Articles by Thomas Thorn

Waterproof Galaxy S5 to wash ashore late March

Samsung Galaxy S5 to come dust and waterproof as standard

By Thomas Thorn published 19 February 14

More detailed have emerged about Samsung's latest flagship, including its fingerprint scanner

HTC Desire 8 all but confirmed for MWC (Credit: MyDrivers)

HTC Desire 8 is coming - but at MWC or in China?

By Thomas Thorn published 17 February 14

Posts to HTC's official Weibo account hint at an MWC 2014 announcement for its latest mid-range phone.

BlackBerry Jakarta outed as BB Z3 in new renders

Mystery Jakarta phone turns out to be BlackBerry Z3

By Thomas Thorn published 17 February 14

MWC 2014 could see BlackBerry unveil its latest budget handset. Is the BlackBerry Z3 the one we've been waiting for?

Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is not the QHD 2K slate you're looking for

By Thomas Thorn published 17 February 14

Anyone hoping that Sony will radically overhaul its 10-inch tablet may be out of luck if the latest leak is to be believed.

Take 2: Sony Xperia Z2 bares all in new video

By Thomas Thorn published 17 February 14

A second, longer video claiming to show the Sony Xperia Z2 has appeared, giving away more details on the smartphone.

Galaxy Note 4 may be Samsung's first waterproof flagship

By Thomas Thorn published 12 February 14

Samsung looks to be investing in development in antenna to bring waterproof to its mainstream smartphones.

xSamsung 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.

KitKat uptake at 1.8% of devices, Jelly Bean still growing

KitKat has its fingers in 2% of Android devices

By Thomas Thorn published 5 February 14

KitKat is now sitting on 1.8% of Android devices - not bad given it's yet to make it onto a non-Google phone.

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.

iPhone 6 and Galaxy S5 specs allegedly confirmed

iPhone 6 and Galaxy S5 'reported' to take screen resolution to the next level

By Thomas Thorn published 3 February 14

In a note passed to investors, KDB Daewoo securities believes it's just given the game away about 2014's biggest phones

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.

Motorola confirms super cheap handset in the works

Motorola boss hints at a super cheap smartphone

By Thomas Thorn published 22 January 14

Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside has talked about the firm's plans for the development of a $50 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

xHow 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

Geeksphone set to create NSA blackspot at MWC 2014

Meet the super secure smartphone which promises ultimate privacy from NSA

By Thomas Thorn published 15 January 14

Spanish manufacturer Geeksphone has got the paranoid covered with its NSA-foiling Blackphone.