Marie Brewis

Marie Brewis

As the only remaining female at PC Advisor Towers, Marie keeps the boys in check - or their copy at least. Marie is Managing Editor of PC Advisor and, with a BA (Hons) Journalism degree under her belt, a regular contributor of reviews, tips and tricks. Her speciality is Android, and what she doesn't know about phones and tablets isn't worth knowing. She's also our resident social media guru, and can regularly be found on Facebook spreading technology information to the masses. Or at least that's what she tells us.

 

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Articles by Marie Brewis


Review: 
Magix Camera MX review

Magix today released a new version of its already very good Camera MX Android app. This free image-capture, -editing and -organising app now…

Features: 
Best free apps: London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

It's what we've all been waiting for: the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games begin next week! We've rounded up the five best free mobile…

Review: 
BBC Olympics review

Last week we reviewed the London 2012 Official Results and Join In apps for iPhone and Android tablets and smartphones. As part of its pledge to…

Review: 
London 2012 Official Results App review

The London 2012 Official Results App is the official app for the London 2012 Olympic Games. It puts all the Olympic news, schedules and results in…

Review: 
Flipboard for Android review

There are many things for which us Android fans are supposedly jealous of the iPad, yet few have made our eyes more green than Flipboard. This…

Features: 
How to watch the London 2012 Olympic Games online

The London 2012 Olympic Games is under way, running until 12 August. As the home broadcaster of the sporting action in the UK, the BBC has pledged…

Features: 
How to get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Google announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean at its I/O conference Wednesday, promising improved performance, expandable notifications, resizable…

Features: 
Best Android apps: Wimbledon tennis

If you're a tennis fan, the ongoing Wimbledon tennis championships can't have escaped your notice. We've rounded up a handful of Android apps that…

Features: 
How to watch Wimbledon online

The Wimbledon tennis championships run from 25 June to 8 July 2012. With many of us at work during their transmission, here's how you can sneak a…

Review: 
Firefox for Android review

Mozilla yesterday updated its free Firefox for Android web browser for smartphones running version 2.2 or later, claiming dramatic performance…


 

Comments by Marie Brewis


Features: 
Cheap, but fast: Jelly Bean smartphones with dual-core processors

As I wrote at the beginning, we're often asked what is the cheapest dual-core smartphone. The S III mini might not be cheap in the true sense of…

Review: 
Google LG Nexus 4 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review

Fascinated by your comment.

Review: 
GoClever Tab A73 review

Sounds as though you'll have to do a hard reset, but you will lose any data on the tablet. Follow the instructions here: http://www.pcadvisor.co.…

Features: 
How to factory reset an Android tablet

Here you go: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how...

Features: 
Do I need a TV Licence?

Actually, although just over £2 of your monthly TV Licence fee is spent on radio, you don't need a TV Licence to listen to radio. This is from…

Review: 
Google Nexus 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 comparison review

You can read it now: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/rev...

Review: 
Nexus 4 vs Nokia Lumia 920 smartphone comparison review

I should probably make it clear I was referring to the fact it is a Google-branded Android smartphone, rather than simply an Android smartphone.…

News: 
BBC confirms download service to rival iTunes

 Changed now, thanks guys.

Features: 
How to password-protect Android apps

You can lock both the email and Gmail apps on the Application Lock tab (and nothing else if that's how you want it). As for Android Market, there…

Features: 
Best Android apps: Five free apps popular right now

Thanks for warning us about the potential risks associated with this app, Maccyroo. I'm getting on to the developer re the permissions and will…