New Wallace and Gromit AR app offers ‘new form of storytelling’
A new Wallace and Gromit adventure uses augmented reality to create a “new form of storytelling”, its creators have said as the story launches as a free app.
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How does the new Samsung Galaxy S21 series compare to its rivals?
Samsung has announced its new flagship S21 series phones, hailing their ability to offer new levels of connectivity and productivity to users.
Samsung announces new flagship S21 series phones
Samsung has revealed a trio of new flagship smartphones, with the company pushing their 5G and connectivity abilities as the world increasingly takes to remote working and living.
Samsung prepares to unveil latest flagship smartphones
Samsung will unveil its new line-up of flagship smartphones later on Thursday, as experts raise questions about the public desire for premium phones during a pandemic.
Pandemic sparks dramatic rise in app use, report says
Restrictions relating to the coronavirus pandemic greatly accelerated mobile app usage in 2020 – particularly among older users, a new report says.
Virgin offers free paid channels and mobile data to aid families during lockdown
Virgin Media is offering households access to a selection of factual pay TV channels and mobile data for free in a bid to help families during lockdown.
Households cutting back on food to afford telecoms bills, research suggests
An estimated 4.7 million UK homes have struggled with the cost of their telecoms bills this year, with some people even cutting back on food to afford them, according to Ofcom.
Can I visit the EU when the transition period ends?
UK travellers visiting the EU once the Brexit transition period ends will face a number of new hurdles.
Three launches first 5G sites using Ericsson kit instead of Huawei
Mobile network Three has switched on its first 5G sites using Ericsson equipment instead of Huawei in the latest fallout of a ban on the Chinese giant’s 5G technology.
Hybrid 5G satellite engineering hub set to open in Oxfordshire
An engineering hub to harness the power of 5G and satellite technologies is set to be completed in Oxfordshire next year.
Should you buy… The iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 12 Pro Max?
In a bumper year for the iPhone, a wider range of models than ever and the introduction of 5G connectivity are just two ways of luring people in.
Oppo previews rollable screen concept smartphone
Chinese phone maker Oppo has unveiled a new concept smartphone which includes a rollable screen as an alternative to foldable devices.
Privacy activists in EU file complaints over iPhone tracking
European privacy activists have filed complaints against Apple over its use of software to track the behaviour of iPhone users.
Should you buy… The iPhone 12?
Apple’s “new era” of iPhones have been given a new look and 5G compatibility for the first time, and the first of the new devices show plenty of promise.
Mobile game aims to help mental health of children during pandemic
A new mobile app designed to help improve mental health in children during the coronavirus pandemic has been released in the UK.
Xiaomi unveils UK’s ‘most affordable’ 5G smartphone
Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has announced what it says is the “most affordable 5G smartphone” in the UK, ahead of the first 5G iPhone going on sale this week.
Apple brings iPhone medical records feature to UK
An iPhone feature allowing users to view and store their medical records on their smartphone is being introduced to the UK.
Tech-addicted north-east families wanted for new BBC show
A new TV series is looking for people who are struggling to beat their addictions to their screens.
Huawei criticises latest US trade restrictions
Huawei has accused the United States of damaging the global technology industry and targeting individual companies after it extended trading restrictions placed on the Chinese firm.
US ban restricting Huawei from using Android extended until May 2021
Huawei has been barred from fully using Android for at least another 12 months, after Donald Trump extended his executive order banning US firms from working with companies deemed a national security risk.
Google reveals Ireland’s most searched for topics about lockdown release
Irish people were most concerned about when they could go to the hairdresser as the coronavirus lockdown is eased, according to Google Trends.
Steve Carell explains the ‘atypical’ origins of new Netflix comedy Space Force
Steve Carell has revealed the “atypical” origins of new Netflix series Space Force, saying it was presented to him with “no idea aside from the title”.
Fortnite added to Play Store over Google ‘disadvantage’ row
Fortnite can be downloaded through the Google Play Store for the first time, after developers blamed Google for putting software not on the platform at a “disadvantage”.
Ricky Gervais eager to make third series of After Life
Ricky Gervais has said that After Life is the first of his comedies that has made him to want to make a third series.
Should you buy… The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?
Samsung’s 2020 flagship smartphone places the emphasis on the camera, with the top-of-the-range S20 Ultra 5G the biggest and most powerful offering.
Apple unveils new £419 iPhone SE
Apple has unveiled a new version of its affordable iPhone SE, which will cost £419 when it goes on sale on April 17.
Huawei defends role in UK’s 5G network
Chinese hi-tech company Huawei has defended its role in the development of 5G in the UK.
Apple and Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
Apple and Google have launched a major joint effort to leverage smartphone technology to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.
Google updates Pixel 4’s face recognition with option to require eyes be open
Google has updated the face recognition feature on its Pixel 4 smartphone so that it no longer unlocks when the user’s eyes are closed.
Facebook launches gaming tournaments in UK
Facebook has launched a new gaming feature in the UK which allows players to organise and run video game tournaments from the social network.