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THE ATTENBOROUGH EFFECT

1 in 3 Brits say they’ve been inspired by series such as Dynasties and Springwatch to look out for nature in their own gardens Laptops Direct has reported an increase of 160% of the sales of wildlife cameras INSPIRED BY series such as Dynasties, Blue Planet and Springwatch to be looking out for nature in […]

Defend Your Front Door With The Nuki Smart Lock

Introducing the Next Gen of Smart Lock – the Nuki Smart Lock 2, the award-winning Smart Lock introduces a range of new features including Apple HomeKit and Zigbee compatibility. Nuki, the market-leading name in smart locks proudly announces the arrival of Nuki Smart Lock 2.0, the next generation of smart lock that turns your smartphone […]

DOOGEE introduces its S40 smartphone that can survive ice, water and fire

Featuring the latest Android 9.0 Pie, a 4650mAh capacity battery the S40 is the ultimate durable phone Innovative technology company, DOOGEE Hengtong Technology Co. Ltd, is pleased to announce the launch of the latest rugged phone in its S-Series range, the DOOGEE S40. The S40, nicknamed the “Rock Solid Explorer”, is just that thanks to its reinforced […]

JBL upgrades its PartyBox 300 with technology only millennial’s can hear

JBL has today unveiled a world-first with its upgraded PartyBox 300; that when on full volume, can now only be heard by millennials. Designed to combat the on-going volume battle, the speaker is now fitted with ‘avocaudio’© technology, meaning songs can hit full volume and only those aged 35 or under will be able to hear. […]

Love is in the ‘air-con’: Novel dating app matches singletons based on heating preferences

Central heating experts launch dating app which matches singletons based on whether they like the heating on or off in a bid to squash thermostat tensions within the home Latest dating app has been created following a survey which found one in five Brits have moved out of their home due to the temperature of […]

The Mixcder E9 – ANC Bluetooth Headphones

The Mixcder E9 – Cost £73.91 from Mixcder.com Mixcder is a new brand we have not seen before at What Mobile so we are always keen to try a new brand. The Mixcder E9 headphones are a pair of budget headphones that are of an overhead design and with ANC Technology ( Active Noise Cancellation). […]

Modern Laptop Chargers Are Smaller Than Traditional Yet Effective

The design and components of modern laptop chargers have made it better and more effective and you do have to carry a large and heavy charger now with you. With these small chargers, you can keep your laptop working throughout the day as you can plug the charger virtually into any outlet. These cool chargers […]

Give your mum a gift this Mother’s Day

We all love our mums and this Sunday is the day to show how much. Not sure what to buy or just not got round to it yet well thank god for Amazon Prime. Here are a few options for what you could get your hard working mother. KitSound Because she’s never too old for cool¦ […]

Activ5 launches in the UK

A revolution in daily fitness, Activ5 is a first-of-its-kind, wireless-enabled, isometric-based strength training device that coaches users through 5-minute, low-impact, full-body workouts. Activbody, aspiring to make the world healthier by creating fitness and health technologies designed to make exercise fun and convenient, today announces its UK launch of Activ5. A fitness innovation ideal for everyone […]

How to Improve Your Productivity with Tech this Spring

Household tech is on the rise, leading to saved time and convenience. This surge of home automation technology is not only fun but also when used correctly allows us to increase our daily productivity dramatically. Here are five ‘smart’ home items to consider in order to boost your productivity during this spring season: Pressure cooker […]

Virgin Media Business launches mobile data sharing plan

New mobile data sharer plan provides hassle-free flexibility for SMEs Businesses can use data across multiple devices worry-free in response to changing workloads Virgin Media Business has launched a new flexible mobile data plan which allows small and medium-sized businesses to buy a company-wide data pool of up to 1,000GB per month and share it […]

Master & Dynamic Expands MW07 True Wireless Earphones Collection with Three New Colourways

Master & Dynamic releases MW07 True Wireless Earphones in White Marble, Pink Coral and Piano Black New York City-based premium audio company Master & Dynamic follows the celebrated 2018 launch of its MW07 True Wireless Earphones with the introduction of three new colours. The MW07 True Wireless Earphones will be available in three additional colourways White Marble, Pink […]

Rise of e-commerce

E-commerce companies have had dramatic growth over the past decade. As the internet has continued its worldwide takeover, high street businesses have begun migrating to the world wide web, while newer companies, such as ASOS and Just Eat, are solely web-based. But, why has e-commerce become so important to our population? We’ve teamed up with […]

Review: Mophie Powerstation PD XL – A Powerbank that can literally fast charge anything!

Mophie Powerstation PD XL – Available from Morphie for £79.95 Heading off to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona meant I had to remember the essentials such as my passport, boarding pass, notebook and of course my dictaphone. However, one thing I couldn’t afford to forget was a power-bank as I needed to be on the […]

Finally, the era of the boring form factor might just be over

I miss the early days of the smartphone when radical designs were the vague norm – not the ab-norm. But those days are long gone. The industry has settled on the boring rectangular slab of glass and metal as the default smartphone form factor and frankly, I’m bored. Right now, I am bored with […]

Review: AfterShokz Trekz Titanium wireless headphones

AfterShokz Trekz Titanium wireless headphones Available for £89.99 via Amazon Here at What Mobile, we get a wide range of audio products to review and over the last few months I have tested a number of different headphones. Most recently I got the chance to test the AfterShokz Trekz Titanium that really looks different compared […]

Huawei unveils the P30 series as it claims to “set the pace” for the next generation

Both models are available for pre-order from a number of operators Huawei took the wraps off the latest P Series as it unveiled the P30 and P30 Pro in Paris, with a strong focus on its camera technology. The launch was attended by around 3,000 people at the Paris Convention Centre as Huawei revealed the […]

Review: Swann- WiFi enabled Smart Video Doorbell

Swann Smart Video Doorbell – £89.99 via Swann.com With the smart home revolution in full swing, we are getting more and more devices that make our lives simpler such as Smart Speakers and wireless security systems. In this review, we got the chance to test out a smart doorbell by Swann who is a company […]

Review JBL Link View – Smart Display with Google Assistant

Here at What Mobile we have been given the chance to review the JBL Link View which has a Smart Display using Google Assistant and is a big step up from the Link 10 we have reviewed recently also by JBL. This is the first smart display product I have had a chance to review […]

Is your trading app as secure as you think?

In the smartphone age, we use our handsets to control every aspect of our lives. They have also opened up worlds of new opportunity to us, and trading is a perfect example of that. 20 years ago, buying or selling stocks, shares, bonds, commodities and so on meant acquiring the services of a stockbroker and […]

Zen recognised as Which? Recommended Provider

Zen has again been named a Recommended Provider by Which? in its latest broadband survey of the UK’s internet service providers, as it continues to challenge the poor practices of the major providers. Richard Tang, Zen’s Founder and Chairman, said “We’re delighted to be recognised as a Which? Recommended Provider once again. We know that customers […]

Most annoying phone habits revealed

A quarter (26%) of Britons would happily interrupt someone on the phone to let them know they have annoying habits One in five (19%) Brits would immediately hang up the phone if the person they’re talking to had bad phone manners 4Com research reveals the nation’s thoughts on phone etiquette and bad manners Business telecommunications […]

Review: JBL Charge 4 – Portable Speaker

JBL Charge4 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – £159.99 via Amazon With a market full of Bluetooth speakers picking the right one can be a mind field but one of the most well-known brands JBL have shown over the years they have been building on quality. In this review, we cover the JBL Charge 4. Charge 4 […]

Review: JBL Link 10- Voice Activated Portable Speaker

The JBL Link 10 Smart Speaker – £75 via Harman Audio With more smart speakers becoming the norm and having these in your home a number of companies are creating them like the recent Riva Concert we reviewed. In this review, JBL stepped up and offered us the Link 10 which on first impressions made […]

Startup data challenges: how to pick the right database?

All new startups and small businesses face a particular set of problems when they start. Among them, the primary challenge is the collection, organization, and maintenance of the tremendous volumes of data they collect through daily interactions with their consumers. Almost none of the startups have an accurate estimation of the amount of data they […]

Andrew Thompson

Smart SEO Stratagem for Getting More Traffic & Higher SERP Ranking

It is an open secret that Google derives major pleasure from updating SEO algorithms from time to time without any rhyme or reason. In reality, Google must be making more than 500 modifications within a period of one year or so. SEO entails optimization of your content so that it is visible in the search […]

Review: House of Marley Uplift 2 Wireless

With the branding of these headphones named after Bob ‘Marley,’ I expected high sounding quality headphones. My first impression of the ‘ House of Marley Uplift 2 Wireless’ was that it came in a very minimalistic, neat and easily readable packaging; clear facts on the front and stats of what’s inside these headphones on the […]

World’s first virtual personal trainer counts reps and provides feedback using just a smartphone

World’s first virtual personal trainer will count your reps and provide real-time audio feedback, using just a smartphone AI is disrupting the fitness industry and democratising access to professional training worldwide Leveraging years of building health and fitness applications, including the world’s leading back pain app, digital therapeutics pioneer Kaia Health is now launching Kaia […]

Stop watching me, Google! Top ten conspiracy theories Brits believe revealed

Almost half (46%) of the UK believe in conspiracy theories Google watching its users crowned the most believed conspiracy (35%) Trusting a gut instinct is the most common reason for believing in conspiracies (41%) New research reveals that a whopping 46% of Brits believe in conspiracy theories, with the majority (41%) saying a gut feeling […]

The Most Valuable Global Tech Brands in the World 2019

Amazon is the world’s most valuable tech brand and is worth over $187 billion. South Korean brand Samsung has fallen in brand value by 1.1% in the last year. Chinese brands Huawei and WeChat have grown in value by 63.7% and 126.2%, respectively. According to Brand Finance, in their report Global 500 2019, a brand […]

Cold Call Britain: The number of Brits irritated by nuisance calls

The most common type of cold call across the UK are those of a ‘Sales & Marketing’ nature, with 39%. The most commonly targeted demographic of ‘Sales & Marketing calls’ is 65-74-year-olds at 47%. Predictably over 70% of UK adults ‘Hang up immediately’ after realising it is an unsolicited phone call (74%). The most prevalent […]

HUAWEI LAUNCHES HUAWEI P SMART+ 2019: THE AFFORDABLE AI TRIPLE LENS SMARTPHONE FOR YOUNG CONSUMERS

Huawei, announced the launch of HUAWEI P smart+ 2019, featuring an all-new AI-enhanced triple lens camera and stunning FullView display with a Dewdrop notch. The HUAWEI P smart Series was first launched in 2017 to offer young consumers beautifully designed, high-quality smartphones at an affordable price. The latest HUAWEI P smart+ 2019 continues to build […]

Digital Health Apps the Future Prescriptions

Healthcare has gained importance in the last few years and the awareness of general people towards health is increasing due to internet connectivity that empowers the user to search for information. The need of Health Apps: General Awareness Patient’s Awareness Time crunch Priority of Healthcare Trend of Health check Increasing Working Hours Longer hours of […]

Want to reach shopify store owners? Do this!

Shopify is famous for being an e-commerce platform that online stores and retailers use to sell off items. This platform allows anyone to sign up and sell whatever they want as long as the company regulations permit it. Shopify was created to solve the problem that online retailers used to encounter which was the lack […]

Perry Limbocker

Everything You Need to Know Before Buying an iPhone Xs Max

The iPhone Xs Max was released in September last year, and it’s the largest iPhone yet. Measuring in with an amazing 6.5-inch display, many people have already decided to Shop Xs Max Cases in a bid to protect their beautiful devices. Aside from the beautiful all-screen design, the phone is loaded with features and packs […]

Mid-contract price hikes have cost UK customers nearly £1 billion since 2013

The figure is expected to exceed £1.1bn by the end of 2019 UK monthly contract and mobile broadband subscribers have paid mobile networks nearly £1 billion due to mid-contract price hikes since 2013, according to new research. The study by mobile analyst firm Tarifica, commissioned by Tesco Mobile, comes in light of the announcements that […]

All-New Kindle Now with an Adjustable Front Light For Just £69.99

Most affordable Kindle now includes a built-in adjustable front light so you can read comfortably in more places, day or night Refreshed design that’s thin and light so the all-new Kindle is easy to hold for hours of reading Today Amazon introduced the all-new Kindle, the first Kindle with a front light for under £100. […]

Rokit to release 3D capable smartphones with insurance at midnight

The IO 3D and IO 3D Pro will be available to pre-order from Amazon at midnight tonight (March 20) American smartphone vendor Rokit announced its two 3D capable smartphones will be available to order from Amazon at midnight tonight (March 20). At a global launch event in Los Angeles, California, Rok Group founders John Paul […]

Review: Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro

Super phone – but please give it a better battery Xiaomi people Xiaomi dropped a host of smartphones on the UK last year but it was the Mi 8 Pro that the up and coming Chinese vendor made a proper fanfare of. And for good reason. This was Xiaomi’s most powerful device on the market. […]

Review: Honor View 20

A truly innovative and good-value device, this ticks all the boxes Honor finally has a device that it can seriously claim as a true innovation. I am speaking of course about that hole punch display, which you can clearly see at the top left of the device. What you get here is a smartphone that […]

Taking a look at health apps ¦

The UK’s wellness/fitness industry is booming. Predicted, by 2020, to reach £22.8 billion, it’s a thriving market – with sports equipment, weight loss, gym memberships, and alternative medicine making up a significant chunk of the sector. Data indicates that in 2018, approximately 14.5 million people (29% of the British population) made a resolution to lose […]

IoT and DDoS Attacks: A Match Made in Heaven

By 2020, Gartner predicts the total number of IoT devices will reach 20.4 billion. At the same time, DDoS attacks are on the rise, with Cisco estimating that the number of DDoS attacks exceeding 1 gigabit of traffic per second will soar to 3.1 million by 2021. While correlation does not equal causation, in this case I believe […]

15 Tips to Help You Take Perfect and Beautiful Baby Pictures

When we become a parent, it usually dawns on us that we now also a photographer. We start bothering ourselves with how to take perfect pictures of this precious gift from God. We begin to think about the ways to make the pictures great; with what equipment should we take them, in what condition, and […]

How smart clothing is changing the face of wearable technology

Wearable technology is making headlines left and right this year: smartwatches and health trackers are so 2014; wearable fashion tech is all the rage. If you want to get in on the wearable trend, forget about getting the latest Apple Watch. Smart clothing is the next wave of disruptive technology that is woven into our […]

RAZER EXPANDS BEST-SELLING LINEUP WITH A NEW LINE DESIGNED FOR VALUE-CONSCIOUS GAMERS

The new Razer BlackWidow, Kraken, and Basilisk Essential line delivers great gaming performance at a budget-friendly price. Razer¢, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced three new gaming peripherals to expand its best-selling lineups. The BlackWidow keyboard, Kraken headset, and Basilisk Essential mouse are some of the best value-for-money gaming peripherals Razer has […]

LIVR, world’s first on-demand VR theatre platform launches in the UK

Now available to download on iOS and Android devices LIVR, the world’s first on-demand virtual reality content platform for theatre and the performing arts, has arrived. LIVR offers consumers a fully immersive 360° virtual reality experience that transports them into the audience at great live performances to enjoy as though they were there. And all that’s […]

Review: Google Pixel 3XL

A great device, though with just a few small niggles – Available for £694 via Carphone Warehouse Towards the end of last year, we’ve got used to seeing an announcement from Google of a new Pixel device. Building on its reputation for artificial intelligence and the use of Android, Google has now brought its third […]

Review: Honor 8X

They’ve done it again! Another superb device for an incredible price – £229.99 from HiHonor.com For those shopping for a modern-looking handset without breaking the bank, the Honor 8X is perfect for you. Honor is known for making incredibly affordable but quality smartphones, and it has done it again. Let’s start with the design: it […]

Denon launch stylish new ANC wireless headphones

New Denon GC headphone line-up combines advanced audio design, aptX HD Bluetooth and three-mode Active Noise Cancelling technology Denon®, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality home entertainment products, sets new standards for listening ‘on the go’ with the introduction of its new GC headphone series. Drawing on the advanced FreeEdge driver technology of […]

The pros and cons of VPN use

Virtual private networks, or VPNs, have been a source of much discussion in the past few years. Due to recent concerns about online privacy, many people have turned to digital tools to help keep their activities private. In 2017, 16% of British adults had used a VPN or proxy server, and the number only seems […]

Best Electronic Cigarette Apps You Can’t Refuse

Technological advancements have made us rely so much on our mobile devices for all sorts of things’entertainment, health information, gossip, and more. It is thus only reasonable to exploit the great power of these handheld devices to our advantage. Those who have decided to give up smoking and switch to vaping to more safely enjoy […]

Why Should You Include Text Messaging as a Marketing Tool

If you closely observe your target clients, you are sure to find out that almost all of them have access to mobile phones. Hence, the idea of fabricating a strategy around this observance is inevitable. Reports say that greater of such users end up reading a text message, irrespective of whether or not they had […]

Andrew Thompson

Fun and creative ways in which people can up their messaging game in 2019?

In the age of social media, we are constantly contacting friends and family but how can you up your messaging game here some apps that will help your messaging fun: Snapchat Quite easily seen as one of the most used apps around, a recent Snapchat addition known as 3D Friendmojis World Lens showcases Snapchat’s first birth into […]

Review: Cygnett TwoFold 20W Dual Wireless Charger

With more and more phones now having wireless charging we are pulling away from the old school methods of charging like this: In this review we are covering a new way to charge your phone introducing the Cygnett TwoFold 20W Dual Wireless Charger. The Cygnett TwoFold 20W dual wireless desk charger takes charging to another […]

Review: Skullcandy Crusher 360 Limited Edition

Skullcandy Crusher 360 Limited Edition – £269.99 via Skullcandy.co.uk The last overhead Skullcandy headphones we tested was the Skullcandy Venue that took away that teenage feel and brought a classy look and the Crusher 360 does the same as they are beautifully designed and very comfortable but let’s see how these really performed. The […]

Review: Cygnett ChargeUp Swift 10K wireless Power Bank

Cygnett ChargeUp Swift 10K wireless Power Bank- £69.95 from Cygnett.com In a world where smartphones are doing more and more, the one issue will always be the phones need to recharge and recharge on the go. The chargeUp Swift 10K powerbank is a solution that that issue. Cygnett who are well known for power banks […]

Review: Doro 7060- A senior phone in the 21st Century

The Doro 7060 – Available for £99.95 at Argos. So Doro is the feature phone company with the senior market in mind and there latest creation we have had the chance to review is the Doro 7060. This Feature Phone brings the simplistic approach aimed at the senior market and blended some up to date features […]

VODAFONE TO LAUNCH 5G IN 19 CITIES DURING 2019

Trial sites go live today in Bristol, Cardiff and Liverpool Vodafone will launch 5G in 19 towns and cities across the UK during 2019. Today we are revealing that customers in 12 more cities will benefit from faster mobile data speeds and an ultra-responsive network when 5G goes live later this year. These additional locations […]

BATTLE OF THE SMARTPHONES: YOUNG BRITS STILL FAVOUR APPLE OVER SAMSUNG, DESPITE IPHONE XS COSTING 44% OF AVERAGE MONTHLY WAGE

Apple is the most popular choice for millennials and generation Z, with two fifths (40%) currently using an iPhone and two thirds (59%) considering buying one in the future. Over 35s prefer Samsung, with a third (29%) currently using one, and over two thirds (68%) considering buying one in the future. The AMW (average monthly […]

Sky Mobile launches unlimited streaming with Watch

Stream Sky TV on the go without using your mobile data Sky Mobile announces a new version of its Watch offer, giving customers unlimited streaming on any Sky app, such as Sky Go, Sky Kids, Sky Sports and Sky Cinema, without using a single MB of their data allowance. With Watch, Sky customers can stream everything from […]

RETAILER GAME MAKING MORE MILLIONAIRES!

While you’re in training for the Fortnite pot, GAME will help fund your digital journey with their Battle Royale Giveaway! GAME, the UK’s leading specialist gaming retailer proudly announces that it will be making dreams come true again by giving away £10,000 in their Battle Royale giveaway! Starting today, Friday 8th March, and running through […]

Best Mobile Browser Games 2019

Everyone likes to play games on their mobile, with plenty of viral releases eating into the old video game dominance. With such a potentially lucrative market to tap into, developers have flocked to the scene to try and top Google Play and the App Store’s gaming charts. The one problem? Installing new apps takes up […]

GET THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S10 RANGE TODAY AT CARPHONE WAREHOUSE AND CURRYS PC WORLD

Samsung Galaxy S10e just £34.99 a month on a 24-month contract with 50GB data boost Carphone Warehouse customers can get up to £320 when trading in selected phones Currys PC World customers can spread the cost via interest-free credit The wait is over for those looking to purchase the new Samsung […]

Signia launches Styletto Connect: an ultra-slim hearing aid with phone connectivity and portable charging

New Signia Styletto Connect combines stylish design with Bluetooth® connectivity for streaming calls and music Up to four days of wireless charging on the go, thanks to pocketable portable charging case Premium design with three colour options Remote support and fine-tuning via myHearing app Hearing aid technology leader Sivantos today unveiled its latest […]

Social Media is Ruling the Internet Reasons You Should Be Aware of

Earlier, numerous companies kept asking whether it was worth the resources as well as the time to be on social media. However, this ship has definitely sailed and all the businesses have started understanding the increasing importance of being on social media. Not only the businesses but each and every individual also prefers being on […]

Andrew Thompson

VODAFONE IS FIRST COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER TO JOIN UK DRONE TESTING CONSORTIUM

Vodafone to test drone tracking with 4G and 5G technologies Vodafone UK announced today that it has joined a consortium to help carry out the required testing that will ultimately enable drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to fly safely in the same airspace as manned aircraft. Vodafone will provide 4G and 5G connectivity […]

List of 10 Fastest and Coolest Cars in the World

When we talk about cars they are definitely one thing that blows our mind. The interiors, the wheels, the speed, the car model and so on there is so much more to love about cars. Especially when we think about cars one thing that is very fascinating is surely the speed. The speed of a […]

OPTISHOKZ REVVEZ BONE CONDUCTION SPORT SUNGLASSES LAUNCH ON INDIEGOGO

Bone conduction technology experts launch sunglasses that allows active users to listen to music and other audio and make/take calls while maintaining situational awareness OptiShokz, the new brand founded by the world’s best bone conduction technology company, AfterShokz, today announced the launch of its premium bone conduction audio sunglasses on Indiegogo. OptiShokz Revvez are designed to allow cyclists, runners, […]

83% of Consumers Pay Closer Attention to News Sources in 2019

74% of consumers are beginning to look for different opinions on topical news. 72% of consumers have begun to unfollow certain people and accounts altogether. 66% of people have started to hide social media posts from people with differing views. Today, hardly a day goes by when the word “fake” and “news” aren’t uttered in […]

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Tech Trends 2019

With technology and innovation moving at a rapid pace, it’s only natural to wonder what advancements the year ahead may bring¦ and we are expecting 2019 to be big! As we all know, the hottest tech trends can disappear as quickly as they ‘blow up’, so sometimes it’s hard to predict what is going to […]

Three celebrates ‘Generation Rent’ tribe with new Pay As You Go Rewards

Today Three UK launches its new Pay As You Go Rewards programme, celebrating freedom and flexibility whilst rewarding the loyalty of those who are not quite ready to commit. On the Best Network for Data*, Three Pay As You Go customers can now benefit from a different free subscription each month, from some of the […]

5 Of the Best IPTV Apps to Watch Live TV On Android

Do you know that best quality entertainment is now just a touch away on your personal Android device? Yes, you read it right, IPTV apps have shortened the distance between you and your favorite TV shows. It is an amazing facility that allows you to enjoy live streaming directly from the channel of your choice. […]

Review: Kitvision Observer Dashboard camera 1080P

Kitvision Observer Dashboard camera 1080P- £84.99 at Amazon.co.uk At What Mobile we are no strangers to KitSound who have provided us with many great audio treats. Now is the turn of the sister company Kitvision with there own dash cam. The Observer Dashboard camera 1080P. First impressions it’s a great value dash cam at only […]

Review: Google Home Hub

Google Home Hub – £139 from John Lewis In a world where everyone uses smart voice assistants like Siri, Alexa and Ask Google and the introduction of the Smart Home. It’s now becoming the norm to have a personal assistant in the home. We have had the chance to review a Google Home Hub which […]

MORE ROWS IN RELATIONSHIPS AND SLIDING INTO DMS TO SCORE A DATE: THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ROMANCE REVEALED

Three-quarters of Brits (72%) say that social media causes more arguments in their relationship than anything else – two-thirds (69%) think social media causes more people to cheat in a relationship Two out of five (42%) admit they worry about their partner cheating on them on social media – a tenth (11%) confess they have […]

How important is mobile readiness for your business?

We want to look at business’ growth and value along with their mobile website readiness, delving into whether or not there is a correlation between the two. Does the success of business directly correspond to how mobile ready they are? Having a website that is mobile-ready consists of data on how users experience a web […]

AXA Partners enters mobile phone insurance market through new deal with Pier Insurance

AXA Partners is making its first entry into the UK and Irish mobile phone insurance market through a new and exciting partnership with mobile phone insurance provider Pier Insurance. The deal sees the two companies join forces to offer mobile phone insurance policies, including under Pier Insurance’s loveit coverit brand, benefitting thousands of new and existing Pier Insurance […]

How to use Reverse Image Search?

How do you feel if you come to know that someone has stolen your work? Obviously, it is unbearable for a photographer. However, now there is a way to check for image plagiarism online very quickly. There are two types of plagiarism, first is text plagiarism and the second is the image plagiarism. One question […]

Review:House of Marley Uprise

House of Marley Uprise – £49.99 from www.thehouseofmarley.co.uk In the latest of the House of Marley products, we had the chance to review the Uprise wireless sports edition headphones. These are headphones that are designed for fitness considering they are sweatproof these are ideal for the gym. They cost £49.99 which is a sensibly priced […]

Step Aside Swarovski, Titanium Is The New Phone Bling

A $2,500 price tag for an engraved titanium phone might seem a bit steep, but an Italian manufacturer has decided to issue 20 iPhones and 20 Nokias with engraved images of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. This was to commemorate the meeting of the superpowers at the G20 summit. While this particular range is limited, titanium is […]

The Apple-Amazon Deal And What It Means For Consumers

In the fourth quarter of 2018, the world witnessed a deal where Amazon was given rights to list Apple products. In exchange, Apple wanted the removal of non-authorized resellers of new and refurbished Apple products from the marketplace. The deal took effect January 4, 2019. What does it mean for the refurbished industry and consumers […]

Stewart McGrenary

February 28, 2019

What is the difference between 3G, 4G and 5G?

It seems a long time ago now, but the leap from 3G to 4G was one of the biggest technological innovations in the mobile market. Not only did it make mobile data roaming a more viable option for customers (no more waiting an age for a webpage to load!) it opened the door to fast […]

February 28, 2019

Everything you need to know about 5G Technology

The upgrade from 4G to 5G is set to be one of the biggest technological jumps since wireless mobile networks were introduced, opening devices up to a whole new world of possibilities. As with all emerging technologies a lot of people still aren’t sure what 5G actually is, what it means for the mobile phone […]

February 28, 2019

5G how will it change our lives

After what feels like years of hype and speculation, 5G is nearly here. Several major companies have already announced that they will be releasing 5G-ready models in 2019, and by 2020, and beyond, we can expect more and more products to be utilising 5G technology. Before you know it, 5G will be an integral part […]

February 28, 2019

Review: Mini Arcade Machine with 240 games by Thumbs Up

Here at What Mobile, we get all sorts of tech to review and the latest was the Mini Arcade Machine by Thumbs Up which costs £24.99. This was great fun to try as it brought back the nostalgia of taking your pocket money to the local arcade and playing what is now known as retro […]

February 28, 2019

Xiaomi makes 5G play launching Mi Mix 3 and unveils Mi 9 smartphones

The 5G-ready Mi Mix 3 will cost ¬599 and the Mi 9 starts at ¬449 Xiaomi launched the Mi 9 and a 5G Mi Mix 3 on the eve (Feb 24) of Mobile World Congress at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya venue in Barcelona. The 5G smartphone (below) will cost ¬599 and will be […]

February 27, 2019

Primephonic, the ultimate streaming service for classical music

Do you love classical music but want the stream on the go then the choice has to be the new classical streaming Primephonic. Easy search. High definition sound. Inspiring recommendations. Explore new works, discover hidden gems and gain insights behind the classics with Primephonic. The definitive catalogue From classic recordings to the very latest releases, […]

February 27, 2019

The Most Desired Future Features of Live Sports Streaming

¢ 64% of people aged 50 and above opt to watch live sport online. ¢ More than 80% of those aged 35 and below opt to watch live sport online. ¢ The most desired future feature of live sports is ‘gain insight into player stats and information.’ ¢ Desired features also include to ‘stream more […]

February 27, 2019

Mastercard and Angaza partner to bring a new generation of life-changing technology solutions to emerging markets around the world

Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, has signed a global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angaza, a leader in last-mile distribution technology, which will see the two companies partner to rollout an efficient digital payment solution that increases access to affordable necessities, like solar home systems and water pumps, for people and businesses […]

February 27, 2019

HOW BRITAIN SHOPPED ONLINE IN 2018

A survey of 1000 UK consumers reveals where and on what people spent their money in the last 12 months Brits shopped in bed, splurging on escapes, takeaways, and regrettable fashion purchases, according to new research conducted by the digital wallet and money transfer provider NETELLER. The survey results provide interesting insight into the nation’s […]

February 27, 2019

Review: Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless – Competition for Jabra ?

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless- £263.98 via Amazon Here at What Mobile, we have covered a number of different brand earbuds such as Skullcandy, 1More, and Jabra to name a few and currently, I have not found a pair that will pull me away from my Jabra Elite 65T’s. In this review, we have been […]

February 27, 2019

Samsung joins forces with Internet Matters to help keep children safe in the Connected Home

The partnership will give advice to millions of parents on how to keep their children safe online Internet Matters, the independent not-for-profit organisation, today announced a partnership with Samsung to help tackle the issue of keeping children safe online. Samsung has joined the industry collective which has a mission to improve children’s digital safety and […]

February 27, 2019

Sony unveils latest crop of Xperia smartphones at Mobile World Congress

Xperia 1 set for a spring launch, while Xperia 10 and 10 Plus is available from today Sony claims it has launched the “worlds first” 4K OLED display after unveiling the Sony Xperia 1 during the Mobile World Congress. It will be available from early spring, with the 6.5-inch display coming with a 21:9 ratio. […]

February 27, 2019

LG showcases V50 ThinQ 5G at Mobile World Congress, announces exclusive UK launch partnership with EE

The Korean manufacturer also launched the G8 ThinQ which is not a 5G phone LG has unveiled its first 5G handsets at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the LG V50 ThinQ 5G and the LG G8 ThinQ. The LG V50 ThinQ 5G has a 6.4-inch QHD+OLED FullVision Display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It […]

February 27, 2019

MWC 2019: Huawei claims to have the world’s fastest foldable 5G phone

It will cost ¬2,229 and release in the middle of this year Huawei has unveiled today (Feb 24) the world’s “fastest foldable 5G smartphone”, the Mate X, it claims. EE, Vodafone and Three have confirmed it will range the 5G device which will be released in the middle of this year. No UK price has […]

February 27, 2019

TCL Communication unveils its latest Alcatel 3 and 1 Series mobile devices at Mobile World Congress 2019

TCL Communication is introducing its latest Alcatel mobile devices, including the Alcatel 3, Alcatel 3L and Alcatel 1S smartphones, as well as the Alcatel 3T 10 at Mobile World Congress 2019. Designed with premium, nature-inspired finishes and equipped with the latest TCL-made Full View Displays, these recent additions to TCL’s Alcatel mobility portfolio continue the […]

February 26, 2019

1MORE Stylish True Wireless In-Ear Headphone to feature at MWC 2019, with the innovative Nubia Wearable Phone

The collaboration brings the best of both worlds to consumers offering true wireless capabilities from 1MORE & Nubia for the every-day user looking for sleek & stylish convenience. 1MORE, Inc. and Nubia Technology Co., Ltd. today announced a cooperation at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) that will take place between 25-28 February 2019, located […]

February 26, 2019

NUU Mobile announces European launch of G4 at MWC 2019

The newest addition to NUU Mobile’s range of premium smartphones, the G4 combines power, performance and AI technology at an affordable price NUU Mobile, a global manufacturer and supplier of unlocked Android¢ smartphones, today launches its new flagship G4 phone at Mobile World Congress 2019. Equipped with Google’s newest operating system (Android 9.0 Pie) an AI-enabled camera, a […]

February 25, 2019

Samsung S10 range case roundup

Last week Samsung hit ten years old and brought out the S10 range and with headsets that start in cost from £799. So you want to have a case that protects the phone but also looks good. Here is a range of what is currently available. Mous Mous Limitless Origins Case – Samsung S10 www.mous.co […]

February 25, 2019

SIGNAL FAILURE: 9 IN 10 RAIL COMMUTERS CUT OFF BY CONNECTIVITY ISSUES

9 in 10 rail commuters (86%) have had issues connecting to the internet on their mobile phones while on the move Over half (56%) of struggle to connect to their mobile network on 3G or 4G Furthermore, train Wi-Fi is not up to scratch, with two thirds (66%) finding it difficult to connect Two thirds […]

February 25, 2019