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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
Faster LTE
EE rolls out 150 Mbps 4G+ network in London
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EE customers in London will be able to enjoy blazing fast speeds on their smartphones and tablets as the carrier announced the completion of its 4G+ (LTE-A) network in the city. Live at 150 sites across London, EE's LTE-A network allows you to download at 150 Mbps on a compatible device. The carrier has stated that users in an area with 4G+ connectivity will see speeds up to 90Mbps,...
LTE on a budget
Galaxy Ace 4 LTE version launching in the UK on October 17
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After an official announcement earlier this year, Samsung is bringing its entry-level LTE-enabled Galaxy Ace 4 to the UK on October 17. The device will be available from Samsung stores across the country along with select high street retailers, like EE. Seeing as how the Galaxy Ace 4 is an entry-level device, you'll get matching specs to boot, which include a 4.3-inch WVGA (800 x 480...
British phone boxes
Charge your smartphones at British phone boxes
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Famous British red phone boxes are being revived to charge smartphones. The new solar-powered hubs are painted green and branded "Solarbox", but retain much of the same iconic design. Gone were the days of wired calls, say hello to free public charging. While the service to charge your smartphones is free, users will be met with advertisements displayed on a small screen located...
Galaxy Note 4 inbound!
Galaxy Note 4 launching in the UK on September 19
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Samsung has today announced that the Galaxy Note 4 will be available to pre-order in the UK from this Friday, Sept. 19. Samsung retail stores in the UK will get first dibs on Note 4 pre-orders, while Three, Carphone Warehouse and other outlets will open up pre-orders the following Friday, Sept. 26. The Galaxy Note 4's general UK release is slated to take place in just over three weeks,...
Selfish carriers
UK mobile operators reject plans for national roaming
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Mobile operators in the UK have rejected government proposals on setting up national roaming, according to the Financial Times. Earlier this year, operators were urged by officials to look into the possibility of sharing infrastructure in rural parts of the country, as well as locations where consumers seemingly loose signal coverage. While this would help prevent customers experiencing...
O2 launches new £2 travel bundle for data roaming aboard
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If you're looking for a sweet deal with regards to using data abroad on this year's holiday, O2 may well have the right bundle price at just £2 a day. We've all been in that situation, looking at pricing and being stunned by just how expensive roaming can be, even when travelling within the EU. UK mobile operators are attempting to tackle the issue of high charges (as is the EU, which...