Roy Smyth

Associate Editor and part of the team of gadget reviewers at DroidHorizon. Also been known to dabble in software development to pay the bills.

LG Announcement Recap

LG Announcement Recap   This is verging on being old news already because LG couldn’t contain themselves and made their announcement before the IFA expo in Berlin even kicked off. They have a right to be excited, with budget friendly stylused version of their flagship, a couple of other mid-range handsets and their second Android Wear smartwatch in a matter of months.  Unfortunately we ...[Read More]

Snapshot App Review

  We’ve all been there. That ideal photo opportunity sparkles before your eyes so you pull out your smartphone, fumble around trying to launch the camera app, get it into position and… too late – it’s gone. That Pulitzer Prize winning or Reddit Front Page worthy moment has been lost forever. The different manufacturers have had quite a few different lockscreen solutions to get tha...[Read More]

ARCHOS Smart Home Review

Archos is a French company who made their name making portable hard disk based media players before the smartphone and tablet revolution made them somewhat obsolete.  Rolling with the punches they are now attempting to break into the home automation market with a relatively inexpensive (£199.99) tablet based solution.     Their starter package consists of a complete 7″ Android tabl...[Read More]

Breett PB202 12000mAh External Battery Review

When my power bank’s charging port fell apart I decided to check out what Amazon had to offer as a replacement.   I compared the prices against the rated battery size while avoiding those with too-good-to-be-true sizes and questionable reviews.  Top of the bang-per-buck chart was this 12000mAh battery for £16.99 from a manufacturer I hadn’t heard of called Breett.  A little Googling fo...[Read More]

BlueAnt PUMP HD Sportsbuds Review

“Fully waterproof, completely wireless and utterly durable, these groundbreaking sportbuds redefine how we experience music. From the gym to the open trail and from the streets to the beach, nothing will limit where the beat takes you”. With bold claims like these, BlueAnt have a lot to live up to with their PUMP HD Bluetooth headphones – keep reading to see if they live up to th...[Read More]

Review of the Perixx Periduo-880 Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad

The rise of the tablet is certainly putting the squeeze on the laptop market.  For surfing, media consumption and casual gaming they often offer a better experience than a similarly priced laptop.  However when it comes to getting a serious bit of work done, a touchscreen just can’t compare to the accuracy of a proper keyboard and mouse / track-pad.  Google’s strategy has been to offer...[Read More]

Bobino Phone Holder Review

The life of a gadget freak can be an untidy one, with cables hanging everywhere and expensive smartphones left in danger while they’re attached to a power socket. This phone holder from Bobino aims to help by providing a little shelf just below your power socket where you leave your phone while charging. Instead of having the cable lying around creating a trip hazard, you can wrap it around ...[Read More]

LoudBy Sound Case Review

One of the ways HTC is differentiating their high-end phones is by adding a pair of excellent Boomsound speakers to the front. Most other phones like the S4 are stuck with just a single speaker hidden around the back, pumping the audio out in the wrong direction. However the folks at LoudBy are attempting to redress this problem with their Sound Case which amplifies the sound from the speaker by c...[Read More]

Speck SmartFlex View Case Review

Film fanatics and video chatters rejoice — the SmartFlex View Galaxy S4 case with a stand is here. This sleek, protective Galaxy S4 case has a retractable stand that pops in and out with a simple snap and is perfect for both portrait and landscape viewing. It’s the Galaxy S4 case that truly stands out—SmartFlex View. The SmartFlex View is made from a soft matt rubber that is smooth to the touch, w...[Read More]

Bidul A-USBKey ST Flash Drive Review

The A-USBKey ST is an USB Flash drive for Smartphones and Tablets, with 2 connectors (USB and micro USB), allowing you to easily add memory or transfer files without cables or a data connection. The internal specs of our Android devices keep improving, but one area that hasn’t seen a vast increase is the internal storage – with many flagship phones still coming with 16GB as standard. A...[Read More]

ChargerLeash Micro to USB Cable Review

Yes folks, this is a review of a Micro USB cable – but it’s a cable with a difference. Does your cable have it’s own LED? Maybe, but how about an alarm? Compatible with all USB chargers, this electronic accessory was created specifically to solve the problem of forgotten chargers. Just as the name implies, this cable “leashes” your device to its power source, charger, issuing an ...[Read More]

a-JAYS Five for Android Earphones Review

a-JAYS Five for Android Earphones Review Those of us who’ve been using Android for a few years are very familiar with seeing accessory makers concentrate on Apple products. With Android now on over 80% of smartphones the tide is definitely changing, but for 3 button in-line control wired earbuds Android has very few options available. Jays are one of the few manufacturers to wake up to this injust...[Read More]