Category: Feature

4G LTE network testing around London, 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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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

Things to look forward to at MWC 2014

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

Video sample: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (Tiger)

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact – Benchmark and viewing angle tests

Convert a Sony Xperia Z1 into the new Xperia Z1 compact

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)

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

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?

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.