Electricpig.co.uk - The UK's fastest-growing tech news site

I want an iPad 3… But only if it’s a laptop

At the beginning of next month Apple will launch the iPad 3. It’ll be new and shiny and full of faster processors and what have you, but it will still fall short on one major point: you can’t type at length on a touchscreen. For that you need a keyboard. While Apple keeps its touchscreens ... No related posts.

New Amazon tab: Fresh fuel for the 9-inch Kindle Fire

Still waiting for the Amazon Kindle Fire in the UK? Fresh data on Kindle Fire sales has shaped analyst views to the point that they think the current model is about to be superseded by a larger 9-inch model to fight the upcoming iPad 3. Read on for the full details… Pacific Crest analyst Chad Bartley ... No related posts.

The Double Fine effect: Classic and cancelled games that need a Kickstarter kickstart

Ex-LucasArts king Tim Schafer has managed to raise over $1 million for his company’s next project in 24 hours. Double Fine games has sourced all this cash from fans, via crowd-sourced funding website Kickstarter. There’s a lot of buzz that this could change the gaming world for good, but you have to remember that Schafer’s ... No related posts.

ZTE Tania price crash: Windows Phone’s budget Android attack begins

ZTE has slashed the price of the ZTE Tania before it’s even come out, making it the cheapest Windows Phone handset on the market and the real start of Microsoft’s sneak attack on Android. While sitting in the budget bracket, the ZTE Tania isn’t underpowered. Windows Phone’s emphasis on uniform specs means its stocked with ... No related posts.

HTC lets the side down: Ice Cream Sandwich updates delayed

Forget what we said about all Android manufacturers finally getting it right. While Samsung seems to have switched on to Android updates of late, it seems that HTC is still mucking about with its priorities all in the wrong order; HTC’s Android 4.0 updates have just been delayed. According to the company, the updates for ... No related posts.

Phones 4U JUMP contracts: Upgrade your phone twice a year

Tired of being locked into your handset for 24 long months? Phones 4u feels your pain, and has just launched a new type of contract to try and combat the problem. Phones 4u JUMP lets you upgrade your phone as much as every 6 months. JUMP (Just Upgrade My Phone) will be rolled out to ... No related posts.

Roku arrives in the UK: iPlayer-packing Apple TV at half the price

Thinking of getting in on the web TV craze? Roku may be your answer: the miniature Apple TV-alike TV box has just touched down in the UK for a very wallet-friendly price. The Roku LT and Roku 2 XS are now shipping in the UK, at £49.99 and £99.99 respectively. The cheaper Roku LT (pictured) ... No related posts.

Confirmed: iPad 3 revealed next month

You probably saw this one coming. Just as with the previous two models, Apple is planning to launch its next iPad, the iPad 3, at an even in early March. Read on for the full details. The iPad 3 looks set to get its first airing at an event in the first few days of ... No related posts.

Ice Cream Sandwich on Amazon Kindle Fire: Hack unleashes its secret Android power

For all its merits, the Amazon Kindle Fire has come under, erm… Fire, for having its version of Android locked down under a thick Amazon skin. While previous hacks have seen it break free into Android proper, a new ROM allows you to access Android 4.0 features. Read on for the details and video. The ... No related posts.

Apple TV gets 3am broadcast: McCartney spearheads set-top box assault

Apple is to exclusively broadcast a paul McCartney gig at 3am UK time via Apple TV. No Airplay, no iPads or iPhones needed. Now, if you ask us, that’s the first big step towards Apple’s future TV plans. Just how long until Apple becomes a major TV broadcaster? The Paul McCartney gig is set to ... No related posts.