The new iPad; Apple’s 3rd generation tablet device has achieved over 3 million sales within its first 3 days of launch. The original Apple iPad released in 2010 took 80 days to reach these astronomical figures; testament to how iPads have really touched a generation of gadget lovers. Apple fanatics camped outside shops across the world to get their hands on the most talked about tablet release for 2012. Currently only available in 10 countries, sales for this device will continue to rocket as the new iPad is unveiled across more nations from Friday 23rd March.

The new iPad release offers some great hardware upgrades to previous models. Most eye catching is the Retina Display, which dazzles crisp HD graphics upon the 9.7 inch screen. Powered by an upgraded A5X chip, the new iPad boasts a dual core processor with quad core graphic capabilities; meaning high end games will run smoother and look stunning. The new iPad also houses a much needed camera upgrade, utilising similar hardware to the Apple iPhone 4S multi lens system. The new iPad captures 5 megapixel photos and glorious 1080p High Definition video. The new iPad is the best Apple tablet release yet and is available from One Stop Phone Shop.

The recent announcement of the App Store has surpassing 25 billion downloads worldwide is an incredible feat for a marketplace. With over 585,000 different apps to choose from for iOS, there’s a mammoth selection of apps to suit every need, hobby or interest. We’re intrigued to know which apps have been downloaded the most from the short history of the Apple App Store.

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Top 5 Free iOS iPhone apps

• Facebook
• Pandora Radio
• Words With Friends
• Skype
• The Weather Channel

Top 5 Paid iOS iPhone apps

• Angry Birds
• Fruit Ninja
• Doodle Jump
• Cut the Rope
• Angry Birds Seasons

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Top 5 Free iOS iPad apps

• Angry Birds HD Free
• The Weather Channel for iPad
• Netflix
• Skype for iPad
• Kindle – Read books, Magazines & More

Top 5 Paid iOS iPad apps

• Pages
• Angry Birds HD
• Angry Birds Seasons
• Penultimate
• Scrabble for iPad

With over 10 Billion downloads from the Apple App Store since July 2011, expect to see iOS sail past the 50 billion milestone before the end of 2013.

If you’re looking for a handset that’s innovative and up to date, the unveiling of HTC’s quad core processor smartphone will certainly turn a few heads. Confirmed as the HTC One X at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, HTC’s latest device comes with a specification that will unite tech lovers unanimously.

The 1.5 GHz quad core processor is outrageous compared to what is currently available on the market. Running Android Ice Cream Sandwich and the latest HTC Sense 4.0 all on a 4.7 inch display, this smart ultraphone shouts “Bring it on!” to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S3 or Apple iPhone 5.

A multimedia playing machine, the HTC One X will even enhance your entertainment experience. The integration of Beats Audio ensure you never miss a beat or layer in your favourite tracks, whilst HTC ImageSense helps you take intelligent photos on the 8 megapixel camera.

Due for UK arrival in April, this is the first next generation smartphone of 2012.

With today being February the 14th, love is in the air as Valentine’s Day parades the streets once again. Whether Valentine’s Day helps rekindle a lost spark in a long term relation or helps pluck up the courage to tell your crush how you feel, the opportunity to celebrate love should never be missed. With our selection of Android Valentine’s Day apps, we want to give you the chance to express your heart from the rooftops. But why should you pay? After all, money can’t buy you love… Our favourite Android Valentines Apps below are all free.

Wish your Valentine

Our first app truly spreads the love around with a variety of romantic themed fun and games. The Compatibility Checker lets you enter your name and your admirers name to test for suitability. You can even send e-flowers (Shame the Samsung Galaxy S2 lacks smellovision!). There’s a fine selection of romantic and funny love quotes to brush up on, as well as Valentines tips to ensure you tick all the right boxes on your big date night.

Download “Wish your Valentine” for free from the Android Market.

Be My Valentine Lite

Providing a selection of glorious live wallpapers, enjoy the beauty of floating hearts around your Android device’s screen. As a special treat, if you pop a heart in the background, be romanticised by famous love quotes which appear upon ancient style scrolls. With 30 quotes in the free version and more than 100 in the paid version, you’re sure to find that sweet message to melt even the coldest heart.

Download “Be My Valentine Lite” for free from the Android Market.

Valentine’s Day Ideas

If you’re still stumped on how to sweep your fancy off their feet, then a quick download of Valentine’s Day Ideas will help bring out the Romeo in you. With plenty of ideas for gifts, poems and cards, we hope it sparks that sensitive side inside to come up with an original idea.

Download Valentine’s Day Ideas for free from the Android Market.

So there’s a quick guide on the app’s we love to use on Valentine’s Day. We wish you good luck in your quest for love. xx

Buying a refurbished phone is a fantastic way to get hold of the handset you want, at a reduced price. Many are unaware of what a refurbished phone is, or how much money they can save through choosing one. So let’s make it easy for you and answer a few questions.

What is a refurbished phone?

Refurbished phones have been returned to us by customers who bought them and then returned them under our 7 day money back guarantee. All refurbished phones are fully inspected, tested and repackaged by our qualified engineers and come with a full 12 month warranty.

How is a refurbished phone different?

A refurbished phone will always come in a different box to the original but the box will always include the handset, battery, charger and manual. We can’t guarantee that any other accessories will always be included. There is a small chance that there may be slight cosmetic flaws to a refurbished phone or its box but these will not affect the phones performance in any way.

What if a refurbished phone is out of stock?

Due to the nature of refurbished phones we can’t guarantee when particular models will become available again once they are out of stock. If the deal you order is out of stock we will do our best to get hold of a phone for you.

So there we have it, a simple explanation of what a refurbished mobile phone is and how purchasing one can save you money today!

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