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Phones are making kids grow horns? Not quite
Apparently, young people are growing horns as a result of phone use. Two health science researchers at Australia's University of the Sunshine Coast, David Shahar and Mark Sayers, made this bizarre discovery after examining hundreds of x-rays of people's
Top 5 phone cases for your phone 2019
How much did you spend on your smartphone? Some of the latest handsets from manufacturers like Samsung and Apple come with a price tag in the region of £1,000 – sometimes even more. This price is often justified,
What are the best free games on the iPhone in 2019?
Gaming on smartphone devices is a massive industry. The statistics bear this out. In 2018, Apple’s revenue from the App Store was $46.6 billion, while Google Play generated $24.8 billion. That means an average growth of 23-24% over the
What do we know about the Samsung Galaxy Fold?
Like all mobile phone developers and manufacturers, Samsung is constantly trying to push the envelope when it comes to innovation. This South Korean corporate titan can rightly take pride in getting the first foldable smartphone to consumers as a prestige
Which are the best-selling mobile phones in the world?
Smartphones have been on a constant growth trajectory for so long that we’ve come to expect the market for them to perpetually expand. But, just as desktop PCs eventually reached a saturation point, where almost every home that could
Did you know that smartphones are the biggest selling gadgets in history?
It’s hard to imagine our lives without gadgets. But for many people – older generations in particular – that was the way it was just a couple of decades ago. Sure, technology existed, but it was nowhere near as
Which are the most popular mobile phone handsets?
With so many makes and models on the market, choosing the right handset can be a challenge. Where do you start? The simple solution might be to consider the most popular handsets currently available, and suss out whether they’re
How many people own a phone in the UK?
These days, it seems like everyone has a phone. Whether you’re in the office, on the train or lounging next to the pool on holiday, if you look up, chances are you’ll spot someone looking down at their device!
What are the most popular reasons why people use their smartphones every day?
Did you know that the average person in the UK now spends an entire day every week on their phone? That might seem like a lot already, but get this: according to another Ofcom report cited by the Telegraph,
What’s the difference between the iPhone XS and XR?
If we asked you to name some of the biggest smartphone manufacturers in the world, chances are your first answer will be ‘Apple’ – or your second, at least. Apple is a giant in its game. It’s one
Are you aware of the vast range of accessories available for your iPhone?
If you’re the proud owner of an iPhone, you really are spoilt for choice when it comes to the huge range of accessories you can get for your device. Whether you want to perfect your pics, need quality headphones
New Which? research reveals how scammers target mobile phones
Could you spot a fake text message from a scammer? Today's cyber criminals are using ever-more sophisticated methods to trick unsuspecting victims, so how do you tell fact from fiction? New research from consumer association
Phone thieves target gig-goers
Music fans have been warned to watch out for pickpockets after up to 100 phones were stolen at a heavy metal gig earlier this month. Sheffield band While She Sleeps were performing at Camden's Roundhouse
New foldable screen smartphones debuted at MWC 2019
Two of the biggest new smartphone trends on show at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona were foldable screens and 5G. There were plenty of big-name manufacturers and some exciting product reveals. Huawei
Foldable phones set to hit the market this year
They've been rumoured for a long time -- but it seems that foldable smartphones may finally be on the way. Announcements at this year's CES trade show in Las Vegas mostly focused on 5G -- with
Premium handsets account for one in five smartphone shipments
People who buy a new smartphone are increasingly likely to opt for a premium model, new research suggests. Counterpoint Research's Market Monitor for the third quarter of 2018 shows that the global premium smartphone segment
Teen tracking app suffers data leak
As high profile data breaches and privacy scandals, like the recent Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal, make headlines, more and more businesses and consumers are becoming increasingly aware of cyber security and data protection. The
TalkTalk and Vodafone worst for customer service
Who is your broadband provider? And who is your mobile provider? Are you happy with the service you receive? Worryingly, if you feel the service could be better, you're not alone, especially if
Sony announces Xperia XZ2 Premium
Sony hasn't even released the Xperia XZ2 handset yet but that hasn't stopped the Japanese firm from announcing the Xperia XZ2 Premium. When Sony unveiled the XZ2 at MWC earlier this year, many
Best Android Security Apps
From GDPR to the latest Facebook scandal, privacy and security are at the forefront of everyone's minds right now. We use our smartphones for hours every day, for work purposes as well as personal.
Best iPhone security apps
We use our iPhones for so much more than just contacting friends and family. We also use them to shop online, access our bank accounts, and for work purposes. While advances in technology have provided
How exactly do we get inflight Wi-Fi?
How exactly do we get inflight Wi-Fi? Technological advancements like 4G and the increasing prevalence of Wi-Fi hotspots mean we now take getting online for granted. Our data plans and devices
Quarter of parents allow under 13s on Facebook
Quarter of parents allow under 13s on Facebook The NSPCC has issued a warning after it was revealed that a quarter of parents in the UK allow children under the
What exactly do IP ratings mean?
What exactly do IP ratings mean? Samsung and Apple may be the brands that come to mind when you think of the smartest phones with the latest tech. And while
Samsung Galaxy S9 rumours
Samsung Galaxy S9 rumours We're nearing the end of 2017, which has brought us the iPhone X, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the 2nd generation Amazon Echo. So, what will 2018