Simon Hill

Simon Hill

Simon is an experienced freelance writer and editor covering technology and entertainment with a focus on mobile and video games. He spent several years working in the games industry and lives in Edinburgh with his wife and two kids.

What’s going on with HTC?

What’s going on with HTC?

All we seem to hear these days is bad news about HTC. Is the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer really in trouble?

T-Mobile bucks shared data, will offer ‘Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data’ instead

T-Mobile bucks shared data, will offer ‘Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data’ instead

T-Mobile is set to introduce an “Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data” add-on to its voice and text plans. It will offer throttle-free and cap-free data on its HSPA+ network.

Why a $200 Surface tablet makes sense for Microsoft

Why a $200 Surface tablet makes sense for Microsoft

Does the $200 price point for the new Microsoft Surface tablet sound a little bit too good to be true? We examine why it might not be too far fetched.

Apple claims Samsung stole universal search from the iPhone, seeks ban

Apple claims Samsung stole universal search from the iPhone, seeks ban

Samsung is trying to get the Galaxy Nexus ban lifted as Apple claims infringement of its patent relating to unified search.

A dozen ways NFC could change your life

A dozen ways NFC could change your life

We explore the possible applications of NFC on phones. There are many potential NFC uses beyond mobile payments.

Barnes & Noble’s Nook e-readers to make UK debut

Barnes & Noble’s Nook e-readers to make UK debut

Barnes & Noble will release its popular e-readers and the Nook Store in the UK in October.

Droid Razr HD videos leak: Is this Motorola’s new flagship smartphone?

Droid Razr HD videos leak: Is this Motorola’s new flagship smartphone?

Five leaked tutorial videos surfaced on YouTube over the weekend allegedly revealing Motorola’s new flagship Android handset, the Motorola Razr HD.

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Best iPad accessories: Pimp your iPad

Check out our picks for the best iPad accessories including cases, keyboards, and more.

Google vs. Apple: The inevitable patent battle ahead

Google vs. Apple: The inevitable patent battle ahead

When will Google and Apple fight each other directly? Is a direct patent fight inevitable after Samsung vs Apple ends?

Verizon will offer $350 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 beginning August 17

Verizon will offer $350 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 beginning August 17

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) will be available to Verizon customers starting August 17. At $350, it's the network's cheapest tablet yet.

Good deal? Buy a phone at Sprint and get a free ZTE Optik tablet

Good deal? Buy a phone at Sprint and get a free ZTE Optik tablet

Sprint has announced that you can get a free ZTE Optik tablet with any smartphone purchase until September 30.

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iPhone 4: Everything You Need to Know

The iPhone 4 is here and we have all the answers to your questions about Apple's new iPhone including pictures and detailed specifications.

Android app security basics: Easy ways to keep your phone safe

Android app security basics: Easy ways to keep your phone safe

Here are a few simple ways you can stay safe on the Android platform and drastically reduce your risk of installing malware.

Do you need antivirus on Android? We ask the experts

Do you need antivirus on Android? We ask the experts

We interview experts from Avast, Lookout, and AV-Test to determine if you really need to download antivirus and security apps for Android and how much danger your phone is in.

Samsung patents perfume phone

Samsung patents perfume phone

Samsung patents a rechargeable perfume emitting phone design. At last we can say goodbye to smelly phones.