By Killian Bell |
When the Nexus 7 3G first came to Google Play in the United Kingdom earlier this month, it didn’t take long for the £239 (approx. $383) tablet to sell out. If you were one of the unlucky ones who didn’t get their order in before…
By Killian Bell |
Last Friday, the upcoming HTC Deluxe was leaked ahead of its official unveiling. Packing a 5-inch 1080p display, the handset was expected to become the international version of the HTC Butterfly (which is exclusive to Japan) and the HTC Droid DNA (which is exclusive to…
By Killian Bell |
Asus has announced that it will give a €30/£25 (approx. $38) voucher to customers in Europe who purchased a Nexus 7 tablet before its price tag was slashed on October 29. Customers have until November 30 to apply for theirs, and it’s valid until December…
By Killian Bell |
HTC has finally begun rolling out its Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade to unlocked, international One X handsets. In addition to all the new features and improvements Google’s latest mobile platform brings, the update reportedly makes the One X “extremely fast.” When your handset will…
By Todd Haselton |
Verizon Wireless is the largest carrier in the United States, but it’s going to face increased competition of T-Mobile’s plans to acquire MetroPCS and SoftBank’s $20 billion investment in Sprint are approved. The Financial Times on Friday said that Vodafone needs to consider whether or not it’s…
By Killian Bell |
Apple has this morning hiked its App Store prices for customers located in Europe. Where the lowest price for an app used to be €0.79, it’s now €0.89. The changes have taken affect in the following countries: Italy Spain Netherlands Portugal Greece Poland Germany France…
By Todd Haselton |
If you’re on AT&T, Sprint or Verizon Wireless and own a new smartphone, chances are you’re running on a 4G LTE network (when one is available). It turns out, however, that we as U.S. residents are paying more for 4G LTE service than those in…
By Killian Bell |
If you thought Apple’s Mac App Store policy was strict and a little over the top, then get a load of this: Microsoft will not be allowing PEGI 18 or ‘adult’ rated video games into the Windows 8 Marketplace. This isn’t a massive issue for…
By Killian Bell |
JK Shin, head of Samsung Mobile Communications, has confirmed that the Korean company will be launching a 4-inch Galaxy S III ‘Mini’ on October 11 in Germany. Shin revealed the news to reporters in Korea on Wednesday, but he didn’t give away too much information…
By Todd Haselton |
Microsoft’s Windows Phone mobile operating system is beginning to steal market share from Research In Motion’s BlackBerry platform in parts of Europe, according to a new report from research firm Kantar Worldpanel. The group found that Windows Phone has a double-digit market share in Italy (10.4%), the…
By Killian Bell |
Apple’s in-demand iPhone 5 has continued its rollout today, reaching a further 22 markets in Europe and New Zealand just one week after making its debut in the United States and other larger international markets. Those countries receiving the iPhone 5 today include: Austria, Belgium, Czech…
By Killian Bell |
A number of Nokia’s European subsidies have been confirming prices for the new Lumia 820 and Lumia 920 this morning. Both devices, which are Nokia’s first to be powered by Windows Phone 8, were announced on September 5 — but at the time, the Finnish…
By Killian Bell |
Amazon announced back in June that its Android Appstore would be coming to Europe this summer, and today it’s finally here — nearly 18 months after making its debut in the United States. The Google Play alternative will initially be available in the United Kingdom,…
By Killian Bell |
Google’s $199 Nexus 7 tablet is now making its way around Europe. It’s been available in the United Kingdom since June 17 — just four days after launching in the United States — and now it’s coming to France, Germany and Spain. This is the…
By Killian Bell |
Just over three weeks after making its debut in Europe and Japan, the Nintendo 3DS XL arrives in the United States today. The handheld will cost $30 more than its predecessor at $199.99, but that’s a fairly small premium to pay for a 90% larger…
By Killian Bell |
Following its arrival in the United Kingdom earlier this year, Netflix is expanding across Europe. The company has announced that it will be arriving in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden “before the end of 2012.” The video streaming service will come with the same monthly…
By Killian Bell |
The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity is finally making its way to the United Kingdom after launching in the United States and other parts of Europe earlier this month. You’ll be able to pick one up from Amazon.co.uk on August 31, and prices start at £599…
By Killian Bell |
Nokia is reportedly gearing up to offer several European carriers exclusivity to its upcoming Windows Phone 8 devices, with a promise that revenue will be shared to those who are willing to commit. The Finnish company is said to be in talks with France Telecom and…
By Killian Bell |
Following a publication from Vodafone Australia, which revealed the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade was coming soon to Samsung Nexus S users in Australia, we knew it was only a matter of time before other countries got it too. And today, the update is making…
By Killian Bell |
Taiwanese smartphone vendor HTC has blamed a United States customs delay and disappointing sales in Europe for a 57.8% fall in quarterly net profit. The world’s fifth-largest smartphone maker saw a net profit of NT$7.4 billion (approx. $247.7 million) between April and June, down from…
By Killian Bell |
Square Enix, Friday morning, announced Mini Ninjas Adventures, a brand new Mini Ninjas title exclusive to Kinect for Xbox 360 in North America and Europe. Mini Ninjas Adventures has been designed specifically with the Kinect in mind, making it the first Mini Ninjas title that…
By Killian Bell |
If you were thinking of venturing out to pick up a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 this weekend, you may be disappointed if you’re living in the United States. A U.S. judge has granted Apple’s request to stop Samsung from selling the slate after ruling that…
By Adriana Lee |
Cellular providers in Europe are getting worried. Evidence is growing that people in places like Spain and France are starting to wean themselves off of mobile phones. Recently, the news broke that record numbers of Spanish users are foregoing cell phones, with the total number…
By Killian Bell |
Reports had claimed that the Amazon Appstore was on its way to Europe this summer, and now Amazon itself has confirmed that Android users on the other side of the Atlantic will finally get a proper Google Play alternative in the coming months. Users in…
