Infinite geebees
Bag a crazy cheap UK unlimited data SIM this Black Friday weekend
Unlimited data SIM-only deals from Vodafone, Three and O2 are now available at the cheapest prices we've yet seen.
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Brit deals
UK carriers have huge savings on top flagships this Black Friday
If you're in the market for a new Android phone this Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, we've rounded up the best offers from all the major UK network operators
Apple too
Google blocks the UK's NHS COVID-19 app update over privacy concerns
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Google has rejected an app update to the UK's NHS COVID-19 app over plans to request location data from users.
Anti-competitive behaviour sighted
Qualcomm is facing a £480 million class-action lawsuit in the UK
UK Consumer rights advocate, Which?, is suing Qualcomm over alleged anti-competitive behavior. If successful, the suit could see the company on the hook for close to £500 million.
Get ready for more privacy concerns
Google is moving the data of UK users to the U.S. after Brexit
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Google is moving the data of British users over to the U.S as a result of the country's exit from the European Union. Critics worry the firm will adopt the lax data protection laws of the North American state.
Huawei Home Office
Huawei may power British 5G in defiance of the U.S. ban
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British officials have openly signaled willingness to consider using Huawei equipment as the nation's carriers build out 5G networks. With a ban on Huawei network equipment use in the U.S., Huawei's role will be limited but vital.
Samsung
UK networks weigh in on latest Note 7 battery fire reports
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EE and Vodafone halt Galaxy Note 7 exchanges, while O2 and Three consider options.
MOAR GIGS
Best heavy-duty data plans in the UK
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Data usage keeps going up, and if you keep using more on your phone you'll want to check out these bundles for the data-hungry Brits.
Signal bars
Understanding mobile network coverage in the UK
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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.
4G, 4G+, 4G Voice and more!
Understanding 4G in the UK
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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.
Double the camera
Where to buy Huawei's P9 in the UK
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Huawei's 2016 flagship, the P9, has the widest UK availability of any Huawei-branded phone.
£££££
Buying an unlocked phone in the UK
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Want to break free from upfront fees and network subsidies? Welcome to the world of unlocked phones.
Next Big Thing
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge UK review
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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.
Pay with Google
Google to soon launch Android Pay in the UK
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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, RBS, Lloyds, MBNA and First Direct.
Launch day
Where to buy the Galaxy S7 in the UK
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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.
Cash for Signal
UK operators to invest £5 billion on networks
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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....
Pick up your Amazon goods
Pick up your Amazon orders from the Post Office
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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. All that's...
That Screen
The Galaxy Note Edge is coming to the UK soon!
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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. Citing an official statement from Samsung, the publication revealed the following: Samsung can confirm that...
I'm blue da ba dee da ba da
Carphone Warehouse starts selling the HTC One M8 in blue
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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. Other than the new paint job,...
New legislation
UK government looking to force networks to work together
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New legislation could be in the works to effectively force UK operators to offer roaming options for customers where signal is poor. The UK government continues to work with mobile carriers on a solution to address black spots and areas where signal is hard to come by. The plan is to offer said roaming support to make it possible to switch between networks to maintain service, something...