Smartphones, laptops and tablets come in many shapes, sizes and prices, but they can’t always talk easily to one another. Technology such as Apple’s AirDrop is great, but you can’t easily send files quickly between iPhones and Android phones, and even various Android phones have their own proprietary ways of communicating with each other, forcing […]
Samsung and Google matched by rival’s big Android update – will your phone get it?
Buying an Android phone in 2025 is an exciting if daunting prospect thanks to the sheer number of available devices in the UK. Brands such as Samsung and Google may be the go-to bestsellers, but rivals such as OnePlus, Xiaomi and Honor have also released excellent high-end alternatives in recent weeks. One often overlooked reason […]
Xiaomi’s new Android phones set to challenge the Galaxy S25 in the UK
If you’re tired of the usual Samsung, Google or OnePlus phones we’ve got used to seeing as regular Android smartphone options then you might be tempted by two new powerful devices from Xiaomi. The firm has unveiled the Xiaomi 15 and its pricier, camera-orientated Xiaomi 15 Ultra at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show […]
Red alert for Gmail and Yahoo users – check your inbox and delete email now
Anyone with a Gmail, Yahoo or Outlook email account should be on high alert for a scary new scam that has started landing into inboxes. The threat, which has been spotted by the tech team at Express.co.uk, looks incredibly convincing with a message arriving claiming that there’s a problem with a Netflix payment and the […]
Samsung offers cheap Galaxy S25 alternative with new budget Android phones
If you like the look of the Galaxy S25 series but balk at spending upwards of £1,000 on a smartphone then the latest mid-range Samsung devices might be more your cup of tea. Just in time for the Mobile World Congress technology trade show that runs this week in Barcelona, Samsung has lifted the lid […]
Virgin Media is dishing out free TVs but 48-hour countdown to claim has started
You only have 48 hours left to claim a great deal from UK broadband provider Virgin Media. The firm is offering a free 43-inch TV when you sign up to one of its latest broadband and TV package deals, alternatively offering £200 in bill credit if you don’t need a new telly. The deals that […]
Your Android phone will be outdated this weekend as big launches teased
If you have an Android phone in your pocket but have been mulling upgrading it to something new, this could be the weekend you finally feel like your current device is a little long in the tooth. The Mobile World Congress tech trade show is kicking off in Barcelona, and several Android brands have been […]
RIP Skype: Microsoft confirms death of beloved video calling service
It had a good innings but it’s time for Skype to ring off one last time. Microsoft has confirmed it is shutting down the pioneering video calling service it acquired in 2011, replacing it with the free version of Microsoft Teams. Microsoft confirmed the news on social media, posting the below on X. President of […]
Samsung will give you a stunning TV for free if you ditch Windows 10 for good
If you’ve been thinking that it’s finally time to join the Windows 11 revolution then Samsung has a very tempting offer. The Korean technology giant is currently dishing out its smart The Frame TV – worth £499 – when you buy its latest Windows 11-powered Galaxy Book5 Pro. This new laptop is pretty impressive. It […]
Your Echo and Fire TV Stick get biggest Alexa update ever but it comes at a cost
After over a year of waiting, Amazon has finally taken the wraps of its all-new – and much smarter – Alexa personal assistant. This clever upgrade was first announced all the way back in 2023 at an event in Washington DC, but since that initial demo, there’s been no more word on a launch or […]