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Apple Pay and Google Wallet promised seamless payments, but a growing number of UK retailers are finding creative ways to penalise digital wallet users. We investigate the legal loopholes letting merchants charge extra for phone payments.
Wi-Fi calling fixes poor signal, but at what privacy cost? We decode exactly what data EE, O2, Vodafone, and Three collect when your calls route through your home broadband—and whether you should be concerned.
Millions of UK households continue paying for landlines they haven't touched in years, trapped in bundles that telecoms providers refuse to let die. With the 2025 PSTN switch-off looming, we investigate how to finally cut this costly cord.
Apple Pay and Google Pay dominate British high streets, but are they actually safer than your plastic? We investigate the real security differences and what happens when things go wrong.
Traditional voicemail has become a digital wasteland of scams and hidden charges across UK networks. Most Brits ignore it completely, making it the perfect target for premium-rate fraud.
Millions of Brits struggle with poor indoor signal while their phones already have the solution buried in settings. Wi-Fi calling could solve reception problems instantly, but networks prefer selling expensive boosters instead.
Convinced your phone is getting slower with age? New benchmark data reveals the uncomfortable truth about planned obsolescence and why that 2021 flagship might outperform today's mid-range options.
With government pressure mounting on encryption, choosing the right messaging app has never been more critical. We compare WhatsApp, iMessage, and Signal to see which truly protects British users' conversations.
From 'Essential' to 'Ultimate', mobile networks are masters of disguising identical services with fancy names. We reveal how meaningless tier branding is costing British consumers hundreds annually.
British consumers are upgrading their smartphones every 24 months on average, despite handsets lasting 5+ years. We investigate the sales psychology and marketing tricks pushing unnecessary upgrades that cost families hundreds annually whilst creating mountains of electronic waste.
With unlimited 5G data plans now starting under £20 monthly, millions of Brits are questioning whether they need fixed-line broadband at all. We put mobile-only internet to the ultimate test across a typical British household.
Physical SIM cards are vanishing faster than you might think, with major manufacturers already ditching the humble plastic chip. But what does this mean for British mobile users who've grown accustomed to popping their SIM into any unlocked phone?
Despite regulatory crackdowns, premium rate SMS subscriptions continue to drain millions from unsuspecting UK consumers through misleading mobile adverts and dubious consent mechanisms. Here's how to spot, stop, and reclaim these phantom charges.
From pushy sales tactics to claim rejection rates that would make a casino blush, we investigate whether mobile phone insurance actually protects consumers or just network profits. The results might surprise you.
Apple's own refurbished store offers like-new iPhones at substantial discounts, but how does it stack up against third-party alternatives? We investigate whether certified pre-owned devices represent genuine value or clever marketing in disguise.
A major three-day transportation technology conference in San Antonio is set to showcase innovations that could reshape how UK mobile networks approach connected vehicle infrastructure. The event highlights the growing convergence between telecommunications and transport sectors.
With casino-style gaming apps flooding UK app stores, consumers need to understand the warning signs of predatory monetisation. We explore how to identify problematic features and protect yourself from excessive spending.
Dodgy casino apps promising free spins are flooding UK app stores, targeting mobile users with sophisticated scams. Phone Week investigates how these apps bypass security measures and what you can do to protect yourself.
Understanding APR could save you hundreds on your next mobile contract. We break down what APR means, why UK networks use it, and how to spot the real cost of that shiny new handset deal.
Samsung finds itself embroiled in a significant patent dispute that could impact its Galaxy smartphone lineup. The legal challenge highlights the complex web of intellectual property rights that govern modern mobile technology.