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Owners of older iPhones could be in line for compensation after Competition Appeal Tribunal Verdict green lights class action against Apple

Apple is facing a civil court class action over allegations of UK market abuse claims that it deliberately slowed down the performance of older iPhone models.

December 8, 2023

How to get the most from Black Friday deals

As mobile networks and broadband providers gear up for the biggest shopping event of the year, there’s no better time to switch

November 23, 2023

‘WE’LL LEAVE IF YOU HIKE OUR PRICES AGAIN’ SAY BROADBAND AND MOBILE CUSTOMERS AS ANNUAL PRICE RISES ‘UNFAIR’

Millions of broadband and mobile customers are expected to endure mid-contract price rises on their broadband and mobile contracts in April 2024 – but 85% say these are unfair, according to new research from Uswitch.com.

November 1, 2023

Museum of Global communciations inveils ne expo into history of mobile devices.

The Mobile Phone Museum has partnered with the PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications in a new exhibition on the 40-year history of the mobile phone. The Mobile Phone Museum, was started as an online resource by CCS Insight chief analyst Ben Wood and now has more than 2,700 devices in its collection The ‘Going […]

October 27, 2023

Watch out – there could be a snooping app sucking up your data

BUMBLE IS ONE OF THE UK’S NOSIEST APPS AS STUDY SHOWS SNOOPING HABITS OF TOP DOWNLOADS Nearly 87% of Android apps and 60% of Apple’s iOS versions seek access to personal mobile data unrelated to their performance Chat and dating app Bumble is the UK’s most intrusive popular app, collecting 44% more data than it […]

October 10, 2023

A1 and machine-learning underpin new Google Pixel 8 line-up

AI and advanced photography are the major highlights of Google’s latest smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, with a ‘focus’ on enhancing photography and communication intelligence. The Android 14-powered Pixel 8 is priced at £699 (128GB) and £759 (256GB), while the Pixel 8 Pro comes in at £999 (128GB), £1,059 (256GB), and £1,179 (512GB). Both phones […]

October 6, 2023

Nokia build’s ’em big and beefy

Nokia has launched a range of rugged 5G devices for use in environments such as ports, mines, chemical plants, and offshore oil platforms.

September 28, 2023

Choosing the best SIM-only contract

Demand for no credit check SIM-only contracts that don’t require a credit check rose an average of 18 per cent in the past year according to Uswitch mobiles

September 25, 2023

More than half UK population have lost their mobile phones

More than half the UK population has lost at least one phone with an average cost of £750 per loss according to uSwitch The Uswitch mobiles study surveyed over 2,000 UK mobile phone users to reveal how often people are misplacing their mobile phones, as well as how much these losses have cost them. But […]

September 22, 2023

EE boosts 4G coverage in the Lake District

EE has boosted 4G coverage in the southern Lake District following the upgrade of two masts.

September 19, 2023

Around 14.4 million iPhone Lightning cables could be thrown into landfill

Around 14.4 million iPhone Lightning cables could end up in landfills following the iPhone’s transition to USB-C, according to circular economy pioneer Music Magpie.

September 19, 2023

iPhone 15 from £1,599 for top-spec Pro Max down to £799 for base 15

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be available from September 22 in hed five colours: pink, yellow, green, blue, and black. Both models lose the Lightning port which is now a USB C connector for charging and data transfer, offering a universal standard across Apple devices,

September 12, 2023

iPhones to get Qualcomm 5G Snapdragon modems until 2026

On the eve of the new iPhone 15 launch, Apple and Qualcomm have revealed Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 5G Modem will continue to be used in iPhones in 2024, 2025 and 2026

September 11, 2023

Product Reviews

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.

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 […]

O2 offers best perks says USwitch

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

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 […]

February 6, 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

January 12, 2023

Device Review: Sony Xperia 5 IV

The Sony Xperia 5 IV became widely available in September and comes after the Xperia 1 IV

November 3, 2022

Assurant expands its retail presence with Pocket Geek Tech Repair

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

October 13, 2022

Device Review: Realme GT Master Edition

Master Edition lives up to original 4.5/5

August 20, 2021