Tag: mobile phone
St. Patrick's Day: Apps to bring you the luck of the Irish
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone – we're all a little bit Irish today. And there are apps galore to celebrate – from drinking buddies to history lessons, plus plenty of games in the green spirit. Take a look at…
Nokia "shoot and tag" automatically bookmarks videos for easy viewing
It would have been a lifesaver on those family holidays, after which everyone had to watch Dad's video: hours of crowd shots and camera fumbling interspersed with only the occasional glimpse of anything remotely interesting. But now there is…
We know our mobile phone manners are getting worse, but that doesn't stop us
Not only do we think other people's mobile manners are worsening, we're realising we're getting worse ourselves too. At least this is what a study by technology giant Intel found, having spoken to 2,000 people about the matter. 75%…
Mobile phone use changes brain activity but damage is uncertain, research finds
Whether or not it's dangerous remains to be proven, but new medical research is clear on one thing: using a mobile phone changes brain activity. According to the US government's National Institutes of Health, using a mobile phone for…
The app of love: Condom-finder app launched by New York City health officials
A free app for free condoms – what more can you ask for? New York City health officials has launched an app that will pinpoint the five nearest venues that distribute official NYC Condoms. These even come in fun…
Mobile phone gaming to replace gaming consoles by the year 2025, study suggests
While we knew playing games on mobiles was becoming increasingly more popular, a new study suggests there may be a revolution in the wings. Game playing on mobiles might replace games consoles altogether by the year 2025, according to…
Playstation phone confirmed by Sony Ericsson – for sale in March
Sony Ericsson has finally confirmed that it is preparing a Playstation phone – the Xperia Play. The device will boast a four-inch multi-touch screen, providing up to five hours and 35 minutes of 3D gaming time. The phone will…
Acer Iconia Smart phone confirmed
After months of speculation, Acer has at last confirmed its new smartphone, the Iconia Smart. Commentators are already going gaga over the screen – the 4.8in screen has a 21:9 aspect ratio which means you can watch films in…
Gallery: LG's 3D adventure – the Optimus 3D phone and and Optimus Pad tablet – in pictures
Make no mistake – 3D technology has hit the mobile phone world. LG presented the Optimus 3D phone and Optimus Pad tablet computer at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Optimus 3D phone This is the world's first…
Orange and T-Mobile combo to launch Everything Everywhere high street chain
Merged mobile groups Orange and T-Mobile will hit the high street with its new brand name next Friday. Everything Everywhere will see the light of day first in Altrincham in Greater Manchester, followed by stores in Lowestoft, Evesham, Bishops…
