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Updated: Windows Phone 9 release date, news and rumors Jun 10th 2014, 11:28, by James Rogerson Windows Phone 9 introduction Windows Phone 8 is well over a year old now, yet we still know very little about Windows Phone 9. Originally it was expected to be with us by the end of 2013 as it was thought that Microsoft may adopt the annual software cycle made popular by Apple in an attempt to keep its mobile OS fresh and, more importantly, relevant. That didn't happen, but from the information that we've been able to gather so far it looks like Windows Phone 9 could be a massive overhaul, so it's not surprising that it's taken over a year. However we did recently get Windows Phone 8.1 to tide us over, while leaks highlight that Windows Phone 8.5 may also be on the cards. Before we get our teeth in Windows Phone 9 we need to visit the rumors surrounding version 8.5. It's been confused with the ninth iteration of the platform before, and it's important to make a distinction between the two. Windows Phone 8.5 It looks like there might be such a thing as Windows Phone 8.5 in the works, but details are slim on the ground. All that's really known so far is that there will seemingly be some potentially quite substantial changes to the Start screen interface in Windows Phone 8.5, but there's no word yet on what form those changes may take. It's also worth noting that while we list this as a Windows Phone 8.5 feature it's entirely possible that it may end up in Windows Phone 9. Windows Phone 9 release date, news and rumours Now we've got Windows Phone 8.5 out of the way we can get back on the Windows Phone 9 trail. We're scouring the web everyday to bring you all the latest on Windows Phone 9 and we'll be constantly updating the information below to give you the best picture of what's to come. Windows Phone 9 release date Back on the WP9 trail, and initial rumors suggested that the Windows Phone 9 release date would be sometime in 2013, with reports claiming it would arrive just in time for Christmas, but as you might have noticed, Christmas has been and gone and we're now in a Windows Phone 9-less 2014. Other reports reckon Microsoft will kill off Windows Phone 8 by September 2014, giving an indication that while it didn't make it out the gates in 2013, version 9 could well be on its way very soon. That seems more likely and not only because it wouldn't require time travel to be true. Supporting that are comments from Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin, who posted to Twitter that Windows Phone 9 will launch in the second half of the year. He correctly predicted Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia, so he could be worth listening to. The update was also being referred to as Windows Phone Blue, a development name which mirrors an update to Microsoft's new Windows 8 desktop platform - but it's turned out that Windows Phone Blue is actually Windows Phone 8.1. Sadly the most recent rumors suggest we won't be seeing Windows Phone 9 until sometime next year. A leaked document mentions dates of between Q2 and Q3, which covers April-September 2015 and that's just for a preview build, so the final release might be even later. Windows Phone 9 or just Windows 9? We're seeing reports that suggest Microsoft may look to ditch the divide between its smartphone platform and the one it uses for tablets and PCs - rolling them all into one tidy bundle called Windows 9. One suggestion is that the upgrade will see Windows 8 merged with Windows Phone in an attempt to tackle Google's Android/Chrome combination which is growing ever stronger. Alternatively we could instead get the aforementioned Windows 9 all-in-one system after a Microsoft employee stated "currently testing Windows 9 OS on Nokia, HTC and Qualcomm device" on their LinkedIn profile. Eldar Murtazin has something to say on this subject too, tweeting that Windows Phone 9 will be the same on phones and tablets, replacing Windows RT, though he made no mention of Windows 8, so presumably that will still be separate. We keep seeing mentions of it as Windows Phone 9, everywhere from LinkedIn profiles to leaked documents, so it looks like it will keep the 'phone' bit in the name at any rate. Windows Phone 9 features Murtazin also has some insight into the design of Windows Phone 9. Apparently it will be a complete overhaul which will remove the tile based Metro interface that Windows Phone is currently known for. That would make sense if Microsoft plans on using the same interface for both phones and tablets. It also ties into the rumors about Windows Phone 8.5 seeing some Start screen changes. Murtazin went on to say that the interface would be more influenced by Android than iOS. Windows Phone 9 devices One of the big issues with Windows Phone 8 was that you couldn't get it on your Windows Phone 7 handset, instead you were lumped with Windows Phone 7.8. It's thought that Windows Phone 9 won't be so restrictive, with Windows Phone 8 users in line to get the upgrade which means you shouldn't have to worry about picking up a Nokia Lumia 1520 or HTC 8X. Updated: Android 5 release date, news and rumors Jun 10th 2014, 10:48, by Gareth Beavis and John McCann Android 5.0 news and rumors Android 5 is going to be exciting, there's no doubt about that. Google saves the change to a new number for the big things, with both Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich making big alterations to the way we use our Android phones. We thought it would have been Key Lime Pie that showed off the next level, but on 31 October 2013, Google officially revealed its next minor update, Android 4.4 KitKat, which now clears the road for Android 5. The dessert-themed code name that we assume will begin with L is anyone's guess at this stage. Android 5.0 Lemon Cheesecake or Android 5.0 Lemon Meringue Pie, anyone? Though there's talk that it might be called Android Lollipop or even Android Moonshine, as it's apparently internally known. It may not be called Android 5 though, with some rumors suggesting the next major iteration from Google's wheel house could arrive as Android 4.5. That would make sense as we've had 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 in recent years. Cut to the chase What is it? The next major upgrade for Android, to follow on from Android 4.4 When is it out? We're thinking mid-2014 What will it cost? Nothing, it'll be a free upgrade As we wait on official news of that name, we're constantly combing the web to see what's going to be happening with this L-powered update, so check back to see what we've uncovered and the level of likelihood each rumor brings. Android 5.0 release date Until Android 4.4 was announced we had expected the Android 5.0 release date to be some time in October 2013. We instead saw Android 4.4 KitKat launch on 31 October, so now we're expecting to see Android 5.0 shown off in mid-2014, quite possibly at Google IO, Google's annual two-day developer conference in San Francisco. That's a year on from when we had originally expected to see Android 5.0, which was at Google IO 2013, which took place from May 15 to May 17 2013. Sundar Pichai, Google's new head of Android told Wired that 2013's IO was "not a time when we have much in the way of launches of new products or a new operating system"," which makes us wonder when the new software will be coming. Our take: Android updates are still coming too slowly for our liking, as while each 0.1-numbered upgrade is good, it's not enough to make us want the native experience. We're expecting Google to make Android 5 rather special indeed, which means it can only wait a maximum of 6-7 months after KitKat was announced to show it off - so mid-2014 has to happen, in our opinion. More recent reports of Android 4.5 being next in line may put a spanner in the major overhaul thinking, so we're not getting too carried away just yet. In any case Google I/O is set for June 25-26, so with any luck we should know just what Android Lollipop will be bringing to the table soon. FutTv : rBeXb3sD39yv4 Android 5.0 phones The first handset to run Android 5 will either be a Nexus phone or tablet, and given the timing of the announcement we think it might be the latter. The Google Nexus 5 launched Android 4.4 at the tail end of next year, and we reckon the Nexus 10 (2014) will appear soon - meaning a tablet launch for the new OS. HTC looks like the front runner to bring this tablet to the market, so we're thinking that this could happen mid-2014, which puts it firmly on course to be made soon. We're also hearing a lot of rumblings about a Nexus 8, a slate which will supposedly launch with Android 4.5, so maybe that's the device that Android Lollipop will make its debut on. Will it be known as a Nexus though? The scheme is under threat from Android Silver, but it doesn't look like that's launching yet, so we reckon the Nexus name will be kept for at least the next round of devices. Samsung's Android 5.0 upgrades Although Samsung is yet to officially confirm its Android 5.0 schedule, a SamMobile source is claiming to know which phones and tablets will be getting the upgrade. According to the source, the devices set to receive the upgrade are the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Note 8.0 and Galaxy Note 10.1. Do note that this claim was made before Google announced Android 4.4, so if it was ever correct, it's probably a lot less correct now. Android 5.0 features Android Geeks reported that Google Babble would debut on Android 5.0. Babble was the code name for Google's cross-platform service and app with the aim of unifying its various chat services which include Talk, Hangout, Voice, Messenger, Chat for Google Drive and Chat on Google+. A screenshot that we were sent from a Google employee on 8 April confirmed that not only was this unified chat service on the way, but that it was called Google Babel not Babble. On 10 May, we discovered that Babel would launch as Google Hangouts, and on 15 May we saw it come to life for devices running Android 2.3 and up. So much for it debuting on Android 5. A more recent idea is that Google's next version of Android will have more fitness smarts built in - and this is an idea we think has legs, if you'll pardon the sort-of pun. Apple is set to go big in this area with the iWatch and iOS 8, and other brands, such as Samsung and LG, are making strides too. The idea is future versions of Android will allow the software to harness "fitness data from sensors on your Android device." These could be built into future Android phones and tablets, but it's also likely that the API will play nicely with Android-based smartwatches and even Google Glass. It also looks like Android 5 may add support for 64-bit processors, as the Nexus 8 is rumored to have one and to be running the new version of Android. That in turn would allow for more than 4GB of RAM in devices, opening the floodgates to enormous increases in power. Some have speculated that Android 5.0 will be actually Chrome OS, Google's high power operating system for its Chromebooks - that it would use Android for low- to mid-level handsets and put Chrome on the high end. However, this makes little sense given the effort that would be needed for app integration, so like Microsoft and Windows Phone the mobile OS will very likely continue as is. Android 5.0 interface While little is known about the potential interface changes for the next iteration of Google's mobile platform, be it Android 5.0 or Android 4.5, a screenshot has appeared online claiming to reveal the upcoming version. There's a clear visual overhaul present in the screenshot, and according to the leak the new design is being referred to as "Moonshine" internally at Google. We've also caught a glimpse of how the dialer might look in Android 4.5 / Android 5, courtesy of an image leaked by Google itself. It's not in for a radical redesign but if the image is to be believed then it will be going blue, rather than sticking with the current light gray colour. Our Android 5.0 wishlist While we wait on more Android 5 features to be revealed and scour the web for more Android 5.0 news, TechRadar writer Gary Cutlack has been thinking about what we want to see in Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. Hopefully the new mobile OS will feature some of these things... 1. Performance Profiles It's bit of a fuss managing your mobile before bed time. Switching off the sound, turning off data, activating airplane mode and so on, so what Android 5.0 really needs is a simple way of managing performance, and therefore power use, automatically. We've been given a taste of this with Blocking Mode in Samsung's Jelly Bean update on the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Note 2 but we'd like to see the functionality expanded. Something like a Gaming mode for max power delivery, an Overnight low-power state for slumbering on minimal power and maybe a Reading mode for no bothersome data connections and a super-low backlight. Some hardware makers put their own little automated tools in, such as the excellent Smart Actions found within Motorola's RAZR interface, but it'd be great to see Google give us a simple way to manage states. Another little power strip style widget for phone performance profiles would be an easy way to do it. 2. Better multiple device support Google already does quite a good job of supporting serious Android nerds who own several phones and tablets, but there are some holes in its coverage that are rather frustrating. Take the Videos app which manages your film downloads through the Play Store. Start watching a film on one Android device and you're limited to resuming your film session on that same unit, making it impossible to switch from phone to tablet mid-film. You can switch between phone and web site players to resume watching, but surely Google ought to understand its fans often have a couple of phones and tabs on the go and fix this for Android Key Lime Pie? 3. Enhanced social network support Android doesn't really do much for social network users out of the box, with most of the fancy social widgets and features coming from the hardware makers through their own custom skins. Sony integrates Facebook brilliantly in its phones, and even LG makes a great social network aggregator widget that incorporates Facebook and Twitter - so why are there no cool aggregator apps as part of the standard Android setup? Yes, Google does a great job of pushing Google+, but, no offence, there are many other more widely used networks that ought to be a little better "baked in" to Android. 4. Line-drawing keyboard options Another area where the manufacturers have taken a big leap ahead of Google is in integrating clever alternate text entry options in their keyboards. HTC and Sony both offer their own takes on the Swype style of line-drawing text input, which is a nice option to have for getting your words onto a telephone. Get it into Android 5.0 and give us the choice. UPDATE: Google heard us and this feature appeared in Android 4.2. 5. A video chat app How odd is it that Google's put a front-facing camera on the Nexus 7 and most hardware manufacturers do the same on their phones and tablets, yet most ship without any form of common video chat app? You have to download Skype and hope it works, or find some other downloadable app solution. Why isn't there a Google Live See My Face Chat app of some sort as part of Android? Is it because we're too ugly? Is that what you're saying, Google? 6. Multi-select in the contacts The Android contacts section is pretty useful, but it could be managed a little better. What if you have the idea of emailing or texting a handful of your friends? The way that's currently done is by emailing one, then adding the rest individually. Some sort of checkbox system that let users scroll through names and create a mailing list on the fly through the contacts listing in Android Key Lime Pie would make this much easier. 7. Cross-device SMS sync If you're a constant SIM swapper with more than one phone on the go, chances are you've lost track of your text messages at some point. Google stores these on the phone rather than the SIM card, so it'd be nice if our texts could be either backed up to the SIM, the SD card, or beamed up to the magical invisible cloud of data, for easy and consistent access across multiple devices. 8. A "Never Update" option This would annoy developers so is unlikely to happen, but it'd be nice if we could refuse app updates permanently in Android 5.0, just in case we'd rather stick with a current version of a tool than be forced to upgrade. Sure, you can set apps to manual update and then just ignore the update prompt forever, but it'd be nice to know we can keep a favoured version of an app without accidentally updating it. Some of us are still using the beta Times app, for example, which has given free access for a year. 9. App preview/freebie codes Something Apple's been doing for ages and ages is using a promo code system to distribute free or review versions of apps. It even makes doing little competitions to drum up publicity for apps much easier, so why's there no similar scheme for Android? It might encourage developers to stop going down the ad-covered/freemium route if they could charge for an app but still give it away to friends and fans through a promo code system. 10. Final whinges and requests... It's be nice to be able to sort the Settings screen by alphabetical order, too, or by most commonly used or personal preference, as Android's so packed with a huge list of options these days it's a big old list to scroll through and pick out what you need. Plus could we have a percentage count for the battery in the Notifications bar for Android 5.0? Just so we know a bit more info than the vague emptying battery icon. Samsung Galaxy F may cram its QHD screen into an S5-sized package Jun 10th 2014, 09:23, by James Rogerson The Samsung Galaxy F has been doing the rounds a lot lately and the latest evidence for it is an appearance at the FCC. The SM-G906S, G906K and G906L, all of which are believed to be variants of the Galaxy F, all passed through the Federal Communications Commission in the States. The interesting thing though is that a diagram showing the dimensions of the handset was attached to the FCC filing. According to the diagram the Galaxy F (aka Galaxy S5 Prime) measures 72.5 x 142mm, which would make it exactly the same width and height as the Samsung Galaxy S5. Prime proportions That's not the first time we've heard the Galaxy F would be a similar size, in fact a previous rumour pointed to it being slightly smaller, but this is the most convincing piece of evidence yet regarding its size. It's also slightly surprising given that the screen is rumoured to be 5.2 inches, which is marginally larger than the 5.1-inch Galaxy S5. Presumably this will be achieved by shrinking down the bezels. Other than that the FCC filing doesn't tell us much but it's yet more evidence that the Galaxy F (or S5 Prime if you prefer) is real and on its way. The Samsung Galaxy F might go head-to-head with the iPhone 6. Forgot where you parked the car? It's cool, iOS 8 will have you covered Jun 10th 2014, 08:57, by Hugh Langley Yesterday we told you that iOS 8 might not deliver the improvements to Apple Maps that Cupertino intended, but there's one nifty feature that might make its way through. As spotted in a screenshot, iOS 8 contains files that reference parking pins, which we assume would give you a reminder of where you parked the car. It's especially worth noting as the rumour of this feature actually popped up last September, where sources said Apple would use the M7 chip to analyse your parking location and register its exact position, helping you to find it when you return. Park it, pal Apple said nothing of this during WWDC, so we can't guarantee that this will come in iOS 8 - perhaps we'll see it in iOS 8.1 instead. For now, we'd take improved mapping data over extra features such as this, however handy it might be. It won't be much use if Apple Maps is telling us we left the car in the middle of Euboea. After all, it needs to catch up with Google, which rolled out a similar car-finding feature for Google Now earlier this year. 12 top iOS 8 features you need to know about UPDATED: Facebook's attempt to 'Slingshot' over Snapchat briefly appears on App Store Jun 9th 2014, 20:51, by Chris Smith Update: The Slingshot app has now been removed from the App Store with Facebook claiming it was released accidentally. However, the company pledged the official release is coming soon. A Facebook spokesperson told The Verge: "Earlier today, we accidentally released a version of Slingshot, a new app we're working on. With Slingshot, you'll be able to share everyday moments with lots of people at once. It'll be ready soon and we're excited for you to try it out." Whoops. Original story below... Facebook has started to roll out a new photo and video messaging app it hopes will combat the very real threat of rival service Snapchat, which it tried and failed to purchase last year. The new Slingshot application, first rumoured in reports last month, has arrived in some markets, although its yet to hit Europe and North America. On the iTunes page, Facebook explains how users can 'sling' photos and videos to their friends, who will not be able to see what they've received until they send something back. Users will the be able to annotate and add captions to photos and, like Snapchat, the message will only be viewable for a limited amount of time. Once you "swipe them away" they're gone for good. If users are busy they will have the opportunity to view shots later. Staged roll out The premise differs slightly from Snapchat in that it forces users to exchange media before they have the chance to look at it, which is strange considering the sender won't have a clue what they're responding to. At the time of writing we're still unable to download the app, so it appears Facebook is going for a staged roll out in different marches. The launch comes after Facebook was rebuffed with a $3 billion (around £1.8bn, AU$3.2bn) offer for Snapchat in November 2013. According to the reports last month, Facebook began working on its own version in the immediate aftermath and the result is Slingshot. Have you been able to download the app yet? Let us know if so and what you think below. Analysis: Why did Facebook buy WhatsApp? E3 2014: Turtle Beach delivers ear candy with DTS surround headsets for PS4 Jun 9th 2014, 17:19, by JR Bookwalter One of the leading brands in the video gaming headset business is getting a jump on this week's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) by introducing new cans targeted at owners of Sony's latest console. Turtle Beach (registration required) today announced a handful of new PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 headsets making their debut at this year's E3 convention in Los Angeles, including a pair powered by ear-shattering DTS Headphone:X 7.1 surround sound. With a range of surround sound modes for games, movies or music, Elite 800 features active noise cancellation along with DTS for what the company calls an "immersive audio experience" that marks a first for console gaming headsets, part of a deal with Sony announced earlier this year. Whether listening to music or taking phone calls, the $300 (UK£189, about AU$321) headset is capable of being controlled via Bluetooth by a mobile app for up to 15 hours of playing time on a single charge through a low-profile, magnetic charging stand. The wait begins DTS Headphone:X 7.1 surround sound also powers the Elite Tournament Audio Controller (pricing TBA), which allows Dolby AC3 decoding and complete control of an audio mix for PS4, PS3, Xbox 360 or PCs and Macs. Turtle Beach is also launching the $100 (UK£63, about AU$107) Ear Force Stealth 400, a lightweight wireless stereo gaming headset, and the $60 (UK£40, about AU$64) Ear Force P12, an amplified headset that works directly with a single USB connection to PS4. Gamers who purchase any Turtle Beach headsets will have the opportunity to enroll in the company's Elite Membership Program, which offers discounts, extended warranties and early access to the latest product information. Aside from Ear Force P12 which launches globally on July 10, all of the manufacturer's E3 products will land in retail stores sometime during the second half of this year, at which point Turtle Beach Chief Executive Officer Juergen Stark promises "a whole new game for PlayStation console owners." E3 is here - get your Xbox One on in our full review! Microsoft may bring Kinect motion sensing tech to Windows Phone Jun 9th 2014, 16:45, by klee A couple of days ago a new Windows Phone by the name of McLaren and now we've learned it could feature Kinect-like motion controls. Supposedly the Microsoft is planning a mobile version of Kinect that has been dubbed "3D Touch" or "Real Motion" according The Verge. Sources familiar with Microsoft plans say Nokia has been working on the technology for a few years. Now McLaren is said to be the first device to feature an array of proximity and motion sensors all over the device. The 3D Touch system will purportedly allow users to interact with their games and applications without touching the screen. It could be a useful feature that makes up for the limitations of touchscreen such as dealing with wet hands or gloves that get in the way during colder months. As an even more intuitive use case, the same sources say users will be able to answer a call by bringing up the phone to their ear. Additionally placing the device on a table could activate the speakerphone and slipping the smartphone into a pocket could end the call. Bringing life to plastic Aside from dismissing alerts by waving your hand at the phone, the device's body itself could become an interactive surface similar to the touchscreen. The Microsoft insider sources posit that users will be able to slide their finger along the side of the phone to zoom in the smartphone camera. Taken to a farther stretch this feature could allow Microsoft to remove buttons such as those for power and the homescreen. In the future users may never have to reach for that power button to wake their device when it simply turns on after being gripped. Tap the air 3D Touch could fundamentally change the way Windows Phone devices work and as a result the UI is said to get a fresh overhaul. A new MixView interface originally spotted by WP Central suggested live tiles could be triggered with 3D Touch by hovering over live tiles and then tapping down. Selected these tiles reveal yet another group of smaller, associated items. For example selecting the Facebook Tile would pop smaller icons for messaging phone, allowing users to contact their friends quickly. When is it coming? While these all look like promising features, its unknown how soon 3D Touch will be first implemented. The Verge claims Microsoft originally planned to debut its new touch features with Windows Phone 8.1 and a Nokia handset codenamed "Goldfinger." However it seems the Goldfinger has been pushed back for an upcoming update and 3D Touch will be a large component of McLaren. We find out who wins the fight between Siri, Cotana, and Google Now Updated: The best Sony Xperia Z2 deals Jun 9th 2014, 10:20, by TechRadar The Sony Xperia Z2 is the latest and greatest flagship phone from Sony and really, as a good all-rounder, there's very little reason not to like it and a whole lot of reasons to want it. If you've found that you can't resist it any longer, thankfully, there are a number of different deals to look at and we've collected all the best ones for you - and it's constantly updated to represent the best possible options for you. Vodafone Vodafone has quite a few good deals on the Xperia Z2 right now. For £37 per month you can get it in purple with 1GB of data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts. There's no handset cost so over the 24 month life of the contract that comes out at £888. Alternatively if you're a light user you can get it in black for just £29 per month with 500MB of data, 600 minutes and unlimited texts. That comes with an upfront cost of £24.99 but still only comes out at £720.99 in total. If you want more data you can get the Xperia Z2 in white with 2GB of data and unlimited minutes and texts for £38 per month with no upfront cost, amounting to £912 over 24 months. It even comes with a free 2GB iPod Shuffle. Vodafone also sells the Xperia Z2 on a 12 month contract in black for £47 per month plus a £99.99 upfront cost. For that you'll get 1GB of data alongside unlimited minutes and texts. Overall that costs £663.99. O2 O2 has a couple of good offers on the Sony Xperia Z2. You can get it in black with 500MB of data, 500 minutes and unlimited texts for just £28 per month with a £49 upfront cost. That adds up to £721 over 24 months, which is pretty cheap, but you're quite limited on data. For £33 per month you can get ten times as much data, which is to say 5GB, as well as unlimited minutes and texts; again there's a £49 charge for the phone itself. It comes out at a pricier £841 over 24 months, but we're inclined to say that's better value overall, given all the extra data. EE You can get the Xperia Z2 on EE with 1GB of 4G data, 1000 minutes and unlimited texts for £29.99 per month with no upfront cost. The handset is available in both black and white on that deal and it comes out at £719.76 over 24 months. If 1GB of data doesn't cut it then you can alternatively get the Z2 with 4GB of 4G data and unlimited minutes and texts for £37.99 per month, with no upfront cost. That's nearly £200 more expensive than the previous deal at £911.76 over 24 months, but then for four times as much data it could be worth it. Three Three has the only deal here which includes unlimited 4G data. In fact it comes with unlimited everything and costs £45 per month with no charge for the handset, which in this case comes in white. There's also £10 cashback available, so that will cost you £1,070 over 24 months, which is on the steep side but then there aren't any usage limits. Alternatively you can get it in black with 2GB of data, 600 minutes and unlimited texts for £39 per month. That amounts to £936 over the course of 24 months. T-Mobile You can currently get the Xperia Z2 on T-Mobile for £32.99 per month with 500 minutes, unlimited 3G data and unlimited texts. That's for the phone in purple and there's no upfront cost so it totals £791.76 over 24 months. Or if you'd rather have the handset in black you can get it with the same allowances for £37.99 per month. However that's a fair bit more expensive, coming out at £911.76 over the life of the contract. Orange Orange only has one particularly tempting Xperia Z2 deal at the moment. You can get it in purple with unlimited minutes and texts and 1GB of 3G data for £37.99 per month with no upfront cost. That's quite steep for what you get, but it comes with £108 cashback, meaning it will cost you £803.76 over 24 months. That's still more expensive than the best T-Mobile deal though and that includes unlimited data, so unless you really need unlimited minutes T-Mobile is currently a better bet for 3G data. We've also got you covered for the best HTC One (M8) deals.

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