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Balkan criminals plotted murders using encrypted phones from the Canadian start-up Sky Global
Sky phones were a favorite tool for criminals to discuss logistics. Now, it turns out that some of Sky’s most prolific “resellers” were Serbian criminals affiliated with organized groups that have been wreaking havoc in the Balkans.
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O2 issues urgent warning to phone users - ’turn off text message previews now’
The alert has been issued by the phone provider following a series of thefts affecting people living across the United Kingdom
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Virgin Media dishes out free Xbox consoles but you must claim it this weekend
Virgin Media has a massive deal right now with the firm offering an Xbox console to those signing up for certain TV and broadband plans. Fancy this freebie? You must act now
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Music fans can ditch Spotify for free unlimited music in huge Amazon deal
Amazon's best ever streaming deal, launched in time for Prime Day, will save music fans a chunk of cash compared to Spotify
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Britons cut back on high street spending to splash out £178bn creating memories
'We're witnessing a long-term behavioural shift that will see experiences like travel and live entertainment take up a greater share of our discretionary spending, certainly this summer but also into the foreseeable future' - Dr Peter Brooks, Barclays' chief behavioural scientist
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Watch out Samsung - the Motorola Razr is back with some mighty Android upgrades
The iconic Motorola Razr has got another upgrade that will help it go head-to-head with Samsung's Galaxy Flip.
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The Beats Pill speaker is back and it now sounds better than ever
The iconic Beats Pill speaker is making a surprise return with more power, bigger sound and a very reasonable price tag.
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Headteacher's mission to protect kids online 'and stop another Brianna tragedy'
Shocked by the tragic murder Brianna Ghey, Emma Mills, 43, has mounted a quest to educate parents on how to keep kids away from social media and monitor their behaviour online
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Sky offers iPhone 15 Pro deal for £29 a month - but it won't be around for long
Sky has brought back a popular iPhone deal for Apple fans who want to get a new phone
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Give your broken phone to Samsung and get Galaxy S24 discount plus a free gift
Samsung is back with another big deal on its Galaxy S24 Ultra device which slashes the price and offers a free gift as well.
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Samsung will release a cheaper Apple Watch alternative in the UK this week
Samsung has confirmed the launch of its new Galaxy Watch FE and it arrives in UK stores from June 21.
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Mum thinks son 'into every challenge' could have died in online dare gone wrong
Ellen Roome started campaigning for the legislation after the mystery death of 14-year-old son Jools in April 2022. She believes he died in an online dare that went wrong
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Smartphone health warning issued - seek medical help if you spot these signs
With many concerned about the effects phones are having on our physical health, it's vital to know when to seek help from a doctor and what symptoms to look out for
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Expert shares exact amount of screen time hours children can have based on age
Pediatricians have shared exactly how long children should spend playing on a phone or tablet per day based on their age - and urge parents to switch up the content they're interacting with
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People gobsmacked after learning what Google actually stands for after 26 years
Computer scientists Larry Page and Sergey Brin created Google in their Stanford University dorm room in the 1990s - and it is since become one of the most popular search engines in the world
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£69 Android phone launches this week with feature even the iPhone can't match
There's a new budget blower coming the UK and this £69.99 Android device gets a screen that has a function the iPhone won't beat.
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Argos code offers Galaxy S24 Ultra at an impossibly low price but deal ends soon
Had your eye on the impressive Galaxy S24 Ultra? Now could be a very good time to invest.
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DWP giving state pensioners up to 8 freebies and discounts worth £3,200 in June
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has a number of discounts available for state pensioners this June - and the savings could stretch your budget even further
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GameStop shares jump premarket fuelled by rumours of Roaring Kitty's return
GameStop shares soared before the US markets opened driven by rumours that Keith Gill, the man behind the pandemic meme stock frenzy, might be holding a large position of the retailer's shares
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Jockey flouted phone curfew to watch TikTok and make dinner reservations
Motoki Mizunuma was given an indefinite suspension while officials in Japan investigate how often he had breached strict rules which require smartphones to be locked away during racing
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Taylor Swift must follow these rules regarding bags at UK venues
Ticketholders should check the bag policy for their chosen venue before they arrive
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Vital teen study is monitoring how social media affects mental health
The findings will help to uncover how online communication and the influence of the digital world affects mental health in young people
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Your iPhone gets a new feature from Apple that could be useful this summer
Apple has announced a boost to its iPhone and Apple Watch devices that will make travelling to the Olympics this summer a little easier.
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Half of Brits consider themselves to be superfans - spending £287 on obsessions
A poll of 2,000 adults found 49% consider themselves to be a 'superfan' of something - and 31% have been hooked by a sports team
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Designer launches new Phonecore collection to 'celebrate love of mobiles'
Fashion Week designer Sinead Gorey teamed up with a mobile maker to create The Phonecore Collection, which is designed to 'celebrate our love of mobiles'