Introduction and design The Microsoft Lumia 640 is among the first in a new breed of Windows Phones. With a larger screen, more RAM and a different design language from its predecessor, this is Microsoft stamping its logo (literally) on the Lumia range. And what a change this proves to be. The old Nokia did things a little differently. Budget devices made by the Finnish firm were notoriously bare-bones; this
You know how the air feels when a thunderstorm is coming? This week’s a bit like that, but we’re expecting things with Lightning connectors instead of lightning bolts. Apple’s about to unveil plans to control your home, car, wrist and the odd computer too, Spotify’s getting into TV, Netflix is getting a new look and LG’s covered things in cows. Putting Apple into everything Apple’s coming for your house. It’s
You know how the air feels when a thunderstorm is coming? This week’s a bit like that, but we’re expecting things with Lightning connectors instead of lightning bolts. Apple’s about to unveil plans to control your home, car, wrist and the odd computer too, Spotify’s getting into TV, Netflix is getting a new look and LG’s covered things in cows. Putting Apple into everything Apple’s coming for your house. It’s
Introduction and design The Microsoft Lumia 640 is among the first in a new breed of Windows Phones. With a larger screen, more RAM and a different design language from its predecessor, this is Microsoft stamping its logo (literally) on the Lumia range. And what a change this proves to be. The old Nokia did things a little differently. Budget devices made by the Finnish firm were notoriously bare-bones; this
You know how the air feels when a thunderstorm is coming? This week’s a bit like that, but we’re expecting things with Lightning connectors instead of lightning bolts. Apple’s about to unveil plans to control your home, car, wrist and the odd computer too, Spotify’s getting into TV, Netflix is getting a new look and LG’s covered things in cows. Putting Apple into everything Apple’s coming for your house. It’s
The science of batteries If you own a smartphone – and if you’re reading this then chances are you do – then you’ll be all too aware of the nightly ritual of plugging in your mobile to charge it ready for the morning. Few of today’s top models can last more than a full day of steady use, with current lithium-ion technology struggling to keep pace with the growth in
The science of batteries If you own a smartphone – and if you’re reading this then chances are you do – then you’ll be all too aware of the nightly ritual of plugging in your mobile to charge it ready for the morning. Few of today’s top models can last more than a full day of steady use, with current lithium-ion technology struggling to keep pace with the growth in
PS5: what does the future hold for PlayStation 5? The PS4 is barely out of its box in terms of a console life cycle and looks set for a potential 4K playback upgrade before the end of the year. But with so many recent advances – PlayStation Now, pre-loading games, YouTube streaming and PlayStation TV to name but a few – we’re thinking about the future of black boxes under
HELSINKI (Reuters) – Nokia is in no hurry to sell its mapping unit HERE despite receiving high quality bids, the Finnish company’s chief executive said in a trade magazine interview. Telecoms network equipment maker Nokia began a strategic review of its maps business last month, setting in motion an auction process that has pitted Internet players like Uber and Baidu against German carmakers in a deal that could be worth
Germany’s Audi will enhance connected-car services in China to meet growing demand for driver-assistance systems and driverless technology in the world’s largest auto market. Volkswagen’s flagship luxury brand said on Friday it will jointly develop navigation map data, positioning algorithms and point-of-interest functions with China’s web services provider Baidu. Chinese Internet companies and auto makers have been quick to team up to start developing partly self-driving and Internet-connected cars, following
