Author: Damien McFerran

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Review

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Samsung’s Galaxy line of phones is arguably the most popular mobile brand on the planet right now, with the Galaxy S4 selling 20 million units worldwide since its launch just a few months ago. Keen to capitalise on the buzz surrounding the iconic name, the Korean company has expanded the portfolio with spin-off devices, including the Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Zoom and Galaxy S4 Active. While the two former phones do little more than exploit the name to gain attention, the S4 Active offers the same power as the original S4 model – with the bonus of carrying IP67 certification, which means it is dust and water resistant. Does this make it a better choice for prospective purchasers, or is this sporty variant not worth bothering with? Keep reading to find out. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Review”

HTC One Unboxing

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If there is a fading brand in the world of smart phones, especially in the Android space, it would be HTC. We have been hearing a lot about how HTC has supposedly been falling in the past couple of years. Their HTC One X and series of devices were considered an initiative for a turn around in 2012, and the same mantra is now being applied for the HTC One, their newest 2013 flagship device that launched just before the Mobile World Congress. This flagship from HTC is one of their most interesting efforts. You can see the fruits in every department including design, build, hardware, and definitely the camera. We have had some hands on experience of the One at the Mobile World Congress, but we now have it in our labs. And as a precursor, we start with the ritualistic unboxing of the device.

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Motorola Razr i Review

The mobile phone world is currently dominated by chipset makers such as Qualcomm, Nvidia and Apple, but old industry vet Intel is keen to claim a share of the pie for itself. It’s hoping that the Motorola RAZR i – essentially an updated version of the Motorola RAZR M – will be the device that grants a foothold in the smartphone arena, thanks to the fact that it features the new Medfield chipset, clocked at a powerful 2 GHz. Is this device impressive enough to steal away the thunder of rival Android devices, and can it establish a new era of dominance for the RAZR brand which revolutionized mobile phones almost a decade ago? We’re about to find out. Continue reading “Motorola Razr i Review”

Acer Liquid Gallant Duo Review

Despite its rather bold name, the Acer Liquid Gallant Duo is gunning for the middle of the mobile market, and mixes together some unusual features (such as dual-SIM capability) with a single-core CPU and a small amount of internal storage. It’s certainly not aimed at those considering an upgrade to the shiny new iPhone 5, but will it find success lower down the food chain? Let’s find out. Continue reading “Acer Liquid Gallant Duo Review”