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Google is promoting the arrival of the Pixel 4 in the UK in an unconventional manner. 2,000 customers who pre-ordered the Pixel 4 in the region will reportedly get a Pixel 4 in a cereal box with a small pouch of actual marshmallows inside it. The marshmallows use the likeness of the Google logo, making
The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is an exciting device, packing hardware credentials to match the best in the business today. However, the smartphone has received a lukewarm response in crucial markets mostly due to the bad press that Huawei received following the recent trade standoff between the American and Chinese governments. But this isn’t
Right after the UK voted to leave the European Union, #OnePlus posted a warning of sorts to its fans that the #OnePlus3 might soon be expensive given the fluctuation in the British Pound (GBP) compared to the U.S. Dollar (USD). Well, it hasn’t taken long for that day to finally arrive as OnePlus has now
LG recently announced that the LG G3 would be rolling out to markets outside South Korea from June 27th, but retailers and carriers in the UK have jumped the gun and are selling the QHD screen device from today itself. The G3 is available from Carphone Warehouse, Three and O2, with pricing starting at £479.95, and with
Those owning the original HTC One and using them on the O2 or Three networks in the UK can now update their phone to the latest version of HTC’s proprietary UI. The company is currently rolling out the Sense 6 update to O2 and Three networks, according to its UK support page, and also to
We saw the blue variant of the HTC One M8 leaking out a couple of days ago. And today, the smartphone has gone up for pre-order in the UK, even before HTC officially announces the device. Local retailer Mobilefun has listed this “Aqua Blue” variant of the HTC flagship on its website carrying a price tag of $927.99 unlocked and
The HTC Desire 610 smartphone was unveiled back in late February by HTC along with the Desire 816. With the two smartphones making the rounds in Asia for a while now, HTC has finally decided to launch the Desire 610 in the UK for £235 ($394). This is only a pre-order listing for now and stocks
Despite talk of a delay in the rollout of the Sony Xperia Z2 in the UK, retailers in the region have managed to start shipping out devices today. This comes on the back of reports which suggested that shortage in components is causing Sony to push back the launch to May. This perk however could only
Sony has come out with a word on the shortage issue of the Xperia Z2 providing some good news to residents of the UK. Customers who have already pre-ordered the device will get it next week, while new customers will have to wait until May 1 to get their hands on the smartphone. This comes as some
Equally as speedy, pretty much even in the build quality department and each featuring top-shelf audio, imaging, battery or software add-ons such as BoomSound, Dual Camera, Ultra Power Saving Mode or Air gestures, Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and HTC’s One M8 are nearly impossible to separate on paper. Most reviewers say it’s incredibly hard to choose
The Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and the Gear Fit smartwatches are expected to land in the markets officially on the 11th of April. However, UK retailer Unlocked Mobiles is already selling the Gear Fit and the Gear 2 Neo a week ahead of its official release. It is said that the Gear 2
The Sony Xperia Z2 handset has been known to be facing supply related issues since a few days ago. Sony Mobile has now confirmed this with some bad news as well. Pre-order customers in the UK will not be able to get their hands on the Xperia Z2 flagship at least until May according to
Samsung’s latest flagship is now available for pre-ordering in the UK, right on the scheduled date that was announced a couple of days ago. Major retailers Carphone Warehouse, Phones 4u and Amazon are now taking pre-orders, and so are carriers Vodafone, EE, O2 and Three, with the SIM-free price starting from as low as £559.99.
The Google Chromecast was expected to hit the UK on the 19th of March. However, some retailers like Currys and PC World are already selling the device through their online stores a day ahead of its release. Pricing has been set at £30 ($50), which is slightly more than the American pricing, but a small trade
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note 3 in the UK will start receiving the Android 4.4.2 update today. The update will be available as an OTA, so you might not have to wait long to get the notification. However, if you haven’t received the update yet, make sure you check the
Prime or no Prime version in the pipeline, Samsung’s “standard” Galaxy S5 is still poised to lead Android smartphone sales for the next six to nine months. Regardless of what analysts anticipate, and increasing competitiveness of rivals LG or Sony, Sammy’s marketing juggernaut is a well enough oiled machine to secure healthy buzz once the
While we know almost everything about the Samsung Galaxy S5 including the availability date, the Korean manufacturer is yet to give away details on the official pricing. However, UK retailer Clove has now shed more light on that with a new pre-order listing. The retailer mentions that the first stock will arrive on April 11,
Motorola has announced that it will be bringing the Moto X to Europe, confirming the speculation that ran rampant when the company sent out press invites for a new phone recently. The flagship smartphone will be available for purchase in February in the UK, France and Germany, with French carrier SFR calling dibs on exclusivity for
Motorola has begun the rollout of the Android 4.4.2 update right on schedule for the UK variants of the Moto G handset. The update will be rolled out in stages and should reach all devices by the end of the week, if not earlier. The update will change the build number to KLB20.9-1.10-1.9. The Moto
UK retailer Phones4U will launch the Pink Twilight variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 in the region next month. This won’t be any different from the standard Galaxy S4 apart from the change in color, so don’t expect anything special underneath. The handset is offered through EE, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone on contract starting from