All news on the topic: Smartphones

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Emergency Alert system could be used for kidnaps and escaped prisoners
The first nationwide test takes place at 3pm on Sunday, with the system designed to be used to warn of floods, wildfires and storm surges - but it could also be used for other emergencies
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Google bans 36 popular Android apps, millions urged to delete them immediately
Millions of Android users are being urged to check their smartphones without delay and remove some hugely popular apps from their devices.
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Sky issues TV warning to all UK users and ignoring latest advice will be costly
Sky customers could find themselves seriously out of pocket if they get caught out by a sneaky new scam.
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New Samsung Galaxy warning could convince Android users to switch to iPhone
Samsung's new Galaxy S23 is already losing its trade-in value much faster than its iPhone rival.
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WhatsApp to wipe 'zombie group chats' from phones in new update
The messaging platform is said to be setting an expiration date on chats which, if reached, would reportedly see them wiped from a user's device
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New WhatsApp mode will allow messages and calls from different devices at once
Currently users can use the platform from one device at a time, but the 'companion mode' could offer more freedom on multiple smartphones or other devices
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The Battle of the budget phones while one will win over your wallet
Affordable Androids go head to head to see which one is worth picking up, the Samsung A54 or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
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Samsung issues new Galaxy warning and ignoring advice could break your phone
Samsung Galaxy users should be careful when attaching accessories, such as cases and protectors, to their precious smartphones as they could end up damaging these expensive gadgets.
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Campaigners welcome calls to keep cash options for council parking meters
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove warned town halls against abandoning machines where drivers can pay by cash or card as operators switch to smartphone apps
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Motorola's new Android phone offers advantage over the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy
Motorola is back with a new flagship smartphone and there's something in the box that Apple and Samsung can't currently match.
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Phone users warned not to shop, bank or use Whatsapp during emergency alert test
Find out all there is to know about the Emergency Alert Test on April 23 as consumer experts at ParcelHero give us an important warning
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Samsung Galaxy owners urged to check their phones as critcial update released
If you own a Samsung Galaxy device then you'd be wise to check the settings immediately and download the very latest updates.
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More councils axe pay and display machines in 'appalling' change for UK drivers
Motorists in the UK are seeing "pay and display" meters disappear up and down the country with new mobile phone apps replacing them in a move blasted as "appalling" by campaign groups
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Never switch off your smartphone? Why leaving it on is a terrible idea
Smartphones have become incredibly advanced but how often do you switch yours off and does it make any difference to your device and wallet?
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Met Police blocks social media on officers' phones and adds new Whatsapp rules
TikTok has been banned from Metropolitan Police staff phones as part of a major smartphone rollout across the force, which also sees other social media apps blocked
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'Terrifying' Whatsapp scam returns with very convincing text you should delete
WhatsApp users have been placed back on red alert after the resurgence of a shocking scam that can give hackers full access to phones.
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Give Samsung your broken old phone and you'll get £200 off the new Galaxy S23
Samsung is running a tempting promotion that's offering a whopping £200 off when customers hand over any old phone - even if it's broken.
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Apple launches Pay Later allowing users to split purchases into 4 with no fees
Apple will allow customers from today to apply for loans between $50 (£40) and $1,000 (£800) with shops that accept Apple Pay. However, the loans are limited to certain products
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Highway Code rule could see you hit with £1,000 fine while driving with sat-nav
On March 25, 2022 the law was updated and the loophole closed, but many don't realise the change applies to using your phone to access maps or sat nav
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New Gmail alert will worry everyone who uses Google Chrome to check their emails
Gmail users are being warned not to download a Google Chrome browser extension after the discovery that it's hacking personal emails.
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Yes, your phone is listening to your conversations - here's how you can stop it
Ever feel like your phone has been eavesdropping on your conversation? Those ads which suddenly appear on your feeds after you were discussing the products are far from a quirky coincidence
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HONOR Magic Vs review: Holds its own against the foldable giants
The HONOR Magic Vs is the newest foldable to hit the market, and although it comes in strong with features to rival phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, it does fall short in some areas.
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Sky dishes out six months of premium TV, boxsets and movies for free
Sky TV customers can now grab a whole six months of Apple TV+ without paying a penny for the privilege.
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Apple iPhone beaten by Samsung's new budget Galaxy phone in ultimate camera test
Apple's hugely popular iPhone SE drops below the new budget Galaxy A54 5G in latest camera tests.
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Blinded by pseudoscience: how a miracle health gadget is being flogged
Promoters of the Healy claim to use it on everything from cancer to fixing a boiler