Articles by Jeff Parsons

Jawbone's newly designed UP3 fitness band on the way

Jawbone UPs its game to take on Android and Apple

By Jeff Parsons published 4 November 14

Jawbone is reportedly developing two new fitness trackers, including the newly-designed UP3.

My love/hate relationship with the BlackBerry Passport

By Jeff Parsons published 1 November 14

Opinion Why it's almost but not quite for the (quite big actually) smartphone that could.

Huawei Ascend Mate 7 review

By Jeff Parsons published 30 October 14

Huawei's upping its phablet game with a device that wants to be your best mate.

Oppo N3 launches alongside 'world's thinnest smartphone'

By Jeff Parsons published 29 October 14

Oppo has revealed two new phones, the flagship N3 and ultra thin R5, at an event in Singapore.

Apple to expand iPhone 6's NFC uses beyond Apple Pay

Apple to expand iPhone 6 NFC beyond Apple Pay?

By Jeff Parsons published 28 October 14

Apple is reportedly looking at ways of expanding the iPhone 6's NFC usage into areas besides mobile payment.

Samsung Galaxy A5 pricing, specs and design leaked by retailer

By Jeff Parsons published 28 October 14

A retailer has leaked just about every last detail of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A5 handset.

Google would like to make Android Wear compatible with iOS

By Jeff Parsons published 24 October 14

The future of Google's wearable operating system could include iOS compatability.

Asus teases the ZenWatch launch

By Jeff Parsons published 23 October 14

Asus has let slip a new teaser image of its ZenWatch wearable along with a likely launch date

Moto 360 update brings better battery life

Moto 360 update will give your smartwatch a better battery life

By Jeff Parsons published 22 October 14

Motorola has released its first update for the Moto 360 smartwatch, bringing with it a bit more juicepower.

Lenovo potentially eyeing up BlackBerry...again

Lenovo might be eyeing up BlackBerry... again

By Jeff Parsons published 20 October 14

Rumours have surfaced that Lenovo is preparing a takeover bid for BlackBerry as early as this week.

Google Chromecast 2 is on its way

By Jeff Parsons published 17 October 14

Plans for an new Google Chromecast have appeared in FCC filings.

Samsung launches latest octa-core Exynos processor

Samsung ushers in 64-bit era with its next-gen processor

By Jeff Parsons published 16 October 14

Amidst all the Google news, Samsung has slipped out its newest 64-bit octa-core Exynos processor.

Apple to stop selling Fitbit devices in store

Apple Stores set to stop selling Fitbits as Watch looms nearer

By Jeff Parsons published 16 October 14

Apple and Fitbit could be parting ways on a retail front as Cupertino readies the Apple Watch for launch

Samsung feels the need; the need for 5G speed

Samsung's 5G network is 30 times faster than 4G

By Jeff Parsons published 15 October 14

Samsung is busy developing a 5G network and states it has hit 7.5Gbps download speed.

Google Nexus 6 pictured next to iPhone 6 Plus

Google's Nexus 6 pictured next to iPhone 6 Plus

By Jeff Parsons published 15 October 14

It's the battle of the bulge as a new shot appears sizing up Google's Nexus 6 with Apple's iPhone 6 Plus

HTC Desire Eye vs HTC One M8

By Jeff Parsons published 8 October 14

Versus HTC's got a new kid on the block, but how does it cope against the firm's flagship?

HTC Desire Eye vs Apple iPhone 6

By Jeff Parsons published 8 October 14

Versus Riding in on a tide of selfie-driven snapchats, can the HTC Desire Eye upset the iPhone's reign?

HTC Desire Eye leak shows front-facing 13MP camera

By Jeff Parsons published 6 October 14

Several new images have seemingly confirmed HTC will reveal a new Desire handset with dual 13MP cameras this week.

Was PayPal cut out of Apple Pay due to Samsung pertnership?

Was PayPal cut out of Apple Pay because of Samsung partnership?

By Jeff Parsons published 1 October 14

Reports have emerged that PayPal's inclusion in Apple Pay was dashed by the company's cosy relationship with Samsung.

Samsung says Galaxy Note 4 screen gap is a 'necessary feature'

By Jeff Parsons published 1 October 14

Company says each Galaxy Note 4 handset meets its strict quality control standards

HTC One M8 Max phablet specs promise Note-matching grunt

By Jeff Parsons published 30 September 14

The HTC One M8 Max is looking real, and new information hints that the brand is taking this phablet seriously.

More pictures of Motorola's 'Shamu' Nexus 6 hit the web

By Jeff Parsons published 29 September 14

A new image of the upcoming Motorola Nexus 6, codenamed Shamu, shows the Kernel version and build number, but little else

HTC M8 Eye rumoured to boast 13MP cameras

HTC One M8 Eye rumoured to boast twin 13MP cameras

By Jeff Parsons published 29 September 14

HTC's October 8 event could see the revealing of a new handset with twin 13MP cameras, if rumours are to be believed.

This guy says the Microsoft Surface mini exists

This guy says he's played with the Microsoft Surface mini

By Jeff Parsons published 26 September 14

One journalist says he got hold of an actual Surface mini tablet, we've got to take his word it exists

Motorola Nexus 6 surfaces in first leaked image

Motorola's 'Shamu' Nexus 6 surfaces in first leaked image

By Jeff Parsons published 26 September 14

The first image of Motorola's Nexus 6 handset has appeared in an online developers thread.