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EE launches new pay monthly plans for 5G-enabled handsets

The operator also introduces reserve data and adds BritBox as a swappable benefit on Smart Plan’s EE has announced a new range of monthly handset plans that all come with 5G access. The new range of Smart, Essential and Smart SIM pay monthly plans means that customers with a 5G handset can use 5G services. […]

VODAFONE INCLUDES PAY AS YOU GO CUSTOMERS IN ITS UNLIMITED DATA OFFER FOR NHS STAFF AND CARE WORKERS

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 […]

O2 LIFTS THE LIMIT ON VOICE CALLS SO PAY MONTHLY CONSUMERS CAN STAY CONNECTED

Mobile networks continue to provide important connectivity in uncertain times, and a quick call to check in can make all the difference. Backing the government’s cross-industry support of mobile customers, O2 confirms it is looking at a range of ways to support those using its network. And along with support for vulnerable customers, O2 is lifting […]

McAfee Protects What Matters Most to Consumers as 2020 Looks to Be Year of Mobile Sneak Attacks

New McAfee report finds hackers using hidden mobile apps and unique distribution methods to target consumers News Highlights: McAfee releases a new Mobile Threat Report that predicts 2020 to be the year of mobile sneak attacks Hidden mobile apps result in approximately 50% of all malicious threats in 2019 LeifAccess tricks victims into enabling risky settings using fake security warnings to perform unwanted automated actions Today McAfee released its Mobile Threat Report 2020, which found

The Hydraloop Wins an Award for Innovation at CES

2019 was a year of political strife of all kinds, but the awakening that occurred surrounding environmental issues is quite significant. For the first time in years, people were considering the Earth’s atmosphere, wildlife, and environmental degradation. With a year of illumination regarding these issues, it is no surprise that green energy and products that […]

January 23, 2020

giffgaff’s £6, £8, £20 and £25 ‘Always On’ goodybags just got greater with ‘Double Data’ and much more

With unlimited texts and calls now available on all goodybags, giffgaff SIMs allow you to connect when and where you want. “Double Data” arrives on the £20 and £25 “Always On” goodybag bring giffgaff, the mobile network run by you, has announced the refresh of its £6, £8, £20 and £25 ‘Always On’ goodybags, offering […]

January 23, 2020

BT signs with home nations to boost grassroots football

Multi-year deal will see BT become exclusive lead partner across all four nations BT has signed a deal to partner with the SFA, FAW and IFA and will aim to develop grassroots football across the country. The deal will last until 2024 and will see all four nations men’s, women’s, youth and disability team wearing […]

October 9, 2019

Apple Pay Coming to Monese Customers

Offering an Easy, Secure & Private Way to Pay Monese, the globally-connected banking service for mobile people, today brings its customers Apple Pay in 13 further markets, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay. With Apple Pay on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac, customers can make fast […]

Vodafone to switch off 3G network in “two to three years”

O Operator says 2G still has a future due to IoT applications Vodafone’s head of networks Andrea DonÃ recently said that the operator is considering turning off its 3G network in the next few years. Speaking to press ahead of the network launching its 5G services on July 3, DonÃ said: “In the medium term, we […]

O2 updates data Big Bundles to give customers more bang for their buck

All new and existing Pay As You Go data Big Bundle customers to benefit from increased data, minutes and texts Data rollover also available on all data Big Bundles tariffs O2 data Big Bundles start from just £10 a month for 2GB of data, 500 minutes and 5,000 texts O2 is offering Pay As You Go, […]

September 5, 2018

Google Pixel Launch: Watch Here

October 4, 2017

Is LG Working on its Own Chips?

Trademark applications at the European Intellectual Property Office suggest that LG could be once again developing its own chipset. The last time LG developed its own chipset was way back on the LG G3 Screen, which was exclusive to the South Korean market. It shipped with an LG-developed NUCLUN processor that proved to be quite disappointing. […]

October 4, 2017

Huawei More Popular Than Apple in China According to Survey

According to a survey carried out by the Financial Times, Huawei is now the most popular smartphone brand in China. A survey carried out by Confidential Research, an investment research group owned by the Financial Times, has shown for the first time that Chinese smartphone buyers prefer Huawei to Apple. According to a survey of […]

October 3, 2017

Tesco PayQwik Re-branded as Pay+ Mobile Payment Service

Tesco has today re-branded the PayQwik Mobile Payment service to Pay+, offering a limited promotional deal to users of the app. Tesco has today launched Pay+, a new mobile payment service which will compete against the likes of Apple and Samsung. The application replaces their previous service PayQwik, which launched in August last year. Tesco […]

September 29, 2017

WhatsApp is Now Blocked in China

Users in China have reported that the popular WhatsApp messaging service is now completely unavailable in their home country. Chinese authorities initially started by disrupting the application, causing problems with users sending multimedia content between each other. The issue had been ongoing for several days, with experts saying it started on Sunday. Users of the […]

September 26, 2017

EE Enhanced HD Voice Calls Coming to The UK Today

EE announced today that it will be the first network to offer Enhanced HD Voice calling, bringing enhanced quality. The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus will be the first handsets to take advantage of Enhanced HD Voice calling. The feature is known elsewhere in the world as Enhanced Voice Services. It uses 4G frequencies and WI-FI […]

September 22, 2017

Google Acquire HTC Pixel Team For $1.1 Billion

Alphabet’s Google has today acquired the Pixel smartphone division from Taiwanese manufacturer HTC for $1.1 billion. The deal will see Google gain over 2,000 HTC employees, which is almost a fifth of the entire HTC workforce, plus a non-exclusive intellectual property license for the HTC name. Both parties agreed to look at other areas of […]

September 21, 2017

Google Acquisition of HTC Expected Tomorrow

HTC has ceased trading on the Taiwanese stock market in preparation for a big announcement happening tomorrow. Reports surfaced just under two weeks ago stating that Google was in the process of acquiring HTC for an undisclosed amount. Today, HTC called a halt on all share trading ahead of a ‘pending major announcement’ happening tomorrow. We do know […]

September 20, 2017

Qualcomm Press Release Fires Back at Apple iPhone 8

The latest Qualcomm Press Release looks set to create even more tension between them and Apple, with a rather low-brow dig ahead of the iPhone 8 launch. Qualcomm just couldn’t resist having a sly dig… Ahead of the Apple iPhone 8 launch happening at 6PM BST today, the company sent out a press release to […]

September 12, 2017

MWC 2017: Meizu Super mCharge can juice phone in 20 minutes

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meizu has debuted the world’s fastest mobile charging technology dubbed ‘Super mCharge’ at this years MWC. Meizu never showed any new handsets at this years MWC, instead choosing to focus on wireless solutions. The company’s latest Super mCharge technology has the ability to fully charge a smartphone from 0 to 100 percent […]

February 28, 2017

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September 29, 2015

There is a bounty out on the teenage HTC M8 video leaker, HTC want legal action

Liberty comes at a cost. We are lucky to live in a world where so many are willing to make personal sacrifices for both our personal freedoms, and the freedom of knowledge. Edward Snowden. Julian Assange. And now, Roshan Jamkatel, a teenage YouTuber who may have just invoked the legal wrath of smartphone giants HTC. […]