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How to keep your mobile number when you switch SIMs

How to keep mobile number when you switch SIMs

On: Tuesday, 6 March, 2018

If you’re switching networks, making your first move from contract to SIM Only, or you’ve found a better SIM Only deal to switch to, you’ll need to decide whether or not to keep your current phone number. Rather than going throug...

How to back up your iPhone before a factory reset

By: Jenny Morrison

On: Thursday, 22 February, 2018

A factory reset of your iPhone means restoring all settings to the defaults and removing all data stored on it, including contacts, photos, and non-native apps. Sometimes referred to as a “master reset”, it effectively returns ...

How to back up your Android phone before a factory reset

By: Jenny Morrison

On: Wednesday, 21 February, 2018

Restoring your phone with a factory reset (also known as a “master reset”) is a great way to ensure your personal information is cleared from your device before selling or recycling it. It can also help to breathe life into an ...

iD Mobile admits it got roaming charges all wrong

iOS 11.3 – all the new features you need to know

By: Samuel Newman

On: Thursday, 15 February, 2018

The release of iOS 11.3 is right around the corner, and it’s bringing a tide of new features and fixes to iPhones and iPads – including changes to the controversial battery performance settings. The update brings some nice addit...

Are automatic updates rinsing your data?

By: TG Bamford

On: Thursday, 8 February, 2018

You might not realise it but those automatic updates for programs and apps could well be pushing you over your smartphone data limit and costing you a small fortune. When you sign up for a SIM Only deal, a monthly allowance of 2GB or 3GB m...

How to check your data usage on iOS

By: Neil Cumins

On: Wednesday, 7 February, 2018

SIM Only deals represent the most affordable way to enjoy Apple devices, including iPhones and iPads. However your data usage can escalate quickly if you’re not careful. Being able to keep track of how much data you’ve used recently is ...

How to check how your data usage on Android

How to check data usage on Android

By: Neil Cumins

On: Monday, 5 February, 2018

If you’re on a SIM Only deal, it’s important to keep track of data usage. The wrong settings can impact on your data usage, such as not having your device’s WiFi set to automatically turn on when you’re at home. Fortunately, the And...

The complete guide to improve your phone security

By: Neil Cumins

On: Friday, 2 February, 2018

From communications to online banking, modern life is increasingly reliant on phone security. Our devices contain huge amounts of sensitive and valuable personal information about us. Yet many people treat phone security with less caution t...

A guide to jailbreaking mobile phones

By: Neil Cumins

On: Thursday, 1 February, 2018

When you buy an Android or iOS device, its operating system is strictly regulated. The only things you can do with your device are those permitted by the developer. Yet a whole world of unofficial modifications and software exists outside a...

The 10 most common 4 Digit PINs

By: Samuel Newman

On: Thursday, 1 February, 2018

Data retrieved from a batch of hacked password databases and security breaches reveals just how terrible many of us are at coming up with a decent PIN. Nowadays, many devices are locked with fingerprint recognition or face ID scans. But pl...