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Google's post-Brexit plans to include £1 billion investment in UK headquarters expansion, new jobs

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 15 Nov 2016 12:58 pm
Google CEO Sundar Pichai
Google is expanding in the UK, solidifying its presence for years to come. After initial fears of big companies leaving the UK after its Brexit vote, Google has announced plans to build a new London headquarters and nearly double its workforce there by 2020. The new office in King's Cross, designed by Thomas Heatherwick, will size up at 650,000 sqft and give Google the room to expand from its...

UK networks weigh in on latest Note 7 battery fire reports

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 10 Oct 2016 12:27 pm
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EE and Vodafone halt Galaxy Note 7 exchanges, while O2 and Three consider options. After a weekend of dire press for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, with reports of battery fires in replacement units in the U.S. and Asia, and Samsung apparently suspending production of the phone, the UK's major network operators have weighed in.

The best heavy-duty data plans in the UK

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 9 Jul 2016 10:00 am
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The biggest bundles for the data-hungry. In the relatively short time since the first 4G networks launched in the UK, the way we use our phones has changed drastically. Faster networks make it easier to view rich websites, watch videos and stream music, which in turn means you can burn through a few gigabytes of data in no time. That's why the major UK networks are offering bigger and bigger...

Android Pay brings contactless payments to smartphones in the UK

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 18 May 2016 5:43 am
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The UK is the second market Google has launched Android Pay in, with the app being updated to facilitate transactions on the mainland. Should you be with a supported bank, you'll now be able to attach and use a card on your phone. All you need to do is setup Android Pay with a Google Account, add compatible Visa and Mastercard cards and you're good to go.

Google pulls back on UK Android Pay launch [Update]

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Posted by John Callaham on 17 May 2016 4:23 pm
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The Android Pay service is not launching in the UK today, despite an announcement earlier today that it was available in that country

3G and 4G coverage in the UK: Everything you need to know

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 9 May 2016 1:13 pm
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How to make sure your chosen network has you covered. A smartphone is only as good as the data network it's connected to. And even if you live in a major city, speedy 3G and 4G service isn't always a given. So-called "not-spots" can hobble your phone, particularly if service is poor where you live or work. Fortunately there are a bunch of options at your disposal for checking coverage before...

Understanding 4G in the UK: Everything you need to know

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 25 Apr 2016 2:00 am
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Cutting through the technobabble. Everyone knows 4G comes after 3G. It's faster, better, not to mention more expensive. But "4G" can refer to a bunch of different things, and the various UK operators use 4G in different ways to offer different features to customers. It can all be a bit confusing, but we've brought together all the major details of how 4G works in the United Kingdom to help...

Where to buy the Huawei P9 in the UK

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 20 Apr 2016 3:27 pm
Huawei P9
Huawei's 2016 flagship, the P9, has the widest UK availability of any Huawei-branded phone Huawei is hoping to make a big splash with its new high-end phone. The P9, with its dual cameras and metal unibody, will be available SIM-free at a compelling £449 price point, as well as being picked up by all four major network operators. We've rounded up some early pre-order details for the Huawei P9...

Should you buy an unlocked phone in the UK?

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 17 Apr 2016 2:02 pm
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Want to break free from upfront fees and network subsidies? Welcome to the world of unlocked phones When it's time to buy a new phone, most of us turn to the four major UK networks operators, or one of the many smaller networks that piggyback on them. But as cheaper smartphones become better and better, and the urge to upgrade to the latest and greatest handsets grows, you may have been...

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge UK review: Awesome is the new ordinary

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 23 Mar 2016 12:00 pm
Expectations of high-end smartphones are higher than ever, and the competition more fierce than it's ever been. The Galaxy S7 edge needs to live up to the hype — and it does. In 2016, if you're demanding top dollar for a high-end phone, you can't afford to screw anything up. The technology for phenomenal smartphone experiences is within the grasp of all the major players. And competition is...

Google will soon launch Android Pay in the UK

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 23 Mar 2016 6:32 am
Android Pay
Google has confirmed plans to launch Android Pay in the UK within the next few months. MasterCard and Visa debit and credit cards from major participating establishments will be supported, including HSBC, Bank of Scotland, Lloyds, MBNA and First Direct. Retailers with supporting contactless card readers will accept Android Pay too, not to mention Transport for London's network. It's good to...

Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy S7 + S7 edge in the UK

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 11 Mar 2016 7:21 am
Shut up and take my money
With the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge now officially available, here's a roundup of some of the major outlets offering it for sale on launch day. Today is the global launch day for Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, which means the major networks and independent retailers are finally free to unleash the latest Android flagship on customers around the world. In the UK, there are countless ways to get...

HTC One M8 Marshmallow update to begin in the UK, One M9 to follow

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 18 Jan 2016 12:52 pm
HTC One M8 in the UK going to receive its Marshmallow update
HTC has announced that UK owners of the One M8 will begin seeing the Marshmallow update hit their phones over the next 48 hours. The company recently confirmed that customers in the U.S., Canada and other locations would also begin seeing the update roll out.

Samsung is seeking Galaxy S6 Marshmallow testers in the UK

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 22 Dec 2015 12:29 pm
You can sign up to beta test Marshmallow for Galaxy S6 in UK
If you happen to live in the UK and own one of Samsung's Galaxy S6 smartphones, you may want to sign up now for a chance to beta test the upcoming Marshmallow update. On Twitter, the official Samsung Mobile UK account posted an invitation to sign up to become a tester, and the process is simple.

UK operators will invest £5 billion in infrastructure to solve network 'not-spots'

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 18 Dec 2014 5:52 am
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The UK government has managed to reach an agreement with local operators to work on the issue of nationwide 'not-spots': areas restricting access to basic mobile functions due to weak signal coverage. EE, O2, Three and Vodafone will invest a guaranteed £5 billion to improve mobile infrastructure by 2017 with the aim to provide 90 per cent of the UK with both voice and text coverage.

O2 UK to start selling the Nexus 6 from later today

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 4 Dec 2014 6:49 am
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UK carrier O2 has announced that it will commence sales of the Nexus 6 from later today. First stock of the device was scheduled to be available from December 1, but it looks like it may be a while before residents in the country are able to get their hands on the Nexus 6.

Get the Level Box mini for free when you buy a Galaxy Alpha from Samsung UK today

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 2 Dec 2014 9:05 am
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If you haven't picked up a phone during Black Friday or Cyber Monday, Samsung is here to woo you. The vendor is offering the Level Box mini wireless speakers for free with every purchase of the Galaxy Alpha. The deal is valid for all purchases made on Samsung UK.

Amazon expands its PickUp service to include over 10,000 Post Offices in the UK

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 25 Nov 2014 7:08 am
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Amazon has announced that its PickUp service has expanded to include more than 10,000 Post Offices across the UK, boosting the number of supported locations to over 16,000. Rather than relying on couriers, customers can opt for Royal Mail's Local Collect to have their packages delivered to a nearby location where they can conveniently pick up the order without hassle.

Galaxy Note Edge coming to the UK on November 28, pre-orders start tomorrow

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 13 Nov 2014 6:04 am
Galaxy Note Edge
We haven't heard much about the launch of the Galaxy Note Edge since Clove announced it was starting pre-orders for the device back in September. We now have more information on the device, which according to the The Inquirer will be launching in the country on November 28.

Blue HTC One M8 now available at Carphone Warehouse

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 11 Nov 2014 7:51 am
HTC One M8 blue
If the pink, gunmetal grey, silver and gold color variants of the HTC One M8 are not doing it for you, Carphone Warehouse has announced that it is now selling the blue color of the device. The retailer has exclusive access to the color variant in the UK, which is now available from £28 per month with no upfront cost after trading in your old smartphone.

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