# smartphone

All time

# sorry mam

You might never have to worry about turning off the immersion again*

*If this company has its way

25.2k

Nov 6th 2014, 12:58 PM

# charged up

This insole could help solve your iPhone battery problems

SolePower, one of the many startups attending the Web Summit, has developed an insole that turns each step you take into electricity and charges your devices.

26.0k

Nov 1st 2014, 8:30 PM

# the competition

Review: Is the Lumia 735 the selfie phone you always wanted?

With Microsoft’s vision in full swing, the Lumia 735 is catering for the selfie market, but is its efforts enough to set itself apart in a crowded field?

12.2k

Oct 26th 2014, 5:00 PM

# TechGuide

Here's how you should rescue a soaking wet smartphone*

*For those of us not lucky enough to own a waterproof or water-resistant device.

18.9k

Oct 22nd 2014, 12:00 PM

# Pros and Cons

Thinking of getting an iPhone 6 Plus? Here's what's good and bad about it

They usually say bigger is better, but is this the case for Apple’s entry into the phablet market?

31.0k

Oct 19th 2014, 5:00 PM

# Pick Me

5 apps worth downloading this week

Featuring a way to control your music player via hand gestures, Skype’s answer to instant messaging, and the perfect app for those who just can’t get the right shot.

21.2k

Oct 18th 2014, 11:30 AM

# Pick Me

5 apps worth downloading this week

Featuring a way to keep all your instant message notifications in the one place, a quick way to filter through your camera roll, and a keyboard that translates what you write.

21.7k

Oct 11th 2014, 11:30 AM

# Pick Me

5 apps worth downloading this week

Featuring a detailed timelapse app for Android users, an app based solely around notifications and the perfect app for those who struggle to put down their phone.

18.0k

Oct 4th 2014, 11:30 AM

# change of direction

Review: Is this the premium device Samsung has been looking for?

After giving its previous phones a plastic design, Samsung has released its first metal smartphone, but will the Galaxy Alpha bring in new users?

18.3k

Sep 28th 2014, 6:15 PM

# Pick Me

5 apps worth downloading this week

Featuring a pie-shaped controller, the camera app all professional photographers should have, and a way to find covers of your favourite songs.

17.6k

Sep 27th 2014, 11:30 AM

Blackberry is back, and it's hoping this phone will turn its fortunes around

The Blackberry Passport is aimed towards professionals, and is hoping that going back to the basics will make it a hit.

16.4k

Sep 24th 2014, 5:36 PM

# on a budget

Review: The Nokia Lumia 530 is certainly cheap, but is it cheerful?

Designed to appeal to those on a tight budget, the Lumia 530 certainly gets the price right, but what about everything else?

17.4k

Sep 21st 2014, 7:15 PM

# Pick Me

5 apps worth downloading this week

This week includes a way to prevent you from recording videos in portrait mode, possibly the next big photo/video app and the chance to experience life as a goat.

16.4k

Sep 20th 2014, 11:30 AM

# eyes forward

Chinese city creates special footpath lane for smartphone users

Could Ireland use some of these?

1.7k

Sep 15th 2014, 3:15 PM

# TechKnowHow

How to get a refund for that app you bought

Because there are moments where you might want your money back.

8.9k

Sep 14th 2014, 11:00 AM

# Pick Me

5 apps worth downloading this week

Featuring a proper way to view tweets by location, a nice travel journal app and a way to ensure your children can only see appropriate videos on YouTube.

15.4k

Sep 13th 2014, 11:30 AM

# market grab

Google places its bets on India as it prepares Android One launch

The company is expected to announce its budget smartphone platform for the Indian market on 16 September.

6.7k

Sep 2nd 2014, 1:02 PM

# TechKnowHow

Here are the photo and video apps teens are using nowadays

It’s not just instant messsaging apps they’re using, quite a lot of time goes into watching and creating videos and images too.

11.8k

Aug 31st 2014, 11:00 AM

# Pick Me

5 apps worth downloading this week

Featuring a novel approach to image sharing apps, a personalised weather service and a terrifying PC game brought to the small screen.

18.0k

Aug 30th 2014, 11:30 AM

# In Numbers

Trinity College, cannabis, and going to the dentist : The week in numbers

Plus: How many Irish people have travelled to Switzerland for an assisted suicide?

12.5k

Aug 23rd 2014, 7:30 PM

# Nokia Lumia 930

Review: Is this the phone that will fix Microsoft's mobile problems?

After acquiring Nokia’s handset division, Microsoft is hoping its fortunes in mobile will improve, but is the Lumia 930 the phone that will accomplish this?

13.6k

Aug 23rd 2014, 10:00 AM

# charged up

Samsung has created a cable that charges three devices at the same time...

Because why not?

12.0k

Aug 22nd 2014, 4:25 PM

# uninterrupted

Think Airplane Mode is only useful when you're on a flight? Think again

There are a number of ways you can use the feature while your feet are on the ground.

60.6k

Aug 18th 2014, 10:15 AM

# Pick Me

5 apps worth downloading this week

Featuring a way to remember notes from the day before, a neon-visual shoot ‘em up and a way to help other people

24.3k

Aug 16th 2014, 11:30 AM

# TechGuide

What to keep in mind when using your phone as a WiFi connection

It has its advantages, but it also comes with its own risks.

47.1k

Aug 13th 2014, 12:00 PM

# Pick Me

5 apps worth downloading this week

Featuring an intelligent time assistant, a novel way to get you out of bed and a handy way to get rid of unnecessary apps on Android.

21.4k

Aug 2nd 2014, 11:00 AM

# TechGuide

Mobile Monthly: The biggest developments that happened in July

Apple teams up with an old rival, Google’s smart contact lens gets a boost and Microsoft’s digital assistant reveals a talent for predicting football results.

7.0k

Jul 30th 2014, 12:00 PM

# Security Flaw

Android Fake ID vulnerability could put millions of users at risk

A new vulnerability found in older versions of Android could allow malware to bypass security and take control of your phone and apps as well as access your data.

12.4k

Jul 29th 2014, 4:48 PM

# music to your ears

Here's how you can create your own ringtone

For those who yearn for the days of having your favourite song play when their phone rings.

20.1k

Jul 26th 2014, 5:00 PM

# ad blocker

Here's how you can prevent ad tracking from happening on your phone

Because not everyone wants their data to be used for advertising purposes.

26.6k

Jul 24th 2014, 8:00 PM

# no surprises

Here's how you can keep track of how much mobile data you use

And stop yourself from receiving a nasty shock when you get your bill.

19.0k

Jul 22nd 2014, 8:00 PM

# iphone 6

Apple is putting in its biggest-ever order for iPhones

4.7 inch and 5.5 inch models will enter production in the coming weeks.

18.8k

Jul 22nd 2014, 11:13 AM

# Pick Me

5 apps worth downloading this week

Featuring an app to help cut down on your alcohol intake, one to manage your passwords, and one to satisfy your inner weather nerd.

26.7k

Jul 19th 2014, 11:00 AM

# helping hand

Finding your phone difficult to use? Here's how to make things easier

If you’re finding things difficult, there are a number of features that can make your life easier built into your phone.

17.2k

Jul 19th 2014, 10:30 AM

# Ryanair

New Ryanair app lets you use your phone as a boarding pass

The app is part of the company’s friendlier policy which saw it simplify its website and allow two carry-on bags.

54.6k

Jul 14th 2014, 12:32 PM

# tech review

Review: This smartphone is designed to take great selfies, but is that enough?

Huawei is making a significant push to become one of the top players in the European smartphone market, but is the Ascend P7 the phone that will kickstart this change?

9.8k

Jun 29th 2014, 4:30 PM

# Venoo

Meet the app that wants to be the centre of your nightclub experience

By combining both payments, social and dating elements in one app, Venoo aims to become the only app you will use when you’re on a night out.

20.8k

Jun 29th 2014, 10:15 AM

# Pick Me

5 apps worth downloading this week

Featuring an app that works out the best contract for your phone, a minimalist photo app, and a messaging service that only uses your lock screen.

23.1k

Jun 28th 2014, 11:30 AM

# light sensor

Your next smartphone could have security features built into the glass

Researchers from Polytechnique Montreal have developed transparent sensors that are embedded in smartphone screens, allowing it to react to its surroundings without the need for wiring.

6.9k

Jun 19th 2014, 12:12 PM

# use your head

Amazon enters the mobile market by launching head-tracking smartphone

The 4.7-inch smartphone has four cameras located on each corner of the screen which tracks how the user is looking at the phone.

11.8k

Jun 18th 2014, 9:06 PM