June 2015 Archive

30th June

• Gigaclear greenlit to pipe gigabit broadband to Essex’s Epping Forest
• Pebble Time Review: In Depth
• BBC Three’s online-only exodus planned for January 2016
• Smart energy analyst Smappee aims to save start-ups a bundle with Pro package
• Europe scraps roaming charges at last
• VPNs like Use HideMyAss and TorGuard aren’t keeping IPv6 users safe
• Netflix for Nollywood: Lebara Play launches in the UK
• Apple Music in the UK: All you need to know

29th June

• OnePlus 2 boasts a better fingerprint sensor than the iPhone
• Monument Valley makers signed up to develop Sky’s new kids TV app
• Sony Xperia Z3+ Review: In Depth
• BT Sport Europe heading to Virgin Media
• Manhattan confirms Freeview Play support: First boxes going on sale 2016
• Even Mickey Mouse hates selfie sticks
• Latest iPhone 6s news: Force Touch screen and dual lens camera hyped

26th June

• Toyota GT86 Blanco is white on the money
• Say hello to the Lotus 3-Eleven supercar killer
• Top Gear: Caravan Crush to keep you busy in the show’s absence
• Samsung ‘Safety Truck’ technology to make overtaking less dangerous?
• This Archos USB stick turns your TV into a Windows 10 PC
• MP’s to debate increasing coverage of superfast broadband in UK
• Everyone can watch the OnePlus 2 launch in virtual reality – here’s how

25th June

• The wearable that can diagnose STDs
• Apple Pay in the UK: All you need to know
• Competition: Win an LG G4 with The People’s Operator
• Her Story (iOS) game review
• O2 customers now get cheap Boots lunch, free coffee and Odeon deal

24th June

• Malware king jailed after stealing data from half a million people
• Is this pregnancy-friendly router just scaremongering?
• The One M9 could be the bomb that kills HTC
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint hit Android phones, with strict requirements
• 2015 Volvo XC90 video review: A Range Rover rival?
• The Ferrari California T inspired by horse racing
• This is the Aston Martin DB9 GT
• Build any wearable you want with MetaWear
• Lexus is trying to make our hoverboard dream come true

23rd June

• Is Amazon’s Echo AI coming to the UK?
• Lenovo’s Ideacentre Stick smashes rivals like Chromecast
• Aria adds precise gesture recognition to your smartwatch
• Samsung giving Qualcomm another chance for Galaxy S6 Plus?
• Glastonbury Festival 2015: Smartphone survival essentials
• Watch a rally legend lose control of the Porsche 918 Spyder
• 4GEE Action Cam Review: In Depth
• Jaguar: Electric vehicles ‘too heavy, too slow’
• DVD has had its day: streaming devices rule supreme
• TalkTalk unveils pricing for its gigabit broadband pilot scheme in York
• Tesla says Model 3 saloon production still on track
• BBC Newsbeat app hits Android and iOS
• Samsung nails mid-range with Galaxy A8, surprises with early Galaxy S7?

22nd June

• LG Watch Urbane Review: In Depth
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2015) Review: In Depth
• 2015 Citroen DS 5 review: First drive
• Irish surfers pay twice as much for broadband
• Stuck with slow broadband? New Ofcom rules might not help
• Forza Motorsport 6: Ford GT heads huge 450-car selection
• How to control your PC with your smartphone
• Motorola Moto G 3 (2015) in a nutshell
• New Sonic iOS/Android game actually looks like a Sonic game

19th June

• BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer review
• Fallout Shelter (iOS) game review
• Competition: Win an LG G Pad 8.3 tablet with TalkTalk
• Where to watch Wimbledon 2015
• Heinz QR code led shocked man to saucy site
• Kirklees, West Yorkshire ready for 1,000Mbps fibre
• Turn your Apple Watch into a pocket watch
• Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 Review: In Depth

18th June

• 2016 Bentley Continental GT review: First drive
• Video: How to get iOS 9 on your iPhone or iPad right now
• Competition: Win an Apple Watch with TalkTalk
• Apple Watch Series 1 Review: In Depth
• The Nest Episode: New Nest Protect, Dropcam-esque Nest Cam plus an all-in one app
• Which? report says just 8 per cent of customers on BT Openreach lines get ‘up to’ speed
• BBC boffins hook up brains to iPlayer for ‘mind control TV’ test
• Has Qualcomm really fixed the Snapdragon 810 for the OnePlus 2?
• Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite: should I upgrade?

17th June

• Man shot dead after locating thief with ‘Find my iPhone’
• Chris Evans is the new host of Top Gear: Twitter reacts
• Cortana slinking onto Android this July
• Bag yourself a cheapy Nexus 6 or Moto X in Motorola’s summer sale

16th June

• TomTom Go Mobile review
• The cheapest Sky Sports and BT Sport deals
• UK school to become first to charge for parking
• Sky Sports pass priced at £31.99/month as new Now TV Box teased
• Le Mans: Why Audi and Porsche should be afraid of Nissan
• BT TV exclusively gobbles up Fear the Walking Dead ahead of August launch
• Mid-range Samsung Galaxy J5 specs and images leak, shows big camera and battery

15th June

• EE launches 4G Harrier Tab
• TalkTalk broadband, TV, SIM-only and phone bundle cut to £10/month
• Range Rover Sport SVR review
• Does the HTC One M9’s new update actually improve the camera?
• Apple Watch vs LG Watch Urbane vs Moto 360 Gold vs Sony SmartWatch 3 Steel
• The best moments of Le Mans 2015
• Netatmo’s face-recognising Welcome camera on sale in the UK
• Crappy broadband speeds? New Ofcom rules let you leave your ISP early
• Apple Watch 2 launching next year
• Turn your phone into a real working Fallout Pip-boy

12th June

• Google’s new website tells you ‘Which Phone’ you should buy
• So yeah, technology is a massive racist
• Crapps Episode One: Animals
• Jawbone UP3 Review: In Depth
• Apple Low Power Mode (iOS 9) test: does it work?
• Sony Xperia Z3+ hits UK, sleek Ice Green model looks awesome
• Google sticking with Android One despite poor sales
• BlackBerry may improve next phone by adding Android

11th June

• Sonic teams up with Angry Birds and now he’s dead to us
• Koenigsegg One1 just made the McLaren P1 look slow at Spa Francorchamps
• Hands-on Apple Maps iOS 9 review
• Top Gear return teased in BBC trailer
• Motorola Moto X 2015: In a nutshell
• Sony Xperia Z4 users complain of overheating: what’s the cause?

10th June

• Audi RS 3 Sportback review: First drive
• Hands-on with the HP Sprout: The world’s first immersive computer
• Vodafone Connect router full specs: Turbocharge Netflix with a tap of your finger
• Mipow launches Bluetooth-controlled Playbulbs lights for your back yard
• Fake UK phone masts are snooping on citizens
• Vodafone Connect: How can I get it?
• Blackberry’s new Passport phone leaks online
• Chinese lead the way with 4K phone screens and week-long mobile battery life
• Vodafone Connect prices announced: £20/month for up to 76Mbps superfast broadband
• How to copy music to the LG G3 or G4

9th June

• BT Sport Ultra HD: How much is it and how can I get it?
• BT Sport new prices: What’s happening on Sky, Virgin Media, BT TV and TalkTalk TV?
• Archos 52 Platinum Review: In Depth
• Freeview viewers to get 12 Champions League games via BT Sport Showcase
• Apple proved with WWDC 2015 that it’s still catching up to rivals
• Harry Potter and Game of Thrones stars sign Save BBC Three letter
• Will Apple Music knock the stuffing out of Spotify?
• BT Sport Europe: Lineker-fronted footy channel free to BT TV punters
• Hands-on 4GEE Action Cam review
• iOS 9 has a dedicated News app, and it’s pretty pointless
• EE’s Action Cam is a rugged, 4G-ified way to stream your life

8th June

• Apple Maps in iOS 9 might finally be able to take on Google Maps
• Apple WatchOS 2 packs lots of cool updates
• Apple Pay is confirmed for the UK in July. Includes TFL support
• What are the best new iOS 9 features? Apple’s launch revealed all…
• Freeview rolls out new-look website ahead of YouView rival Play launch
• Samsung Galaxy S6 Active ruins one feature, improves two others
• This is what a 2,400hp twin-turbo Corvette goes and sounds like
• AMIDuOS review: run Android apps and games on your Windows device
• Toddler dies in hot car after parent forgot she was there
• British Library lets kids design ‘Internet Magna Carta’
• Will the BBC dump its 2016 Open coverage?
• Block out screaming babies or the mother-in-law with these smart earbuds
• Apple Pay still a ways off, but Apple Music to hit UK this week

7th June

• 2015 Ford Mustang review: First drive

5th June

• Hitman: Sniper (iOS/Android) game review
• This is why the Isle of Man TT is ridden by some of motorsport’s bravest
• Woman who killed cyclist banned from having a mobile
• This mobile-controlled plane boasts real-life aerial battles
• Vodafone confirms talks with Virgin Media owner Liberty, rules out merger
• We go hands on with SAM: The ultimate Internet of Things Lego set
• Living near a busy road could be making you fat
• Competition: Win a £300 Thomson gift card with Sky
• Is Apple holding Pebble to ransom?
• Motorola Moto 360 can’t handle latest Android Wear update
• Amnesty launches campaign to pardon NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden
• LG G3 vs LG G4: Which is best for me?
• Tado launches Kickstarter-funded smart AC control

4th June

• New Porsche 911 GT to focus on driving pleasure
• The new Vauxhall Astra is here
• Everything we know about the world’s first build-your-own-smartwatch, Blocks
• Renault Kadjar is the Captur’s bigger brother
• One year on, is Apple’s HomeKit system finally ready to roll?
• Cross-party MPs plan demise of second Snoopers’ Charter
• Don’t hold your breath for Samsung Pay
• What will Apple announce on June 8th?

3rd June

• TVR comeback to feature a Cosworth V8 and Gordon Murray’s expertise
• New Roku 2 (2015 edition): Hands on and first impressions
• Rural Northern Ireland gets £1m broadband injection
• Kobo Glo HD Review: In Depth
• 2015 Honda Civic Type R review: First drive
• Jake Humphrey to front BT’s Champions League coverage
• Pizza Hut boxes now packing projectors for ultimate home movie night
• Fuel Broadband rolls out free 6 month deal: How cheap is that?
• Amazon’s Fire for Kids Unlimited on-demand service locks out in-app purchases
• Google Maps in UK now rocks real-time bus and train info
• Amazon’s kiddie tablet packs impressive value and parent-friendly features

2nd June

• Take outstanding iPhone photos with Olloclip’s 4-in-1 lens
• LG Spirit Review: In Depth
• Competition: Win Vodafone’s Smart Prime 6 smartphone
• Netflix launching adverts rumours shut down by CEO
• Japan to collaborate with EU on 5G and Internet of Things
• Vodafone launches Big Value Bundles for PAYG customers
• Soon you’ll be charging your smartphone with your shirt
• Blocks build-your-own smartwatch teams up with Qualcomm
• Flagship Lumia 940XL phone leaks with seriously impressive specs
• Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus: What’s the difference vs Galaxy S6 Edge?

1st June

• Jawbone’s UP2 and UP3 fitness trackers touch down in the UK
• 2016 Volvo XC90 D5 review
• Good deal: Pick up a OnePlus One for under £165, this week only
• Meet the new Asus ZenPad tablet family, including the slick new S 8.0
• Qualcomm plots UK spectrum sell-off: Who will get a mobile broadband speed boost?
• BT Sport dodges Ofcom beating over bad ‘rugby munchers’ banter
• ‘Watch US Netflix’ tool Hola could see your connection enable child abuse
• The Zenwatch 2 is slimmer and sexier – but where’s our week-long battery life?
• FA Cup final broadcast over 4G by BBC and EE
• LG G4 in sexy red leather hits Vodafone
• Will Metal Gear and Silent Hill ever hit our mobiles?