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EE reveals changing habits of the UK since lockdown measures eased

Report highlighted “notable changes in the ways our customers are using our mobile network,” said BT CEO Marc Allera

September 11, 2020

VOXI launches ‘Endless Video’ plans across six video platforms

Customers able to stream on six video apps – Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, My5, TVPlayer, and UKTV Play

September 11, 2020

DOOGEE unveils ‘toughest rugged phone yet’ in S58 Pro

Latest rugged device features 5180mAh battery and 16MP triple-camera

September 10, 2020

Motorola unveils new and improved Razr foldable

New iteration improves camera and chipset, adds glass design and 5G

September 10, 2020

Groov-e launches new £24.99 MusicBuds

UK tech firm enters Christmas market early with affordable buds

September 10, 2020

Xiaomi announces release of Android 11 for Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro

Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will be the first batch of Xiaomi devices to receive the update

September 10, 2020

Huawei to launch new sports watch

Chinese smartphone vendor reveals new watch collection which will release on September 16

September 9, 2020

Huawei releases TalkBand B6 smartband in UK

Huawei’s latest wearable starts from £179 and is available through Huawei’s online story from today Huawei has released its latest smartband in the UK through its Huawei store. The vendor has confirmed the TalkBand B6 will also be available through selected retailers from next month. The TalkBand B6 is a smart band that can double as a Bluetooth […]

August 28, 2020

Device Review: Realme X3 SuperZoom

Realme’s X3 SuperZoom is a decent Android mid-ranger but does it stand out from the crowd? A year ago if I was handed a Realme phone I would have been unsure who the brand were, let alone what to expect. But since launching in Europe last year, the Chinese vendor – which is part of […]

August 28, 2020

Review: JuiceBoom Pro Speaker

The JuiceboomPro will be available for £34.99 from Juice.co.uk With more of us having to change our holiday dissertations due to the current lockdown restrictions, more of us are heading to the UK’s countryside or beaches. You may decide that you want to listen to some music, so having a portable speaker is an important […]

August 27, 2020

Review: Juice Stand 10W Wireless charging stand

More and more of our mobile phones these days are Qi-compatible, so it’s understandable that basically every mobile phone accessory brand has entered the wireless charging sector. In this review, we have covered the Juice Stand 10W Power wireless charging stand that costs £24.99. This wireless charger is made of aluminium on the back and […]

August 26, 2020

Review: 1More Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Headphones

Review: 1More Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Headphones are awesome

August 26, 2020

Review: 1More ColourBuds – True Wireless in-Ear headphones

Review: 1More ColourBuds – True Wireless in-Ear headphones

August 26, 2020

Review: 1More True Wireless ANC in-Ear Headphones

How good are 1More’s True Wireless ANC in-Ear Headphones?

August 26, 2020

Review: JuiceBoom 360 Bluetooth Speaker

We all love music on the go, and with the weather being so lovely lately and most of us enjoying our lockdown gardens, you might be looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker. We got a chance to check out the latest from mobile accessory brand Juice. In this review, we are looking at the Juiceboom […]

August 21, 2020

Review: Realme Buds Q

Realme is a brand from massive Chinese manufacturer BBK Electronics, who is also best known over here for Oppo. Both brands have been around now for the last two years in the UK. Recently, like Xiaomi before them, they have started to push into other products, not just mobile. In this review, we are covering […]

August 21, 2020

Smartphone review: Sony Xperia 1 II

Is Sony ready to compete with the big boys again?

August 21, 2020

Honor will launch its first rugged smartwatch at IFA

While political controversy continues to swirl around Huawei’s role in network infrastructure across the world, the company’s consumer side continues to roll ahead with new releases across the electronics ecosystem. This also holds true for its sub-brand Honor, which has announced via Twitter that it will be pushing further into the smartwatch space with a […]

August 20, 2020

Review: Juice Pad 15W Power wireless charging pad

The Wireless charging market has been growing year-on-year. With more handsets from the likes of Apple, Samsung and Huawei among others becoming Qi-compatible you might soon find yourself looking for a charger. In this review, we are looking at the Juice Wireless Charging Pad that costs £29.99. This wireless charging pad advertises the fact it […]

August 20, 2020

Huawei Sound X review – Sound to blow your socks off!

Huawei Sound X currently £299 via consumer.hauwei.com Huawei is a global brand that you may know for their state of the art smartphones and the political issues around their role in our 5G networks. However, they are more than just a mobile brand – they have started to push the brand into the audio speaker […]

August 19, 2020

BlackBerry set to release a new smartphone in 2021 with 5G and a physical keyboard

BlackBerry phones are set to return to the smartphone market next year in North America and Europe thanks to an American startup. OnwardMobility has reached an agreement with BlackBerry to develop, engineer and bring to market a device described by its CEO Peter Franklin as a “5G flagship Android” smartphone (N.B. – it is not the one […]

August 19, 2020

Review: Urbanears Luma True Wireless earbuds

The Urbanears Luma True Wireless Earbuds £79.99 via Urbanears.com The True Wireless earbud market is bursting with brands all trying to offer an alternative to the market-leading Apple AirPods Pro that cost £219 at John Lewis. The latest pair to try and offer that alternative is Swedish audio company Urbanears who have sent us the […]

August 18, 2020

Review: Jam Audio Exec True Wireless Earbuds

The Jam Audio Exec True Wireless – £69.99 from Argos or the Jam Audio website Jam Audio is a brand known for its budget earbuds and it’s had success in this sector of the market. I recently reviewed the Jam Audio Athlete which is the sporty pair of buds. In this review, we are covering […]

August 18, 2020

VOXI launches 12GB data plan for £12 a month

The plan comes with unlimited calls and texts, plus free roaming in 48 European countries

August 17, 2020

Third-party iPhone trade-in prices are better than Apple’s, says new research

Customers using Apple’s official trade-in scheme to get rid of their old iPhone for cash could be nearly £100 worse off than if they went to a third-party trade-in company, according to research from CompareMyMobile. The price comparison measured the average trade-in price of iPhones across an undisclosed number of third party companies. It has […]

August 17, 2020

Review: Jam Audio Athlete – True Wireless Earbuds

The Jam Audio Athlete £49.99 from Argos or JamAudio.com With many of us trying to remove that lockdown weight we put on while watching old episodes of Friends now the gyms are back open, you might be looking for a pair of earbuds to make it more of an enjoyable experience. Welcome the Jam Audio […]

August 17, 2020

Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary sale: the best discounts and bundles

Xiaomi has been on a release rampage this year, bringing out a device to cater to pretty much any price bracket except for ultra premium. It’s also been pretty trigger happy when it comes to discounting its products, and now, it’s offering discounts across the entirety of its new smartphone range to celebrate its 10th […]

August 14, 2020

Xiaomi releases the Redmi 9 in the UK

Xiaomi is offering customers a discount on the phone and free Mi Smart Band if they buy before August 23 Xiaomi has announced the launch of the Redmi 9 in UK, with the smartphone retailing from £159. The smartphone is available to buy from Xiaomi’s online UK store and features upgrades from its predecessor. It […]

August 14, 2020

HTC launches first UK smartphone in almost two years

HTC is not a name we’ve heard a lot of recently, but it’s just launched its first smartphone in the UK for almost two years. The mid-range Desire 20 Pro is currently available through HTC’s website for £269 in Onyx Black. HTC announced the device for release in Taiwan back in June alongside the U20 […]

August 13, 2020

Samsung offering free AKG Y500 headphones to Galaxy A series customers

For those of you interested in buying a Samsung phone, your decision might be a little bit easier. And that’s because Samsung is offering customers the chance to claim a free pair of AKG Y500 Wireless Headphones when purchasing selected Samsung smartphones. The smartphones eligible for this deal are part of the Galaxy A series […]

August 12, 2020

#ShotonOnePlus: win prizes for your best OnePlus pics

Fresh off the release of OnePlus Nord, the manufacturer is bringing back its #ShotonOnePlus competition. OnePlus users with a keen photographic eye can submit their best snaps on Twitter, Instagram or OnePlus’ community forum with the aforementioned hashtag to be in with a chance of winning a pair of the new OnePlus Buds and a […]

August 12, 2020

Google explains lack of Pixel 4a XL version

August 10, 2020

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2: what we know so far

All things confirmed and possible about Samsung’s newest foldable

August 10, 2020

Early device review: Google Pixel 4a – mid-ranger gets the compromises right

As either a Pixel 3a sequel or a mid-range Pixel 4, this phone delivers the goods – 4/5

Review: House of Marley Smile Jamaica Wireless 2

House of Marley Smile Jamaica Wireless 2 earphones – available from the House of Marley website or Amazon for £29.99 House of Marley is a brand that focuses on products that are good for the planet and try to use reusable material. It’s no different with its latest creation the Smile Jamaica Wireless 2. So […]

Google has already discontinued the Pixel 4 and 4XL

Less than a year after unveiling and a month after 3a is discontinued

Three has best early deal for Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra

Half price for unlimited data

Vodafone’s VeryMe users can now gift rewards to other users on any network

Vodafone claims ‘operator first’ for ability

Samsung unveils Note20 and Z Fold2 flagships at first virtual Unpacked event

Broadening ecosystem also includes wearables, earbuds and Microsoft cloud gaming partnership

Doogee launches N20 Pro smartphone

As part of a special deal, the phone will drop to $119.99 on August 10 and 11 Doogee has launched its latest smartphone the Doogee N20 Pro for a global price of $169. It is available now online through Doogee’s online store in grey, purple and green colours. The Chinese vendor has also confirmed that […]

Review: Urbanista London – True Wireless Earbuds

Urbanista is a brand we have covered quite a bit over the last 6 months with reviews of the Urbanista Paris and Urbanista Athens both wireless earbuds and we have also reviewed the Urbanista Sydney & Brisbane Bluetooth speakers. So we have been around the world with Urbanista. At an Urbanista event last year I […]

What Mobile Awards 2020 – The Vote is open !

The wait is now over now is your chance to vote for your favourite brands and gadgets. This year’s awards are sponsored by Mobile Phones Direct, Protect Your Bubble, C247.com & Mazuma Mobile This year we have some amazing prizes up for grabs and all you have to do is simply vote: Mobile Phones Direct […]

giffgaff introduces a new £10 ‘golden goodybag’ offering 3GB more data

An exciting new offering has been announced as giffgaff is trialling a brand new £10 goodybag option – the ‘golden goodybag”. This new goodybag will provide unlimited texts, minutes and 9GB data – that’s 50% extra data at the same price point. While the existing £10 goodybag will remain, the £10 ‘golden goodybag’ is there […]

New Stadium Sponsor Announced by Morecambe FC

Morecambe Football Club is delighted to announce a three-year agreement with Mazuma as its new sponsor for its home ground. As part of the deal, the ground which has been known as the ‘Globe Arena’ for 10 years will be renamed as the ‘Mazuma Stadium’. Mazuma, located in Morecambe is one of the most trusted […]

OPPO launches first-of-its-kind smartwatch and budget-friendly noise-cancelling headphones

OPPO, a leading global smartphone brand, is today unveiling several new additions to the OPPO family – a series of revolutionary smartwatches and a range of noise cancelling wireless headphones. Powered with Wear OS by Google, the OPPO Watch 46mm LTE is complete with a world-first dual-curve display, while the OPPO Watch 41mm BT offers […]

EE launches Set Up Safe service to ease parents fears around online safety

Online safety of children the biggest worry for parents as lockdown eases, according to EE study EE has set up a free SMS service to support parents against online safety concerns. As part of this, the operator has launched ‘Set Up Safe’, which allows parents to set up their child’s phone with safety features. It […]

Bullitt unveils high-end rugged Cat S62 Pro with thermal imaging camera

The device has a more advanced thermal camera, ditches predecessor’s air sensor and laser-assisted measurement tool Cat phones licensee Bullitt Group has unveiled the Cat S62 Pro, its third device with a thermal imaging camera. Bullitt has developed the phone’s thermal technology in partnership with thermal imaging specialists FLIR Systems. The thermal imaging camera uses […]

Google in talks with Samsung to prioritise Google Assistant over Bixby

Samsung has pushed its own services in recent years to personalise its offering Google is reportedly in talks with Samsung over a deal that would see the Korean vendor pushing Google services rather than its own. That is according to a report by Bloomberg, which claims to have seen evidence of potential discussions. Samsung, which uses […]

Device review: Nokia 5310 – back to basics for feature phone refresh

HMD’s XpressMusic update boasts formidable sound in a basic feature package – 3/5 Key Selling Points Dual speakers Pre-loaded Snake game Digital detox device Refreshed design Long-lasting battery While HMD continues to keep pace in the smartphone arena, with an increasingly competitive mid-range offering and an incoming 5G phone backed by the James Bond franchise, the Nokia licensee has never forgotten the brand’s […]

Introducing the Lenovo Legion™ Phone Duel

Lenovo™ brings speed and smarter features to new 5G mobile gaming phone The mobile gaming scene is heating up with a bigger selection of titles and 5G enabling super-fast speeds in more places for all-out gaming adrenaline. If your smartphone isn’t packed with enough power for modern mobile gaming, you deserve a better handheld Android™ gaming experience. Enter Lenovo Legion. Three years after the […]

KitSound launches the Diggit 55 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, inviting you to “rise above other speakers”.

KitSound has announced the launch of the Diggit 55, the newest entry in its popular outdoor Bluetooth speaker range. It has the same innovative removable stake for sticking in the ground, but this time with added features such as an Outdoor EQ Mode and new ‘Tap to Pair’ stereo pairing. You can rise above other […]

Device review: Realme X50 5G – the 5G mid-range continues to expand

5G race to the bottom hots up with challenger brand’s striking device – 4.25/5 Key selling points Sub-£300 price point 5G capability Flagship-beating 120Hz screen refresh rate Gorilla Glass protective covering Rapid fingerprint and facial unlock All of a sudden, there is a genuine race to the bottom among 5G handset makers. At the start […]

Five phone hacks to take your language learning to the next level

Google searches for “how to learn a new language” have seen an impressive increase of 108% over the last 12 months in the UK. If more people were to learn a new language, this would improve on the current total of 62% of British residents who only speak English. With this in mind, online smartphone […]

PEPSI MAX® PARTNERS WITH HOUSEPARTY TO HOST THE ULTIMATE FOOTBALL TRIVIA DECK BASED ON THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Football fans can put their UEFA Champions League knowledge to the test in a new interactive trivia deck on a face-to-face social network, Houseparty in collaboration with Pepsi MAX – Pepsi MAX® is teaming up with Houseparty to build the app’s first custom trivia deck in an exciting new global partnership that launches today. To […]

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip 5G ahead of August release

The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is available in the UK from August 7 Samsung has today (July 22) unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 5G smartphone, with the foldable phone set for release next month. It comes a few months after the Korean vendor launched the Galaxy Z Flip smartphone back in February. Although retail availability […]

Device review: Cat S42 – low specs, high durability

After marrying consumer-friendly aesthetics with customary toughness for the Cat S52, rugged manufacturer Bullitt Group has gone back to bulkier basics for its latest release, the S42. The S42 is Bullitt’s cheapest device at launch yet from the manufacturer, with its £229 MSRP beating the previous incumbent, the S31, by £70. Although such a price […]

TCL unveils England and Spurs star Kane as European brand ambassador

Kane will appear in ad campaigns and create social media content for manufacturer TCL has unveiled England football captain Harry Kane as an official European brand ambassador. The partnership runs until July 2021 and will see Kane featured in the manufacturer’s online and offline advertising campaigns. TCL says that Kane will also create exclusive content […]

OnePlus reveals full specs for Nord mid-ranger

Snapdragon 765G and 90Hz display, £379 and £469 variants OnePlus has confirmed the full specifications of its Nord mid-range device, as well as an August 4 UK launch date. The manufacturer had teased the device over the past few weeks, including showing off a model in an interview between co-founder Carl Pei and tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee. Today, OnePlus […]

Vodafone extends entertainment offering with Amazon Prime and YouTube Premium

Both new and existing Vodafone customers will able to choose the services Vodafone has added Amazon Prime and YouTube Premium as the latest services available through its entertainment package. This partnership means Vodafone becomes the first UK operator to offer its customers either service as part of a mobile plan. Customers can use either service […]

More than one in four smartphones to be bought online globally in 2020 – Strategy Analytics

Coronavirus drives trend to record levels Online retail will account for more than one in four global smartphone purchases this year, according to Strategy Analytics. The research firm forecasts that 28 percent of smartphones bought this year will be purchased online, an increase of four per cent annually. This is a record share for the […]

EE launches fraud prevention platform to protect customers

Last year in the UK unauthorized financial fraud losses totalled £824.8 million EE has today (July 16) launched the Digital Identity Platform, a fraud prevention platform for its customers. The service provides a series of checks to verify a customer’s identity in real-time. It has been designed to tackle SIM swap fraud which happens where […]

Xiaomi unveils trio of entry-level Redmi phones

UK availability and pricing to come in the future Xiaomi has announced three new devices in its entry-level Redmi portfolio. The vendor’s senior marketing manager Daniel Desjarlais revealed the three devices on stage at Xiaomi’s Ecosystem Product Launch on July 15. Xiaomi confirmed that the devices will come to the UK in the future, with more […]

Xiaomi unveils stellar line-up of AIoT products to fit every lifestyle

In a bumper launch, the brand debuts new fitness wearable, Mi Smart Band 5 as well as e-scooters such as Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2, alongside its Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic Xiaomi, today announces a variety of new lifestyle products coming to the UK, including its latest fitness wearable, Mi Smart Band 5 […]

BELKIN INTRODUCES REUSABLE PRIVACY SCREEN PROTECTION AND PORTABLE WIRELESS CHARGING FOR APPLE DEVICES TO MOBILE ACCESSORIES PORTFOLIO

Belkin, the connected things division within the Belkin International and Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) (HK: 6088) entity, today unveiled the newest additions to its SCREENFORCE™ screen protection for MacBooks and BOOST↑CHARGE™ mobile power collections for multiple Apple devices, upgraded to deliver full privacy, multi-device charging convenience, and ultimate portability. TruePrivacy™ Screen Protection Provides easily removable and reusable privacy protection for MacBooks. Perfect for

VODAFONE LAUNCHES CURVE, A PIONEERING SMART GPS TRACKER TO HELP PEOPLE STAY CONNECTED TO THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN THEIR LIVES

The signature device unveiled as part of new smart tech range, combining leading industrial design with connectivity Vodafone today announces the launch of smart GPS tracker, Curve, the first of its new ‘Designed & Connected by Vodafone’ range of smart tech products Versatile and durable with multi-purpose use, Curve can be used to track valuables […]

How is AI Changing Mobile App Development?

Artificial intelligence seemed like a buzzword that Sci-Fi enthusiasts and marketers would get touted until it served their purpose. But researchers and educators like Andrew Ng made it mainstream for all the product engineers and developers globally. Now, AI is being deployed to solve some of the most complex problems we have faced in the […]

Government bans Huawei from UK 5G networks with all kit to be removed by 2027

The decision represents a u-turn by Boris Johnson, who had granted Huawei a limited role back in January Huawei equipment will be completely removed from the UK’s 5G networks by 2027, the government has confirmed. This follows advice produced by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) based on the latest US sanctions imposed on Huawei. […]

realme X50 5G a speed pioneer with 120Hz screen

realme X50 5G becomes is packed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 765 5G, a 120hz screen and 30W flash charge from 299 GBP realme Buds Q, co-created by Jose Levy and realme Design Studio, are the first True Wireless special edition to arrive in the UK market at 29.99 GBP 5G is the core of realme […]

JAM AUDIO EXPANDS TRUE WIRELESS COLLECTION WITH TWS ATHLETE AND TWS EXEC EARBUDS

JAM Audio today announced the release of the TWS Athlete and TWS Exec true wireless earbuds, two affordable everyday options designed to deliver truly wireless freedom from active workouts to business on-the-go. Free from wires, free from worries, TWS Athlete and TWS Exec true wireless earbuds provide total freedom and isolation from the noises around […]

10 smartphone camera terms explained

Research has shown that 86% of people think camera quality is a very important feature when deciding which smartphone to buy, but with so many new developments, smartphone camera specifications can be confusing. Experts at online smartphone retailer, Mobiles.co.uk, have delved into the most common camera jargon and here break down 10 terms users need to […]

Special Savings for the T5 Ultra Connect

Rock Jaw Audio is a British Audio brand that we have covered over the last few months and we have great news! Amazon is currently offering a massive 35% off the normal price for the T5 Ultra Connect normally £74.95 now £48.72. We very much enjoyed using these earphones which have the following features: 11 […]

Review: TCL 10L – A Decent Budget Handset

The TCL 10L available for £199 from Argos Recently at What Mobile, we reviewed the TCL 10 Pro and this time we have been lucky to get a chance to review the TCL 10L. This is part of a series of phones that TCL has brought out. The TCL 10L is the budget handset and […]

Summer must-haves from Sony

As the warmer weather approaches, we wanted to share some summer must-haves from Sony. ZV-1 Vlog camera – Price: £700 / €800 Create content worth sharing The latest addition to Sony’s range of cameras has incredible vlogging and video content capabilities. Whether documenting UK travel adventures or brushing up on your vlogging game, the ZV-1 has […]

giffgaff adds Google-supported Huawei phone and new Oppo devices to portfolio

Latest mid-ranger Oppo A72 part of the trio giffgaff is adding three smartphones to its portfolio. From today, the Telefonica-owned MVNO is offering the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and the Oppo Find X2 Lite 5G. And in the next “few weeks”, it will also offer the Oppo A72. The P30 Pro New Edition is an updated […]

Amazon Prime Video and Twitch take the Premier League viewing experience one step further, for free!

Amazon Prime Video will broadcast three further Premier League games in the 19/20 season, and will be back in action this Thursday as Everton host Southampton in Premier League action at 6pm in a mid-table clash. Viewers in the UK will have the choice to watch Prime Video’s live Premier League fixtures for free on […]

Motorola’s Moto G 5G Plus smartphone is cheapest 5G device at launch to date in UK

Sub-£250 pricing and headphone jack widens potential 5G base Motorola has announced the launch of its second 5G smartphone in the UK with the Moto G 5G Plus. The device comes in two variants, one with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, and one with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 4GB version’s £229 starting […]

These simple tricks will stop eating up your data while you binge-watch your favourite shows on the go

With video streaming platforms such as YouTube, Netflix and more recently, Disney+, now the essentials for keeping smartphone users entertained on the go, keeping an eye on your data usage is more important than ever. Research has found that more than two thirds (68%) of the UK population use their mobile phones to watch video content, […]

UK public not ready for increased risk of identity fraud

56% of consumers not using unique passwords across accounts ID fraud predicted to increase as criminals capitalise on lockdown ID Protection offers an automated solution against data breaches At a time when identity theft and data exposure is on the rise, global cybersecurity provider F-Secure has found that many online users aren’t adequately protecting themselves against data […]

Vodafone teams up with former Dragons’ Den investor to launch V-Hub

V-Hub is designed to help small businesses enhance their digital offering during the pandemic A former Dragons’ Den investor has teamed up with Vodafone to launch V-Hub, a new platform designed to help small businesses develop their digital capabilities. Piers Linney has partnered up with the operator to assist the businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. […]

Half a million frontline NHS workers benefit from mobile and broadband offers during lockdown

NHS workers have been able to access greater amounts of data, voice calls and texts Half-a-million NHS frontline staff in England have benefited from both mobile and broadband offers from operators during the lockdown. That is according to a statement released from the government earlier today (July 3). It follows an agreement struck by the government, NHS […]

VPN service provider’s comparison chart

The virtual private network VPN service providers are mushrooming each dawn, making it challenging to settle for a particular provider. VPN has different uses from adding security when using the free public WI-FI, hiding your IP address, going beyond barriers, and geographical restrictions. The purpose influences the type of VPN provider to choose. In terms […]

Device review: Huawei P40 Pro+ – a brilliant, compromised smartphone

Best-in-class camera clashes with lack of Google services – 3.5/5 On the face of it, Huawei’s P40 Pro+ is a world-beating device. Huawei has emulated Samsung in the composition of its new flagship range, with this uber-premium model following on from the P40 and P40 Pro‘s release in April. Last year’s P30 range was a major statement of intent from […]

Virgin Media rolls out gigabit broadband to Edinburgh and Liverpool

Virgin Media has continued the rollout of its gigabit home broadband service with Edinburgh and Liverpool the latest cities to receive the hyper-fast service. It means that Virgin Media has now rolled out gigabit broadband to more than 2.7 million properties nationwide. The service will cover over 600,000 homes, with Virgin Media aiming to connect […]

O2 to launch PPE recycling initiative in retail stores

Initiative to contribute to MNO’s zero-carbon commitments O2 is rolling out PPE recycling boxes to all of its stores across the UK in an attempt to cut down on waste. The operator’s initiative is in partnership with US recycling firm TerraCycle. TerraCycle offers Zero Waste Box solutions to businesses to deposit their used PPE. O2 […]

Bullitt announces July 20 launch for Cat S42 smartphone

Bullitt originally unveiled device at CES under S32 name Bullitt Group has announced a July 20 release date for its S42 smartphone, which will be the manufacturer’s cheapest yet. Originally unveiled at CES this year as the Cat S32, the phone has since been renamed. The S42’s MSRP of £229 makes it the cheapest Cat smartphone […]

HOUSE OF MARLEY MOVES TO 100% RECYCLABLE PACKAGING WITH LAUNCH OF THE REDESIGNED SMILE JAMAICA WIRELESS 2 IN-EAR HEADPHONES

House of Marley today announces the launch of the redesigned Smile Jamaica Wireless 2 in-ear headphones, a stylized refinement to the timeless classic at a new lower price with sustainability improvements in both the cable and packaging. The product release includes the debut of House of Marley’s new 100% recyclable plastic-free packaging constructed entirely from paper fibres. […]

IK Multimedia adds iRig® Keys 2 Mini to its mobile MIDI keyboard controller series

New 25-key member of IK’s controller series offers on-the-go convenience, MIDI I/O and unique audio/headphone output IK Multimedia has expanded the iRig® Keys 2 series of mobile MIDI keyboard controllers with the addition of the compact iRig Keys 2 Mini. It features 25 mini keys for backpack portability or use in a small studio workplace, and is […]

OnePlus confirms Nord range of affordable smartphones with July launch event

Device range to launch in Europe and India OnePlus has confirmed that its new line of cheaper smartphones will be called OnePlus Nord. The manufacturer made the announcement in a video on its oneplus.nord Instagram page. The Nord phones will be OnePlus’ first cheaper device since the original OnePlus One. “We are immensely proud of our flagship […]

OPPO launches the A72 smartphone bringing premium specs and affordable entertainment

A large display in full HD for a totally immersive experience Ultimate A-series storage with 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM 5000mAh battery so you stay entertained for longer OPPO, a leading global smartphone brand today launches its latest smartphone to the A Series, OPPO A72. With an eye-catching design that comes in Twilight Black and Aurora […]

TCL announces BAFTA partnership to bolster UK device launch awareness

The partnership follows 10 Series launch in June TCL has struck a partnership with the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). The partnership will see the manufacturer sponsor BAFTA’s A Life in Pictures series of video interviews, as well as the upcoming BAFTA Television Awards, which are due to take place on July 31. TCL’s […]

GIN SLEEVE by AEGIS- Your everyday sleeve that truly protects your laptop from all the shocks of your life.”

Launching on Kickstarter the sleeve that saves your laptop from falls.. Gin Sleeve is an innovative and trendy sleeve that has been developed as an answer to all the shocks of your daily life . The product is designed by us, the Aegis team. We have a good knowledge of the industry, and have collectively […]

Save this summer on giffgaff refurbished like new iPhone models

Announced today, giffgaff is offering up to £50 off refurbished, like-new iPhone X, XR, XS and XS Max models. From 00:00 on Thursday 25th June until 23:59 on Wednesday 29th July, members and non-members will have the option to purchase a selection of affordable, high-quality handsets. Offers are available online here, while stocks last. giffgaff’s refurbished offerings provide great choices for those looking […]

Device review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Xiaomi’s budget series boasts another strong entry – 4.25/5 Xiaomi’s Redmi series has been an important part of the vendor’s growth, with the mid-range series offering serious bang for buck over the years. The vendor recently celebrated selling 110 million Redmi Note phones overall, as well as 30 million of its Redmi Note 8 devices […]

InvisibleShield launches portable five-minute UV phone sanitiser

The device solves problem of risky washing methods InvisibleShield has launched a portable UV device that it claims can kill up to 99.99 per cent of bacteria on a smartphone’s surface. The accessories company, part of the Zagg group of accessories manufacturers, promises a noiseless, harmless experience for users. Users place their device in the machine, turn […]

Sky Mobile introduces Doro range designed for older users

Sky Mobile, recently voted by Uswitch customers as Network of the Year, announces the Doro 8050 and 7030 models are now available, with prices starting from just £9 per month. Doro phones are specifically designed to be simple and easy to use – with larger keys, louder and clearer sound, and easier to read screens. Doro aims to make it easy for […]

SELFIES FOR SAFETY: TINDER INTRODUCES PHOTO VERIFICATION TECHNOLOGY TO THE UK

TINDER INTRODUCES PHOTO VERIFICATION TECHNOLOGY TO THE UK AS PART OF ONGOING SAFETY EFFORTS Tinder members in the UK will now be able to take selfies for safety with the introduction of ‘Photo Verification’. This new feature uses cutting edge technology that compares a posed photo taken in real-time to the images that appear on a member’s […]

RingGo Enables First Ever Parking Session Booked Through Amazon Echo Auto

“Alexa, pay for my parking”. RingGo the UK’s leading cashless parking provider, saw the UK’s first-ever parking session booked through Amazon Echo Auto, made possible by RingGo’s new Alexa Skill. The parking provider is the first to market with a solution that integrates touch-free parking with Amazon Echo to enable an even easier way to park and […]

Panasonic announces August launch for new Toughbook A3 tablet

Increased drop and temperature resistance for warehouse-friendly device Panasonic has announced an August launch date for its latest rugged tablet, the Toughbook A3. The new device runs on Android 9 Pie and has a 10.1-inch screen size. It comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core 660 chipset. It […]

Vodafone to install private 5G network on Ford’s Essex campus

Network will power welding machines for electric vehicles Vodafone will install a private 5G network in a new part of car manufacturer Ford’s Essex campus. The installation, which is expected to be completed in the autumn, will see the network set up in Ford’s new Electric Powertrain in Manufacturing Engineering (E:PriME) facility. Ford will use […]

O2 UNVEILS CHANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO WIN £1,000 CASH AND TOP OF THE RANGE DEVICE

O2 will gift deserving small businesses across the UK with £1,000 cash and a top of the range device to help people stay connected and support their post-lockdown revival The public is invited to nominate small businesses who have gone the extra mile or now need a helping hand Entries open from now until 5th July […]