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WhatsApp New Year 2020 wishes: Stickers, messages and greetings to send today

NEW Year's Eve is here, but many of us will not get to ring in 2021 with our friends and family. However, the advent of WhatsApp allows us to still connect with our loved ones virtually. https://bit.ly/3pFYvrc

Samsung Galaxy S21 leak reveals bad news for fans of expandable storage

SAMSUNG'S Galaxy S21 is expected to launch next month, but the latest leak seemingly confirms that the South Korean's next flagship could be missing an essential feature from previous models. https://bit.ly/34Z6Y0t

Don’t panic: WhatsApp is not dropping support for your Android and iOS smartphones in 2021

WHATSAPP fans have recently been warned that the chat app could stop working on their phone in 2021. However, there's one thing Android and iOS users need to know about this alert. https://bit.ly/2WYaOmh

Sky unveils TV and broadband deals new and existing customers can't afford to miss

SKY has slashed prices across a range of its products, including Sky Q bundles, Sky Broadband, and more. Here are all the details. https://bit.ly/3rHF2I6

EE, Three, O2, Vodafone confirm 'no plans' to charge you to use mobile data in Europe

ALL FOUR of the UK's biggest mobile providers have now confirmed that roaming charges will not be re-introduced following the transition to the new relationship with the European Union next month - something that was far from certain during the four years since the referendum result. https://bit.ly/38GVe3Q

Amazon customers warned about new Christmas gift card scam: here's what you need to know

AMAZON shoppers are being warned after a new gift card scam is discovered that could leave devices open to attack from cyber thieves. Here's what to watch out for. https://bit.ly/37XwZiJ

Forget Spotify Wrapped! Now you can find out just how BAD your music taste really is!

SPOTIFY users who could do with a good laugh should check out a newly launched AI-powered website which mercilessly analyses their taste in music. https://bit.ly/2MgP56Z

Instagram Top 9: How to get a best nine collage of your most popular 2020 snaps

INSTAGRAM Top 9 snaps are beginning to flood the feed of the social networking site once again. So how do you create a collage of your best nine Instagram snaps of 2020? https://bit.ly/3hs5gtx

Is WhatsApp going to stop working on your phone in 2021? Here's what you need to know

WHATSAPP fans have recently been warned that the chat app could stop working on their phone in 2021. However, there's one important thing Android and iOS users need to know about this alert. https://bit.ly/34K1czR

Samsung's Galaxy S21 may follow Apple with a controversial change and here's the clue

ALL eyes will be on Samsung next month with the Korean technology firm expected to reveal its all-new Galaxy S21 smartphone. Now, ahead of the launch, a controversial change that first appeared on the iPhone 12 may have been exposed. https://bit.ly/37T0SRj

Apple Fitness+ review: a great idea if you have all the Apple gear

APPLE FITNESS+ finally arrives today and offers an easy way to stay in shape for a small monthly fee. So, is this personal trainer in your pocket worth a go? Here's our full Apple Fitness+ review... https://bit.ly/3pp31Km

Latest Sky TV update has just been matched by a totally free rival

SKY TV customers were recently treated to a major update to their set-top box but this has now been matched by a totally free rival. https://bit.ly/2JkUNU6

Amazon gift card warning as shoppers targeted by nasty new email scam

AMAZON shoppers are being placed on high alert after a new gift card scam is discovered that could leave devices open to attack from cyber thieves. Here's what to watch out for. https://bit.ly/34HiHRl

How to watch Sky TV on your Amazon Fire TV Stick, if you're short on Christmas movies

IF YOU'RE looking for new movies, binge-worthy box sets or sports fixtures to sink your teeth after Boxing Day lunch today, then you'll be pleased to know that Fire TV Stick owners can now stream exclusive content from Sky - without the need to sign-up to a contract for the next 18-months. Merry Christmas indeed! https://bit.ly/3hvh3aN

Chrome for Android is getting an upgrade that makes searching the web even easier

GOOGLE CHROME for Android is at long last getting Google Assistant support, which will help users search the net with just the sound of their voice. Here's how you can try out the new Google functionality right now. https://bit.ly/2JiX16q

New Google Play Store Easter Egg will keep Android users busy when internet issues hit

GOOGLE PLAY Store users can take advantage of a charming little Easter Egg that will keep them busy when their Android device runs into some teething troubles. https://bit.ly/38ERFei

Zoom removes limits on ALL video calls today – so free accounts won't be cut off

IF YOU'RE planning to call friends and family who can't be around the tree with you this Christmas, Zoom has made it a little easier to keep in touch. The videoconferencing company has dropped the time limit usually applied to free accounts for a select number of days over the festive period, including today. https://bit.ly/37M4Hrb

Amazon Echo secrets: The top 30 things you simply must ask Alexa today

IF YOU'VE just torn the wrapping paper from a shiny new Amazon Echo this morning, or already own one of these hugely-popular smart home gadgets, here are some festive secrets to try with Alexa. https://bit.ly/3hfBHeR

Virgin Media ultimate tips and tricks - 10 simple hacks broadband and TV users should know

VIRGIN Media customers can get more from their broadband and TV by knowing these simple tips and tricks. https://bit.ly/2M1Nsd3

Tesco Mobile customers get free Christmas gifts tomorrow and here's what is included

TESCO MOBILE has announced plans to bring users some vital free treats on Christmas Day. Here's what is included. https://bit.ly/3aGtor4

Santa Tracker live 2020: Best Android, iPhone and TV apps to track Santa today

THERE'S just one sleep until Christmas and that means Santa is about to get on his way delivering presents across the globe. With modern technology it's now possible to track his every move and here's all the best Android, iPhone and TV apps to keep watch over his sleigh. https://bit.ly/3hgUeHA

Xperia 1 II is the first Sony phone to get Android 11 update in the UK

THE Android 11 update has begun rolling out to Sony Xperia 1 II owners in the UK, following the download's initial release in Taiwan last week. https://bit.ly/37IZwIC

Sky Q viewers get a hidden festive treat this week - here's how to find it

SKY Q has started to offer a fun new way to track Santa's progress across the globe on Christmas Eve on the big screen. Here's how to find this new festive feature on your Sky Q box. https://bit.ly/2WEO4Yf

Alexa is now A LOT more entertaining! Echo users receive upgrade from Netflix and Spotify

AMAZON ECHO owners have received two hugely-entertaining upgrades this month, including the arrival of Netflix and Spotify Podcasts on their favourite Alexa-powered gadgets. https://bit.ly/38wdOLU

Millions of Android phones will be blocked from the web, but a solution is on the way

MILLIONS OF Android smartphones and tablets were to set to lose access from large portions of the web due to a certificate issue. However, help is on hand. https://bit.ly/3pi1EgC

Budget Android phones have just got a major camera upgrade thanks to Google

GOOGLE has just pushed out a major camera upgrade for budget devices running the Android Go mobile operating system. If you've got one of these low-cost handsets then here's what you need to know about the update to the Camera Go app. https://bit.ly/2Ja1fNG

Kodi and IPTV users warned: police could be monitoring everything you stream

THOSE who watch movies, TV shows and live sport on IPTV devices, like those powered by the Kodi software, have been warned about a new police crackdown that could see everything they stream monitored by the authorities. Those found to be breaking the law could face time in jail, users have been cautioned. https://bit.ly/3ayGrLe

Samsung leak suggests there's good news about the Galaxy S21's price

SAMSUNG'S pricing for its Galaxy S21 line-up has allegedly leaked, and one handset, in particular, could end up being a fair bit cheaper than its S20 counterpart. https://bit.ly/37FsdpV

Google Maps can retrace your steps from any day using your photographs

AT A TIME when most of us can't travel, Google fans will now be able to relive every step from their last holiday, thanks to a new feature combing technology from Google Maps and Google Photos. Here's how it works. https://bit.ly/3mAFC6P

Chromecast with Google TV to gain thousands of new movies and shows, thanks to Apple

APPLE has teamed-up with rival Google to bring its Apple TV app, which includes access to its award-winning original Apple TV+ shows as well as iTunes movie rentals and purchases, to the Chromecast with Google TV that launched a few months ago in the UK. https://bit.ly/37xZEdR

Netflix will no longer stream in High Definition on some Android devices

NETFLIX has dropped support for High Definition streaming on two Android-powered devices built by Google. Here's what you need to know about the latest Netflix change. https://bit.ly/2J4UHjo

Amazon Fire TV confirms some huge news that its rivals won’t like

DAYS after pushing out one of the biggest changes to its Fire TV experience, Amazon has announced that its streaming platform has hit a staggering new milestone. https://bit.ly/3nyBS7h

Latest Windows 10 update fixes one major issue ...and then causes more problems

MICROSOFT has launched another cumulative update for Windows 10 which, true to form, has fixed one major issue but seemingly triggered a number of other problems for PC owners. https://bit.ly/3mwIUrN

Bad luck P30 Pro owners! Huawei P50 could be first to run new Android replacement

P30 PRO owners who had hoped to be first to download HarmonyOS have been dealt some pretty devastating news. According to Huawei, its all-new Android replacement will land on the P50 before any other handsets. https://bit.ly/2LS7syX

Google Chrome and Edge users warned: millions at-risk from terrifying new extension attack

GOOGLE CHROME and Microsoft Edge users have been put on alert about dozens of malicious browser extensions which have been installed on millions of devices and could steal personal data behind your back. https://bit.ly/3anqxDa

Zoom has ditched ALL limits on your free video calls …but only on these days

IF YOU want to host a Christmas edition of the Pub Quizzes over Zoom that kept you busy throughout the first lockdown, or get more friends and family around the dinner table than are currently allowed under Government guidance using video calls - Zoom is planning to lift all limits on free accounts for a few days this month. https://bit.ly/3h2SIbR

Facebook has broken these Messenger and Instagram features, but only in Europe

FACEBOOK has turned off a number of Instagram and Messenger features for millions of users. And the real bombshell? This only impacts users based in Europe. Here's why. https://bit.ly/3gZ3boD

Netflix introduces a new way to stream its shows with 'bizarre' audio-only mode

NETFLIX is rolling out a surprise new feature, an audio-only mode that changes the movie or boxset you're watching into a podcast. https://bit.ly/3nrcuQF

Samsung Smart TVs beat the competition to bring TikTok to the big screen

SAMSUNG has updated its Smart TVs to bring support for video sensation TikTok to the big screen for the first time. https://bit.ly/3r553Rp

Apple could be planning an iPad price crash very soon

APPLE is widely-tipped to be gearing up to launch a new iPad model in the first few months of the new year, which will be speedier, boast a slightly bigger screen, and most importantly of all, be cheaper than any new iPad launched by Apple in the last three years. https://bit.ly/3ntvCO4

Broadband bills will increase for thousands of Shell customers in a DOUBLE price rise

BROADBAND customers who have a contract with Shell Energy could face two price increases to their monthly bills in the coming months, the home internet provider has confirmed. https://bit.ly/3qZ4xVa

Google Chrome is making it easier for you to test the latest features before anyone else

GOOGLE has a new plan to make trialling the latest beta features before release even easier than before. Here's how to get your hands on the latest updates before most users. https://bit.ly/3ak2Ong

Google meltdown as YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps, and Calendar stop working for billions

GOOGLE is experiencing difficulties with a huge number of its online services, including YouTube, Google Meet, Hangouts, Google Maps, Google Calendar, and even the chatty AI voice assistant that powers its popular smart home kit, including Google Nest Mini and Google Nest Hub. If you're unable to order food delivery this lunchtime, play Pokémon Go, or get your smart speaker to play your favourite playlist - this colossal outage is the cause. Here's everything you need to know. https://bit.ly/3aaMZ2e

Google down: How long will Google be down for?

GOOGLE crashed this morning sparking outages across Gmail, YouTube and ther Google brands. How long will Google be down for? https://bit.ly/3gMJArQ

Office 365 users put on alert about critical bugs with SharePoint, here's how to fix it

OFFICE 365 users have been put on alert about dangerous remote code vulnerabilities in multiple versions of SharePoint. Here's what Microsoft Office fans need to do to fix the major security issue. https://bit.ly/3a8fOfH

Microsoft Teams is making it easier to switch between devices on a call in 2021

MICROSOFT TEAMS is prepping another major update, which will make it easier to switch between desktop and mobile devices during a call next year. https://bit.ly/3gLSben

Amazon Echo prices drop again as more new things to ask Alexa are revealed

AMAZON ECHO prices have dropped yet again, as an update has been added to the Alexa voice assistant which allows smart speaker users to ask even more questions. https://bit.ly/34abPeR

Galaxy S21 showcased in first ever hands-on video, Samsung specs and features revealed

THE GALAXY S21+ has been showcased in its first ever hands-on video, giving a glimpse into some of the specs and features of the next Samsung flagship. https://bit.ly/3oEXTl0

Netflix could be about to increase prices in the UK yet again

NETFLIX could be about to increase prices in the UK yet again, with the streaming giant reportedly set to raise prices for the third time in as many years. https://bit.ly/380KEnU

Huawei swapping Android for HarmonyOS in major beta programme next week

HUAWEI'S plans to replace Android with their home-made HarmonyOS kick up a gear next week when the P40 Pro and P30 Pro makers begin a major beta programme for the new OS. https://bit.ly/3qP3gjp