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Everything you need to know about Android Pay 3

Android Pay: Everything you need to know

On: Friday, 2 June, 2017

After a frustratingly long wait Android Pay is now properly established in the UK so you can make contactless payments using your mobile phone instead of your bank card. Here’s everything you need to know about using Android Pay, where it...

How to free up iPhone storage

By: Samuel Newman

On: Thursday, 1 June, 2017

It’s almost impossible to avoid running out of iPhone storage. Even if you splashed out on an iPhone with 64GB or more, over the course of time you’ll still reach the point where you run out of space. Unlike some other smartphones, an...

How to free up Android storage space

By: Samuel Newman

On: Tuesday, 30 May, 2017

Running out of storage on your phone is an all too common problem. So what do you do when you see the dreaded ‘Storage space running out’ message? Firstly, you can use these top tips to expand your storage with an external SD ...

Running out of space? Could an SD card help?

Phone storage full? Could an SD card help?

By: Samuel Newman

On: Thursday, 25 May, 2017

Running out of space on your phone is a real hindrance, and cleaning out old apps or moving photos off your phone never seems to solve the problem for very long. What’s worse, getting your hands on a phone with a good amount of internal ...

Before You Buy: 4G problems with Chinese phones

Before You Buy: 4G problems with Chinese smartphones

By: Samuel Newman

On: Wednesday, 24 May, 2017

Not all Chinese smartphones were created equal – for most people, top of the list of problems are issues with 4G compatibility. Still, many people are finding quality and value in the smartphone market by choosing to import Chinese ha...

PAC codes: Keep your number when changing networks

PAC codes: Keep your number when changing SIMs or networks

By: Samuel Newman

On: Tuesday, 23 May, 2017

If you’re switching between networks, or moving to another deal with the same network, you can keep your number by getting a PAC code. Switching between deals and networks when your contract ends is vital to getting the most value out of...

The five best Chinese Android smartphones in May 2017

The five best Chinese Android phones in May 2017

By: Tom Rodgers

On: Thursday, 18 May, 2017

Android phones don’t just extend to the latest Samsung, Sony, LG, HTC, Google Pixel or Google Nexus. The smart bet for money-savers is on the rise of 4G-ready China-made smartphones running the Android operating system. For anyone...

Ransomware: How to protect yourself from being a victim 1

Ransomware: Protect yourself from being a victim

By: TG Bamford

On: Tuesday, 16 May, 2017

A global ransomware attack infected hundreds of thousands of computers across 150 countries – so how can you possibly protect yourself? Latest: Windows have released a patch for Wanna Cry ransomware Ransomware refers to a malicious s...

Can I use my Sim Only deal for tethering? 1

SIM Only tethering: Which networks can you use?

By: Samuel Newman

On: Tuesday, 16 May, 2017

If you’re coming over from contract phones you may be a little shocked by to find that most networks don’t allow SIM Only tethering at all. Decent public WiFi – even in the UK’s largest cities like Birmingham, Glasg...

Using public WiFi: How to keep your personal data safe 1

Using public WiFi: How to keep your data safe

By: Samuel Newman

On: Friday, 12 May, 2017

Public WiFi is everywhere – whether you’re riding a train or a tram, waiting at an airport or sitting at in cafe, there is no shortage of public hotspots that you can connect to. Using these hotspots is a great way to reduce your mo...