All news on the topic: Mobile phones

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All the bills set to go up in 2024 including council tax and TV licence
Next year millions are set for another rise to day to day household bills - the Mirror has rounded up all the bills which are all set to see a rise and how much they could rise by
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Warning households missing out on TV, broadband and mobile savings of up to £187
Which? surveyed nearly 5,000 customers whose contract had ended in the past 12 months and found TV and broadband customers who are signed up to Virgin Media saved £187 by switching
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Building rainy-day fund and paying off debts among top money goals for Brits
Over half of savvy Brits are prioritising financial resolutions for the year ahead - after 27% have taken more control over their finances this year, research has revealed
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Festive Brits give verdict on what UK city has the best Christmas experiences
But it's not all about the capital - as Blackpool Illuminations, and the Christmas markets in Edinburgh and Manchester, also ranked highly in the list
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New broadband rules could save you money - but here is what to watch out for
Ofcom has announced proposals that will clamp down on 'confusing' mid-contract price rises for broadband, mobile and TV deals - consumer rights champion Martyn James explains what you need to know
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One in five Gen Zs say Christmas would be ruined - if they couldn't get online
Younger adults will spend time video-calling friends and family on the big day, and almost half will even film themselves opening their presents, research has found
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Mobile and broadband firms face new ban on 'confusing' mid-contract price rises
Most major telecom firms implement price rises that are linked to inflation - but regulator Ofcom has said this does not provide “sufficient certainty” for customers
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Millions of mobile phone users could get payouts worth up to £1,823
The class action claims EE, O2, Three and Vodafone overcharged existing customers on up to 28.2 million contracts - if successful, it could mean people are owed up to £1,823
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More than one in 10 young adults expect their parents to help them financially
Over a third of millennials and Gen Z adults still rely on the bank of mum and dad to pay certain bills for them - receiving over £550 a year from their parents
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Kim Kardashian slammed by sports fans for 'annoying' behaviour at LA Lakers game
The Kardashians star irritated fans by looking at her mobile phone appearing 'bored' as the action unfolded during game she took son Saint to watch
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More than one in 10 grandparents have asked for a smartphone for Christmas
New research shows the older generation will spend an average of three hours a day on their devices between Christmas and New Year in order to stay connected with loved ones
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'Predatory' telecoms sales reps pressured ill woman into changing phone contract
Converged Solutions UK refuses to answer questions about sales tactics
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Boss of viral Christmas advert pub says reaction 'beyond their wildest dreams'
The heart-warming short film, which cost just £700 to make and was shot on a mobile phone, has received huge praise online, with retail giant John Lewis itself even commenting
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New Galaxy rival beats Samsung with the unveiling of a mighty Android upgrade
OnePlus is taking the fight to Samsung with the Chinese firm revealing its upcoming, and very powerful, Android smartphone.
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This clever Black Friday hack could save you more than £100 off your next iPhone
Mobile Phones Direct is the first online retailer to stock ‘as new’ mobile phones
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Top festive photos most likely to be posted to social media - like winter walks
Brits who snap Christmassy photos on their smartphone will post over a third of these to social media - with those in Sunderland the most likely to do so, research has found
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Warning for all UK Samsung Galaxy users - ignoring urgent advice could be costly
Samsung customers have been issued with an urgent warning about a data breach exposing their private information - find out if you're one of the people affected
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Tops ways to keep your mobile phone bill as low as possible on holiday
Since the UK left the European Union two and a half years ago, residents are no longer covered by a 2017 bloc-wide law that made roaming, text, and calls free in all Member States
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School is first in UK to force pupils to lock their phones away until end of day
Wimbledon High School in South West London has implemented 200 mobile phone lockers as part of its zero tolerance policy - pupils will be unable to use there phone until the end of the school day
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Smoking ban, phone theft crackdown and football rules - what is in King's Speech
Plans to force criminals to attend sentencing hearings and changes to leasehold rules will be announced as the King reads out the laws Rishi Sunak wants to pass before the election
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Millions of Android users face Google Chrome block - check your settings now
Google has confirmed that it will no longer support Chrome on older devices - if your smartphone is running this version of Android you'll need to upgrade.
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Currys Black Friday sale is on right now and you could save hundreds
Beat the Black Friday rush and grab a deal or two before they disappear
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Warning anyone with a mobile phone could see price hikes of up to £120
The consumer group Which? has called on the telecoms regulator Ofcom to ban mid-contract price rises for mobile customers as Brits look set for another inflation-linked increase again next year
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Mobile phones linked to significant drop in sperm count but men shouldn't panic
Researchers at the University of Geneva have said more research needs to be done when it comes to the impact of mobile phone usage on sperm in men - and says not to stop carrying phones in pockets just yet
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'Time traveller' spotted texting on mobile phone in 1940s beach photo
A man has been dubbed a 'time traveller' after an image of him on a beach in the 1940s appeared to show him using a smartphone - but not everybody is convinced by the image