Category: Smartphones
Men spend two days longer choosing phone than women
Men spend two days longer choosing a new mobile phone than women on average, with four in ten females (43%) picking the first device they see, according to new research by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. On average men take seven days and 19 hours choosing a handset, compared to women who spend five…
Half of Brits ‘couldn’t live’ without mobile, claims Kaspersky
More than 55% of Brits would be devastated if anything happened to their mobile phone A further 70% never turn off their phone More than a quarter (26%) of people in the UK spend between five and 10 hours a day online However, 47% of Brits don’t protect their mobile devices. New research has revealed…
1 in 3 mobile customers still being ripped off, claims Which?
Consumer watchdog Which? is calling for an end to the £182 million mobile phone overpayments rip-off, as it reveals one in three ‘bundled’ customers are still being charged the full price of their contract EVEN AFTER paying off the cost of their handset - leaving some potentially overpaying by more than £400 a year. Last…
Doro announces Response Premium subscription service
Mobile phone company for seniors Doro has launched a subscription service for its users. Called Response Premium, it gives users access to instantaneous, 24-hour support for £15 a month – all the more important during the ongoing pandemic. The service allows users to invite an unlimited number of family or friends to be notified instantly…
Prices of top-end phones risen 490% since 2000
Prices of top-end mobile phones have risen 490% since 2000 and now cost more than half the average monthly wage, according to price comparison website Uswitch.com. The data is revealed as Samsung prepares to launch its Galaxy Note 20 Ultra on 5th August at the predicted cost of £1,300. The phone is set to join…
DOOGEE S88 Pro – rugged phone for just $199
DOOGEE has announced its latest phone, the DOOGEE S88 Pro. A rugged smartphone, it is packed full of features including a 10,000 mAh battery, a triple camera as well as offering IP68 water proof and drop proof protection. It is available in Army Green, Fire Orange and Mineral Black from the DOOGEE online…
Cheapest smartphone ever? DOOGEE introduces £50 X95
Is this the cheapest smartphone ever? DOOGEE is pleased to announce the launch of its latest Android 10 smartphone, the DOOGEE X95 with prices starting from £50. An affordable smartphone, the X95 features a bezel-less water drop screen, triple rear camera and a 4350mAh battery. Available in black, green and blue, the X95 also incorporates…
Top 10 tips for filming yourself on a smartphone
Film maker Crispin Holland of CrispTV gives his Top 10 tips for filming yourself on a smartphone, including lighting your face and planning before you shoot... 1. Hold the phone horizontal: First, hold your phone horizontally, not vertically, horizontally, like on a movie. 2. Good sound is crucial: It might seem strange, but good sound…
DOOGEE announces £159.99 N100 smartphone
DOOGEE Hengtong Technology Co. Ltd has announced the launch of its latest smartphone, the DOOGEE N100. The DOOGEE N100 is an affordable smartphone packed full of features including a 10,000 mAh battery, 21-megapixel dual rear camera and a 5.99" full HD display. The N100 is available from Amazon UK for £159.99 and from the DOOGEE online store globally…
Ofcom plans to ban selling of locked handsets
Mobile phone companies will be banned from selling 'locked' handsets, under a range of new plans from Ofcom to make switching even simpler. Companies including BT/EE, Tesco Mobile and Vodafone still sell mobile phones that cannot be used on other networks unless they are unlocked, which can cost around £10. Ofcom research has found that more…
