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Moving your app development team into an office? Here are some things to consider

So, you think you are ready to move your development team into a shiny new office? That can only mean good news: either you are expanding or you have a well-thought-out plan for growth. But getting your developers out of the garage and into the high-rise is not an easy task. There are all sorts […]

Device Review: Doro 780X

Doro’s latest feature phone caters to target audience with fantastic battery life

Latest rugged Samsung phone arrives March 12

XCover 5 will be available from £329

Xiaomi offers first look at Redmi Note 10 series

Chinese vendor unveils four new devices in latest range

Where do smartphones end up when we throw them away?

Mobile phones are with us constantly, which means that sooner or later they end up breaking down and needing a successor. To throw away old mobiles without damaging the environment, we must recycle our phones, a task that is not easy and that is why we are going to show you the different ways you […]

Huawei AppGallery almost doubles number of app distributions in past year

App distribution reached 174 billion more than previous year

How to prevent phone hacking and protect your mobile phone

Cell phones are an integral part of our lives today. Between everyday social media browsing, ordering food online, zoom calls, internet banking, and other such modes of staying connected with the world, we often forget the fact that our smartphones hold plenty of sensitive data and personal information that you wouldn’t want to be compromised. […]

How will mobile 5G impact our lives?

It doesn’t matter whether you consider the evolution of the mobile phone or the role that a private datacenter proxy can play, there is no denying that the technological landscape has changed. The latest major alteration is the introduction of mobile 5G which has been big news in the digital world over the last few months, but […]

February 26, 2021

DOOGEE launches affordable S86 rugged smartphone

Latest rugged offering is available for £225.59

February 26, 2021

Android 11 update now available for Nokia 8.3 5G

Users can update to the latest software now

February 24, 2021

Ring unveils Video Doorbell Pro 2

Latest Video Doorbell will be available from March 31

February 24, 2021

Huawei unveils latest foldable phone, but no UK release date yet

The Huawei Mate X2 is powered by a Kirin 9000 5G chipset

February 23, 2021

Moto unveils budget powerhouse with e7i

Moto e7i power features a 5000mAh battery life and will retail for £79

February 23, 2021

4 Apps to Help You Write Better Assignments

If you want to create high-quality school assignments to improve your grades, then you have stumbled on the right blog. Many students don’t get desired grades on their assignments despite putting all their efforts into them, but that doesn’t mean one should give up on trying. Writing an impressive assignment is not just a matter […]

February 22, 2021

Smaller providers win big at Uswitch Mobile Awards

giffgaff named Network of the Year at the annual awards ceremony

February 22, 2021

iPhone data recovery – what can be retrieved from your iOS device

We live in an age when our smartphones have become attached to our hands. It’s incredible how a tiny device can hold some of our most important data. All our friends’ phone numbers, photos that hold important memories, conversations with people, and apps that help us get through the day – they are all locked […]

February 22, 2021

5 gadgets worth investing in for a student

Though studying is never an easy matter, today’s youth has much more privileges than any other generation of students. Compared to what we had just a couple of decades ago, young people who are currently in college have access to a wide range of tools, resources, and gadgets that can help them succeed. What Handy […]

February 19, 2021

5 Android Fixes to Elevate Privacy on Your Phone

Apart from making phone calls, Android phones can perform many tasks, especially with the increasing number of available apps. However, privacy on Android phones is a huge concern for users who worry about their data leaking or being stolen. From location data to browsing history and personal details to financial information, all valuable data stored […]

February 19, 2021

Huawei Petal Maps update introduces route planning feature

Feature now available in the UK

February 19, 2021

Top 9 Platforms for Self-Education

Online learning has revolutionized the education sector and provided numerous learning opportunities for the masses. Online learning platforms are convenient and allow their users to learn at their pace. Also, many of these classes are free, and anyone can enroll as long as they have an internet connection and interaction tools. There are many platforms […]

February 18, 2021

The five best mobile apps to help parents with homeschooling

As curated by online smartphone retailer e2save

February 18, 2021

Why you need a VPN with your android phone

So you’re going to get a new Android mobile? You’ve gone through all the mobile phone reviews, and made a purchase. What’s the first thing you do after you frantically get it out of the box? Scramble around for your screen protector and a hard case to give it the protection it needs? Or are […]

February 16, 2021

Moto announces two new mid-range devices

g10 and g30 are Moto’s newest mid-range entries

February 16, 2021

Apps that will help you the most at medical school

Graduating can be tiresome, and at times, you might lose track of direction, especially when you’re a medical student. Here are some apps to make your journey easier. Graduating in any sector is tough as it is, but when it’s a medical school you’ll be graduating from, we all know it’s tougher. Medical schools are […]

February 15, 2021

The best wireless headphones for 2021

As technology improves, so do the headphones. That is why it is not easy to find the perfect setting in a variety of new models and functions. Here is the list of 5 top picks for 2021 which might help you discover what you expect from your new wireless headphones. The Best Wireless Headphones for […]

February 12, 2021

Insurance ignorance costs parents hundreds in smartphone repairs

Insurance2go found fewer than one in 20 Brits have insurance cover for their child’s smartphone

February 11, 2021

The future of cars: Top advances in car technology

Just as cell phones can now do more than make calls, cars can do more than drive and park. In recent years, the automotive industry has worked for hand in hand with leading technology companies to provide the most advanced, safe, and comfortable vehicles available. Cars are becoming great smart devices with advanced emergency braking […]

February 11, 2021

Sky Mobile customers can now share spare data freely

Sky Mobile customers can now share spare data freely

February 10, 2021

Bullitt announces Motorola partnership

Bullitt will now develop Motorola branded rugged devices

February 10, 2021

To The Moon Mobile announces Hey! Broadband partnership

Partnership will bring connectivity to rural areas

February 9, 2021

BT unveils Advanced Digital Home Phone with Alexa built-in

New handset is free to customers taking BT’s Broadband and Digital Voice service

February 9, 2021

Xiaomi announces global release of Mi 11

Latest flagship will be available in March

February 8, 2021

6 uses for your phone you may not be taking advantage of

Walk down any street in any city and you’re likely to see at least a few people either talking on their phones are using them to take selfies or group photos. By far, those are the two most common things people do with their phones these days. Of course, we all know that smartphones are […]

February 8, 2021

Samsung reveals record pre-order sales for S21 5G series

S21 Ultra 5G the most popular amongst the new collection

February 5, 2021

Device Review: Oppo Reno 4Z 5G

Oppo’s cheapest handset from the Reno 4 series makes 5G affordable

February 5, 2021

Lycamobile to deliver 20GB free data to support children’s learning

Lyca Group has partnered with the Department of Education

February 4, 2021

Review: Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro

Latest smartwatch is Huawei’s best entry yet 4.5/5

February 3, 2021

Nokia smartphones welcome Android 11

Nokia 8.3 5G the first to introduce the upgrade

February 2, 2021

EE reveals UK’s most popular places for 5G as usage increases by 40pc

London, Birmingham, and Manchester are the top three cities for 5G usage

February 2, 2021

Canalys: Tablets and Chromebooks set all-time high shipment records in Q4 2020

Lenovo led the way in sales, followed by Apple

January 29, 2021

Ring launches most affordable doorbell yet

Latest wired doorbell will retail for just £49

January 28, 2021

Amazfit announces UK debut at Argos

Four watches now available to buy from the retailer

January 28, 2021

Everything you need to know about text messaging APIs

Image source: https://pixabay.com/photos/texting-mobile-phones-hands-two-1490691/ Text messaging is one of the most used means of communication in the world. There are more than five billion people using mobile devices in the world today. The number is expected to grow due to new mobile technologies that make them even more marketable. This makes text messaging a more reliable mode of communication […]

January 28, 2021

Apple says iOS 14.4 fixes three security bugs targeted by hackers

The company did not mention if this was part of a wider attack on Apple users

January 27, 2021

Virgin Media partners with Barratt to deliver ultrafast broadband to new homes

Virgin’s entire network of 15 million homes will gain access to gigabit speeds by the end of the year

January 26, 2021

DOOGEE announces launch of new S88 Plus

New device has various improvements over previously launched S88 Pro

January 26, 2021

CCS Insight: Online phone sales surge driven by pandemic

Consumers find convenience in buying phones online, but the high-street

January 25, 2021

Virgin Media launches 5G services in the UK

Virgin and Vodafone’s 5G partnership is a ‘major milestone’

January 25, 2021

How to extend the lifespan of your laptop desktop computer

Buying a new laptop or desktop is a significant expenditure and not one to take lightly. With your new device in hand, you want to do everything you can to ensure it runs for years to come. By following the best practices for computer care and maintenance, you can extend your device’s lifespan, ensuring you […]

January 22, 2021

DOOGEE launches latest affordable smartphone

Latest device is available for £60.38

January 21, 2021

Realme leak: Two new devices set for Q1 2021

Chinese vendor will unveil Realme X9 Pro and Realme Race Pro

January 20, 2021

Realme to release device with brand new Dimensity 1200 5G chipset

Chinese vendor will be one of the first to release device with new chipset

January 20, 2021

giffgaff introduces data-packed ‘golden goodybags’

Both the new £15 and £20 options will be 5G-ready

January 20, 2021

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is manufacturer’s latest mid-range 5G phone among trio of affordable releases

A32 5G to launch in February, A12 out now, A02s ‘in coming weeks’

January 20, 2021

Sky Mobile and Samsung S21

Sky high You’ll be relying on your chosen network to get the best out of the comms coverage and data speed capabilities on your S21. Sky Mobile is the fastest-growing mobile virtual network in the UK. Comparison site Uswitch rates Sky Mobile Network Of The Year after comparing mobile phone deals on hundreds of thousands […]

January 19, 2021

New study reveals phones most likely to break

iPhone 11 tops the list for most cracked screens

January 19, 2021

Samsung phones could lose a quarter of their value after S21 launch

musicMagpie releases its 5th Annual Phone Depreciation Report with the latest statistics for 2021

January 18, 2021

Huawei unveils new AppGallery

Updated design offers a streamlined experience to users

January 18, 2021

Mobile app launch checklist: How to move from idea to successful app

Launching a mobile app is one of the most exciting things that you can do as an entrepreneur. It greatly contributes to brand awareness and changes profoundly the way you communicate with customers. The mobile app is an extension of your business, so it’s worth investing more in guaranteeing that your organisation’s distinctive characteristics, design […]

January 18, 2021

Two new Nokia feature phones now available in the UK

Nokia 6300 4G and Nokia 8000 4G are available from today

January 15, 2021

Google completes £1.5bn Fitbit acquisition despite US government investigation

Fitbit co-founder James Park says company will ‘remain the same’

January 15, 2021

Samsung unveils S21, S21+ and S-Pen using S21 Ultra

Vendor also unveils new Buds Pro earbuds and new SmartTag

January 15, 2021

4 ways smartphones have revolutionised customer service

Today, smartphones are no longer a luxury with an increasing number of people using them as their main computing device. Smartphones serve a range of functions from communications to productivity, work, travel, shopping, and much more. And when it comes to customer service, smartphones are revolutionising the way that customers get what they need. As […]

January 14, 2021

EE switches on 5G in 13 new locations

Towns and cities include Leamington Spa and Halifax

January 14, 2021

Virgin joins other providers in offering free data and programming to customers

More data for contract and PAYG customers as well as DfE partnership

January 13, 2021

CES: TCL broadens own-brand ecosystem with new smartphones and wearables, refreshes Alcatel lineup

Chinese manufacturer also announces move into smart glasses

January 12, 2021

8 useful apps to boost your smartphone privacy in 2021

Don’t know how to protect your smartphone from cyber-attacks? Do you want your confidential data not to be seen by third parties? Our article is just for you. Experts reveal the top 8 applications for protecting your smartphone. Your Smartphone Privacy – Top Applications “Smart” phones have long turned from exotic to everyday devices, which […]

January 12, 2021

Mobile phone consumers became less loyal in 2020, research suggests

Research from 15gifts also predicted big changes in 2021

January 11, 2021

ZTE announces release of TWS earbuds

The buds are available now for £36.90

January 11, 2021

Xiaomi announces launch of budget 5G Redmi devices

Both devices will be among the cheapest 5G devices on the market today

January 8, 2021

Mobile gaming skyrockets in the last year according to research

Toluna recorded some key findings with regards to mobile gaming

January 7, 2021

Research reveals UK areas set to have worse 4G than the moon

Astronauts will soon be able to carry out basic mobile activities on the moon NASA and Nokia’s planned 4G installation. Yet while some areas in the UK are receiving 5G coverage, parts of the country do not benefit from full 4G access. Based on data collected by Ofcom’s Connected Nations, Mazuma looked at the […]

January 6, 2021

How to install a screen protector properly – a beginner’s guide

The screen protector is a thin film attached to a device’s screen to protect the screen from physical damage. So, let’s check out how to install it! Screen protectors for mobile devices are one of the most annoying attachments and hard to use accurately. It is impossible to combine perfect placement with the removal of […]

January 6, 2021

Device Review: Oppo Reno 4 Pro 5G

A fast-charging battery and crisp camera set-up makes this smartphone worth a look

January 5, 2021

Apple closes all UK stores following third lockdown announcement

All of Apple’s 38 UK stores will close with immediate effect

January 5, 2021

Create your will on your mobile phone within five minutes

Creating a will is one of those chores that no one looks forward to. But in times like these, with a deadly pandemic and volatile global events, we need to start taking will making seriously. The digitisation of wills has come at the right time, it seems, with an online will maker being able to […]

January 4, 2021

Best mobile apps to help you learn new skills

Retailer e2save has shared their top 10 recommendations

January 4, 2021

Smartphone Safety and Other Tips for Your Mobile Phone

If you are part of the 2.5 billion users of smartphones in the world, chances are you have been accumulating a lot of private data on your phone, by now. Pictures, private messages, and so much more inside your mobile phone need to be protected from people with bad intentions. Here is a series of […]

December 21, 2020

Mobile network To The Moon Mobile is giving away free data this Christmas

Customers can earn anywhere between 2GB and 50GB

December 21, 2020

Nearly five million UK households struggle with telecoms bills this year

The global coronavirus pandemic has meant more people are struggling to pay their broadband and mobile bills

December 21, 2020

EE 4G expansion takes UK road connectivity to 94 per cent

The operator has connected a number of rural areas in Scotland during 2020

December 21, 2020

VOXI announces biggest Drop yet, with the PlayStation 5 up for grabs!

The festive Drop runs from December 15 until December 19 VOXI by Vodafone has announced its biggest ever VOXI Drop for this Christmas period. The reward scheme is worth £260,000 and means the MVNO is giving away over 96,000 freebies this festive period. Prizes include a 50-inch Sony Smart TV, a Fiat 500 hybrid car […]

December 15, 2020

Huawei opens first ever UK retail store

The vendor has plans to open at least three stores in the UK Huawei has opened its first ever retail store in UK, despite what it has been a challenging year for the smartphone vendor. The first retail location has been opened in Westfield Stratford City, in the east of London. This location is the […]

December 15, 2020

Automation of Mobile Testing – Yes or No?

According to statistics, the number of mobile application downloads is expected to rise to 258 billion by 2022. This only proves that more and more people are relying on mobile technology for both their personal and professional needs. Now, this brings up the question: is the automation of mobile testing necessary? The short answer is […]

December 11, 2020

Google’s December feature drop is here

Quality of life updates to newer Pixels, some new features rolled back to 3 and 3a

December 9, 2020

Apple finally unveils over-ear AirPods Max

Apple’s first over-ear headphones will be available on December 15 for £549

December 8, 2020

Review: Tech Energi TE50 PD power bank

Tech Energi’s 5000mAh power bank is small but mighty

December 8, 2020

Benefits of using VoIP services

Communication is an integral part of any organisation. Having an assortment of communication channels makes the dissemination of information easier for the company. Phone service is among the straightforward modes of transmitting information that both businesses and clients appreciate. Consumers can also access the same info through various other media. Technology has made Voice over […]

December 8, 2020

Google Pixel XE: images surface of possible new Google device

Scant information makes hoax a possibility

December 7, 2020

ZTE confirms Axon 20 5G smartphone for December 21 release

The handset features the first ever under-display camera seen in a smartphone

December 7, 2020

RedMagic releases new Cyberpods headphones

Cyberpods are available from December 5

December 4, 2020

Android users in select areas can now contribute Google Street View imagery

Google wants people who can get to where its cars can’t to use the feature

December 4, 2020

Older iPhones now have access to higher quality FaceTime calls

Just in time for festive video calls

December 4, 2020

Samsung announces Canary Wharf experience store

The Canary Wharf location will also support Samsung’s Enterprise and rugged offering

December 3, 2020

UK’s worst street for broadband is more than 5000 times slower than the fastest

Uswitch.com research crowns Queens Road in Weybridge, Surrey as slowest street for broadband

December 3, 2020

Realme will launch new flagship model with Snapdragon 888 5G

Realme ‘Race’ will be one of the first devices to feature the platform

December 2, 2020

The best smartphones to use for mobile trading 2020

The rate of mobile penetration has risen exponentially throughout the UK in recent times, peaking at an impressive 87% as recently as March 2020. This trend has influenced a raft of activities and marketplaces, including mobile financial trading. More specifically, it’s estimated that a growing number of investors now process at least 50% of their trades through […]

December 2, 2020

Vodafone to offer customers 30 days of free data

Offer available through VeryMe on MyVodafone app

December 1, 2020

Emporia launches NFC-enabled S4 smartphone

The smartphone is the most technologically advanced model yet

November 30, 2020

Top Dieting Apps for 2021

Advancements in technology have helped humans in every field of life. After the introduction of smartphones, many aspects of our day-to-day activities have improved and became more efficient. In the case of nutrition management, nowadays, people are able to sit in their homes and get all the necessary information that previously might have required hours […]

November 27, 2020