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New £65 Nokia flip phone in green and pink

HMD Global has today launched two £65 Nokia-branded 2660 Flip ‘dumb’ phones available in pink and green available direct. The manufacturer says its share of the flip feature phone market doubled last year over 2021 and expects further growth in 2023. HMD expects the feature phone market to grow by five per cent in North […]

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May 30, 2023

How to handle the Great Vodafone 3G Switch Off

Millions of people could be left without a mobile phone internet connection as Vodafone becomes the first network provider to switch off its 3G network this June. But how will this impact mobile users across the UK?

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May 26, 2023

Plusnet Mobile to shut down as BT consolidates all its mobile offerings under EE

Bare bones BT Group MVNO Plusnet Mobile is shutting down over the coming months with customers being offered a 30-day SIM for £8 a month to switch to EE. Pusnet’s fixed broadband customers are unaffected. Plusnet Mobile sold just SIM-only plans. It is closing down so that BT’s mobile offerings are all consolidated with EE. […]

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May 24, 2023

Three has best customer service response times

Three has the best customer service average response times of just 47 seconds according to Ofcom’s latest annual customer service report EE, BT, iD Mobile and Three all saw their average call waiting times increase compared with 2021, while O2, Tesco Mobile, Virgin Mobile and Vodafone reduced theirs. EE has the longest average call waiting […]

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May 19, 2023

High flying Wizz Air passengers can buy an eSIM data plan straight from the Wizz Air app

Hungary airline Wizz Air has partnered with eSIM Go to allow Wizz Air passengers to buy and activate eSIMS to access mobile data services in more than 150 countries The Wizz eSIM service is claimed to be the first offered by a European airline. It incorporates eSIM Go’s Powered by Breeze into the Wizz Air […]

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May 15, 2023

Three confirms it will stock the £1,749 Google Pixel Fold from June

Three has confirmed it will soon be stocking the £1,749 Google Pixel Fold announced yesterday.

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May 11, 2023

Latest Sony Xperia emulates features of Sony’s top Alpha cameras

Xperia 1V flagship available in late June for £1.299 to £1,399. The phone has a new type of image sensor about 1.7 times larger than the previous image sensor. Also launched is a new £449 or £399 mid-range Xperia 10 with a 6.1-inch OLED display and a triple-lens cam. The Xperia 10 is claimed to […]

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May 11, 2023

Huawei brings out a £2,000 folding phone

Huawei has launched a £2,000 flagship smartphone called the Mate X3 claimed to be the world’s slimmest and lightest large-screen foldable smartphone” The Mate X3 (above) has a 6.4-inch 3D OLED exterior screen and a 7.85-inch foldable OLED internal screen, a durable Kunlun Glass exterior screen and an impact-resistant foldable interior screen. Kunlun Glass is […]

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May 9, 2023

Vodafone will start turning off its 3G network next month

2G network remains in place for voice and texts

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May 9, 2023

Distontinued Samsung smartphones are the best used devices etc buy says uSwicth

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the highest-rated refurbished mobile phone according to a study by Uswitch.com mobiles which analysed popular mobile phones that have been discontinued in the last two years.

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May 3, 2023

New Nokia XR21 rugged phone comes with three years’ warranty

HMD Global, has brought out a new Nokia rugged smartphone as a successor to the original Nokia 3310 rugged phone. The new XR21 will come with four years of monthly security updates, three years of OS upgrades, three years of warranty and a one-year screen replacement guarantee The XR21 is claimed to withstand a soaking […]

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May 3, 2023

Bill shock in the billions

BROADBAND AND MOBILE BILLS RISE BY £222 AND £114 A YEAR AS PRICE HIKES KICK IN

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May 3, 2023

Virgin Media O2 says other networks are overcharging for contracts after the phone has been paid for

Virgin Media O2 says a study shows UK consumers are being “swindled” by networks charging them for phones they have paid for. Virgin Media O2 says UK consumers are spending millions of pounds buying their smartphones twice over”. “Three of the four UK mobile network operators EE, Vodafone, and Three, are continuing to charge millions […]

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April 17, 2023

O2 offers best perks says USwitch

THREE TAKES SECOND PLACE WITH PERKS VALUED OVER 60 PER CENT LOWER THAN O2 PERKS

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April 3, 2023

A day meant to get your back up

Three UK’s Discovery Team provides their top tips for backing up, as well as debunking the myths of the Cloud.

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March 31, 2023

Free roaming continues for Tesco Mobile customers.

Tesco Mobile has extended its free Home from Home roaming package to the end of 2023 for all its customers travelling in 48 countries across Europe and beyond at no additional cost. Rachel Swift, Tesco Mobile Chief Customer Officer, said: “For the whole of 2023, our customers can continue to tap into their UK allowances for free […]

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March 29, 2023

How to beat the mobile price hikes

With mobile users set to be hit with price hikes of up to 17.3 per cent in April, many people will be wondering whether to fix their contract now or switch to another deal. Mobile providers are entitled to increase prices mid-contract in response to the inflation rate. This is typically set out in your mobile contract’s […]

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March 24, 2023

£849 OPPO FInd N2 Flip 5G now on sale from EE and Vodafone

EE customers can buy the OPPO Find N2 Flip 5G from EE stores, EE telesales and ee.co.uk for £30 upfront and £65 a month or £30 upfront and £73 a month (unlimited speeds) Vodafone is charging £40 upfront and £36 a month depending on data allowance and services selected. Vodafone EVO customers can choose a […]

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March 2, 2023

Now HONOR brings out a foldable

HONOR has brought its first foldable phone to debut outside of China, HONOR Magic Vs which comes with a Triple Camera design on the back cover. The device folds out to a 6.81-inch display with what HONOR calls a ‘quad-curved floating screen’ with a peak brightness of 1800 nits to show the display under bright […]

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February 27, 2023

Nokia and iFIxit team up to let you fix your own phone

iFixit collaboration will facilitate repair-at-home for the G22 model

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February 26, 2023

New Xiaomi range packed with Leica lens tech

Revamped lenses and sensors claimed to offer DSLR image quality

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February 26, 2023

How a SIM only contract could help you beat the largest mobile price hikes ever

Six top tips on how a SIM-only contract could help you beat the largest mobile price hikes ever

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February 26, 2023

iPhone hacks worth trialling

The experts at Uswitch.com have trialled a range of iPhone hacks out there and can now reveal the hacks that you NEED to try yourself! Catherine Hiley, mobile expert at Uswitch, shares some of her favourite iPhone hacks from TikTok: Identify plants with your iPhone camera If you are looking for an easy way to […]

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February 6, 2023

Tesco Mobile offers vouchers for old phones

Tesco Mobile has launched a trade in service, inviting and allowing Tesco Mobile users to donate their old devices in exchange for money or a Tesco voucher. Customers can visit the Assurant Tesco Mobile trade in website to receive an instant valuation for their mobile phone or device. Customers who accept the offer can then […]

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January 17, 2023

Shocking rise in London phone thefts

London phone thefts are up nearly 50 per cent in a year Westminster is the most high-risk area for phone theft according to later Metropolitan Police data analysed by insurance provider lovit coverit, part of Pier Insurance . Mobile phone thefts in London increased by a massive 48.3 per cent last year compared to 2021 […]

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January 17, 2023

Five ways to improve your finances using just your smartphone

Mobile expert Kyle Wilson of mobiles.co.uk reveals five ways your smartphone can make your money go further 1. Build a budget planner Money management can seem daunting. In fact, you just need to know where to start. Budget planners are the perfect way to get all your financial ducks in a row. Doing it with […]

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January 16, 2023

How to get a phone contract with a poor credit rating

The experts at Uswitch give top tips on getting a phone contract when you have a poor credit rating

News - Megan Robinson

January 12, 2023

Elon Musk hints at producing a smartphone rival to iOS and Android

Billionaire warns Apple and Google not to ban the Twitter app

News - Megan Robinson

November 28, 2022

Sky Mobile hits three million customers

Brits could save an average of £7 per person per month with Sky Mobile due to the ability to roll spare data

News - Megan Robinson

November 24, 2022

EE adds 150 new locations to its 5G network

EE is delivering its 5G beyond urban areas and allowing towns to benefit from its network

News - Megan Robinson

November 24, 2022

Three UK unveils Black Friday deals

Offers are available until December 5

News - Megan Robinson

November 24, 2022

Lyca Mobile announces Black Friday deals

Deals are valid until November 30

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November 24, 2022

Vodafone and WWF announce ‘one million phones for the planet’ programme

The partnership will support Vodafone’s goals to reduce carbon emissions to ‘net zero’ by 2040

News - Megan Robinson

November 23, 2022

Research reveals 14 per cent of parents are paying their adult children’s mobile bills

The survey, conducted by Atomik Research and commissioned by iD Mobile, focused on consumer financial neglect during the cost of living crisis, especially around tech and mobile purchases

News - Megan Robinson

November 22, 2022

Brits are hoarding 15 million unused phones

A study of 2,000 adults showed households across the UK are storing electronic items because they haven’t had a chance to sort them out

News - Megan Robinson

November 22, 2022

Emporia launches 30-day training app

Information is provided though quiz style questions and interactive activities

News - Megan Robinson

November 22, 2022

Vodafone launches new refurbished phone range

The new refurbished range helps promote a circular economy and cut down on electronic waste

News - Megan Robinson

November 22, 2022

IMO launches new phone with Tesco Mobile

The IMO Q5 comes in Midnight Blue and offers a sleek and modern design

News - Megan Robinson

November 22, 2022

iSmash becomes Samsung’s largest walk-in Authorised Service Partner

Accreditation will enable repairs with genuine Samsung parts and diagnostics

News - Megan Robinson

November 16, 2022

Voxi offers unlimited music, social media and 15GB data for £10 a month

Voxi’s “Friends with Benefits” scheme also rewards customers with a £20 Amazon gift card for inviting friends to join

News - Megan Robinson

November 14, 2022

Uswitch: Football fans could spend £969 on roaming fees for a week at the World Cup

Over a million football fans are expected to go to Qatar for the World Cup in November

News - Megan Robinson

November 10, 2022

Ello Group: 85 per cent of consumers don’t trust their mobile provider

14pc have switched mobile provider in the past 12 months

News - Megan Robinson

November 10, 2022

Virgin Media O2 reveals Black Friday deals for small businesses

Some of these deals continue until December 7

News - Megan Robinson

November 10, 2022

Uswitch launches new mobile app to help cut energy use for consumers

The app will help households understand their home energy consumption, monitor their power usage and find ways to cut costs

News - Megan Robinson

November 9, 2022

Five tips to survive the Black Friday sales

Throughout November, the biggest names in tech, homeware, fashion, and more reveal huge money-off deals in the lead-up to Black Friday. The sheer number of great-looking deals can be overwhelming, which is why Kyle Wilson, mobile expert at online smartphone retailer, Mobiles.co.uk has shared the must-have guide for surviving Black Friday

News - Megan Robinson

November 9, 2022

Community Fibre announces Black Friday deals

Deals will last until November 28

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November 8, 2022

Uswitch: millions to face mid-contract mobile and broadband price hikes next Spring

Customers could be hit by price rises of around 14pc at the end of March

News - Megan Robinson

November 8, 2022

Virgin Media O2 pilots the National Databank across UK High Streets

Two million UK households are at risk of digital exclusion- which may be worsened by the cost of living crisis

News - Megan Robinson

November 7, 2022

Black Friday deals available at Vodafone, O2 and Virgin

Some of these deals are valid until as late as December 20

News - Megan Robinson

November 7, 2022

Giffgaff Black Friday deals on new and refurbished phones

Offers include up to £50 off new and refurbished phones

News - Megan Robinson

November 3, 2022

Sky announces £220,000 investment for young people leaving the care system

This forms as part of Sky’s ambitious goal to combat the digital divide and offer support to a quarter of a million digitally excluded people via a £10m fund

News - Megan Robinson

November 2, 2022

Genuine Case Company launches new JCB Tough Tablet

The JCB Tough Tablet will be available from November

News - Megan Robinson

November 2, 2022

Spotting a scam: Expert reveals seven ways to identify fake websites

Scammers have utilised increasingly creative tactics to gain access to your personal information, making it harder to identify and protect yourself from phishing scams and fraudulent attacks. With this in mind, Bespoke Software Development Company wanted to share some lesser known tips on how to protect yourself from fraudulent websites and popular scams.

News - Megan Robinson

November 1, 2022

Virgin Media O2 boosts broadband speeds for customers for free

The announcement comes following Ofcom’s recent UK Home Broadband Performance report revealing Virgin Media’s M125 package offers download speeds twice as fast as the UK average and the M250 is four times faster than the UK average

News - Megan Robinson

November 1, 2022

Virgin Media O2’s Volt service surpasses one million customers

The milestone means around a fifth of Virgin Media O2’s broadband customers are taking a Volt package

News - Megan Robinson

October 31, 2022

EE offers early bird Christmas deals on handsets and other devices

EE customers can receive up to £300 to spend on a pre-paid Mastercard as part of the Christmas deal available across the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, Oppo X5 and Google Pixel 7 handset plans

News - Megan Robinson

October 28, 2022

Realme launches the new realme C33 in Europe

The new realme C33 features a sleek phone model with 50MP camera and 5000mAh battery

News - Megan Robinson

October 28, 2022

Virgin Media O2: 57 per cent of Brits suffer from charge anxiety at concerts

The study suggested that 45 per cent of gig-goers would opt out of going to a concert if they couldn’t take photos or videos because they worried their battery would die

News - Megan Robinson

October 28, 2022

UR.co.uk customers get free device insurance for 12 months

Bastion to administrate complimentary policy included with every phone sale

News - Megan Robinson

October 27, 2022

Apple iPad 10th Gen is now available to pre-order at EE, O2 and Vodafone

The new series comes with a 10.9 inch Liquid Retina display, 12MP front and back camera, A14 bionic chip and an all-day battery

News - Megan Robinson

October 26, 2022

EE partners with Verisure and Norton to provide customers with smart home security solutions

This smart home and cyber security expansion comes after a survey revealed that over 12.7 million UK consumers plan to take up a smart home security product in the future and around 80per cent of UK consumers are worried about their digital identity being stolen

News - Megan Robinson

October 26, 2022

BT partners with Just Eat and Checkatrade to help small businesses

Barclaycard business customers can also claim cashback when they use their card to pay for BT and EE products

News - Megan Robinson

October 26, 2022

ThinkCX: UK customers shop for cheaper broadbands due to cost-of-living crisis

TalkTalk in the race of taking over BT after customers prioritise less expensive internet alternatives

News - Megan Robinson

October 25, 2022

Esendex: Spike in online shopping in the UK, post-pandemic

The retail landscape of 2022 saw an 18 per cent rise compared to online shopping pre-pandemic

News - Megan Robinson

October 25, 2022

Virgin Media O2 reports spike in network traffic

Network traffic increased above average, reaching a peak of 40 per cent

News - Megan Robinson

October 24, 2022

The latest iPad range available to pre-order from Sky Mobile

The iPad 15 10th Gen can be purchased at £15 per month with 100MB SIM at no extra cost

News - Megan Robinson

October 24, 2022

Freshwave and Clear Channel launch new 4G connected bus shelters in collaboration with Virgin Media O2

Residents of London Borough of Tower Hamlets can access these 4G bus shelters

News - Megan Robinson

October 24, 2022

EE unveils new supercharged gaming bundles

Research shows 62 per cent of Brits claim to be gaming more than ever

News - Megan Robinson

October 20, 2022

Vodafone launches the ‘most affordable’ social broadband tariff during cost of living crisis

Research showed 42 per cent of respondents expect to financially struggle during the crisis and 29 per cent have turned to the internet to help them save money

News - Megan Robinson

October 19, 2022

Virgin Media O2 Business launches ‘Connect More’ to tackle UK digital divide

Over 2000 company volunteers will offer free digital skills training across the UK

News - Megan Robinson

October 19, 2022

10th Gen iPad arrives in four colours and 5G option

Prices start at £499 for a Wi-fi 64GB model

News - Megan Robinson

October 18, 2022

Most complained-about telecoms by Ofcom in Q2 2022

Shell Energy, BT Mobile and Virgin Mobile among the most complained about broadband and mobile providers

News - Megan Robinson

October 18, 2022

Virgin Media O2: Lack of digital skills costs UK workers £5.69 billion and the economy £12.8 billion

Brits say that a lack of digital skills have prevented them from scheduling medical appointments, earning pay raises, getting high-paying jobs, or finding deals to save money

News - Megan Robinson

October 18, 2022

O2 portable charging points at O2 Academy venues

O2 and Virgin Media priority members can hire a phone charger for free

News - Megan Robinson

October 17, 2022

Uswitch offers advice on half-term roaming fees

Uswitch also has a guide explaining roaming charges

News - Megan Robinson

October 17, 2022

Ericsson’s consumer study reveals extent of 5G impact

The Next Wave report is the largest consumer 5G research with 49,000 consumers across 37 countries interviewed

News - Megan Robinson

October 17, 2022

WEEE: Five billion phones to be discarded in 2022

Research by WEEE reveals electronic waste to grow to 74 million tonnes by 2030

News - Megan Robinson

October 14, 2022

Mozillion offers free movie tickets to customers

Over 10,000 tickets to give away for customers who buy any new and refurbished phones on Mozillion

News - Megan Robinson

October 14, 2022

Doogee launches its new S96 GT smartphone

The phone features a night camera, improved selfie camera, increased storage with an SD card slot and improved chipset

News - Megan Robinson

October 14, 2022

What to do with an old smartphone

By Tyler Bevan from Green Smartphones

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October 13, 2022

Contract-free rolling plans for 02 customers

Customers can set up monthly debits to top up their phone monthly

News - Megan Robinson

October 13, 2022

Google Pixel 7 series available to pre-order from EE, O2, Three and Vodafone

The new series features a 72-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver

News - Megan Robinson

October 13, 2022

EE’s new Connected Laptop aims to grow small businesses

The new range of Connected Laptops offers small business owners 4G/5G SIM, business devices, digital tools and entertainment services

News - Megan Robinson

October 13, 2022

Assurant expands its retail presence with Pocket Geek Tech Repair

Assurant has also opened a Device Care Centre in Tunstall, Staffordshire

News - Megan Robinson

October 13, 2022

Three Business partners with Samaritans to offer wellbeing course to SMEs

New customers to Three Business will be given guidance and information from Samaritans when they join

News - Megan Robinson

October 11, 2022

Virgin Media O2 offers the cheapest social tariffs for struggling households

Social tariffs to be as low as £10.93 per month for 15Mbps fibre broadband

News - Megan Robinson

October 11, 2022

O2 MVNO Tribe to offer contracts without credit checks

AI to analyse for credit risk

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October 11, 2021

Xiaomi launches T-Series devices

Flagship device will offer 0-100 per cent charging in 17 minutes

News - Saf Malik

September 15, 2021

Galaxy A52s 5G now available to pre-order on Vodafone EVO

Customers buying the device before October 5 can redeem Galaxy Buds

News - Saf Malik

August 31, 2021

Device Review: Realme GT Master Edition

Master Edition lives up to original 4.5/5

News - Saf Malik

August 20, 2021

Realme celebrates 100 million shipments with GT Master Edition launch

Realme also unveils first laptop with Realme Book

News - Saf Malik

August 18, 2021

Samsung Unpacked: Latest foldable devices launched

Galaxy Watch 4 also unveiled at event

News - Saf Malik

August 11, 2021

Realme unveils MagDart wireless charger

The vendor also released a series of products aimed at building a magnetic ecosystem

News - Saf Malik

August 3, 2021

Realme to launch wireless charging smartphone on August 3

Chinese vendor will introduce the new product at live event

News - Saf Malik

July 29, 2021

Nokia unveils trio of devices

Rugged Nokia XR20 headlines launch of two smartphones and one feature phone

News - Saf Malik

July 27, 2021

Xiaomi reopens Westfield White City store

Store was previously closed due to “adjustment in local retail strategy”

News - Saf Malik

July 26, 2021

OnePlus unveils Nord 2 5G

Device will be available from July 28

News - Saf Malik

July 22, 2021

O2 announces new PAYG tariffs

Deals start from £10 for 7GB of data

News - Saf Malik

July 22, 2021

Vodafone VOXI to offer superfast 5G at no extra cost

Vodafone sub-brand offering 15GB data for £110 per month

News - Saf Malik

July 16, 2021

Device Review: OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Solid mid-ranger finds its place amongst competition 4.5/5

News - Saf Malik

July 15, 2021

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