App reviews
Netflix review: The leading light in home entertainment
Netflix needs no introduction. The company quickly gained momentum in the US with its DVD rental service that evolved into video streaming on demand, before spreading its wings to the UK in 2012. So impressive has the rise of Netflix been, that it's become... >>
Quik and Splice: Edit your GoPro videos on your iPhone in a jiffy
While many see GoPro's success as being entirely hardware based, the company itself envisions a future where both its software and hardware are the key pillars of its business. Its tiny mount-everywhere cameras are market leading, thanks to being feature-rich,... >>
Reasons why Realifex for iPhone and Apple Watch is the fitness tracker for the mind
The online world and devices in our pockets aren’t always conducive to mental wellbeing. The endless checking of social media and always present technology, such as smartphones and, nowadays, smartwatches can make it even harder to find calm in the... >>
Apple OS X El Capitan review: Tweaks rather than overhaul for free OS update
It's that time of year again when Apple releases a new operating system - this year named El Capitan - bringing new features and some changes to its desktop software and your MacBook or iMac. But with Apple introducing the iPad Pro, and a strong push... >>
Angry Birds 2 hands-on: Same game you know and love but with a few new changes
Rovio has finally launched the official sequel to Angry Birds. We've seen several Angry Birds spin-offs over the years, but this game is different from them all. It's supposed to be the original game loaded with all-new features and other enticing elements.... >>
Google Photos (iPhone) hands-on: Could this become the only photo app you'll ever need?
Google has finally taken one of the only standout features within its Google+ social network and turned it into a standalone product for mobile devices and the web: Google Photos. It is now available as an app for iOS devices, Android devices, and the... >>
HBO Now hands-on: A true cord-cutting experience at last (and just in time for GoT)
HBO's HBO Now streaming service has launched in the US, giving millions of Americans unprecedented access to original films and TV shows in the premium cable network's catalogue without ever needing a cable television subscription. It's a service aimed... >>
Better Call Saul app: Prank caller's soundbite dream (hands-on)
The official app for TV show Better Call Saul, the Breaking Bad spin-off, is now available to download for free. We've installed it to see if the app can hope to compare to the genius of the show. The Better Call Saul app is free on the Amazon Appstore.... >>
All change for Channel 4's on demand service: All 4 for iPad explored
Channel 4 is making the biggest changes to its on demand offering since launching 4oD almost nine years ago. For a start, the name is being ditched in favour of "All 4" - representing the fact that it will contain catch-up, on demand and live streams... >>
Addison Lee app review: Order or pre-book minicabs with ease (hands-on)
Addison Lee, not satisfied with being London's biggest minicab alternative to the black cab, has expanded its app-based service to cater for all phone platforms. Originally for iPhone only, you can now download on Android, Windows Phone and even BlackBerry... >>