Funky Gadget: LG G2 review

The LG G2 has come with a lot of hype, taking on the likes of the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One it has a lot to live up to.

The LG G2 is the brand’s biggest attack yet on the flagship Android smartphones that have, until now, remained the main point of call for customers not looking to buy an iPhone 5s.

For those customers the choices have been mightily impressive, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is certainly one of the best smartphones ever made while the HTC One has become a critic’s favourite by rivaling Apple in build quality.

To say LG is the new kid on the block then would be hugely unfair – the brand developed the first dual-core smartphone and was responsible for launching the first 3D phone. So while it’s clearly been an innovator in the market it has fallen into something of a lull.

Funky Gadget: Microsoft Surface Pro 2 officially unveiled with Windows 8.1

The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has been designed to compete with even the fastest Ultrabooks like the Samsung Series 9 and the MacBook Retina Display.

Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Pro 2, the next incarnation of Microsoft’s Windows 8 tablet range sporting fourth-generation Intel Core i5 processors, 4 or 8GB of RAM and Windows 8.1 straight out of the box.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has been designed with two key areas to improve, the performance and the battery life, so you’ll get the latest Intel i5 processor along with an increased battery performance of over 60 per cent compared to the original Surface Pro.

It also comes sporting a new 1080p Full-HD ClearType display which means significantly improved colour reproduction along with improved sensitivity for use with the Pro Pen.

Funky Gadget: Nokia tablet to be called the Lumia 2520

Nokia will call its first tablet the Lumia 2520 according to reports.

According to EvLeaks, the tablet will be follow its smartphone brethren down the Lumia branding route.

No further details were provided beyond its name being the Nokia Lumia 2520.

Interestingly, Nokia is rumoured to be announcing a six-inch phablet in the coming weeks. It is believed to be called the Nokia Lumia 1520. The emergence of the name suggests that they will be companion devices.

Funky Gadget: Tesco unveils the Hudl

Tesco has taken the wraps off its first tablet, the Hudl.

The tablet, which will cost £119, has been designed to help push Tesco’s range of entertainment services, such Blinkbox, as well as boost online sales of groceries.

Tesco’s Hudl comes with Android JellyBean 4.2 and is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor. It has a seven-inch 16:9 high definition 1440 x 900 display with a pixel density of 243 ppi.

To compare, the iPad 4 Retina model has a resolution of 264 ppi.

Funky News: Samsung Confirms BBM on Galaxy Smartphones

Samsung today confirmed that when BBM™, the mobile social network, launches for Android smartphones on the 21st September 2013, it will be available as a free download for Samsung Galaxy smartphones across Africa from the Google Play store.

Funky Gadget: iPhone 5S and 5C launch: Wait is finally over as Apple releases new iPhone models

Fans who queued for up to three days have finally got their hands on the new Apple iPhone, as the US technology giant released its latest handsets this morning.

Some began queuing as early as Monday evening to buy Apple’s latest model, the futuristic 5S handset which is equipped with a fingerprint scanner.

Funky Gadget: Alcatel One Touch Hero 6-inch smartphone unveiled

 

Alcatel has unveiled their Alcatel One Touch Hero, a 6-inch ‘phablet’ which boasts a Full-HD display and a range of truly comprehensive accessories including a revolutionary E-Ink cover.

Funky Gadget: Seagate launches 500GB HDD for tablets

The Seagate 500GB Ultra Mobile hard drive has been designed specifically for use in tablets and ultra-book laptops. According to Seagate,

Funky Gadget: New iPhone 6

Apple has thrown out the bathwater with the new iOS 7 interface, and now it’ll deliver a new iPhone 6 to go with it. September 10th 2013 has been confirmed as the release date for the new iPhone. But it’s still not confirmed if the new iPhone will be a retooled iPhone 6 or a iPhone 5S, and what would each bring when September rolls around.

Funky Gadget: New Moto X Phone puts Motorola back in limelight for 2013

Moto X is the first phone Motorola has launched worth paying attention to in years, and Google wants to make sure the public pays attention by spending $500 million on marketing the new Android based smartphone. But the real challenge isn’t about raising brand awareness. It’s about making the Motorola brand cool again.