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10 things you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S10 family

February 25, 2019February 20, 2019 by Stuart

There are three models in the Galaxy Family, S10 Plus, S10 and S10e For the first time Samsung has released 3 models, the Galaxy S10e has one memory size and four colours Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Green and Canary Yellow. The S10 has two memory sizes and is available in Prism Black, Prism White … Read more

iPhone XS Max Review | Is Apple’s most expensive iPhone worth it?

February 25, 2019February 12, 2019 by David

If the beautiful 5.8 inch display of the iPhone XS just doesn’t cut it for you, and only the best possible big screen iPhone experience will do, then you need the iPhone XS Max. But be warned you need deep pockets. And I don’t just mean it’s an expensive phone, you will actually need deep … Read more

Honor View 20 Review | The first big launch of 2019

February 25, 2019January 22, 2019 by James

The View 20 is the latest flagship from Honor. Which, as with previous flagships from the Chinese firm, is a bit of a head-turner. Here’s our review. We’ve been playing around with the Honor View 20 for a while now so we’re ready to give our verdict. We’ve also got a full video review below. … Read more

iPhone XR Review | The best value iPhone

February 25, 2019January 17, 2019 by David

The iPhone XR is the very latest phone from Apple in 2018, and here’s our review. Despite the fact that it’s by far the cheapest iPhone launch of the year, we reckon that for most people, that it might be the best fit out of the current lineup and here’s why. Looking good Well let’s … Read more

iPhone XS Review | Should you buy one?

February 25, 2019January 17, 2019 by David

This is our review of Apple’s new flagship, the iPhone XS. First impressions are, predictibly very good when it comes to how good this phone looks and feels in the hand. It’s pretty much identical to the iPhone X that came before it. And that in itself is no bad thing. We’re used to the … Read more

iPhone XS, XS Max and XR | Everything You Need To Know + Video

February 25, 2019November 20, 2018 by James

We are going to have look at the latest range of Apple iPhones and compare the three. There is a lot to cover here so let’s get started straight away with the iPhone XS, which is the follow-up to the iPhone X released last year. We have the familiar design, with a notch on the … Read more

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Hands-On Review

February 25, 2019August 28, 2018 by James

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has arrived, is it worth the upgrade? Note fans, prepare to be impressed. There’s some great tech on offer here with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and even if you’re not a Note fan you may be forced to reconsider as this could be one of the best phones in … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 – Worth the Upgrade?

August 28, 2015August 23, 2015 by Dan

Samsung have recently unveiled a stunning new smartphone called the Galaxy S6 Edge+.

The S6 Edge+ is a larger and more powerful version of the original S6 Edge which was launched earlier this year. Samsung have announced that at present they have no plans to release the Galaxy Note 5 in the UK as they expect the new S6 Edge+ to fulfil the needs of Galaxy Note fans in the UK.

So we thought we’d compare the S6 Edge+ with the Note 4 (predecessor to the Note 5) and so Note users can see if it’s worth upgrading.

Similar Specs?

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ is similar in size to the Galaxy Note 4. Both boast a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen although the S6 Edge+ offers a slightly better screen resolution at 518 pixels per inch compared to 515 ppi for the Note 4.

The design of the Edge+ is obviously more curvy in shape thanks to the screen which cleverly wraps over both sides of the handset. The Edge+ is also slimmer at just 6.9mm in depth and lighter weighing in at 153 grams as opposed to a thickness of 8.5mm and a weight of 176 grams for the Note 4.

The unique ‘edge’ screens on the S6 Edge+ also offer an advantage over the Note 4 with quick access to contacts to make calls or send emails and messages on one side and frequently used apps on the other.

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On the camera front, the S6 Edge+ comes with a

The Lowdown on the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and the Note 5

August 28, 2015August 20, 2015 by Dan

Samsung have recently announced two new smartphones, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5. There were rumours that Samsung were keen to unveil the new handsets before Apple launched the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus and they have done just that. Here’s what you need to know about these two high spec mobile phones:

Super Sized Version

The Galaxy S6 Edge+ is a super sized version of the original S6 Edge with a stunning 5.7-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD display which compares to the 5.1-inch screen on the S6 Edge. Both the S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ are similar in design boasting a glass and metal build and a curvy shape with the screen wrapping over the sides of the handset. The Edge+ is marginally slimmer than the Edge at just 6.9mm and it weighs in at a pretty light 153 grams.

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The Lowdown on the Moto X Play, Moto X Style and Moto G

August 28, 2015August 18, 2015 by Dan

Motorola have just released a collection of new smartphones including a 3rd generation edition of the Moto G and a couple of premium Moto X variants namely the Moto X Play and Moto X Style. Let’s take a look at these exciting new additions to their smartphone collection.

MOTO G: Now Water Resistant

First up is the latest version of the budget Moto G smartphone. The Moto G is one of Motorola’s most popular and best selling handsets.

The new Moto G has been redesigned with a more curvy shape and can be customized with a great choice of colour combinations for the different parts of the phone such as the back cover, trim and phone face. Built with a plastic polycarbonate frame, the 3rd generation Moto G is robust and water resistant (IP67 certified) in water up to 1 metre deep.

Motorola have kept the display the same size at 5 inches with a 720p HD resolution screen which gives it a decent but not world beating 294 pixels per inch. Both of the cameras have been improved with a 13-megapixel snapper on the rear and a 5-megapixel camera on the front.

The new Moto G runs on Android Lollipop 5.1.1 with a Snapdragon 410 processor and a minimum of 1GB of RAM. There’s the option of 8GB or 16GB of expandable onboard storage which can be increased to a maximum of 32GB with a MicroSD card. The battery is excellent at 2470mAh and will easily provide enough power for a day of use.

Similar Specs?

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Super Sized Version

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MOTO G: Now Water Resistant

Moto X Play & Moto X Style