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Review: Samsung Galaxy S »

Review: Samsung Galaxy S

The Samsung's latest swing at an Android device is a huge leap forward on the Galaxy Spica but it's far from flawless, writes Adam Maguire. The Samsung Galaxy S is very much a deceptively designed phone. At first glance you would be forgiven for thinking it was an iPhone 3GS as physically it bears a striking resemblance, right down to the ...Read On »

Apple publishes app guidelines, calls time on fart »

Apple publishes app guidelines, calls time on fart apps

Apple has published a document (link to PDF) outlining the company's app guidelines, making clear what developers should avoid if they want any hope of app-approval. Laying down the law in very clear terms Apple has said that badly designed or unoriginal apps will not make it into their app store. The document accepts that this may give the ...Read On »

First Impressions: Samsung Wave »

First Impressions: Samsung Wave

As a debut for Samsung's Bada operating system and app platform there is a lot of expectation behind the company's new Wave smartphone, so does it stand up to scrutiny? Here's a first impression run-through from teic.ie with a full review to follow soon: The device Physically speaking the Samsung Wave makes a good first impression. It ...Read On »

Opinion: Nokia needs apps not maps »

Opinion: Nokia needs apps not maps

Nokia's free maps will give the company a short-term boost but in the long run only apps will help it compete, argues Adam Maguire. It's an over-used term but Nokia's decision to give its Ovi Maps software away for free can be fairly described as a game-changer. The announcement has almost certainly put the company's rivals on the ...Read On »

Feature: Five features your next phone should have »

Feature: Five features your next phone should have

The colour screen was once a unique selling point for new mobile phones - now no manufacturer would dare release a handset without one. The mobile - like all technology - is constantly improving. As a result it is impossible to pin-point the best phone on the market at any given time but it is a lot easier to state what the minimum ...Read On »