security flaws in all devices from Apple Watch to Android and Pebble August 12, 2015 If you’re using a smartwatch, whether it’s an Apple Watch or a Pebble, the device is likely to be exposing your personal data to crooks, as a new stress test reveals smartwatches from all six big brands have significant security flaws. The biggest issue is that none of the watches have default password protection, or [...]
How Google is breaking the rules of corporate branding to get its Alphabet to pay off August 11, 2015 Google’s creation of its Alphabet parent is a future-looking, ambitious strategy that few others would have the boldness to do. But it’s bold for a reason: creating new challenges for Alphabet to make it a real success. What Google is doing breaks the normal rules of corporate branding. Read more: Three things you should know [...]