Articles by Thomas Thorn

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 trio leaked with uninspiring specs

By Thomas Thorn published 12 February 14

Three more Samsung tablets have slipped out online, complete with comprehensive spec sheets.

HTC M8 may not be as beautiful as we thought

One 2 design leaked again - is it enough to save HTC?

By Thomas Thorn published 12 February 14

The front of the new HTC One sequel has been shown again, and it's still a bit underwhelming

HTC look to cheaper handsets to reverse sales slump

HTC looks to cheaper handsets to reverse sales slump

By Thomas Thorn published 10 February 14

HTC sees the middle ground as the ideal opportunity to take on the big boys and regain market share.

Galaxy S5 might still come in two flavours according to new benchmarks

By Thomas Thorn published 10 February 14

AnTuTu benchmarks might have just lifted the lid on two variations of Samsung's latest flagship

Apple stylus set to feature interchangeable modules

Apple's iPen could be far more awesome than we thought

By Thomas Thorn published 5 February 14

More patents reveal that Apple's rumored stylus will definitely be more than a dumb stick.

HTC M8 leaked in photo sporting two of everything

HTC One 2 leaked again - is it enough of an upgrade?

By Thomas Thorn published 5 February 14

A rather convincing snap of the new HTC M8 has leaked, with two cameras and two flashes.

iPad Pro could launch with fabled iStylus

By Thomas Thorn published 29 January 14

Recent patent grant could signal the addition of an Apple built stylus to launch with the iPad Pro.

Are these the Nokia Normandy specs we've all been waiting for?

Nokia going low-end Android with the Normandy, according to new specs

By Thomas Thorn published 27 January 14

A Vietnamese retailer may have given away Nokia's Android game with a raft of specs, including Google support.

Nokia Lumia 1520 mini shows its lower res face in new photos

Nokia Lumia 1520 mini may launch as Lumia 930 with fewer headlining specs

By Thomas Thorn published 27 January 14

Nokia's cut down phablet appears in leak rocking more reasonable spec list

Potatoes set to power phones and tablets within 3 years

By Thomas Thorn published 22 January 14

A breakthrough at Virginia Tech University means that we could see biobatteries powering devices within a few years

Galaxy S3 and Note 2 to receive KitKat update by end of March

By Thomas Thorn published 22 January 14

A Samsung engineer has reportedly revealed that KitKat will land on the ageing flagships soon.

Samsung Galaxy S5 set to finally abandon buttons

Samsung Galaxy S5 may finally abandon that physical home button

By Thomas Thorn published 22 January 14

A leaked design patent apparently for the Galaxy S5 has revealed more details about the upcoming flagship smartphone.

HTC M8 will give Galaxy S5 early advantage by launching sans 2K

HTC M8 looks set to shun QHD display

By Thomas Thorn published 20 January 14

HTC won't jump on the QHD display bandwagon, with a more leaks showing the M8 will launch with a 1080p screen.

Microsoft offers manufacturers billions in bid to boost Windows Phone uptake

How desperate is Microsoft for Windows Phone love? Very, apparently

By Thomas Thorn published 15 January 14

There's seriously big money on the table as Microsoft sweet talks Samsung, Sony and Huawei into Windows Phone devices.

Samsung set to supercharge Galaxy S5 battery

By Thomas Thorn published 15 January 14

Not content with just making the battery bigger, the Samsung Galaxy S5 may also fully charge in under a couple of hours

Asus Transformer Pad review

By Thomas Thorn published 10 January 14

The original Transformer Pad was a revolution, but the world has caught up. Can the latest version put Asus on top?

Galaxy Grand Neo rears head as Galaxy Grand mini

Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo escapes ahead of MWC 2014

By Thomas Thorn published 8 January 14

Will Samsung hit even more price points at MWC with another handset in the Galaxy Grand lineup?

Qualcomm unveils flashy new camera tech before CES

By Thomas Thorn published 6 January 14

In a bid to beat the CES chatter, Qualcomm shows what its SoC's can do.

Will the Galaxy S5 herald a dawn of metal Samsungs?

Word on a metal Samsung Galaxy S5 surfaces again

By Thomas Thorn published 2 January 14

Samsung will launch the Galaxy S5 with a metal chassis, but it won't stop there.

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro spec leak tips HD display and big power

By Thomas Thorn published 2 January 14

A benchmarking app has helped to shed light on Samsung's much-rumored super-sized slate.

Flashback: the past, present and future of the camera phone

By Thomas Thorn published 28 December 13

In Depth Let us take you on a journey; from the first cameraphone to the handset you'll be owning in three years time.

Xperia Z1 and Ultra now getting Android 4.3, Xperia Z close behind

Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra now getting Android 4.3, Xperia Z close behind

By Thomas Thorn published 18 December 13

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is finally winging its way to Sony's Xperia flagships.

Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 review

By Thomas Thorn published 18 December 13

It's hard to see why you wouldn't choose the Galaxy Ace 3 over its rivals, and the inclusion of 4G is a huge boost.

Is LG behind the iPad mini rivalling Nexus 8?

By Thomas Thorn published 9 December 13

All the talk might be of a LG Nexus 10, but what's this about an 8-inch model too?

YotaPhone: 10 things you need to know

By Thomas Thorn published 4 December 13

In Depth There's more to the YotaPhone and its second screen than meets the eye, here's all the details.