Matt Egan

Matt Egan

Matt Egan is editor of PC Advisor, having worked for the UK's best-read technology magazine and website since 2003. A passionate technology fan who writes on subjects as diverse as internet security, social media and Windows, in his spare time Matt enjoys playing football (badly) and singing in a band (also badly).


 

Articles by Matt Egan


Features: 
How to put photos on an iPhone or iPad: sync or email photos to iPhone, save from camera or web

In this feature we explore several different ways of putting photos on to iPhones and iPads.

Features: 
Change alert iPhone makes when you get an SMS text message; Set alert for individual text contacts

We show you how to change the text alert tone on your iPhone, and how to set a specific tone for each contact.

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Asus Fonepad video review - connected tablet, massive Android phone

The Fonepad is a tablet with a SIM card slot and the ability to make phone calls. Here's our Asus Fonepad video review.

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White Nexus 4 is official: white Nexus 4 launch date May 29

The white Nexus 4 has been confirmed by LG, according to multiple reports. The all-white version of the popular Nexus 4 Android phone will launch…

Features: 
Canon launches range of economical high-performance compact projectors

Canon today announced four projectors, the first of what it calls 'compact installation projectors'. Canon says the four models represent a new…

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Microsoft Surface Pro video review - Windows 8 tablet is a compromise, but a good compromise.

The Surface Pro is either a tiny Ultrabook or a bulky Windows 8 tablet, depending on your point of view. Is the Surface Pro the one device to rule…

Features: 
How to transfer your contacts from a BlackBerry to an iPhone

We show you how to transfer business contacts from a BlackBerry to an iPhone.

Features: 
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 to launch in UK in July; will cost £459

The 6.3in Samsung Galaxy Mega is to launch in the UK in July. The Galaxy Mega will cost £459.99 inc VAT.

Review: 
Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Nexus 4 smartphone comparison review: what's the best Android?

We compare the Nexus 4 with the Samsung Galaxy S4: which is the best Android phone?

Features: 
How to add website bookmarks to home screen on iPhone and iPad

Here's how to bookmark a website on iPhone and iPad. Put a website bookmark on your iOS homescreen.


 

Comments by Matt Egan


Video: 
Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

Why would I withdraw the piece? It's a perfectly fair record of a fair test?

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

I agree. I really do. But it is interesting, don't you think, that the iOS/Android ways are so ingrained?

Review: 
Acer Iconia A1 tablet hands-on review

Indeed we do. That's a mistake, well spotted and soon corrected.

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

I have to say in my experience most smartphone users (and I use that term advisedly) struggle with Windows Phone 8 and BlackBerry 10, because they…

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

In which case it is a shame for your sale your wife wasn't in our test.

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

We were after comments on the user experience of the camera, and battery life is at least partially related to the OS. But we could have been…

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

Absolutely. Which doesn't mean WP8 (or BB10) is bad, but it does mean it is harder to gain new users. And that is relevent and important.

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

I personally choose to use those phones. That is not a bias. It would be a bias if I had chosen those phones before testing WP and Android.…

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Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone vs BlackBerry - what's the best mobile platform?

So we are biased toware iOS and BlackBerry? Why those two in particular? I think it is fair to see how easy it is for a normal user to get used to…