Freedom
The EU Copyright Directive is about to make the internet worse
What you need to know about the European 'link tax' and 'upload filter'
All Articles by Alex Dobie
MacBook rival?
Huawei MateBook (2017) hands-on preview
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Huawei is getting serious about laptops, with three new devices aimed squarely at the MacBook and iPad Pro.
OMG WTF GBP
A weaker pound means pricier apps for the UK
The British pound has been losing value since last summer's Brexit vote, and the latest dip below $1.20 has prompted apple to raise app prices.
Roaming
Three UK gets 24 new Feel At Home countries
Starting in September, new free roaming countries for Three UK customers include Germany, Greece, Belgium, Netherlands, Malta and Iceland.
Get Around
Best UK transport apps for iOS
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There's life beyond Maps. Here's our selection of the top UK travel and transit apps for iOS.
Travel
Best UK roaming plans for Europe
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The best options for getting online in Europe this summer — without breaking the bank.
Brexit
Will EU roaming become more expensive when the UK leaves?
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Are we in for a roaming price hike when the UK leaves the European Union?
Travel
Accessing BBC iPlayer outside the UK
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BBC iPlayer's regional locking may scupper your attempts to view the Beeb's output when you're abroad. Here are a few handy workarounds.
Travel
Saving money on roaming fees outside the UK
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Using your phone abroad can be expensive — but with a little planning, it's easy to save a lot of money.
'MURICA
Best UK roaming plans for the USA
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You don't have to pay an arm and a leg to use your iPhone in America.
Le foot
UK guide: How to watch Euro 2016 on iOS
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The best iPhone and iPad apps for keeping up to date with the tournament.
Computex 2016
ASUS Zenbo first look video
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Today we tracked down ASUS's household robot on the Computex show floor in Taipei, where ASUS was holding tightly controlled demo sessions.
£££££££
Buying an unlocked iPhone in the UK
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Want to break free from upfront fees and network subsidies? Welcome to the world of unlocked.
4G, 4G+, 4G Voice and more!
Understanding 4G in the UK
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Everyone knows 4G comes after 3G. It's faster, better, not to mention more expensive. But "4G" can refer to a bunch of different things, and the various UK operators use 4G in different ways to offer different features to customers.
LTE roaming
EE lights up 4G roaming in China
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UK mobile operator EE has become the first British network to offer 4G LTE roaming coverage in mainland China. The carrier's list of 4G roaming countries has not yet been updated to reflect the change, however we've been seeing solid LTE coverage through China Unicom on our EE SIMs in the Beijing area in recent days. Unicom operates FDD-LTE — the flavor of 4G used by most Western...
Google Watch, Apple Phone
Android Wear on your iPhone? It's more likely than you think
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The slow trickle of rumors surrounding iOS support for Android Wear came to a head today, with a report from The Verge stating that Google is a "close to finishing the final technical details" involved with getting its wearables to work with Apple's phones. On the face of it, it seems surprising — an unholy union of Apple and Android. The mere possibility of Android Wear support coming...
iPad Air 2
Next-gen iPads reportedly in production
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We're rapidly approaching the time of year when new Apple toys start to emerge, and Bloomberg has today published a couple of tantalizing details surrounding the company's next-generation iPads. Citing two sources "with knowledge of the matter," the outlet claims the full-sized next-gen iPad, at 9.7 inches, has already entered production, "with an unveiling projected for the end of this...
New contract?
Three UK introducing pre-credit check for new customers
With any new mobile subscription comes the requisite credit check, and for customers with low credit scores, the potential to be denied their service plan or phone of choice. To smooth out this process, Three UK has revealed that it'll soon introduce pre-credit checks to give potential customers "an indication" of whether they'll pass a credit check "without negatively affecting" credit...
Game of Thrones season 4 lands on Amazon Instant Video + Google Play in the UK
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Just days after its conclusion on TV, the fourth season of Game of Thrones is available for Brits to stream through Google Play and Amazon Instant Video. The entire ten-episode run will set you back £18.49 in SD or £24.49 in HD from Google Play or £16.99-23.99 from Amazon. Google offers a little bonus content with a season purchase, however, including an inside look at the Valyrian...