WHATSAPP users thinking of turning their backs on the Facebook-owned chat app will no longer need to wave goodbye to their treasured conversations and group chats, thanks to a new feature from rival Telegram. https://bit.ly/2YszR1u
BT AND Virgin Media customers are facing a price hike in coming months now one of their biggest rivals is offering a tempting reason to switch with a big broadband price cut. https://bit.ly/2YuGOPF
GOOGLE has just announced a major Play Store change which could prove controversial, with Android apps that were previously banned in over a dozen countries soon available to download. https://bit.ly/2YxweqZ
WHATSAPP has added a new feature, which is switched on by default, in your iPhone and Android app to make WhatsApp Web more secure. Here's how it works. https://bit.ly/2YqWZNZ
SECURE messaging app Signal, which is recommended by privacy experts across the globe, has shown its lighter side with the latest upgrade, which brings animated stickers, chat wallpapers, and more on iOS and Android. https://bit.ly/3t8Gy6Y
HUAWEI fans left hoping the Google Play Store could make a dramatic return have been given a glimmer of hope. When quizzed about the US sanctions that led to Huawei creating its own Android rival a Biden administration nominee did not commit to sticking with the trade sanctions enforced by the previous presidency. https://bit.ly/2MffvGo
BILLIONS of people worldwide are still turning to online piracy to stream their favourite television boxsets, download the latest blockbusters and tune-in to live sporting fixtures, new data shows. However, new research from FACT shows people are unaware of just how much risk they're taking when they stream or download for free. https://bit.ly/3ooG1dy
MICROSOFT is rolling out an important security feature called Application Guard to Office 365 users, and it promises to end one of the biggest concerns of using a PC. https://bit.ly/3py0sWI
GOOGLE HOME branded smart speakers have finally gone for good, however, Amazon's rival Echo hardware can't rest on its laurels just yet as it still faces stiff competition from the search company. https://bit.ly/2Mzf6hU
NETFLIX is putting prices for millions of customers and a new email from the streaming firm is now revealing exactly how much more you'll be forced to pay each month. https://bit.ly/3pnaN7U
GOOGLE has added a clever new feature to its Google Docs app, which is designed to stop colleagues pestering you when you're away from your desk. https://bit.ly/2M4pGOe
GOOGLE has confirmed plans to bring the location of vaccination centres to its search results and offer turn-by-turn directions in its hugely-popular Google Maps app. https://bit.ly/3r8h0VZ
TSB down reports are flooding in right now, with users facing issues accessing the TSB online banking app and internet banking services today. https://bit.ly/3qRBUs7
NETFLIX has made an important behind-the-scenes change to how it handles audio on Android, which should deliver "studio quality" sound to your next boxset binge or movie marathon. https://bit.ly/2M8COSd
VIRGIN MEDIA is now competing shoulder-to-shoulder with the UK's biggest networks, including EE, Vodafone, and Three Mobile, following the launch of its super-fast 5G data speeds this week. https://bit.ly/3a7IHr4
SAMSUNG has revealed that one of its very best smartphone and TV features is now coming to more laptops and here's how it will improve the visual experience on your portable PC. https://bit.ly/2KL93q5
COWBOY 3 is the latest model from the Belgian technology company. Express.co.uk donned our helmet and tested this feature-packed electric bike, which boasted automatic crash detection, GPS tracking, and a detachable battery with a 70-km range. Here are our thoughts. https://bit.ly/3qFAPUe
GMAIL users need to accept new terms and conditions from Google in order to continue using the popular email app this year. The new terms need to be accepted by January 25, or fans face losing access to a number of the best features included in Gmail. https://bit.ly/3qR2Nwr
BUYING the latest and greatest iPhone and Android smartphones require a pretty hefty chunk of change. Manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, Huawei and Motorola all charge more than four-figure sums for their top-end handsets, but only one of these manages to hold its value... https://bit.ly/3c4ik7O
GOOGLE has missed its self-imposed deadline to publish detailed reports on exactly what data it tracks and stores on users of its most popular apps, including Gmail, YouTube and Google Maps. https://bit.ly/3qJXUFd
SAMSUNG'S latest Galaxy S21 smartphone series arrives in stores later this month, but anyone who has pre-ordered one of these new handsets should be aware of a design flaw that could cause a major issue. https://bit.ly/2NwCgGf
FACEBOOK is firefighting a backlash from users over its data-sharing practices in WhatsApp... but security experts warn that Messenger is much worse than WhatsApp for anyone worried about Mark Zuckerberg's social network spying on their text messages, downloading their photos, and more. https://bit.ly/3c4etYf
MILLIONS of porn viewers have been put on red alert after a huge cache of user data was allegedly stolen from a top adult website. https://bit.ly/3qFxrsq
HUNDREDS of Spotify users are reporting problems with the web browser-based player for the streaming service, which can be used to listen to music and podcasts. Despite widespread reports of issues with the web player, the iOS and Android smartphone and tablet apps seems to be withstanding the ongoing outage. https://bit.ly/3p7Mcnz
HUAWEI'S decision to part company with Honor could leave them facing a formidable new rival, as the smartphone maker may now have the Google Play Store installed on their upcoming devices for 2021. https://bit.ly/362iKYr
FACEBOOK is firefighting a backlash from users over its data-sharing practices in WhatsApp... but security experts warn that Messenger is much worse than WhatsApp for anyone worried about Mark Zuckerberg's social network spying on their text messages, downloading their photos, and more. https://bit.ly/2KuoAdC
OWNERS of the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 are being treated to Android 11 this month, but Samsung has also surprised Galaxy Fold owners with a much earlier launch of the One UI 3.0 upgrade than anyone expected. https://bit.ly/38W8RNM
APPLE is hard at work on a complete overhaul of its MacBook Pro that promises to fix a number of longhand issues that Apple fans have had with the laptop series, a well-respected analyst has claimed. https://bit.ly/39Jc8iN
WHEN shopping for laptops, it may seem like the only way to get a good one is to drop thousands of pounds on the latest model. But this just isn't true, there are plenty of great laptop options if you're on a budget that you can pick up for well under £500. https://bit.ly/3qwiJUG
MICROSOFT TEAMS is getting a new feature this month which will come in handy if you don't bring your A game to your next meeting. https://bit.ly/2M1hVYZ
SAMSUNG unveiled its brand-new Galaxy S21 smartphone range earlier this week, and has now confirmed some tempting treats for those who pre-order before January 29, 2021. https://bit.ly/35NYREo
PRIVACY-FOCUSED chat apps Signal and Telegram have enjoyed a huge increase in downloads as they seemingly reap the rewards of WhatsApp's controversial new update to its privacy policy. https://bit.ly/3ilbADz
GOOGLE has introduced a new feature to its smart home gadgets, which promises to save you time , but just don't expect to be able to test it out anytime soon. https://bit.ly/38OHPIl
PS5 stock stalled in the UK after a brief free-for-all following Sony's release in 2020, with little more than whispers as to when people can expect to pick up the next-gen console. When is the PS5 restocking in the UK? https://bit.ly/3bHuR0J
THREE down reports are flooding in right now, with customers today reporting UK network issues - specifically problems receiving and placing calls. Here is the Three mobile service status latest. https://bit.ly/35L1KG3
SAMSUNG'S all-new Galaxy S21 has just been unveiled with it featuring a new design, improved camera and better performance. However, one update fans were all dreading has now become a reality. Here's all you need to know about these new phones. https://bit.ly/3bEtjEH
SKY seems to have rebooted its free Sky Q Voice Remote offer - allowing those who haven't tested the voice search capabilities of their Sky Q box to have a go without forking out £30 for this must-have accessory. Here's how the offer works. https://bit.ly/3idmJpV
ALL eyes will be Samsung this afternoon with the firm expected to reveal its shiny new Galaxy S21 smartphone, however, that might not be all that is shown to the world during the Unpacked showcase. https://bit.ly/3nH4ryz
THOUSANDS of people across the UK are experiencing problems with their NHS Covid-19 tracing app. Why does the Covid app say "loading" and how can it be resolved? https://bit.ly/3nECVBF
WHATSAPP has rushed to underline how its hugely-successful chat app will handle your personal data. The clarification comes in the wake of a new privacy policy being announced, which has seen users ditch the messaging app for some of its more privacy-focused rivals. https://bit.ly/3skewoy
MICROSOFT plans to completely redesign Windows 10. Codenamed Sun Valley inside the company, a new report claims this complete overhaul to the look of the desktop operating system used by billions will launch before the end of the year. https://bit.ly/3nGb1FF
WHATSAPP will soon start sharing certain data with the platform's parent company Facebook, leaving users to ask whether they can prevent this practice. Express.co.uk explains everything you need to know about data shared between WhatsApp and Facebook - and whether it can be stopped. https://bit.ly/3nzdzoN
SONOS owners who relied on the Play Music app to beam their digital tracks to their home audio system will be gutted by the enforced switch to YouTube Music. https://bit.ly/35zEvi9