13

May

2013

Last week at The Fonecast: 13th May 2013

The rise of the machines

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Mark Bridge writes:

Nokia has had a busy few days. First came the Asha 501, a ‘smartphone lite’ that introduced developers to a new version of the company’s Asha platform. This was followed by the Lumia 928, which is a Windows Phone 8 handset exclusive to Verizon Wireless in the USA. It’s quite like the Nokia 920, so we’re not missing out too much.

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8

Apr

2013

Last week at The Fonecast: 8th April 2013

Something old, something new...

Author: The Fonecast

Mark Bridge writes:

Let’s start with a slightly belated birthday wish to the hand-held mobile phone, which made its first public appearance on 3rd April 1973. At that point we’d had carphones for a while… but this was the first time anyone had heard the phrase “Sorry, I’ve got to go, the battery’s running out” spoken in public. Or something like that.

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18

Mar

2013

Last week at The Fonecast: 18th March 2013

S4 for Samsung, 1m for BlackBerry

Author: The Fonecast

Mark Bridge writes:

Samsung launched a new flagship Android smartphone last week, eschewing Roman numerals and calling it the Galaxy S4. Well, it was never really going to be the SIV, was it?

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17

Mar

2013

The wristwatch phone isn't a new idea… but is it the right time for the Apple iWatch?

Author: The Fonecast

Mark Bridge writes:

Apple is rumoured to be planning a wearable mobile device: the iWatch. Whether it’s an iPhone accessory or a stand-alone mobile phone… or a figment of overactive imaginations… remains to be seen, although press reports suggest it could be launched by the end of 2013.

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8

Mar

2013

4 mobile security tips for every smartphone owner

Author: The Fonecast

Satish Shetty of Codeproof Technologies writes:

Don’t underestimate the security of your smartphone. Here are 4 important but easy security tips to secure your iPhone, iPad, Android phone and Tablet devices.

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