Mobile phones

The best cheap SIM-only deal for the new iPhone 16 handset

The Ormiston Academies Trust is planning to become phone-free across the dozens of schools it runs (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

Academy trust moots phone ban - here are its schools across England

Parents and children often have different motivations for getting a phone, digital safety expert Emma Robertson says (Image: National World/Supplied/Adobe Stock)

Six questions for parents before buying their child's first phone

The new Samsung folding phones bring some cutting-edge tech to the consumer and business markets

Samsung's folding phones show off the best of AI in a polished package

Nicole de Pommes (left) with her daughter Grace (right). Photo: Nicole de Pommes

‘Why I've bought my daughter a ‘dumb phone’ for secondary school’

The 10 worst signal dead spots where you will get poor phone signal in the UK

Worst places to get a phone signal - full list

Never have to worry about finding your phone again. (image: Adobe)

Android owners to get game-changing new feature this week

Woman says she forgives lorry driver who killed her parents.

Woman says she forgives lorry driver who killed her parents

A poll of 2,000 Brits found that while digital methods like emails and text messages and notes via social media are more commonplace than cards

A fifth of Brits keep every card they've ever received

Man allegedly distracts diners before ‘swiping phone’.

Watch: Man allegedly distracts diners before ‘swiping phone’

Has your phone signal been worse recently? Photo: PheelingsMedia - stock.adobe.com

Why is phone signal so bad in the UK right now - experts explain

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Moment nervous dealer is caught with £10k drug stash

'I have a bag of illegal stuff': Nervous dealer caught with £10k drugs

5 of the best power banks you can buy on Amazon. Photo: Amazon

5 amazing power banks to charge your phone on the go

7 wild features that have been added to Android phones in 2024. Photo: Android

6 wild Android features you may not realise your phone could do

Sonny Stringer, the man who snatched 24 phones from members of the public in one morning, has been jailed.

Caught on CCTV: Phone-snatcher stole 24 mobiles in morning crime spree

Upgrade your phone without breaking the bank. (Picture: Raul Mellado/Adobe)

7 of the best budget phones available now

Worst phone brands for developing faults, according to a Which? survey. Photo: Tetiana - stock.adobe.com

6 worst phones for faults in the first year

These are the worst mobile phone networks according to their own customers. Photo: PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images

The worst mobile phone networks - according to their customers

These are the 15 best cities to get a 5G signal on your phone in the UK according to OpenSignal. Photo: Justin TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images

15 best cities to get an internet signal on your phone

Hidden features you didn't know your Android phone could do. Photo: Emmi Korhonen/AFP via Getty Images

7 hidden Android phone features you need to be using

Knife-wielding thug, Seye Djli, 24, was captured on CCTV as he prowled the streets of Leicester hunting for victims.

Knife-wielding thug who robbed eight people in a single day jailed

Samsung Galaxy phones are among the offers in Amazon Prime Day. Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

13 of the best phone deals in Amazon Prime Day so far

Gokool-Mely was convicted of murder after a jury at the Old Bailey deliberated for more than 16 hours.

Watch: Chilling CCTV shows knife-obsessed killer riding stolen bike

Sonny Stringer.

Watch: Police intercept e-bike riding phone thief

Sajad Hashimi and his wife Zerka Maranay made more than 100 drone drops into 11 jails and young offenders’ institutions.

Drone footage from drug smuggling drop over prison as couple jailed

Erling Haaland is one of the highest rated players on EA FC 24. Cr: Electronic Arts

EA Sports FC 24: When does the companion app come out?

iPhone users are being urged to update their phones to avoid security flaws

Apple iPhone users urged to update devices due to security flaws

Pokemon Go is hosting a weekend long event to celebrate the launch of the Pokemon Go Plus +

Pokémon GO host special Snorlax weekend research event

Pokémon GO has launched a special research event this weekend with the opportunity for players to get their hands on a new Snorlax

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Phone users are being asked to check their devices are 4G compatible

Popular mobile phone provider to close down - how to keep your number

The 3G mobile network is set to be fully switched-off by 2033

How to find out if your phone will still work after 3G switch-off

Prince Harry's memoir spare

Bloodsoaked copies of Prince Harry memoir Spare sell for huge sum

An emergency alert will be sent across UK on 23 April. Picture: Cabinet Office

How cinemas and venues will limit disruption during UK emergency alert

Google Pixel 7 Pro review: a viable alternative to an iPhone?

Google Pixel 7 Pro review: a viable alternative to an iPhone?

O2 has issued a warning as fraudsters are getting phone contract customers to steal personal details

O2 issues warning as scammers target phone contract customers

Best touchscreen gloves to keep hands warm and use your phone easily

Best touchscreen gloves to keep hands warm and use your phone easily