Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Chris is a Staff Writer at PC Advisor. Chris can be found writing about almost anything to do with technology but his key areas of interest are handhelds and audio equipment. Although Chris tends to favour Android devices he's of the opinion that each operating system has its advantages, he'd like to see some kind of combined hybrid. When Chris isn't up to the eyeballs in kit, he likes to carve up the slopes on his skis followed by a nice pint of ale. Chris is also a keen gamer, musician and Tottenham Hotspur supporter.


 

Articles by Chris Martin


News: 
iPhone 5S rear casing leaked online

A leaked part of the iPhone 5S suggests it will have a similar design to the iPhone 5 but different internal components.

News: 
Instagram removes 'cards' integration from Twitter

Facebook owned Instagram has decided to stop photos displaying properly on Twitter.

News: 
Sonos updates Controller app with iPad and iPhone streaming

Sonos has updated its Controller app for iOS devices bringing AirPlay style streaming.

Features: 
Nokia introduces Lumia 620 smartphone

Nokia has revealed its first budget Windows Phone 8 smartphone, the Lumia 620.

Features: 
Sony announces Xperia E smartphone

Sony's latest smartphone is the straight forward and simple Xperia E, with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

News: 
Google Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 sold out

After putting the Nexus 4 smartphone back on sale yesterday, Google is sold out of the 8GB model. It has also run out of Nexus 10 tablets.

Features: 
Best place to buy a smartphone

The best places from which to buy a smartphone, including high street stores and supermarkets, direct from vendors and via online retailers.

News: 
Google Nexus 4 back on sale today

Google's high-end smartphone with a mid-range price, the Nexus 4, will go back on sale today at 5pm on the Play Store in the UK.

News: 
Orange to pre-load Android phones with Lookout security

Orange has announced it will sell smartphones pre-loaded with Lookout security from early 2013.

News: 
Sony Xperia phones get Ice Cream Sandwich update

Sony is updating some of its Xperia smartphones with an Android Ice Cream Sandwich firmware. It has confirmed some handsets will get 4.1 Jelly Bean.


 

Comments by Chris Martin


Review: 
PS4 vs Xbox One console comparison review

Hey everyone, thanks for all the comments. Just to let you know, I've added in a table of games now :)

Features: 
iOS 7 release date, new features and device list

That is incorrect. In the words of Apple "iOS 7 will be available as a free software update for iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, iPad mini…

News: 
Britons offered PCs and laptops from £24

Er, you can get free anti-virus...

Features: 
How to stop Windows 8 installing updates automatically

Try clicking 'turn off messages about windows updates' in the action centre.

Features: 
How to share files on Android over a network

Thanks, Brad. No worries :)

Review: 
Sony Xperia T review

The word 'Bond' is mentioned once in the body of the review!

News: 
Samsung delays Galaxy S4 release date in Europe

As we said in the article, Samsung held a London leg of the 'Galaxy S4 World Tour' last night where it announced the new date.

News: 
PlayStation 4 goes up for pre-order in the UK

This isn't a rumour. It's from the Asda Direct website. Follow the link in the article. The vouchers aren't available in store.

News: 
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 goes on sale for £339

You can make calls/send text messages with the 3G/4G SIM model only. And you're right, the iPad with cellular is for data only.