Tag: Google

Google Pixel Buds A-Series are coming this way, for just £99

Published date June 4, 2021

Google has released affordable earbuds in the USA and Canada, and now they’re coming here soon.

[Updated] Realme GT coming to UK, allowing its users early access to Android 12

Published date May 19, 2021

Lots of companies are announcing the ability to run Android 12 Beta on some of their devices, but Realme used the opportunity to also announce the flagship Realme GT is getting a global launch soon…

Chromebooks celebrate 10th birthday; and boy has the OS come a long way since then…

Published date March 9, 2021

Let’s be honest, when Chromebooks first entered the scene a lot of people were somewhat sceptical, not least because a device that relied on a solid Internet connection to just about anything was not looked upon as favourably as it is now – given how patchy Wi-Fi and mobile data coverage was back then.

Camera Go brings low-light photography to entry-level Nokia 1.3 and more

Published date October 6, 2020

Designed for phones with vastly reduced amounts of RAM, the Camera Go app with its new Night Mode feature gives users of these devices a far better experience when taking photos in the dark.

Google launches Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5

Published date October 1, 2020

Google has finally brought 5G to Pixel, with the launch of not one but two new next-gen phones.

Google finally launches Pixel 4a (sort of) and announces 5G models coming later this year

Published date August 3, 2020

Originally intended for release in May, but delayed due to Covid-19, the Pixel 4a has been made official today.

OnePlus brings proactive Google Assistant Ambient Mode to its devices.

Published date February 11, 2020

OnePlus is bringing the Google Assistant ‘Ambient Mode’ to OnePlus models, going back to the OnePlus 3. This is a new feature that can be enabled whenever your phone is on charge, providing information and suggestions on the weather, upcoming appointments, entertainment and general reminders. The phone can also be… [Click for more]

Let the Christmas sales begin! Part two: Vodafone

Published date December 20, 2019

While Santa awaits the MOT on his sleigh, Vodafone is slashing prices before Christmas has arrived! There are some huge savings on the Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 10+ 5G and Google’s Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL models. The Galaxy S9 might be quite old now, but available for as… [Click for more]

Google launches Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL; Pre-ordering open now, with free HP Chromebook for early birds

Published date October 16, 2019

Yesterday in New York, Google unveiled a host of new products. However it was the new Pixel 4 phones that most people were eagerly waiting for. Now they’ve been announced, and it seems all the rumours were pretty much bang-on the money. Sadly, that included the leaked pricing that suggested… [Click for more]

Nokia aims to shake up the midrange market with the high-performing Nokia 7.1

Published date October 5, 2018

As flagship phones get increasingly expensive, there’s an ever-growing market in the mid-range for affordable, but still well-performing, smartphones. Today Nokia launched the Nokia 7.1, a sub-£300 (£299) Android phone that offers an affordable phone with a large 5.84-inch HDR display, an enhanced dual-camera set up with Zeiss optics, a… [Click for more]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Normal service will resume in 2017

Published date December 28, 2016

Just a short post to say that my site hasn’t closed down, but I’ve been busy on other projects and will be back in the new year with new posts, reviews and a competition. Until then, have fun, relax, and enjoy some photos I took on the Google Pixel XL and… [Click for more]

London by Night: A visual feast, thanks to the awesome performing Google Pixel XL

Published date November 21, 2016

The Pixel XL hasn’t just got a good camera, it has a great camera. The camera app itself might be pretty basic, but with just a simple tweak you can get the best low-light photos I think I’ve ever had on a phone. Yes of course there’s noise, but come… [Click for more]

Camera Test: Huawei Mate 9 vs Google Pixel XL [Updated]

Published date November 3, 2016

Within just a couple of hours of the launch of the Mate 9, I thought there was no point wasting time and got cracking with a photo test between the Mate 9 and the Google Pixel XL. I’ll have more photos in the coming days, but I figured many of you… [Click for more]