Even though Nokia isn't exactly disappearing, the fact that Microsoft's acquisition of the Finnish firm has just been finalized means that it will, at least, be losing some of its identity. Given that most of us have, at some point, used at least one Nokia handset, it's rather sad to see the famed brand meet its demise, and here - through one or two tears - we look back and pay tribute to some of the undeniable classics that the company has churned out over the past couple of decades.
The Samsung Galaxy S5's 16-megapixel camera is pretty darned good, and with 4K video shooting to boot, it's not too difficult to see why many consider it to be among the best in the industry. But apparently, as confirmed by Samsung, a small number of devices have been beset by camera issues, and even though the company is keen to stress that only a fraction of units are affected, the problem itself is severe enough to warrant a replacement.
When it comes to advertising a new product, Korean outfit Samsung is famed for pushing the boat out, spending extravagant amounts to ensure that consumers are fully aware of its latest releases. Given that the flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone is now a fortnight old, it's not surprising that we've already seen a swathe of new ads, and in the latest, Samsung makes sure to point out that the device's new camera is superior to that of the iPhone 5s.
Last month, we reported on a piece of Android malware that turned Android devices into Bitcoin miners, and now, a security firm has highlighted a few more suspect apps over at the Google Play Store. Given the growing popularity of cryptocurrency, mobile devices were always going to be targeted in this way, but the frequency in which these attacks appear to be occurring will certainly be seen as cause for alarm.
During the first week of September last year, it was announced that Microsoft was to acquire the devices and services division of Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia for the reported sum of $7.1 billion. With both companies having already established a close relationship thanks to the Lumia-Windows Phone partnership, the transition was always likely to be a smooth one, and with all the regulatory formalities done and dusted, Nokia is now officially a part of Microsoft.
Did you wake up this morning and wish that you could welcome the weekend by getting an extremely interesting insight into the history of Sony's PlayStation? In all honesty it's probably not something that is permanently at the forefront of everyone's mind, but nonetheless is a topic that is not only extremely interesting, but also very relevant considering the PlayStation 4 is currently dominating the console gaming world.
Since the release of the Evasi0n jailbreak for iOS 7, the number of tweaks - particularly those aimed at revamping the lock screen - has sky-rocketed, and while some lock screen enhancers have sought ways to increase general functionality, others have served only to look pretty. Timely, a new entry to the BigBoss repo, certainly swings toward the vanity side of the scale, offering a completely different perspective on the clock feature.
As smartphone owners, many of us have become experts in finding apps and games for free or on the cheap, but it's all the sweeter when said deal relates to a title or app that we're actually going to enjoy or use. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is both exhilarating and nostalgia-inducing in equal measure, and thanks to makers SEGA, it has just gone free.
It's a well-known fact that no fewer than 99 percent of the Web's video content consists of pets doing crazy things, and an interesting new compilation sees some of our favorite animals showcase their skills on the Apple iPad.
Apple only rolled out its rudimentary iOS 7.1.1 update on Tuesday, but over the past 48 hours or so, we've stumbled across some interesting little tweaks. As well as the new App Store feature that shows which apps offer in-app purchases, it has now emerged that in terms of battery life, those choosing to update can enjoy some reasonable improvements.
