Voice calling is also up 45 per cent as lockdown influences change in how consumers user their mobiles EE data has revealed that usage of apps primarily designed for communication has grown significantly during the lockdown.  The operator’s Mobile Network data report found there was a 45 per cent increase in the usage of these […]

Vodafone is today extending its free unlimited mobile data offer to NHS staff and care workers that are using its flexible Pay As You Go (PAYG) services.  [The extension follows the announcement on 6 May that these groups were eligible for 6-months free unlimited data (until 26th June), but at that time it was restricted to […]

The MVNO has also revealed a deal with ROKiT Phones Lycamobile has announced that NHS workers are entitled to free Lycamobile SIM bundles with one month of unlimited phone calls. The MVNO has offered the service as a thank you to the NHS workers battling against the coronavirus outbreak. This offer entitles NHS workers and […]

Joué Introduces an Innovative Music Instrument for a New Generation of Musicians Joué Music Instruments, an innovative French-based music company plans to launch its next-generation instrument called Joué Play on popular crowdfunding site Kickstarter starting today. Joué aims to democratize music creation via engaging music instruments and a user-friendly app. Designed by Pascal Joguet, co-creator […]

Over a third of consumers would like to see unused mobile data rolled over into the following month Consumers are accumulating 165 million gigabytes of unused mobile data worth £165 million during the lockdown. Uswitch has found that the lockdown has seen users rely on WiFi connectivity rather than mobile data. According to the report, […]

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer launched in the UK last year Realme has officially launched the Realme 6 Pro and Realme X50 smartphones in the UK. The Realme 6 Pro is available from today through Amazon and the Realme website, with the 5G flagship X50 arriving May 13. Customers can buy the Realme 6 Pro from […]

Customers can choose one of three colours for the M31 smartphone Samsung has today (April 29) announced that the Samsung M31 smartphone is coming to the UK in an Amazon-exclusive deal. The smartphone features a 6,000mAh battery and also has a 64MP quad-camera setup. It is available from Amazon.co.uk for £245 and comes in either […]

Lots of lockdown countries all over the world are currently experiencing is putting a renewed focus on personal hygiene. But despite people being advised to wash their hands often, how many apply the same rigour to their smartphones? Kaspersky provides a few tips on keeping mobile devices ‘virus-free’. “Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, it is […]

Expansion of Swann’s Community Engagement Program also to include donation of CCTV system to local Multiple Sclerosis charity  Swann, a global leader in do-it-yourself security, is committing the next focus of its Community Engagement Program to helping as many people and businesses affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as possible, through the launch of its […]

Avenir Telecom, exclusive licensee for Energizer® mobile phones and accessories, today announced they started rolling out Energizer’s new visual identity. Energizer revealed earlier last year its new look, which includes updated logo, packaging, in-store displays, and advertising. A contemporary look to help consumers find the products they need  The changes represent the first major update to the Energizer look since 2008. […]

The new Motorola G8 Power is now available at Vodafone UK – the UK’s best mobile data network* The new Motorola device is available on one of Vodafone’s unlimited data plans Add Amazon Prime Video, Spotify Premium, Sky Sports Mobile TV or a NOW TV Entertainment Pass to an Unlimited or Unlimited Max plan for […]

Over a million messages sent since launch  The UK Government recently launched the new GOV.UK Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp. Since its launch the ‘chatbot’ service has already shared over one million messages with citizens, providing them with official, trustworthy and timely information about coronavirus, with the goal of combating the spread of coronavirus misinformation in the […]

Doro 8050: The Scandinavian-styled device with easy-to-use features and smart services, tailored for seniors Doro, the leading global supplier of telecommunication solutions for seniors, has announced the expansion of its smartphone offering, introducing the new Doro 8050. The Doro 8050 is a welcome addition to the Doro family, joining the recently launched Doro 8080 as […]

Cygnett ChargeUp Pro 20K – £119.95 via Cygnett.com The Cygnett ChargeUp Pro is a powerful beast of a powerbank with a monstrous price tag. Those looking for a portable easy to carry battery might have to look elsewhere, its half the size of a paperback novel and being quite heavy at 450 grams. Its definitely more for […]

Advanced nanocoating technology enables increased reliability and liquid protection for smartphones P2i announced a partnership agreement with Samsung that will see its Barrier nanocoating technology deployed across several smartphone designs from 2019, extending water and liquid protection to the internal components of selected Samsung Galaxy smartphones. P2i’s Barrier will be deployed across other smartphone models in […]

Coronavirus has taken over the earth and with social gatherings, a thing of the fast currently how will you keep up with what all your friends are doing and more importantly communication is key to sound mental health. What can help us? Welcome, Houseparty the app that allows you to throw party without leaving the […]

Mujjo is a dutch phone case brand we have covered a few times and they have recently added to the iPhone 11 range a new colour for there cases: Slate Green.  Mujjo produces their cases in real leather adding to the quality to the over design and the leather bezel raises 1mm above the edge […]

New elegant AirSnap Pro leather case protects Apple’s latest earbuds while offering convenient carrying and charging options  Twelve South, today announces the AirSnap Pro, a premium leather case accessory that’s designed to protect Apple’s AirPods Pro noise-cancelling earbuds while offering convenient carrying and charging options. The AirSnap Pro is available now from Amazon.co.uk for £34.99. The stylish AirSnap […]

DCMS research suggests there will be 75 billion internet-connected devices by 2025 The UK government will introduce a new law aimed at strengthening security standards for the consumer Internet of Things. The plans have been drawn up by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) and will ensure all consumer smart devices sold […]

Multiplatform Online Battle Arena (MOBA) is a genre that first arises in the late 90s. Thanks to technology development, it has only gotten more popular. These types of games consist of multiplayer matches between teams of 3 or 5 players. The teams compete to destroy the opposite team on different battle modes. With the evolution […]

Samsung Electronics Co. announced the addition of Deezer High Fidelity Lossless Audio on select Samsung soundbars and wireless speakers. As of today, music fans and audiophiles can stream music and listen to tracks the way it was originally intended. While regular music streaming compresses music and reduces the overall sound quality, Deezer HiFi streams music […]

Is it just me or are our phone batteries slowly getting worse and worse? Maybe an exaggeration but I’m frequently finding myself charging up twice a day at least! With such demands, it would be handy to have an extra bit of power for those emergency moments when it’s touch and go whether you’ll be […]

The Sphero Mini is a smaller version of the 2.0, which features the same basic spherical design and app-based control in a lighter package. Sphero is a USA-based consumer robotics company that has been offering small, remote controlled devices for quite a while now. We reviewed the Ollie toys last Christmas in What Mobile magazine […]

Android O could be available as early as next week according to Twitter sources. The rumour mill continues to turn regarding Android O and when it will hit select devices. The upcoming first appeared as a developer preview back in March this year, followed by second, third and fourth developer previews in respective months. Android […]

Since the digital revolution in the world of photography, memory cards (in particular SD Cards) have become one of the most important parts of a photographer’s arsenal. Just as a film photographer can’t shoot without their film, a digital or mobile photographer can’t capture photos without a memory card. Many brands have experimented in various […]

Photography lets you keep precious moments, incredible experiences, and wonderful sights frozen within the four corners of a picture. It feels good to capture these things with your camera, but it’s also fulfilling to be able to share them with others. Thanks to social media sites, you can now reach millions of people around the […]

Tim Cook couldn’t resist making a sly dig at Samsung yesterday regarding the Note 7 fire issues. The electronics giant announced their financial results for the fourth quarter, with 45.4 million units sold. This is slightly behind the same time last year, when the company shipped 48.04 million devices. Tim Cook said in a report call that […]

In the wake of safety concerns surrounding the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 handset, a leaked document has revealed that the company working structure could be just as unsafe. The document shows an internal PowerPoint presentation addressed to Samsung executives dated January 2012. Initially made public by the International Trade Union Confederation, the document focuses on how […]

After a little bit of waiting, the Oculus Rift is finally available to buy in the UK from today. Previously available only in the United States, the virtual reality (VR) headset that ignited a revolution is finally here in the UK. You’ll be able to purchase it for £549 through retailers including Curry’s, PC World, […]

Xiaomi has announced the new Xiaoyi M1 compact camera, operating under their sub-brand Xiaoyi and featuring interchangeable lenses. Not content with releasing drones and slow cookers, Xiaomi seems to be branching out well beyond their smartphone footprint. The Chinese manufacturer has announced a new compact camera which uses the Sony IMX269 Micro 4/3 sensor. This […]