Articles by Thomas Thorn

Samsung Galaxy Mega review

By Thomas Thorn published 4 December 13

Updated Blurring the phone-tablet border even further, is the Galaxy Mega too big, too small, or just right?

HTC M8 release date outed by Judge

By Thomas Thorn published 4 December 13

The recent HTC vs Nokia court battle might have given HTC's game away.

Sony Xperia L review

By Thomas Thorn published 3 December 13

Small and a bit lacking in power, Sony's baby phone is a bit disappointing.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in line for 20MP camera boost?

By Thomas Thorn published 2 December 13

Reports suggest Samsung is developing a 20MP camera module to sit in at least one of its 2014 flagship smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini review

By Thomas Thorn published 29 November 13

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Updated Does the Galaxy S4 Mini have the ability to stand out, or will it fade into a diluted S4 range?

HTC Desire 500 review

By Thomas Thorn published 28 November 13

Updated HTC is looking at the budget market as it completes its range of handsets, and the Desire 500 stands up well for itself.

Metal and Plastic Galaxy S5s will arrive in time for Easter

Samsung Galaxy S5 to arrive in metal and plastic forms by April?

By Thomas Thorn published 27 November 13

We could be left waiting a little longer for the arrival of not one, but two Galaxy S5 flagship handsets.

LG bellows battle cry as it promises smartphones are going nowhere

By Thomas Thorn published 27 November 13

Despite lobbing out loads of rather nifty phones, LG was accused of giving up on its smartphone plans.

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 pops out as Note 3's baby brother

By Thomas Thorn published 25 November 13

It's got a 5.25-inch screen, quad-core processor and faux leather back - is the Galaxy Grand 2 just a smaller Note 3?

64-bit Samsung Galaxy S5 all but confirmed, 128-bit to follow

Samsung finally decides it wants the Galaxy S5 to beat iPhone 5S specs

By Thomas Thorn published 20 November 13

ARM mole believes Samsung will use a 64-bit chip in the Galaxy S5, but that things could get even more powerful soon.

Galaxy Note 12.2 could debut at CES 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 clears FCC ahead of CES 2014

By Thomas Thorn published 11 November 13

As the Galaxy Note 12.2 clears the FCC, should we be readying ourselves for an announcement?

Super-sized Samsung tablet to begin production?

By Thomas Thorn published 4 November 13

Not content with large handsets, Samsung could start building its 12.2-inch tablet soon

App updates tease arrival of Android 4.4 KitKat and Nexus 5?

By Thomas Thorn published 30 October 13

Google has pushed out sweeping changes to its suite of apps, meaning KitKat will be here any day now.

Moto G trademark spotted in the wild, could this be the Google smartwatch?

Moto G trademark spotted, could this be the Google smartwatch?

By Thomas Thorn published 23 October 13

Motorola trademarks 'Moto G' leading to speculation over what the Google owned brand has in store.

iPad Mini 2 with Retina: What you need to know

iPad mini 2 with Retina: 10 things you need to know

By Thomas Thorn, Farrha Khan published 22 October 13

In Depth We've gathered together all the big details about the new iPad mini 2 with Retina display.

Google teases us with Android KitKat 'signs'

By Thomas Thorn published 16 October 13

Theories are flying round the web as people eager to see Android KitKat launch try and work out what Google is hinting at.

Is this the Cyan Nokia Lumia 1520?

By Thomas Thorn published 16 October 13

If the Nokia Lumia 1520 does arrive next week a cyan hue wouldn't be a surprise, but has it leaked out early?

More evidence that the Samsung Galaxy S5 chip aims to ape the iPhone 5S

By Thomas Thorn published 14 October 13

Another leak points towards an upgraded chipset and camera in the next Galaxy flagship.

HTC One Max getting more official by the day

By Thomas Thorn published 14 October 13

HTC One Max leaks go big before potential announcement this week, have we seen it from every angle now?

More Nokia Lumia 1520 details confirmed?

So the Nokia Lumia 1520 is pretty much nailed on then, right?

By Thomas Thorn published 9 October 13

A leaked screenshot seems to confirm Lumia 1520 name and screen specs as we build up to Nokia's October 22 event.

LG G Pad 8.3 Korean launch next week, going global soon after

LG G Pad 8.3 launch details finally unveiled

By Thomas Thorn published 7 October 13

LG's latest iPad Mini / Galaxy Tab / Nexus / other cheap Android tablet killer is finally primed and ready for sale.

Samsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4 to feature improved camera

Next-gen camera tech set to supercharge Samsung Galaxy S5 and Note 4

By Thomas Thorn published 7 October 13

Latest leak suggests that Samsung's new 13MP sensor is 8 times brighter than before

LG Z1 to join Samsung in flexible smartphone screen arena?

By Thomas Thorn published 2 October 13

With flexi-phones becoming the latest hot topic, LG and Samsung both hint at curved displays.

HTC One Max leaks again with Beats Audio pretty much confirmed

By Thomas Thorn published 2 October 13

The HTC One Max has reportedly appeared on the FCC database with Beats Audio confirmed despite the break up.

iPhone 5s vs HTC One vs Samsung S4 vs LG G2

iPhone 5S vs HTC One vs Samsung Galaxy S4 vs LG G2

By Thomas Thorn published 10 September 13

Early View We let the four biggest handsets on the market battle it out.