Xbox One owners may get Star Wars Battlefront before the PS4

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div xmlns='http://bit.ly/16Db7GR'><img alt="Xbox One owners may get Star Wars Battlefront before the PS4" src="http://ift.tt/1I9wBrF"/><br/><br /><p>We can't think of a game we're more eager to play right now than Star Wars Battlefront, but there might be bad news ahead if you're a <a href="http://ift.tt/1dy7mQR">PS4</a> owner.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Xbox Marketing manager Aaron Greenberg has strongly hinted <a href="http://ift.tt/1DXGjQ6">on Twitter</a> that the game will launch earlier in the <a href="http://ift.tt/10fKbsb">Xbox One</a> via EA Access. Access is currently only available on the Xbox One, and gives users access to certain titles five days ahead of general release.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Unfortunately it doesn't look like EA Access will launch on the PlayStation 4 any time soon. So for the time being, Xboxers will be the first ones returning to the Star Wars universe. We're chasing this up with Microsoft now for confirmation.</p><br /><br/><br /><img border="0" height="1" src="http://ift.tt/1HnuUsz" width="1"/><br clear='all'/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><a href="http://ift.tt/1CUa3GJ" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" src="http://ift.tt/1HnuUIN"/> </a><br/><br /><br/><br /><a href="http://ift.tt/1HnuUIP" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" src="http://ift.tt/1CUa3GN"/> </a><br/><br /><br/><br /><a href="http://ift.tt/1HnuT7G" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" src="http://ift.tt/1CUa5OZ"/> </a><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><a href="http://ift.tt/1HnuT7M"><img border="0" src="http://ift.tt/1CUa3GR"/> </a> <img border="0" height="1" src="http://ift.tt/1HnuT7Q" width="1"/><img alt="" height="1" src="http://ift.tt/1CUa5P6" width="1"/><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />From <a href="http://ift.tt/yaGhNV">techradar</a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />from http://bit.ly/1PHlGuI<br/></div>

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On1 releases Photoshop alternative Perfect Photo Suite 9.5

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div xmlns='http://bit.ly/16Db7GR'><img alt="On1 releases Photoshop alternative Perfect Photo Suite 9.5" src="http://ift.tt/1JGzKAq"/><br/><br /><p>Perfect Photo Suite 9.5 is actually seven apps in one, combining Effects, Portrait, Resize, Layers, B&W, Enhance and Browse modules.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>The main changes in version 9.5 are aimed at improving performance and usability in photo browsing, portrait retouching and effects, but there are also some new features and enhancements.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>On1's most interesting recent additions has been the Browse module, which elevates the whole suite beyond a collection of plug-ins into an all-round photo management tool. With version 9.5, On1 has improved the speed at which images can be viewed by up to 50%, which could prove especially useful for displaying raw files.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="On1 Perfect Photo Suite 9.5" src="http://ift.tt/1yqquPP" title="The Effects module offers a myriad of presets for creating editable layered images." width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>The Browse module isn't solely for use within Perfect Photo Suite – On1 says you can also use it as an organizational front end to Photoshop (as an alternative to Adobe Bridge), or even Lightroom. Lightroom is itself an organizing/cataloguing tool, of course, but you could use the On1 Browse module as a quick image sorting, selection and rating tool before importing your photos into Lightroom.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>More than that, though, On1 has added an Albums feature, so you can create your own 'virtual' collections of photos outside of the folder structure.</p><br /><br/><br /><h3>Faster and better</h3><br /><br/><br /><p>On1 says speed and performance have been improved in its Perfect Portrait module, with faster face and feature detection and easier adjustments. Many of the filters in the Perfect Effects module have been updated too, so that they can now use the computer's GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) where available, to speed up the processing.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="On1 Perfect Photo Suite 9.5" src="http://ift.tt/1JGzKQI" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="On1 Perfect Photo Suite 9.5" src="http://ift.tt/1yqquPR" title="The improved Perfect Portrait module is better at identifying facial features and offers easier adjustments." width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>A new Line Mask tool makes it easier to select straight edges for masking, and new Luminosity Masks make it possible to edit areas of images selectively according to their brightness values.</p><br /><br/><br /><h3>Price and availability</h3><br /><br/><br /><p>If you already have Perfect Photo Suite 9, this is a free upgrade. If you have an older version, the upgrade price is US$79.95 (about £55/AU$106) and if you're buying for the first time, Perfect Photo Suite 9.5 costs US£129.95 (about £89/AU$172).</p><br /><br/><br /><p>This compares favourably with the Google Nik Collection, which lacks On1's browsing and layering tools but has just about the best set of effects filters there is.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Perfect Photo Suite 9.5 works on both Mac and PC and you can download a trial version from the On1 website – there's also a basic US$79.99 version on the Mac App Store.</p><br /><br/><br /><img border="0" height="1" src="http://ift.tt/1HnuUbZ" width="1"/><br clear='all'/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><a href="http://ift.tt/1CUa2Ta" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" src="http://ift.tt/1CUa2Tc"/> </a><br/><br /><br/><br /><a href="http://ift.tt/1HnuSRi" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" src="http://ift.tt/1CUa3ql"/> </a><br/><br /><br/><br /><a href="http://ift.tt/1HnuUsh" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" src="http://ift.tt/1CUa2Ti"/> </a><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><a href="http://ift.tt/1HnuSRk"><img border="0" src="http://ift.tt/1HnuUsj"/> </a> <img border="0" height="1" src="http://ift.tt/1CUa2Tl" width="1"/><img alt="" height="1" src="http://ift.tt/1HnuUsr" width="1"/><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />From <a href="http://ift.tt/yaGhNV">techradar</a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />from http://bit.ly/1PHlFXH<br/></div>

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A will offer a big screen for those on a small budget

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div xmlns='http://bit.ly/16Db7GR'><img alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab A will offer a big screen for those on a small budget" src="http://ift.tt/1NQALGA"/><br/><br /><p>There's no shortage of Samsung tablets, but that hasn't stopped the company unleashing yet another one in the form of the Galaxy Tab A.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>The tablet was first shown off in Russia last month, but now we have confirmation that it's coming to Europe as there's a page for it on <a href="http://ift.tt/1NQALGC" rel="nofollow">Samsung Germany</a>.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>The Galaxy Tab A isn't as exciting as the upcoming <a href="http://ift.tt/191qCch">Galaxy Tab S2</a>, but it should be a lot cheaper, with prices in Germany of €299 (around £218) for the Wi-Fi version or €349 (roughly £255) for the LTE version, while according to <a href="http://ift.tt/1GFLOBT">Phone Arena</a> a third option with an S Pen stylus is also set to launch from €349 (around £255).</p><br /><br/><br /><h3>Big screen, low power</h3><br /><br/><br /><p>The tablet has a 9.7-inch 768 x 1024 display, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, a 5MP main camera, a 2MP front-facing snapper, a 6000 mAh battery, 16GB of storage and support for microSD cards of up to 128GB.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>It runs <a href="http://ift.tt/1sh4T3i">Android 5.0 Lollipop</a>, but RAM varies depending on model, with the Wi-Fi version delivering 1.5GB and the LTE version offering 2GB. Whichever model you go for the tablet is fairly slim, at 7.5mm thick, but it has a plain black or white design.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>So it doesn't seem like something you're likely to fall in love with, but if those prices stay true for the UK then that might be okay, as it's set to be an affordable big screen slate.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>So far there's no guarantee that it will actually come to the UK, but with a German release planned for May it's likely that we'll see it here - and probably soon.</p><br /><br/><br /><ul><br /><li style='list-style: none'><br/> </li><br /><li>At Samsung tablets are in but <a href="http://ift.tt/1DNDdZ1">smartwatches may be out, at least for now.</a> </li><br /><li style='list-style: none'><br/> </li><br /></ul><br /><br/><br /><img border="0" height="1" src="http://ift.tt/1Ca0KDp" width="1"/><br clear='all'/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><a href="http://ift.tt/1PfD7SN" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" src="http://ift.tt/1PfD5Kz"/> </a><br/><br /><br/><br /><a href="http://ift.tt/1PfD5KD" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" src="http://ift.tt/1PfD5KH"/> </a><br/><br /><br/><br /><a href="http://ift.tt/1PfD5KL" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" src="http://ift.tt/1PfD7SU"/> </a><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><a href="http://ift.tt/1PfD89c"><img border="0" src="http://ift.tt/1PfD612"/> </a> <img border="0" height="1" src="http://ift.tt/1PfD89g" width="1"/><img alt="" height="1" src="//feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/allnews/~4/64m2_iraJP4" width="1"/><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />from http://bit.ly/1HLyTNv<br/></div>

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Buying Guide: Best printer: 16 top inkjet and laser printers

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div xmlns='http://bit.ly/16Db7GR'><img alt="Buying Guide: Best printer: 16 top inkjet and laser printers" src="http://ift.tt/1l5Omi9"/><br/><br /><h3>Best printer: best inkjet printers</h3><br /><br/><br /><p>What's the best printer to buy? All-purpose printers are a booming market, and you're spoilt for choice, so here's our pick of the best printers on the market right now.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>In choosing the best printer your first decision is whether to go for a standard printer, or a multi-function device which includes a scanner and which can also work as a standalone copier.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>These aren't much larger than regular printers, but they're a whole lot more versatile, especially when you need to keep a copy of a letter, a bill or any other important document, so our first list includes the best inkjet printers and best multi-function devices.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>You should also think carefully about whether to invest in an inkjet or a laser. Lasers are usually associated with office environments, where they produce sharp, smudge-free printouts quickly, quietly and economically, but this can be just as useful at home or in a home office.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>And don't imagine that mono laser printers are the only option - colour laser printers are now very affordable, and you can even get get multi-function laser printers, too. So we've also come up with a list of the best laser printers, and not just for office users with budgets to burn, but home users looking for value, quality, compactness and ease of use.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>So let's firstly look at the best inkjet printers around - hit the second page for the best laser printers. Please remember that the prices shown here are for guidance only.</p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>1. Brother DCP-J4120DW - £80<br/> </strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><strong><img alt="Brother DCP-J4120DW" src="http://ift.tt/1DGhmbL" width="420"/> </strong><br/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>You might not always want to print on A3 paper, but when you do, many conventional inkjet printers aren't up to the task. Brother's DCP-J4120DW can, in addition to being able to do duplex and colour printing without breaking the bank.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Currently on sale for a fair chunk below its official £120 price tag, this printer comes with an impressive feature set. It can scan, copy, connect via Wi-Fi and print directly from SD, SDHC, SDXC, memory sticks and flash drives. Its touchscreen might not be the best, but it's a quiet, fast and consistent little performer that's well worthy of your attention.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1DGhojW">Read our Brother DCP-J4120DW review</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>2. HP DeskJet 1000 – £30</strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><strong><img alt="HP deskjet 1000" src="http://ift.tt/1xEEdNH" width="420"/> </strong><br/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>How do they do it for the money? It's not just that this printer is cheap, because with most budget printers you get stung later on with high-priced consumables, but the black and tri-colour ink cartridges for the DeskJet 1000 are pretty reasonably priced, and you can get XL high-capacity versions too.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>And for a budget printer, it's pretty fast, with a quoted maximum of 16ppm mono, 12ppm colour. There are no fancy extras - you even have to supply your own USB cable - but it does exactly what it says on the box, providing low-cost, fuss-free printing for as little money as possible.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1ugxLx2" rel="nofollow">Buy from Amazon</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>3. Epson Stylus SX425W - £60</strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Epson stylus sx425w" src="http://ift.tt/1ugxNVD" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>The SX425W gives you a a lot for your money, with built-in memory card slots, wi-fi printing and multi-function scanning and copying. It uses Epson's DURABrite inks, which means that the paper is dry as soon as it emerges from the printer, and you get exceptionally clean, bright and smudge-proof output on plain paper.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Photo output is slightly dull by comparison, though, and like a lot of low-cost printers, the SX425W does cost quite a bit to run. It's perfect though, if you want a versatile yet inexpensive document printer for light or occasional use.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1xEEe42">Read our Epson Stylus SX425W review</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4>4. HP Photosmart 7510 - £120</h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Best printer 2012" src="http://ift.tt/1xEEe43" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>With print quality very high and prices ultra-low, what can multifunction printer manufacturers do to improve on previous models? This new HP Photosmart 7510 sets itself apart by offering a huge range of features, but it also leaves a few behind.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>The HP Photosmart 7510 uses five ink tanks: CMYK, plus a pigmented black for clear, waterproof text. It connects to your Mac through USB or to your home network using Wi-Fi b/g/n, and has AirPrint for printing from iOS devices.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1kLHqCp">Read our HP Photosmart 7510 review</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>5. Lexmark Genesis S815 - £120<br/> </strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Lexmark genesis s815" src="http://ift.tt/1ugxLxb" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>Lexmark's Genesis S815 is full of fresh ideas. Instead of a standard flatbed scanner, this multifunction device uses an image capture system based on a digital camera. It can capture an entire page in three seconds. It boasts a range of integrated mini-applications too. Downloadable apps include a calculator, clock, Facebook and Twitter integration, graph or music paper printing and there's even an app to display news and sports feeds from Apple, ESPN and the BBC. Overall print quality is good, too.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1kLHqCu">Read our Lexmark Genesis S815 review</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>6. Canon Pixma MX870 - £150</strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Canon mx870" src="http://ift.tt/1xEEe49" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>If you're looking for a stunning printer for your small office or home office, the Canon PIXMA MX870 is for you. Like most recent Canons, it uses a five-tank system with pigmented black for crystal-clear and waterproof text printing. It can't print directly onto optical discs, but its fax facilities and 35-sheet document feeder are probably more use for a small-office machine.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Connectivity is through USB, Ethernet and WiFi. It took almost five minutes to print our 20-page text document, which is a little slow for an office printer, but its print quality is fantastic.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1kLHqSJ">Read our Canon PIXMA MX870 review</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>7. Kodak ESP 9250 - £160</strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Kodak esp 9250" src="http://ift.tt/1xEEe4d" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>Kodak's top multi-function printer has a much stronger business slant than its cheaper consumer models. Kodak's drive to reduce running costs means both documents and photos could cost you less in the long run, even though the 9250's initial asking price is quite high.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>And because it uses just two separate ink cartridges, it's simple to maintain. Photo output is, actually, a tad disappointing, but if the built-in fax machine, 30-sheet automatic document feeder, wi-fi and Ethernet connectivity make up for that.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1kLHrX5">Read our Canon Kodak ESP 9250 review</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>8. Canon Pixma MG8150 - £193</strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Canon mg8150 review" src="http://ift.tt/1ugxLNx" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>You can sum up this amazing Canon printer in two words; 'no compromises'. It doesn't compromise on print quality. In fact, it has arguably the best print engine of any multiformat inkjet, with stellar photo printing and crystal-clear text. It makes no compromises on speed either. Our 20-page text document printed in just over four minutes, which is entirely acceptable for a home printer. And nor is its feature set compromised. It can do disc onbody printing, automatic Duplex and more. It's an excellent all-round printer.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1xEEbW2" rel="nofollow">Buy from Amazon</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>9. Canon Pixma iP100 - £200</strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Canon pixma ip100" src="http://ift.tt/1ugxNVQ" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>It's fine using a laptop when visit friends, customers or colleagues, but that's a fat lot of good when your printer's back at the office. The portable Pixma iP100 is the answer, printing anything from photos and business cards to regular A4 documents, and at a decent speed, too.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>The rechargeable battery's good for up to 300 prints, which is remarkable in itself, and the quality is fine, both for photos and regular documents, so you could even use it as your everyday desktop printer too.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1bijwvH">Read our Canon Pixma iP100 review</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>10. Canon PIXMA iX6850<br/> </strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="hp-envy110" src="http://ift.tt/1ugxLNz" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>This A3 printer, the Canon PIXMA iX6850, is a high-quality compact model, designed for home hobbyists and small businesses rather than busy offices. It's inexpensive too, dropping to £186 on Amazon. Previously, A3-capable printers have been too bulky and too expensive to make any great inroads into the home market, but the Canon PIXMA iX6850 is both affordable and compact – or at least as compact as an A3 printer can be.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1xEEcco" rel="nofollow">Buy from Amazon</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h3>Best printer: best laser printers</h3><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>1. Samsung ML-1665 - £70</strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Samsung ml-1665" src="http://ift.tt/1xEEeBa" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>Laser printers have a lot going for them. They're cheaper to run than inkjets, they produce sharp, dry, smudge-free printouts, they're civilized and they're quiet. They've also got a reputation for being too expensive for anything but office use, but the the ML-1665 changes all that.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>You might expect a cheap laser to be crude and slow, but the Samsung is neither. It also has a really smart 'screen print' button that outputs whatever's on your computer screen at the time - perfect for grabbing a quick hard copy without all the fuss of print dialogs and page setup.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1ugxLNF" rel="nofollow">Buy from Amazon</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>2. Brother DCP7030 - £115</strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Brother dcp7030" src="http://ift.tt/1xEEcsT" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>With the Brother CCP7030 you get the advantages of a laser printer combined with the flexibility of a multifunction device. The printer might be mono, but the scanner is full-colour, which means mono prints and copies but colour scans.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>You get good-quality 600dpi output and the running costs are about average for a mono laser, so the low purchase price doesn't doesn't mean more expensive consumables. It won't be as quick as a more expensive office laser, but given the price, the print quality and the multi-function capability, it's a great buy.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1xEEct1" rel="nofollow">Buy from Amazon</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>3. Xerox Phaser 6125 - £133</strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Xerox phaser 6125" src="http://ift.tt/1ugxOck" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>How much? For a colour laser? The Phaser 6125's low purchase price is by far its strongest selling point, though, and while the print quality and print speeds are acceptable for light and undemanding home/SOHO use, it could soon prove out of its depth in a busier environment.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>And as with many other cheap printers, you face higher running costs, thanks to the cost of replacement cartridges. But if both your printing needs and your budget are modest, the Phaser 6125 is a steal.</p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>4. HP LaserJet P2055d - £157</strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="HP laserjet p2055d" src="http://ift.tt/1xEEct3" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>If you want colour printouts, networking and built-in scanning and copying, you're going to have to look elsewhere, because the HP P2055d is an old-school mono laser built solely for quality, speed and efficiency.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>It can churn out pages at up to 33ppm, it has an 'instant on' feature which means you don't have to wait for it to warm up, and it offers automatic duplex printing too. The 1200dpi resolution generates super-sharp text, and the 250-sheet feeder means you're not constantly having to shovel in more paper.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1ugxOsA" rel="nofollow">Buy from Amazon</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>5. Samsung CLX-3185FW - £290</strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Samsung clx-3185fw" src="http://ift.tt/1xEEcJm" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>The CLX-3185W is a multi-function printer that combines a colour laser, scanning and copying and faxing, and includes networking capability via Ethernet or wireless network - it even comes with a 15-sheet document feeder.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>For a machine which does so much, it's surprisingly compact. If it has a flaw, it's the single-drum design, which means that colour documents have to go through in four passes, and this has an impact on the colour print speeds, but you have to set this against the Samsung's features and sheer value for money.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1ugxM3X" rel="nofollow">Buy from Amazon</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><h4><strong>6. Brother HL-4150CDN - £380</strong> </h4><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Brother hl-4150cdn" src="http://ift.tt/1ugxM3Z" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>Colour lasers were once very expensive, but the HL-4150CDN shows just how far prices have fallen, even for well-specced business models. You get a lot for your money, here, including very good print quality (though photos aren't quite so good), decent print speeds, duplex printing and Ethernet connectivity.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>This is ideal for small offices or workgroups, and the Brother also has a neat PIN protection scheme that means sensitive documents won't be printed until you go over and enter a PIN on the printer itself.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><a href="http://ift.tt/1l5On5E">Read our Brother HL-4150CDN review</a> </p><br /><br/><br /><img border="0" height="1" src="http://ift.tt/1PfD2i3" width="1"/><br clear='all'/><br /><br/><br /><img alt="" height="1" src="//feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/allnews/~4/-Q2L6soO0jo" width="1"/><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />from http://bit.ly/1PfFp4c<br/></div>

Buying Guide: Best printer: 16 top inkjet and laser printers

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Vodafone's new contracts now come with 4G as standard, and heaps more data

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div xmlns='http://bit.ly/16Db7GR'><img alt="Vodafone's new contracts now come with 4G as standard, and heaps more data" src="http://ift.tt/17w4YVS"/><br/><br /><p>Good news, data fans - Vodafone has just upped the amount of data you can potentially get on its tariffs.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>The company now offers three different types of bundles - Standard bundles, Red bundles and Red Value bundles, the latter of which ups the potential data limit on tariffs to 25GB.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Previously the most data you could get on Vodafone tariffs was 20GB, so it's a useful jump for heavy users, though for a new handset like the <a href="http://ift.tt/1zQe66z">Samsung Galaxy S6</a> all that data will cost you a pricey £65 per month.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Red Value tariffs also give you access to a Vodafone entertainment pack, such as <a href="http://ift.tt/19hxaw8">Now TV</a>, <a href="http://ift.tt/1Fafjgk">Sky Sports Mobile TV</a>, or <a href="http://ift.tt/VKgUnB">Spotify</a> and include the ability to make landline and mobile calls to the UK when abroad in most European countries at no extra cost, which is something other tariffs will charge you £3 per day to do.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>If you can live without an entertainment pack then there are always the Red bundles. They give you up to 20GB of data, so you're only slightly more limited there. Or if you really don't need a lot of data Vodafone also has Standard bundles, which start at just £17 per month on 24 month tariffs.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>The good news is that whichever option you pick you'll now get 4G data on all pay monthly tariffs with a handset, so you can spend less time watching the world and more time watching videos of dogs trying to catch food.</p><br /><br/><br /><ul><br /><li style='list-style: none'><br/> </li><br /><li>Vodafone's even got <a href="http://ift.tt/13O2kAn">its own handsets.</a> </li><br /><li style='list-style: none'><br/> </li><br /></ul><br /><br/><br /><img border="0" height="1" src="http://ift.tt/1Ca0LqV" width="1"/><br clear='all'/><br /><br/><br /><img alt="" height="1" src="//feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/allnews/~4/bqz-ONjmOKs" width="1"/><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />from http://bit.ly/1HLyQBa<br/></div>

Vodafone's new contracts now come with 4G as standard, and heaps more data

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Updated: Wi-Fi calling: everything you need to know

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div xmlns='http://bit.ly/16Db7GR'><img alt="Updated: Wi-Fi calling: everything you need to know" src="http://ift.tt/1vHuzZp"/><br/><br /><h3>What it is, how it works and who's offering it</h3><br /><br/><br /><p>EE officially launches its Wi-Fi calling feature on a selection of handsets on April 10, but what does it all mean?</p><br /><br/><br /><p>We've spoken to the people in the know to bring you all the details on Wi-Fi calling - the service that keeps your smartphone connected in more places.</p><br /><br/><br /><h3>What is Wi-Fi calling?</h3><br /><br/><br /><p>Wi-Fi calling allows you to use a Wi-Fi network to make and receive phone calls, rather than using the traditional mobile network.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>This benefits those in poor signal areas, such as rural villages and underground stations, as you'll be able to harness the power of available Wi-Fi networks to stay connected.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>It's not just calls that are supported though, you can also send and receive texts.</p><br /><br/><br /><h3>Doesn't that already exist?</h3><br /><br/><br /><p>Before you all go 'this has been available for ages from the likes of Skype, Viber, Three, O2 and more recently WhatsApp', let us explain.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Three and O2 have their own applications allowing customers to make and receive calls and texts over a Wi-Fi network.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>All your activity is kept separate, which can ruin message flows and confuse call logs, as you'll need to check two apps for potential missed calls and new texts.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Three InTouch" src="http://ift.tt/1Df4gAc" title="Three keeps you inTouch over Wi-Fi already" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>A similar case is found with Skype, WhatsApp and Viber, although these services don't necessarily link directly with your phone number and provide more standalone communication platforms.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>EE's Wi-Fi calling works exactly the same as the mobile network, meaning you may not even notice you're actually using a Wi-Fi network rather than the mobile one - although you do get an icon in the status bar alerting you to the fact.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>That means your text conversations remain uninterrupted and your call log stays complete - without the need to switch to a different application when using a Wi-Fi network to connect to your friends.</p><br /><br/><br /><h3>Any limitations?</h3><br /><br/><br /><p>A word of warning here, if you start a call on Wi-Fi and then venture outside of your network's range the call won't automatically transfer to your mobile network - you'll get cut off, and vice versa.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>EE says it's working on a seamless transition between mobile and Wi-Fi, but it will only be possible when it launches VoLTE (voice over LTE) later this year.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>VoLTE allows 4G networks to carry voice calls and text messages, which are currently limited to the existing 2G and 3G services - and they don't work well with the Wi-Fi calling setup.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Another thing to point out is that EE's Wi-Fi calling is limited to the UK only for now - so you won't be able to take advantage of it when travelling abroad.</p><br /><br/><br /><h3>Which networks support it?</h3><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="EE" src="http://ift.tt/1IFis5j" title="EE has launched its Wi-Fi calling service" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>At the moment only EE has launched Wi-Fi calling on its network, but Vodafone is hot on its heels as it's confirmed it'll be launching its Wi-Fi calling and VoLTE services this summer.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>O2 and Three may follow suit, but they're currently pushing their TU Go and InTouch apps, which offer similar functionality with seperate applications.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>An O2 spokesperson told us "We regularly review our products and services based on customer feedback. In the meantime, we're flattered to see others following our lead on wifi calling."</p><br /><br/><br /><h3>Compatible phones, turning it on and the cost</h3><br /><br/><br /><h3>What phones does it work with?</h3><br /><br/><br /><p>At the moment only a handful of handsets have been enabled by EE - these are the <a href="http://ift.tt/1zQe66z">Samsung Galaxy S6</a>, <a href="http://ift.tt/1E777fX">Galaxy S6 Edge</a> and <a href="http://ift.tt/1vS6BiU">Microsoft Lumia 640</a>.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>We were told by a spokesperson for the network a software update to enable Wi-Fi calling will be pushed out to <a href="http://ift.tt/1fyLOq1">Samsung Galaxy S5</a> owners in the coming months.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>It's likely to be bundled into the <a href="http://ift.tt/1sh4T3i">Android Lollipop</a> update for the handset - so those of you with an EE S5, keep your eyes peeled.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Samsung Galaxy S6" src="http://ift.tt/1Df4ebF" title="Available on the S6 and S6 Edge" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>EE also confirmed to TechRadar that it's working with HTC, so we could potentially see Wi-Fi calling hit the <a href="http://ift.tt/1G6VfLG">One M9</a>, and perhaps the <a href="http://ift.tt/1jrawg6">One M8</a> too, at some point.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>A big deal was made by Apple that both the <a href="http://ift.tt/1uj411Y">iPhone 6</a> and <a href="http://ift.tt/1qEhHDu">6 Plus</a> supported Wi-Fi calling, and while EE said at the time of the launch it would bring the service to the handsets we're yet to hear when that will be.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>However, a TechRadar source close to the matter has told us iPhone support will be arriving this month - so you shouldn't have too long to wait.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Your handset has to come from EE, as it needs the network's software build installed to enable the Wi-Fi calling feature. If you buy yourself a SIM-free S6 from elsewhere for example, sticking an EE SIM card into it won't give you this functionality.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Meanwhile Three's inTouch app is available on Google Play and Apple's App store, and O2's TuGo offering can be download on iPhones running iOS 5 and above, Android 2.3 and above, Windows Phone 8 and desktop web browsers.</p><br /><br/><br /><h3>How do I enable Wi-Fi calling?</h3><br /><br/><br /><p>We can only speak for EE at the moment, so once you receive your Wi-Fi calling enabled handset from the network you will need to text "wifi calling" to 150 to set it up.</p><br /><br/><br /><p><img alt="Wi-Fi Calling" src="http://ift.tt/1IFipXg" title="Setup on the Galaxy S6" width="420"/> </p><br /><br/><br /><p>You will need to able to flick the switch on the Wi-Fi calling option in the settings menu of the phone app. On the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge (and probably the S5 too once the update arrives) just open the phone app, hit 'more' in the top right corner, 'settings' and then scroll to the bottom of the list to turn on.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>Your handset will then automatically switch to Wi-Fi calling when it connects to a saved network.</p><br /><br/><br /><h3>What does it cost?</h3><br /><br/><br /><p>Nothing! Well, nothing additional on top of your phone contract and home internet bill. The same goes for O2's TU Go and Three's InTouch, which are free apps customers can download and use.</p><br /><br/><br /><p>It's worth noting if you've not got unlimited calls or texts, calls and messages made over Wi-Fi on EE will come out of your monthly allowance.</p><br /><br/><br /><img border="0" height="1" src="http://ift.tt/1PfD3T0" width="1"/><br clear='all'/><br /><br/><br /><img alt="" height="1" src="//feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/allnews/~4/NeiRCDmXdi4" width="1"/><br/><br /><br/><br /><br/> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />from http://bit.ly/1PfFogO<br/></div>

Updated: Wi-Fi calling: everything you need to know

What it is, how it works and who's offering it EE officially launches its Wi-Fi calling feature on a selection of handsets on April 10, ...

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