Mobile phones

Millions of mobile phone users are to see their monthly contracts rise over the next few months, in line with latest inflation figures. It comes just days after EE confirmed a price hike for all monthly customers by 4.1% on 30 March. This means a typical person on a £29.99 a month contract will see their monthly bill rise £1.22 - or £14.64 a year. An EE spokesperson said: "Like many service providers, our pay monthly plans increase by RPI annually, and this year customers on our most popular plan will typically see an increase of 85p a month. "We’re currently contacting our customers to remind them this will take effect from 30 March 2018." A Three spokeswoman also confirmed a price rise is on its way - however declined to state the exact amount. “Like many other mobile operators, our pay monthly plans are subject to an annual price increase in line with the RPI rate of inflation published by the ONS. This year, our customers will see an increase in line with … [Read more...] about Three, O2 AND Vodafone confirm mobile phone price hikes – days after EE announces increase for millions

Phone network Three are already famous for their bargain unlimited data offers, but their latest announcement takes it one step further... As you can now get unlimited everything for just £20 per month , in the phone giant's new SIM only deal. Included in the £20 price tag is unlimited data, minutes, texts, a personal hotspot, Go Roam and Go Binge, plus access to their rewards app Wuntu. It's also 5G ready, meaning that if you phone is compatible, you can get the same £20 unlimited data on 5G at no extra cost. Working out at £240 in total , the impressive SIM only offer is available on a 12-month contract to both new and existing customers. If you want it even cheaper... you can get exactly the same SIM only tariff (including on 5G) for an even cheaper £10 a month , but only for the first six months on a 24 month contract, working out at £420 in total over the two year period. Insane. Alternatively, if you don't want to sign up for any more than … [Read more...] about Three Mobile launches unlimited data SIM-only deal for ridiculously cheap price

A group of teens allegedly stole an entire wall of display phones from a shopping centre in broad daylight. The youths were caught carrying a huge piece of plastic as they ran through the store, reportedly after stealing it from outside a Three shop in Barking, east London. One of the group allegedly filmed himself on his own mobile phone as he made off with the alleged stolen goods. The gang reportedly carried out the theft at Vicarage Fields Shopping Centre as shocked bystanders watched. A security guard tried to stop the youths but they scattered and made an easy getaway. As the clip ends, a bystander says: “Bruv he [the security guard] ain’t going to do nothing! He ain’t going to find them bruv!” The incident is believed to have been filmed recently – with the footage appearing online yesterday. It has been shared across social media, amassing over 150,000 views overnight. Read More Top news stories from Mirror Online A Met Police spokesperson said … [Read more...] about Teens ‘steal entire wall of display phones from shopping centre in broad daylight’

Facebook is exploring a device with interchangeable parts that could be used as a smartphone or a speaker, a patent filing has shown. The modules in the patent include a speaker, a microphone, a GPS and a touchscreen for a device that could function as a speaker, a phone or a GPS tracking device. Most smartphones have few replaceable components, but modular technology allows users to update the phone in parts, rather than upgrading to the latest device. "From a consumer prospective, the life cycle of conventional consumer electronics is expensive and wasteful," the patent said.  The patent, filed last year, shows a main chassis and a series of modules that would be made using 3D printing. The device would change its function by downloading new software depending on the modules it is using. The design follows Google's modular smartphone Project Ara. The project was delayed and ultimately abandoned in 2016. Several former members of Google's Project Ara team now work for … [Read more...] about A Facebook phone? Curious patent reveals blueprint for modular device

O2 is to join the battle for the 5G network market this year, chief executive Mark Evans has said, as the mobile operator announced new Apple Watch billing options. The UK's three other largest mobile networks — EE, Three and Vodafone — have either launched or revealed plans to launch their own super-fast network this year. Mr Evans said O2 was 'committed to launching 5G this year' and was 'excited' to show customers the new experiences it can offer. Scroll down for video O2 will launch its own 5G network this year, chief executive Mark Evans has said, as the mobile operator announced new billing options for the Apple Watch (file photo) WHAT PHONES ARE 5G COMPATIBLE? LG V50 ThinQ Huawei Mate X Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G ZTE Axon 10 Pro Oppo Reno 5G Huawei Mate 20 X Royole FlexPai  The first 5G network to be launched in the UK came from mobile provider EE back in May 2019.  Initially made available in … [Read more...] about Now O2 enters the battle for super-fast mobile internet as it joins EE, Vodafone and Three as the fourth 5G network contender