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DEAL Deal: save £72 on the Xperia 5 and receive Sony earphones worth £220 at Virgin

The Sony Xperia 5 is available with a pair of wireless earphones valued at £220. The package starts at £24 per month and includes 1GB of data, unlimited texts, and 5,000 minutes.

Three iOS devices allow Al Roker to broadcast live from home

NBC's Today Show is broadcasting some segments from host Al Roker's home. To make sure that the feed is broadcast quality, Roker is using two iPhones and an iPad along with some specialized apps.

DEAL Expires in - 1w 1d Pre-order the Huawei P40 Pro 5G at Virgin and redeem over £200 of gifts

The Huawei P40 Pro 5G is available to pre-order now at Virgin Mobile with over £200 worth of gifts! These include a free pair of FreeBuds 3 wireless earphones and the new 27W wireless charger and wireless car charger.

updated Every OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro 5G spec has leaked

The full specs sheet for the OnePlus 8 5G and OnePlus 8 Pro 5G have leaked out. Both flagships will arrive powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, feature up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and boast big OLED displays with high refresh rates.

featured updated Check out the cheaper OnePlus 8 5G in all official colors

An official press render of the cheaper OnePlus 8 5G in black has leaked out. The smartphone boasts a 6.5-inch 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display, a triple-camera setup, the Snapdragon 865, and up to 256GB of storage.

featured The LG G9 ThinQ is probably not happening after all

Instead of a high-end G9 ThinQ, LG is expected to release a 5G value flagship with a mid-range Snapdragon 765G processor under a different name sometime soon as the G brand might be dead and buried.

Update to the Google Play Store adds Dark Mode to the account switcher

An update to the Google Play Store brings a new Material Theme account switcher that adds Dark Mode and Material Design to the feature that allows users to switch their Google accounts while using the Play Store app.

Will the 5G Apple iPhone 12 family show up on time?

Will Apple launch its first 5G enabled iPhone models on time or will there be a delay of as much as two months as Japan's Nikkei is reporting. Things are returning to normal in China and production of the new phones could start in July.

DEAL Expires in - 3d 9h The original Samsung Galaxy Watch is an absolute steal on eBay with a 90-day warranty

The 2018-released Samsung Galaxy Watch is on sale for a limited time at a crazy low price in two paint jobs in refurbished "grade A" condition with a 90-day warranty included.

Marshall launches another retro-looking Alexa smart speaker

Earlier this week, Marshall revealed yet another smart speaker – the Uxbridge Voice, which is much smaller (5.04 x 6.61 x 4.84 in) than the previous models.

DEAL Two Google Home smart speakers and a Nest Mini now cost just $99

One of the best deals that you could get on the Google Home is two for the price of one. However, BuyDig is going well below that offer and even adds some extra for those who decide to go for the deal.

Facebook launches Messenger Coronavirus Community Hub

Facebook launched recently the so-called Messenger Coronavirus Community Hub, which offers users tips and resources that should help them stay connected to their friends, family, and community in general.

Motorola's latest Android 10 update should have happened a while ago

Powered by Android One, the mid-range 5.9-inch Motorola One from 2018 is only now receiving its long overdue Android 10 update... in Brazil.

featured 5G certified OnePlus 8 Pro caught riding the subway

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro could first see the light of day on April 15th with an online new product event. The OnePlus 8 Pro was spotted riding the subway in the hands of a person wearing a face mask.

featured The OnePlus 8 Lite may actually be called the OnePlus Z

The OnePlus 8 Lite may arrive later this year as the OnePlus Z, a spiritual successor to the OnePlus X. It's expected to feature a 6.4-inch 90Hz OLED display, a triple-camera system, and potentially the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 chipset with 5G support.

DEAL Save more than $300 on the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

Reputable eBay seller never-msrp is now selling the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ for just $770.

DEAL Expires in - 9h 58min All of Best Buy's phones (with plans) come with a $50 e-gift card this weekend only

If you hurry, you can get your Android handset or iPhone of choice bundled with a free $50 Best Buy e-gift card on a monthly installment plan with AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint.

Apple suppliers are now worried about a drop in demand for the 5G iPhone models

Analysts have shifted their focus on whether Apple will be able to build enough 5G iPhone units this fall to whether there will be enough demand fir the new models in the U.S. and elsewhere.

T-Mobile is giving away $500,000 in gift cards this coming week; here's how you can enter

T-Mobile is giving away $500,000 in gift cards tp 100,030 winners of its new sweepstakes, part of this week's upcoming T-Mobile Tuesdays rewards program. You do not have to be a T-Mobile subscriber to enter.

Roku offers 30 free days of premium content for all your quarantine streaming

Roku announced the Home Together program, which offers 30 days of free premium content for new subscribers.

A former major iPhone feature might be found on the next Apple Watch

A report out of Israel says that watchOS 7 could add a new health related feature that measures the level of oxygen in a user's blood. In addition, the Apple Watch Series 6 might feature improved battery life, Touch ID, and more.

Apple's new COVID-19 app will screen you and teach you how to lessen the odds of getting sick

Apple has added a new COVID-19 app to the App Store that will screen users and offers tips on how to lower your odds of getting infected with the deadly coronavirus.

T-Mobile 'forgot' to mention an upsetting detail about its ultra-affordable Connect plan

The newly released T-Mobile Connect prepaid plan is almost unbelievably affordable, at only $15 and up a month, but as it turns out, data is capped rather than throttled, going against the "Un-carrier" mantra.

Samsung Galaxy M11 leak shows off design, details full specs

The Samsung Galaxy M11 has leaked out entirely alongside its full spec sheet. The budget smartphone boasts a 6.4-inch Infinity-O display, up to 64GB of storage, a headphone jack, and a triple-camera setup.

Here's how to enable Apple Music's new in-app notifications feature

Apple is adding an in-app notification for Apple Music subscribers that alerts them when an artist they like has released new material (including songs and videos). Enabling this feature takes just a minute.

How to find my Apple Watch

You've lost your Apple Watch and need to find it as fast as possible? This guide will take you through the necessary steps to locate your misplaced device.

Budget Samsung Galaxy M01 will run Android 10

Another upcoming budget phone by the South Korean giant, the Galaxy M01 appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance certification website.

The Fitbit Charge 4 will solve the biggest problem of its forerunners

The unannounced Fitbit Charge 4 has leaked in full, coming soon with untethered GPS connectivity at a starting price of only $150.

iOS 13.4: Apple’s CarPlay now allows third-party map apps to be used with the split-screen feature

Buying an iPhone has never been only about getting a new smartphone - it allows access to the Apple ecosystem. The great thing is that now we are able to connect our iOS devices to our cars as well, creating even a better seamless experience. Recently, Apple has released its iOS 13.4 and unfortunately, it doesn't have the rumored CarKey feature, which could still be included in iOS 14, but there is one car-related feature that got updated - CarPlay.

DEAL Buy the iPhone 11 at Virgin and get AirPods for £4/month

Virgin Mobile is selling the iPhone 11 with AirPods for £33 per month, which means you get the AirPods for only £4 per month. That represents a saving of £15 over their typical price tag.

Video-conferencing app Zoom for iOS contains a shocking privacy issue

Video-conferencing app Zoom is gaining popularity as almost the whole world is social-distancing or forced to work from home. The app is available for Android and iOS and is offered for free, providing options for video conferencing, webinars and online conferences. However, its privacy on iOS appears to have an issue.

Google Play adding app size and download count in search results

Choosing an app is sometimes an easy, sometimes a bit more complicated task, and Google is now making sure to save you one or two additional taps. Now, Google Play Store will be displaying additional information directly in its search results.

Amazon's Alexa AI can quickly and effortlessly check your coronavirus risk level now

Amazon is advertising a bunch of new and old Alexa features and skills that might prove useful during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, starting with a risk level assessment tool and a neat handwashing timer.

Google Duo brings the party home with up to 12 people group calling

The new group call limit is aiming to improve morale and allow large groups of friends and relatives to connect while remaining home-bound

Duolingo ABC helps kids stranded home learn to read and write

The app is designed to help 3- to 6-years-old kids learn the alphabet and master reading and writing with a series of more than 300 interactive bite-sized lessons.

featured Huawei P40 Pro Review

We review the Huawei P40 Pro camera samples and zoom quality, battery life, Google apps situation, price and extra features before you make a buying decision.

Huawei and Tencent team up to create a cloud gaming platform

Huawei is joining forces with Tencent to develop a cloud gaming platform.

Best unlocked phones that work on Verizon, Sprint and all other US carriers out of the box

It used to be hard to find SIM-free unlocked handsets that support all Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile voice and LTE networks out of the box, but recently that tradition is being shattered to pieces, as the advent of integrated cellular modems that support every frequency under the sun gave us phones like Google's Pixel, Galaxy S7 edge or the iPhone 7, that can work with each and every US carrier...

Xiaomi Mi 10

Xiaomi Mi 10 offers a 6.7-inch display with a 90HZ refresh rate, a quad-camera setup with a 108MP main and a 4500mAh battery. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 865 chipset, 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. The Mi 10 runs Android 10 out of the box.