The latest update to Windows Phone 7.8, 7.10.8862.144, apparently removes the ability to sync Google contacts and calendars after resetting your phone and attempting to re-add your Google account More...
Nokia has announced that new software updates for the Lumia 920, Lumia 820 and Lumia 620 will be rolling out shortly, although the updates are minor and don't include any new features More...
Samsung's new co-CEO, JK Shin, has complained about Windows in the market, saying there is "lackluster demand" for Windows products, and smartphones and tablets "aren't selling very well" More...
Now that the Samsung Galaxy S IV has been officially unveiled, specifications and all, let's take a look at how it fares against the competition from HTC, Sony, LG, Apple and Nokia. More...
According to Bloomberg, who have sources close to the matter, the Microsoft Surface line has only sold 1.5 million units since its launch, however 400,000 of those have been Pros with decent adoption More...
A Sony Xperia Z has ended up on the Neowin doorstep, so naturally we go ahead and unbox the device to see what's in the final retail packaging. And it's a white model, just to be different. More...
Microsoft has laid the blame on an overheating data center for the recent outage to Outlook.com, Hotmail, Calendar and SkyDrive, which caused service disruptions for nearly 16 hours More...
Thanks to another Chinese website, even more details and images of the Samsung Galaxy S IV have been uncovered, just a few hours away from the official launch at Samsung's Unpacked event. More...
Dell has taken the wraps off a new portable all-in-one machine called the XPS 18, which packs an 18.4-inch 1080p display in a body that can be transported around thanks to the included battery More...
Google has updated their mobile web interface for Gmail, introducing a style similar to the current iOS app, however they have neglected to push the changes to Windows Phone users More...
As it turns out, those of you who wear glasses can't actually use Google Glass, as the system is incompatible with prescription lenses. Google apparently has a solution in the works. More...
Trend Micro has released a report that states 69,000 out of 700,000 apps on the Google Play Store are in some way malicious, while an even larger total of the generally available apps are dodgy More...
Twitter's secret authentication keys, which are used in their official apps to avoid token limits, have been exposed on github, meaning third-party developers can avoid restrictions and spoof apps More...
The next flagship Nokia Lumia device is on the horizon, and some bits have been rumored here and there, but here's what I'd like to see when the time comes for the device to be seen and purchased More...
For the three month average period ending January 2013, Microsoft's smartphone operating system market share has remained relatively stagnant, while Android dropped and iOS rose considerably More...
Disqus, the commenting system used on a wide variety of websites, have released a Windows Phone exclusive application - and apparently there are no plans for Android or iOS versions More...
Twitter have decided to kill several versions of the popular TweetDeck client, including the iPhone, Android and AIR versions, as the company focuses on developing "modern" web-based applications More...
The most common, free method of watching a video DVD on Linux actually circumvents the CSS protection on the disc, which is technically illegal under the DMCA in the United States More...
Nokia's entry-level Windows Phone 8 device contains a compelling range of features at a very affordable price, so is it worth picking up? We go hands-on with a lime green model to find out More...
Internet Explorer has once again gained market share in February 2013, rising to 55.82% of the market, while Chrome has slipped a considerable amount to its lowest market share since September 2011 More...
Apparently i-mate is back from the dead, and they'll be showing off a Windows 8 phone (yep, not a Windows Phone 8 device) at MWC, powered by an x86 Intel Clover Trail Atom processor More...
Nokia has finally taken the wraps off their heavily-rumored Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 phones, and the hardware slots in right between existing phones in their Windows Phone 8 range More...
More information regarding Windows Blue has surfaced, elaborating on the kernel changes made to the OS, as well as detailing search improvements and a release schedule for the update More...
A patch has been contributed to Firefox that will block all unwanted third-party cookies by default starting with Firefox 22, meaning numerous advertisers won't be able to track you across the net. More...
While I was in Sydney I also managed to get some quick hands-on time with the Xperia Z, Sony's flagship that should be available very soon, and there were a few impressive things to be seen More...
New screenshots have appeared from Windows "Blue" build 9319 that show off IE11 (and not much else) while info has also arisen suggesting there will be a publically available Milestone Preview version More...
Join us as well as HTC executive Richard as we take a short hands-on look at the HTC One in Sydney, showing off some of the features (briefly) including the capabilities of HTC Zoe and the camera More...
Microsoft's Security Response Center is reporting that they have succumbed to a recent cybersecurity attack, similar to those experienced by Facebook and Apple, and it's affected a small number of PCs More...
At the HTC event in Sydney I couldn't resist comparing the PureView camera of the Nokia Lumia 920 to the Ultrapixel camera used in the new HTC One. Head on through to check out some comparison shots. More...
Ultrapixels, Zoe, BoomSound, BlinkFeed and One were all terms thrown about casually at last night's HTC event in Sydney, where I managed to get some serious hands-on time with the upcoming HTC One More...
If you are an Xbox 360 owner, expect to have to update your console next time you fire it up as a minor update is being pushed out, starting today, that is likely addressing various system bugs More...
It has recently been discovered that Microsoft quietly raised the price for purchasing Office 2011 for Mac, despite not updating the software in any significant way since its launch More...
Today I received at my doorstep a Nokia Lumia 620, which is Nokia's take on an entry-level Windows Phone 8 device similar to the HTC 8S. Check out my unboxing video to get some initial impressions More...
I've been using Windows Phone 8 daily as my smartphone platform of choice for the past three months, and while many aspects are definitely to my liking, unfortunately I won't be sticking with it More...
The 128 GB version of Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet is back up for pre-order via the online Microsoft Store, with units shipping by March 1st if you're quick enough to claim one of the new stock. More...
It's looking likely that we will not be seeing a Nokia tablet running Windows at this year's MWC, with the company instead focusing on smartphones; a Windows 8 Pro tablet may appear later in the year More...
Microsoft's CFO Peter Klein has stated that there is basically no 'Plan B' if Windows Phone fails to be successful, saying Microsoft's approach is all about executing the current plan well More...
It turns out that it's actually cheaper to fly from Australia to the United States, purchase Adobe CS6, then fly back, than it is to pick up a copy of the software in a local Australian store More...
Microsoft is handing out $100 vouchers for all purchases of PCs over $699 until February 19th; unfortunately the deal excludes the Surface range, and the voucher can't be used for Surface products More...
If you happen to be absolutely rolling in money, perhaps the new $10,000 Vertu Ti will tickle your fancy: it's an Android device with a 3.7-inch sapphire-protected screen and titanium body. More...
Now's a better than ever time to join our Folding@home group, which is currently ranked at #332 in the world! Check out how you can contribute to our team and help medical research as well More...
Bing's high-resolution aerial imagery of the Saudi Arabia area has potentially revealed a secret United States drone base, which you can check out right now by heading to Bing Maps if you like More...
Bing has been surpassed in global search engine rankings, falling to the #5 spot as Russia's Yandex soars into 4th pace. Unsurprisingly Google still retains place #1 with over 65% market share More...
Adobe has issued an emergency, unscheduled patch for Adobe Flash, which addresses certain vulnerabilities affecting Windows and Mac OS X users that are currently being exploited in the wild More...
Microsoft Security Essentials has once again performed poorly in an antivirus test, scoring significantly lower than competitors in Dennis Technology Labs testing for Q4 2012 More...
The Surface Pro and MacBook Air are both very similar systems, including full-blown PC specs and operating systems, so when making a fair free storage space comparison, both are very similar More...
A report from a Japanese newspaper has claimed that the PlayStation 4 will cost around 40,000 yen, suggesting a Stateside pricing of around $399, while confirming the unit will be unveiled on Feb 20 More...
A new rumor emanating from FOSDEM claims that Microsoft is having a "meaningful look" into bringing Office to Linux sometime in 2014, with Office for Android serving as a stepping stone for the port. More...
Microsoft has once again launched a campaign against Google and their advertising practices, warning users not to get "Scroogled" by Gmail, which scans the contents of emails to tailor ads More...
Windows Phone has reportedly lost market share in the United States, according to this month's report from ComScore, which saw the OS drop 0.7% over a three month period ending December 2012 More...