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Barry Collins

Barry Collins Expert Reviews

Barry Collins has been a technology writer, editor and broadcaster for more than 25 years. He was assistant editor of The Sunday Times’ technology section, editor of PC Pro and has written for more than a dozen different publications and websites over the years. He’s made regular TV and radio appearances as a technology pundit, including on BBC Newsnight, ITV News and Sky News. Now a senior contributor at Forbes.com, he also presents and produces tech-related podcasts.

 

Recent articles by Barry Collins

How to stop young kids watching unsuitable videos on Vine
PCs

Twitter's six-second video service launches a kids-friendly app

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Amazon Fire Phone now just £99 SIM-free - still £99 too much
Mobile phones

Fire sale: Amazon attempts to flog off failing smartphone, but be warned, as the phone is still locked to O2

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How Apple just became the most profitable company on Earth
Mobile phones

Find out how Apple made $18 billion in only three months

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Police fear Waze satnav could be used by cop killers
Sat nav

Police chief calls for Google's satnav app to stop revealing the location of his officers

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Nexus 6 rear
How Apple scuppered the design of the Google Nexus 6
Mobile phones

Former Motorola boss reveals how Apple forced Motorola to ditch fingerprint reader

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HP Stream 7 drops to £75: how much cheaper can tablets go?
Tablets

Pay attention bargain hunters: HP's compact tablet takes a 25% price cut

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Sky and TalkTalk added to list of potential O2 buyers
Mobile phones

Bidding war begins for the UK's second biggest mobile network

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HP Pro Slate 12: a giant Android tablet with a neat trick
Tablets

HP's latest slates can digitise your handwritten notes

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How to get the Lollipop look now on your Android phone
Mobile phones

Two Google apps will give old Android handset owners an up-to-date look

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Google Word Lens to translate street signs
Mobile phones

Google lets you point smartphone at signage for instant translation

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