Android smartphones to take over the world

Android smartphones have taken the fight to Apple after launching the first quad-core handsets that work faster than iPhones. HTC, LG and Huawei all showcased the new technology – which will be released later this year – at the Mobile World Congress fair in Barcelona. The phones, which all use Android 4.0 operating systems, should … [Read the full story]

Facebook develop a new phone called Buffy

Facebook is working with HTC to develop a phone that has a much deeper integration with the social network than any previous “Facebook phone.” That’s according to a report from All Things D, which says the phone is probably 12 to 18 months away from hitting store shelves. Codenamed “Buffy” after the vampire slayer of … [Read the full story]

Apple blames iOS 5 for battery bug

Apple has admitted that “a few bugs” in its latest mobile operating system iOS 5 are affecting the battery life of some of its devices. It said that it will release a fix in the next few weeks. The issue came to light over recent weeks with thousands complaining on Apple’s forums about poor battery … [Read the full story]