Tag: smartphones
1 in 3 Brit holidaymakers would consider additional SIM to avoid EU roaming charges
With 49% of Brits unaware of the international roaming charges, it is often an unwanted shock to the bank account when they return home from holiday having not factored in data usage. On average, people have been charged an extra £44 for roaming charges abroad. As Vodafone, Three and EE all now charge their customer's…
Online news dominant source of information for young Brits, claims Ofcom
Online news sources – particularly social media sites and apps – are the dominant means by which younger people in the UK access news, meaning their direct relationships with traditional news brands are weakening, Ofcom has found. Ofcom’s News Consumption in the UK 2022/23 report reveals that older teens and young adults aged 16-24 are much…
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Family Cell Phone Plan
In the digital age, staying connected is more important than ever, especially for families. A survey from Reviews.org found that Americans spend four hours of their day on their phones. Communication is indeed indispensable. With a family cell phone plan, you get to keep everyone connected under a single account while enjoying cost savings compared…
Over 1 in 10 festival goers report smartphone lost, damaged or stolen
Smartphones top the list of at-risk items at UK festivals, with over one in ten festival goers (2.15 million) having lost, damaged or had a device stolen Over half (52%) of festival goers still complain of unreliable phone reception at UK festivals, with EE, Vodafone and O2 networks offering the strongest signal across top…
5 ways to make your mobile phone battery last longer
Society has never been more dependent on its smartphone devices, with phones now being used for so much more than just making calls. Whether you need to make a contactless payment, access an app that holds your train ticket, or simply need to request an Uber - your phone battery dying can now be a…
Top 10 most reliable refurbished mobile phones revealed
Mobile phones are essential to our everyday lives, so it makes sense to ensure they are as reliable as possible, but this can sometimes come at a high cost. To help you find an affordable phone that will also last for years to come, we reveal the top 10 most reliable refurbished mobile phones for…
Samsung Galaxy S23 range: What the experts say
Image: Samsung Samsung’s latest top-end Galaxy S23 Android phones hope to tempt users with larger batteries, faster chips and improved photography, including one of the first 200MP next-generation cameras, writes The Guardian. Announced alongside a range of new Galaxy Book 3 Windows laptops on Wednesday, the Galaxy S23 Ultra superphone leads the line…
How to save money on your gadgets in tough times
You can save much-needed cash ahead of Christmas by buying refurbished instead of new. Tech Digest reports... First the bad news. Times are tough and, as we head towards the festive season, they certainly aren’t going to get any easier. Inflation continues to rise (it’s now at 11.1% in the UK) and wages – both…
O2 launches Switch Up to allow customers to swap mobile phones
Mobile phone operator O2, now part of Virgin Media O2, is to allow some new and existing customers to switch their phone for a new one whenever they like during their contract. From Thursday, the O2 Switch Up option will be automatically included with all the firm’s Plus Plans, or can be added to other custom…
Doogee launches two rugged phones, including sub-£100 model
Chinese company Doogee is introducing two new rugged phones to its line-up, including the S89 Pro and the affordable and customizable S61. Both smartphones are ultra-rugged with MIL-STD-810H military protection, claims the manufacturer. The new S89 Pro boasts a 12000mAh battery and will come bundled with a 65W fast charging brick. A 'robot-inspired' camera bump…
