Richard Steele

For some time now the smart phone market has been a bit frustrating for a lot of people who would rather keep things relatively simple, or at least keep things at a reasonable budget. It is actually not unlike the phenomenon of flat screen televisions – not long ago, simpler televisions were still available but suddenly all that you could buy in stores were big and expensive flat screens. Eventually [...]

Only a few months back the web was flooded with the latest rumours and leaks for the brand new iPhone 5. To be honest I got sick of writing about it and after all that Apple launched a completely different model. The announcement of the iPhone 4S broke Apple’s traditional routine of summer releases but we might see Apple return to summer releases with the iPhone 5. A Foxconn Employee at one [...]

The Samsung Galaxy S2 has been one of the most successful Android handsets ever to be released. Samsung managed to sell over 50,000 units of the device every day when the handset launched. It also managed to pick up a phone of the year award beating off tough competition from the iPhone 4. So how can Samsung raise the bar with the Galaxy S3? In October the first Samsung Galaxy S3 details leaked [...]

Music themed apps are extremely popular on both the iPhone and iPad. There is an app for nearly every instrument that you can think of. Want to play the ukulele or the didgeridoo? Then head to the App Store and you are sure to find something. Whether you are a rocker, a vocalist or a DJ you are sure to find an app that suits you down to the ground. Here is my selection of the three best music themed [...]

The toughest Android handset on the block is now available to buy across the UK and Europe. Unlike other Android handsets, the Motorola Defy+ has been built with toughness in mind. The IP67 certified handsets is dust proof, scratch proof and water resistant! Dropped your phone in your drink? No problem just fish it out like nothing happened! In fact you could leave it fully submerged for half [...]

A leaked slide apparently from an internal Samsung presentation has revealed the first image and specifications of the unannounced handset. The image was sent to Phandroid anonymously and it does look like the type of internal presentation slide that gets produced for networks and distributors. Looking at the image it looks like the Samsung Galaxy S3 is going to feature a dual core 1.8 GHz Exynos [...]

The Samsung Galaxy S2 managed to beat down competition from handsets such as the iPhone 4, HTC Sensation, HTC Incredible S and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc at the prestigious T3 Gadget Awards this week. It’s not really surprising to see a handset that has sold many units take the tops spot for phone of the year. Although let’s face it, looking at the handsets it was up against it was pretty [...]

Apple iPhone 3GS Contract Deals A lot of people were disappointed when Apple announced iPhone 3GS as everyone was expecting a completely new look and design. Instead Apple chose to keep the same design as the original iPhone 3G but fully redesigned the inner workings of the handset to add new features and make it that much more powerful. In fact, the S in 3GS stands for speed as Apple [...]