Samsung release Gear VR in the UK to critical acclaim

December 3, 2015July 9, 2025 William Judd Android, Mobile Accessories

Months after it was released as an ‘Innovator Edition’, the final retail version of the Samsung Gear VR has gone on sale in the UK. It’s an exciting time for VR fans, as it’s the first real retail product from the Oculus team, it’s available at the low price of £80, and best of all it’s the first VR headset to be strongly endorsed by a major tech publication. Engadget published a breathless review late last month with a 96% rating, a rarity for the site and a hopeful indicator for the future of VR in the mainstream. If you own a compatible Samsung smartphone, then this could be the ultimate intro to virtual reality for you, your mom or your grandma.

Amazon releases first major update to Fire OS 5 with night reading mode and new parental controls

December 3, 2015December 2, 2015 William Judd Android, Kindle, Mobile Accessories

Amazon released an update for its popular Fire tablets today, adding a night reading mode called Blue Shade. The update, which is the first major revision to Fire OS 5, also includes parental controls. It’s rolling out today for some users, and should be available for all Fire, Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 users in the next couple of weeks. Here’s a closer look at what’s included.

Glass vs plastic: screen protector throwdown

December 2, 2015December 9, 2015 William Judd Mobile Accessories

What’s the deal with these newfangled tempered glass screen protectors? They cost much more than a plastic equivalent, and that’s not even counting the fact that you only get one in a pack instead of three, five or ten. They’re also around 5x thicker than their plastic equivalents. On the face of it, these seem like reasonable drawbacks — but these new screen protectors also offer significant advantages: better protection, improved durability and easy installation. Let’s take a look at how it all shapes up.

Top 5 Lumia 950 cases on launch

December 2, 2015December 2, 2015 William Judd Mobile Accessories, Windows

After a long wait, Windows phone fans will welcome the SIM-free Lumia 950 this week. We’re celebrating by looking at the best Lumia 950 cases available — including protective, slim and practical options. Let’s get right into it!

The OnePlus Trojan Horse: Android phone maker releases iPhone 6S case

December 1, 2015 William Judd Android, Apple, Mobile Accessories

OnePlus is best known for its low-cost Android smartphones and aggressive marketing techniques, but their latest act is one of their most interesting yet. The company is now selling an iPhone 6S case, designed to offer the same grippy Sandstone Black finish that debuted on the OnePlus One and continued with the OnePlus 2.