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Ofcom Proposals Will Make It Easier To Switch Mobile Networks
Ofcom says a customer's new mobile phone provider should handle all aspects of the switchover amid concerns it is too difficult to jump ship
Apple Updates OS X 10.11.4 And iOS 9.3 To Boost Security
Among the security updates is a critical vulnerability in Apple's Messages app that could have exposed users to risk
Android Pay Will Launch In UK Without RBS, Barclays And Santander Support
Google confirms Android Pay will launch in the UK "in next few months", but some bank customers and American Express users will be disappointed
The Office Phone Is Dead, Long Live The Office Phone!
Todd Carothers, executive VP of marketing and products, CounterPath, says there could be saving grace for the telephone in the business environment
T- Mobile: Jive Frees Customer Service And Sales From IT
T-Mobile explains how Jive helps it communicate internally and externally to boost customer service and compete in competitive US market - away from IT
Apple Now Uses 93 Percent Renewable Energy
Apple gives update on its drive towards using 100 percent renewables and shows off a robot called Liam that can deconstruct iPhones
Apple Shrinks iPad Pro Down To 9.7 Inches To Target Windows Users
Apple targets consumers, businesses and Windows users with new flagship iPAd Pro 9.7 tablet
Kindle: Update Software Now Or Kiss Book Downloads Goodbye
Amazon warns that old versions of Kindle software must be updated today or users will lose the connectivity needed to download new books
Ofcom Promises 98 Percent Indoor 4G Coverage
Ofcom CEO Sharon White wants nearly all of the UK should be able to get a 4G signal by the end of 2017
Dyson Invests £1bn In Battery Development
Strong sales of cordless vacuums leads Dyson to pledge significant support for technology industry's battle to create better and longer lasting batteries
CityFibre To Build FTTP Network In Southend
CityFibre agrees deal with Southend council to build 50km dark fibre network that could eventually be used for business and consumer broadband
Three Customers Use 5GB A Month As 4G Coverage Reaches 75 Percent
Traffic on Three's mobile network has risen by 1,100 percent over the past five years
Reviewed: Moto 360 Sport
Could this sleek and stylish smartwatch be the best Android wearable to date?
What Are Tech’s Biggest Companies Up To In Ireland?
On St Patrick's Day, we take a look at the biggest tech firms attracted to Ireland by talent, taxes and the craic
Windows 10 Mobile ‘Set To Launch Tomorrow’
Sources reveal Microsoft’s mobile-friendly version of Windows 10 is coming on March 17
Only Two Percent Of Android Phones Are Encrypted
However nearly all iPhones have their data protected, raising further debates over privacy issues
Vodafone Launches Enterprise Security Business
Vodafone will provide tools, services and advice to businesses as it seeks to take advantage of growing demand for security
Manchester Is The UK’s Top Mobile Spot
City comes out on top in latest RootMetrics survey, with London trailing far behind
LG Just Killed Off FM Radio On Smartphones
LG Stylus 2 sports DAB+ digital radio as LG also announces two mid-range smartphones targeting selfie fans
Vodafone M2M Network To Power Philips Smart Lighting Platform
Philips Lighting says Vodafone deal will make it easier for local authorities to save money with smart lighting
Sea-Going Drones To Patrol Vast Marine Reserve
Vast Pitcairn Islands marine reserve is now being monitored by solar-powered Wave Glider drones
Free Wi-Fi Available On Half Of All South West Trains
South West Trains expands free Wi-Fi to cover even more services from the capital to south west England
Apple Confirms March 21 Launch Event
Reveal of next iPhone could be only days away as Apple offers to 'loop us in'
BT Plans FTTP Trial In Bradford And More G.Fast Pilots In Ultrafast Broadband Push
BT says FTTP trial will help it develop a 1Gbps service for SMBs and has promised to connect all new housing developments with more than 250 homes
Opera Adds Native Ad Blocking To Desktop Browser
Opera says web pages can load 90 percent faster without an ad blocker and 40 percent faster than third party extensions
Google Sneaks Out Surprise Android N Preview
Developer preview of as-yet-unnamed version of Android mobile software features split-screen apps and improved Doze function
Samsung: Galaxy S7 Could Be Our Most Popular Smartphone Yet
Pre-orders of new devices are already stronger than expected, Samsung executive claims
PayPal Signs Up First UK Customers For Mobile Payments
Users of PayPal Here SDK look to power up their businesses with better mobile payment functions
David Cameron Plans To Relax Mobile Mast Planning Restrictions
Prime Minister David Cameron hints legislation that makes it easy to build networks could be on the way