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What’s the Best Budget iPhone for 2016?

Simon Royal,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.28 -

Not everyone needs a brand new iPhone, but which model you pick will depend on what you want to do with it.

Windows Mobile Is Dead – or Just About

Simon Royal,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.26 -

Despite the best efforts of Microsoft, its consumer mobile platform just can’t break through. Does it still have a chance, or is it dead in the water?

Will We See a Successor to the iPhone SE?

Simon Royal,  iOS & iDevices, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.08 -

The iPhone SE seems to have been an instant hit, but what – if anything – will Apple follow it up with?

Microsoft Lumia 435 Upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile

Simon Royal,  Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.06 -

In late 2015, I reviewed the budget Microsoft Lumia 435 handset. Now its 2016, and I check it out upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile.

iPhone SE: Hands On Mini Review

Simon Royal,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.31 -

I take a hands on look at the new ‘budget’ 4” special edition iPhone.

Windows 10 Mobile: First Impressions

Simon Royal,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.26 -

Microsoft just released Windows 10 Mobile to existing handset owners. I check it out and give you my initial thoughts.

iPhone SE: My Initial Thoughts

Simon Royal,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.24 -

Recently announced, the iPhone SE is the much rumoured return to 4” iPhones. So what do I think of it?

Windows 10 Mobile Isn’t Coming to Many Existing Handsets, and That Has Angered Loyal Fans

Simon Royal,  Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.23 -

Windows 10 Mobile might be the shiny new beast from Microsoft, but you ought to check if your handset will be eligible for it, as a lot won’t be – and this hasn’t gone down well with fans.

Windows 10 Mobile: Are You Sure Your Handset Will Get It?

Simon Royal,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.21 -

Microsoft is finally rolling out its final release of Windows 10 Mobile to existing handsets, but whether your beloved Windows phone will get it is a good question.

Unlocking Your Phone in the UK Just Got a Little Easier

Simon Royal,  Low End Android, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.20 -

If you have ever tried to network unlock a phone in the UK, it could be a frustrating experience. Well now it is a little easier.

Microsoft Lumia 535 Review : Big Phone. Small Price

Simon Royal,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.19 -

I take a look at the Lumia 535, the large Quad Core mid-range Windows Phone from Microsoft.

HTC 8x: Will It (and Should It) Get Windows 10 Mobile

Simon Royal,  Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.07 -

2012 saw HTC release its first flagship Windows phone, the HTC 8x, but will it see Windows 10 Mobile?

The Hi-Fi System: Has It Had Its Day?

Simon Royal,  Low End Audio, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.04 -

With everyone having computers, mobile phones, and MP3 players, is there a place for home audio systems in our digital age?

A Clean Install of Windows 10 – and Take It from 32-bit to 64-bit

Simon Royal,  Low End PC, Tech Spectrum - 2016.02.03 -

I take my son’s Windows 10 laptop with its ‘free upgrade’ version and do a clean install, with a twist. Does it go well?

Is Your Mobile/Cell Phone Signal Good Enough?

Simon Royal,  Low End Android, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.02.01 -

With all the advances in mobile phone technology, your handset still needs to be reliable as a phone, but getting that isn’t easy.

The iPhone Is Dead; Long Live the iPhone

Simon Royal,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.01.20 -

I love the original iPhone – but at nine years old, it really has had it’s day.

Now TV: Contract Free TV from Sky

Simon Royal,  Low End TV, Tech Spectrum - 2016.01.20 -

Gone are the days when television was controlled by a few big players. There is so much more competition. I check out the streaming Now TV box from Sky.

Join MP3s Together for Free Using MP3 Trimmer

Simon Royal,  Low End Mac, Mac OS X Software, Tech Spectrum - 2016.01.19 -

Ever wanted to combine several MP3s in to one file? Now you can with MP3 Trimmer.

Pebble: Excellent Customer Support – Replacing Faulty Watches

Simon Royal,  Low End Android, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.01.05 -

Is a customer’s happiness important to companies these days? For Pebble it seems so.

Should Apple Offer Expandable Storage for iOS Devices?

Simon Royal,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.31 -

Being able to increase the storage on your iPhone has always been a big issue; should Apple think about doing it?

Mophie Juice Pack Plus iPhone 5/5s Review Update

Simon Royal,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.30 -

After finding out my original Juice Pack Plus was a fake, I look at a genuine one.

Love Is in the Air – My 11″ MacBook Air

Simon Royal,  Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.29 -

-The Apple MacBook Air is a gorgeous design masterpiece, and early 2015 saw me purchase an 11” model.

Need For Speed Most Wanted – 10 Years On

Simon Royal,  Low End Gaming, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.23 -

A decade after its release, the original Need For Speed Most Wanted is still an amazing game.

Pebble Classic/Steel ‘Timeline’ Review

Simon Royal,  Low End Android, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.21 -

Pebble brings its new interface to the classic handset. I have been running it for a few days.

Pebble Launches Timeline for Classic & Steel

Simon Royal,  iOS Apps, iOS Hardware, Low End Android, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.15 -

Pebble finally brings its new look watch OS to the original Pebble and Pebble Steel.

Is Your Mophie Juice Pack Counterfeit?

Simon Royal,  iOS & iDevices, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.15 -

Juice Packs are popular with many iPhone users, but is your Mophie genuine or a fake?

Mophie Juice Pack Plus iPhone 5/5s Review

Simon Royal,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.10 -

After using a Juice Pack Helium and Air for my iPhone 5, I decided to check out the heavyweight Mophie in the iPhone 5/5s range.

Untappd: Social Media for Beer Drinkers

Simon Royal,  iOS Apps, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.05 -

Do you like having a beer? Now you can use your smartphone to log your drinks and share them with other like-minded drinkers.

Sega Saturn, the Forgotten Console

Simon Royal,  Low End Gaming, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.04 - 1 Comment -

1995 saw release of the ill-fated (but fantastic) Sega Saturn. I am still a big fan of the 32-bit console.

My Top 50 Favourite Games Ever

Simon Royal,  Low End Gaming, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.11.30 -

Gaming is a great pass time. I take a look at the top 50 titles that have shaped my gaming history.

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