Category: Feature

Sony Xperia Z5 range lacks optical image stabilisation, but seems to do fine without

Published date September 5, 2015

It’s odd that Sony doesn’t seem interested in using optical image stabilisation (OIS) on its smartphones. Perhaps it’s to avoid losing sales of other cameras from Sony, but whatever the reality, it just seems rather stupid to me. But, Sony has for some time offered software stabilisation and on the latest… [Click for more]

Huawei Mate S Camera Samples (Day and Night) [Updated]

Published date September 3, 2015

Earlier this year, I carried out a detailed camera test with the Huawei P8 and the Honor 6 Plus on a holiday to Disneyland Paris, and now I’ve started to do some camera tests with the brand new Huawei Mate S, featuring a 13-megapixel RGBW camera that’s (on paper at least) exactly like… [Click for more]

Head to Head: Wileyfox Swift and the Moto G – do they compare?

Published date August 26, 2015

Yesterday, a new company hit the scene and launched two new handsets – one of which almost identically matches the Moto G on specs. But it’s up to £80 cheaper, so can it really compete on the same level? The Wileyfox Swift (see my unboxing here) being cheaper than its Motorola counterpart is somewhat… [Click for more]

Mobile Network Speed Testing in London (3G and 4G Comparison, with surprising results)

Published date July 31, 2015

It’s now becoming a bit of a tradition, and yesterday saw another day of testing in and around London to see how mobile data speeds are faring, checking how 4G continues to roll out and speeds increase with new technology, but also the impact of more people taking advantage of higher… [Click for more]

Video: Can the budget Moto G & E compete against Sony and HTC?

Published date April 8, 2015

Motorola smartphones on a budget: Which is the best model for you?

Published date March 30, 2015

Having now got every single budget Motorola smartphone (bar one) since the first Moto G hit the shelves in November 2013, with the Moto E marking its debut soon after, I thought it was as good a time as any to see how each successive model compares against the last.

Honor 6 Plus Camera Image Samples

Published date March 5, 2015

These camera photos were supplied by Honor and were taken from a pre-release Honor 6 Plus handset. As such, I had no control over the subject matter and will do my own test with a final retail model as soon as I can. The Honor 6 Plus has two 8-megapixel cameras on… [Click for more]

4G LTE network testing around London, 2015

Published date March 4, 2015

Last year I put EE, O2 and Three to the test in central London to see how 4G was performing. I also tested 3G as not every network was able to offer 4G in the places visited. At the time, Three was yet to launch its fledgling service to the general public so… [Click for more]

My top picks of the best smartphones, tablets and wearables from IFA 2014 (day one)

Published date September 3, 2014

This year I didn’t go to IFA. No press trip, no pre-briefings under embargo with the opportunity to write everything up days before. So, like most people, I’ve been looking on as an ordinary consumer. But of course, I still have my contacts within the industry, and taking more of a… [Click for more]

HTC One (M8) camera images (Part two, the model village)

Published date March 30, 2014

Here are some more photos taken on a bright and sunny day, and again showing that the camera on the HTC One (M8) can be pretty good most of the time.

HTC One (M8) camera images (Part one, at the zoo)

Published date March 29, 2014

The first test of the camera on the HTC One (M8).

Things to look forward to at MWC 2014

Published date February 21, 2014

I list the things that most interest me at MWC, taking place next week.

Video sample: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (Tiger)

Published date January 27, 2014

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact – Benchmark and viewing angle tests

Published date January 26, 2014

Convert a Sony Xperia Z1 into the new Xperia Z1 compact

Published date January 25, 2014

How to turn your Sony Xperia Z1 into the new Xperia Z1 Compact in no time – and without all the fuss of changing a phone the usual way.

Three UK 4G testing updates (speed tests)

Published date January 22, 2014

As long as I’ve got my 4G enabled SIM, I’ll continue to do testing as I move around London day and night.

Testing Three’s 4G network in London, with EE and O2 comparisons

Published date January 18, 2014

As Three begins the process of activating users for its 4G network, I headed into London to do some speed tests and put Three’s 4G service up against EE and O2, as well as pitting 4G versus 3G.

Three UK: So what’s the real deal with the 4G roll-out?

Published date December 20, 2013

Three didn’t do the best job of launching its 4G network this December. In fact, bar a few thousand users, nobody will even get a chance until the new year. But, I managed to spend some time to find out what’s happening and why it should be worth waiting a few more weeks.