Hate being tied to contracts? Prefer the freedom of switching phones whenever you want? Then a SIM free phone would be perfect for you. If you can afford to, buying a mobile phone outright offers better value for money in the long run. But whether it's better to buy a SIM free phone or go for a pay monthly contract will depend on what you’re looking for. What does SIM free mean? Before we dive into the advantages of buying SIM free, let's clarify what it means. Well, it's pretty much what it says on the tin – you're just getting the phone on its own, unlocked, and not tied to a specific netwo ..read more

Whether you're saving something important for work like an email, or just sharing a text conversation between friends, taking a screenshot on your iPhone is probably second nature to you. But what if the content you want to capture is longer than a single screen? Fear not, iPhone users, that’s what scrolling screenshots are for. You’re probably sat there thinking, well, what’s one of those? Read on and we'll walk you through the process step-by-step in this guide. How to take a scrolling screenshot. Head to where you want to capture. That might be a webpage in Safari, a text message conversat ..read more

What with one thing and another over the last few years (the plague, we’re looking at you) contactless payments have become the norm for pretty much everyone – and cash is most definitely out. But while paying with your contactless card is far handier than counting out notes and coins, we all know that our mobile phone is the only thing we’ll never leave the house without – and paying with our phones is easier still. And that’s where Google Pay comes in. Maybe you’ve already heard of it. Maybe you already use it. And maybe, just maybe, there’s even more to it than you think. So, let’s break i ..read more

We're diving headfirst into the age-old debate that's sparked more arguments than pineapple on pizza – Android vs iOS. Yep, we’re going there. So picture this: you're in the market for a new phone. Maybe your old one finally kicked the bucket, or perhaps you're just itching to upgrade to the latest mobile. Either way, you find yourself faced with a dilemma: Apple or Android? It's like choosing between chocolate and vanilla, Marvel and DC, or cats and dogs. Each has its loyal fanbase ready to defend their preferred platform to the bitter end. But hey, let's cut to the chase, shall we? Which on ..read more

If you thought your smartphone couldn't get any smarter, think again. The latest Samsung Galaxy S24 series has just dropped, and it's bringing some serious heat with a mind-blowing feature that's about to change the way you interact with your phone. Now, we all know that searching for stuff on our smartphones can sometimes be a bit of a tap-and-type hassle, especially if you’re just typing random words, phrases and song lyrics, hoping for the best (we’ve all been there). Beyond text, Google has already enabled voice-activated questions, humming a song to determine its name, and Lens-based sea ..read more

We’ve said it enough times, us Brits love a freebie. Doesn’t matter what shape or size it comes in, the fact that it’s free just appeals to us. Those of you up to date with the mobile world, might have noticed a fantastic new HONOR device has made its way into the mobile market. With speedy 5G tech, flawless designs, camera systems that won’t quit and epic battery performance, the HONOR Magic6 Lite has everything you need. But why let the fun stop there? And HONOR agree. When you’ve secured an epic deal on your new HONOR Magic6 Lite, you can claim an HONOR Pad X8 in a stunning mint green colo ..read more

We’ve said it enough times, us Brits love a freebie. Doesn’t matter what shape or size it comes in, the fact that it’s free just appeals to us. Those of you up to date with the mobile world, might have noticed a fantastic new HONOR device has made its way into the mobile market. With speedy 5G tech, flawless designs, camera systems that won’t quit and epic battery performance, the HONOR Magic6 Lite has everything you need. But why let the fun stop there? And HONOR agree. When you’ve secured an epic deal on your new HONOR Magic6 Lite, you can claim an HONOR Pad X8 in a stunning mint green colo ..read more

Whether you’re a professional or amateur photographer, take a thousand snaps on holiday or prefer selfies and shots with your mates, the chances are you’ve had more than your fair share of photobombers. It doesn’t matter what it is that ruins the photo, it’s always a disappointment to swipe through your gallery and find there’s a seriously great image right there… with a big blur in the bottom left. A dog dashing across the shot. Or your friend hilariously (nor not) giving you bunny ears. But what if you could salvage the photo? And we’re not talking about learning the ins and outs of Photosh ..read more

Like it or not, we’ve all been in that tricky spot of needing to get online and finding ourselves with low to no data. It’s not fun, and it always seems to come right at the end of the month when your contract is about to roll over, doesn’t it? You’re in a sticky situation – you can go over on your data and be charged for it. Maybe even you can get a slightly cheaper boost from your network. But either way, you’re paying money for something you probably only need for a few minutes, and it sucks. But what if it didn’t have to suck? That’s where O2 Hotspots come in. When you’re desperate, in ne ..read more

With autumn well and truly on its way to winter, now’s about the time we’re not quite ready for full-on holiday festivity but we could all do with a little something-something to pick us up in the darker months… Before you start pulling out the tree and fairy lights to brighten your day (unless you’ve already got it up, that is!), wait a moment. We might have a freebie on the cards that you’ll love. Okay, scratch that – we know you’ll love it! Because from the 23rd of November until the 15th of December 2023, you can nab yourself a fantastic Fitbit Charge 6 (worth £139.99) for free when you b ..read more