Category: Mobile Phones

Apple banned in Germany, quickly overturns it

More By Joe Svetlik on 4 February 2012, 10:30am How quickly these things happen. Yesterday, Motorola succeeded in forcing Apple to pull several of its iPad and iPhone models from sale in Germany, following a patent dispute. But just a

Android Bouncer boots out 40 per cent of malware

More By Andrew Hoyle on 3 February 2012, 11:55am The Android Market, like Newcastle’s Bigg Market, is getting too rowdy, but with malware and viruses instead of Scouse hen parties. Now Google’s Bouncer is manning the doors, looking for potential

DriveSafe tells friends you’re driving, stops danger texting

More By Rich Trenholm on 3 February 2012, 4:50pm A new service puts the brakes on texting while driving. DriveSafe automatically replies to incoming texts messages saying not now — we’re driving. The text reads, “I’m driving at the moment.

Samsung Galaxy buying guide

More By Damien McFerran on 3 February 2012, 5:03pm When it comes to buying a new smart phone, there’s a galaxy of choice — quite literally. Samsung’s Android-powered range of Galaxy handsets have become firm favourites with mobile consumers all