Samsung said the Ice Cream Sandwich update can be downloaded over the air, or the tablet can be connected to a PC and the software delivered through its Kies technology. With the recent release of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, showcased on Google’s first tablet, the Nexus 7, the update to the preceding operating system comes not before time for Samsung Galaxy Tab owners. The company is already rolling out Jelly Bean to its Nexus and Nexus S smartphones, but there’s no word on when – or if – it will come to older Galaxy devices....

Last year Samsung put a lot of effort into upgrading its top-end S-series with the then-flagship Samsung Galaxy S6. In 2016, amid criticism that there’s not a lot new in the Galaxy S7, we can now see that it’s focused that same care and attention on its mid-range A-series. The new Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 (reviewed here) and A7 are now well worth a second look. The Galaxy A5 has had a complete makeover....

Therefore it’s no surprise that Samsung has updated its flagship Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab S3, but also rebranded and updated this, its high-end Windows 2-in-1 tablet computer. Last year’s Tab Pro S was disappointingly unrefined. Enter the Galaxy Book. There are 10.6in and 12in versions and I reviewed the latter. I’ve used the former too, and the 12in model is the better one because you’ll want the larger screen for most computing tasks, and also because you need it to get the better specs (the 10....

See also: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ review – hands-on with the even bigger curved screen phone. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge vs Galaxy S6 Edge+ review: Price The Galaxy S6 Edge was, and still is, one of the most expensive smartphones on the market so it’s not surprising that the bigger Edge+ is even pricier. If you were worried about the impact on your bank balance before then even more saving will be required for the new Samsung phone....

Clearly you could wait and see what Apple launches later this year, but it’s going to be a long while before Samsung updates its flagship phone. Here are the rumours about the iPhone 6s Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6 Plus comparison: Price We’ve talked about contracts, but the range of prices is too complex to go into here, and this is the same reason we mainly compare phones on their SIM-free prices....

You’ll also like: Samsung Galaxy S9 rumours and Samsung Galaxy S8 mini rumours The main camera on both models is the same sensor found in the S7 models, but both front facing cameras are upgraded, and placed alongside an infrared sensor for iris scanning capabilities. At last, the Arctic Silver version is coming – read more. A Rose Pink model has also been announced in Taiwan, but it’s doubtful that edition will make its way to the UK....

With rising costs, refurbished technology is more popular than ever, and with Black Friday drawing ever closer, mobile network giffgaff has some particularly impressive savings on its refurbished smartphone collection. You might think that a refurbished phone is simply a tired second-hand phone, but there’s much more to it than that – especially at giffgaff. You see, giffgaff refurbs go through an extensive 30-point health check to check that everything is tip-top and working as expected, including a full data wipe and unlocking process....

Like Snapchat, Facebook’s Slingshot app lets users send photos and videos to friends – photos and videos that will disappear once viewed. Here, put the two ephemeral messaging apps head-to-head in our Slingshot vs Snapchat comparison. At first glance, the two apps seem very similar, but there is one big difference. With Snapchat, one user can send as many photos and videos as they like to their friends, and that friend doesn’t need to send anything back if they don’t want to....

Powerline adapters create a fast home network in a matter of minutes. It really is Plug & Play. Read more on What is Powerline and read our Best Powerline Adapters round up. You need two adapters to create a home network that will speed up Internet performance around the house, and beat the pants off home Wi-Fi. Plug the first adapter into a power socket near your Internet router, and then attach them together using the supplied Ethernet cable....

The new range of Bluetooth speakers comes with various improvements such as ‘X-Balanced Speaker units’, durability and more portable designs. Although the Extra Bass branding is clear, Sony continues to use it’s unfriendly product naming system. These new boom boxes are called the SRS-XB23, SRS-XB33 and SRS-XB43. The new models have an IP67 rating meaning you can use them around water without worry. Unusually, they are even protected from salt water and the dustproofing means these are perfect for the beach....

It fits into an ever increasing market: that of the the budget smartphone for first-time buyers. At the top of the market most people who want an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Sony Xperia Z smartphone have already purchased one. They may upgrade every year, but they won’t contribute to overall smartphone market growth. That’s why phone makers are continually pushing down the prices of decent quality smartphones, using components that get cheaper as years go buy....

Both the Xperia X and Xperia XA boast next generation camera technology, battery and design. They take a whole new direction for Sony, and the company says that the new series “embodies Sony Mobile’s new brand vision.” Also see: Huawei P9 release date, plus feature and spec rumours Sony Xperia X UK release date: Where to buy the Xperia X The Xperia X became abvailable to buy at the end of May....

It’s a great NAS for those that want to do more than just file serving and make use of the 80+ applications that the DS418j supports. And those that like to hang external storage off their NAS equipment should also embrace this option for the dual USB 3.0 ports. As much as we like this design, and it is lovely, some aspects hint at future problems in this series (but not this model)....

Registry Optimizers optimises and cleans the Windows Registry. Disk Cleaner and Optimizers offers a System Cleaner and a start-up optimiser, and Windows Optimizers handles driver updates and sets a PC up for game playing. Security & Privacy covers protection against AV and malware, controls browser security, and provides file shredding and encryption. A quick malware scan took under half a minute, but a deep scan was slow, taking well over an hour....

If you’re considering buying one, Black Friday might feel like the obvious time. It’s when most retailers hold their biggest sales events of the year, many of which start weeks ahead of the day itself. But with so many tablets to choose from, how do you actually find great tablets around Black Friday? Here’s everything you need to know. When is Black Friday 2023? The next Black Friday will take place on 24 November 2023, closely followed by Cyber Monday on 27 November 2023....

First off, the JBL Free X wireless earphones have a £45 discount from IWOOT, which drops the price to £69.99 including delivery. The JBL Free X, typically priced at £114, offer a full playtime of 24 hours, with 4 hours of battery life in the earbuds and another 20 hours packed into the charging case. The JBL Free X offer a frequency range of 10Hz to 22kHz which is broader than the standard 20Hz to 20kHz, so you can expect a decent sound quality which can handle a deeper bass and higher trebles....

A majority of councilors from the northern province bordering Austria voted on Wednesday for a law instructing regional administrations to promote the use of free and open source software, with only the minority Northern League voting against the measure. The law is intended to promote pluralism in information technology and “the elimination of every barrier created by the use of non-open source standards, in the service of the principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness....

This update comes with the latest security patch and upgraded Samsung Experience 9.0. Along with that, it also features newly designed emoji characters, revamped Samsung Pay, a new color lens, enhanced Samsung DeX, smooth user interface, and revamped device biometrics. If you haven’t received this update through OTA, then go ahead and manually flash it through the step by step process given below. Note that this is an official Stock ROM released by Samsung and is not any kind of third party custom firmware....

We’ve been using the V6 box to find out whether its worth the upgrade for TiVo users, so read on to find out what we thought. Having problems with Virign sevices? Here’s how to check if Virgin is down. Virgin V6: UK price & availability If you’re already a Virgin TV customer with TiVo, your subscription pricing plan will remain the same should you decide to upgrade to the V6 box....

At £79, this is one of the cheapest smartphones you can buy in the UK. As it’s a Vodafone branded handset, it’s not available in the US. If all you need is a phone to call, text, dabble with email, Facebook and online banking then the Smart N8 will suffice. But you’ll find a whole host of frustrations if you want it for anything more than that. Price and release date The Vodafone Smart N8 is available in the UK for £79 on Vodafone’s Pay as you go 1 tariff....