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Use Gmail on your iPhone? Google finally reveals everything it knows about you

IT HAS been a long time coming, but Google has finally agreed to the latest terms and conditions from Apple's App Store and disclosed the full details on how exactly its apps, like YouTube and Gmail, track your data once installed on an iPhone. https://bit.ly/37R4cf5

Your Virgin Media bill is increasing tomorrow, but these tips may help beat the price hike

VIRGIN Media customers are facing bigger bills from tomorrow with the broadband and TV provider about to hike prices. However, you could slash your monthly payments by following these simple tips. https://bit.ly/3q1iXT1

Google reveals six exciting new features coming to your Android phone

ANDROID smartphone users are being treated to a swathe of new features and upgrades courtesy of Google, here's what you can expect to find coming to your phone and tablet soon. https://bit.ly/37R492T

Echo Show 10 review: Amazon's spinning smart speaker is a twist too far

THE ALL-NEW Echo Show 10 finally launched across the world with the upgraded smart speaker offering a unique twist on the formula. Unlike previous Alexa-powered devices with a screen, the Echo Show 10 can follow you around the room. It's clever, but here's why we're not convinced you should rush to buy one. https://bit.ly/3uCBGI4

Bill Gates says why he prefers Androids to iPhones and discusses his 'greatest' mistake

BILL GATES has admitted that he prefers Androids phones to the iPhones in a recent interview. https://bit.ly/3aVWTVE

How to clean your laptop safely

LAPTOPS are usually one of our most treasured - and expensive - items we own. Here's how to clean your laptop safely. https://bit.ly/3bGNWyx

Xbox Live DOWN: Gamers fume as thousands hit by massive server outage

XBOX Live is down tonight leaving thousands unable to get online. Here's all the latest news and server status as Microsoft confirms why the service is offline. https://bit.ly/3bElnSu

Forget 5G! EE will soon offer the network boost you really want

MOBILE FIRM EE has announced plans to boost its 4G network with more areas able to get a dramatically improved signal over the rest of this year. https://bit.ly/3bEUoWK

Free movie streaming block: Sky confirms millions of broadband users face fresh ban

SKY and other Internet Service Providers are being forced to crack down on websites offering users free access to the latest Hollywood blockbusters. Broadband customers will soon see a number of high-profile sites blocked by default. https://bit.ly/2O3C5Te

Burglars beware! New Ring video doorbell brings bird's eye view of your home to your phone

THERE'S a clever new way of keeping watch over the front of your home with Ring launching a new video doorbell. https://bit.ly/37KJptA

Samsung is finally making its best new 4K TVs more affordable

SAMSUNG has confirmed the pricing for its next generation of QLED 4K TVs and they're really not as expensive as previous models. If you're looking to upgrade, this is great news. https://bit.ly/2ZKFqJf

Latest Galaxy S10 news from Samsung could stop you from upgrading your phone

SAMSUNG has confirmed some brilliant news about its smartphones and it could mean owners of older devices, like the Galaxy S10 from early 2019, no longer feel the need to think about upgrading to something new. https://bit.ly/3bBd0XO

Best cheap headphones for under £35 that are top-rated on Amazon

HEADPHONE HUNTING is no easy feat, with so many styles on the market narrowing down the best pair for your budget and lifestyle can take some serious searching. https://bit.ly/2P8JrFp

Gmail's most useful feature is coming to Microsoft Word next month

MICROSOFT Word users will be treated to an impressive update, which is set to bring one of Gmail's best features to this popular software. https://bit.ly/3unAZlK

YouTube is testing a huge boost in quality that fans have wanted for years

YOUTUBE is trialling an upgrade in quality that could dramatically improve streaming on your smartphone or tablet. https://bit.ly/3pIzkUh

Lloyds and Halifax DOWN: Mobile app and online banking NOT WORKING for thousands

LLOYDS and Halifax customers currently seem unable to login to mobile banking apps and online banking services to check their current account balance, transfer money, or get their latest statement. Here are the latest updates from the banking outage. https://bit.ly/3bzEhts

Use Zoom? You need to be aware of a terrifying new sex scam that could seriously cost you

ZOOM users have been put on high alert about a terrifying new sex scam that could end up costing them time and money. https://bit.ly/3pJz5IF

Your Galaxy Watch unlocks a critical feature today that Apple Watch can't match

SAMSUNG will begin pushing out an update to two popular Galaxy Watch models today that brings with it a crucial new health feature. https://bit.ly/3kdcgM8

This iPhone trick that FINALLY lets you record video and play music at the same time

IF YOU'VE always wondered how to record video with your own soundtrack in the background, this new trick shows how you can do it. And it's surprisingly simple. https://bit.ly/3pGevJk

Thinking of upgrading your Samsung 4K TV? Why you might want to wait until next month

SAMSUNG could be about to unleash another swathe of new lifestyle TVs onto the market and that means buying a telly right now might be a bad idea. https://bit.ly/2ZApsRX

Fire TV users who missed out on the biggest update in years don’t have long to wait

AMAZON could start pushing out its completely redesigned Fire TV experience in the next couple of weeks, according to a new report. If your Fire TV streaming device hasn't been upgraded yet, you've really been missing out. https://bit.ly/2ZBxslS

Millions of Sky Q viewers to see prices rises, but there are some key exceptions

SKY TV and broadband customers will receive confirmation of their new monthly bills in the coming days. But while most Sky products are due to cost more ...there are a number of high-profile exceptions that should bring some good news to concerned viewers. https://bit.ly/3aERL8k

All-new Echo Show 10 launches this week, with new design that lets Alexa follow you around

AMAZON will finally launch its radically redesigned Echo Show 10 in the UK this week, after announcing the all-new smart home gadget during its annual hardware showcase back in September 2020. https://bit.ly/3pDsO1c

Windows 10: Microsoft just lifted the lid on what's coming in the next upgrade

MICROSOFT has taken the wraps off its next Windows 10 update, revealing what fans can expect from the next landmark upgrade for the world's most popular desktop operating system. Here's what is coming soon to your PC. https://bit.ly/3dwRyFJ

Next Sonos product has been unmasked weeks before its release date

SONOS'S long-awaited noise-cancelling headphones have been revealed in great detail, thanks to a new patent from Germany. https://bit.ly/2OVbcBf

Google Maps will let you pay for parking tickets and train tickets inside the app

WITH THE latest update, Google Maps is getting even more indispensable in our day-to-day lives. Not just for turn-by-turn directions and business opening hours, it will soon let you pay for parking and public transport tickets without leaving the app. https://bit.ly/3dqlMKL

Microsoft Outlook users warned: stay clear of this email, or lose all of your passwords

OUTLOOK email users have been put on high alert about a dangerous new email scam, which can steal sensitive login details - including passwords to your social media accounts, and in the worst case, online banking. https://bit.ly/3dtdwK2

The best noise-cancelling headphones of 2021

HAVING A GOOD PAIR of noise-cancelling headphones allows you to stay in the zone, no matter how loud your surroundings may be. https://bit.ly/37s5LjG

Chromecast with Google TV could be the reason your Google Home is broken

THE latest Google Chromecast seems to be causing problems for users with speaker groups set up to listen to the radio, music streaming services, or podcasts across multiple smart speakers in their home. Here's what is going awry. https://bit.ly/3bbTVeu

Huge Android 12 leak reveals the biggest features coming to your phone

THE BIGGEST features coming to Google's next blockbuster Android update have been unmasked in a fresh batch of leaks. Here's everything we know about Android 12.0, known as Snow Cone, due out this year. https://bit.ly/3prCyvb

Google Chrome users will soon be able to play Xbox games without leaving their browser

CHROME web browser users could soon stream the latest and greatest Xbox Series X games without installing any extra apps or losing any space on their hard-drive. https://bit.ly/3puZoSP

Virgin Media is offering customers a free LG 4K 49-inch TV but not for long

VIRGIN Media is offering customers a free LG TV when they sign up for certain contracts. Here's how to take advantage of this deal. https://bit.ly/3djBuav

Made money on the price of Bitcoin? iPhone owners can now use cryptocurrency to pay

BITCOIN investors will be pleased to know their cryptocurrency can now be used at checkout with Apple Pay - to pay in high street stores, Amazon purchases, and other online purchases. https://bit.ly/3s2aSPu

Getting a friend to upgrade to superfast broadband could earn you £50 to spend on Amazon

IF YOU'RE already a customer with Community Fibre, you can now send a referral link to friends, family or neighbours to unlock a £50 voucher for Amazon - for every person who signs-up to the new broadband provider. https://bit.ly/3jT81p8

Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch may soon be rivalled by new wearable from Facebook

THE Samsung Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch could soon face some fierce new competition from Facebook as rumours suggest the social media firm is planning to launch its first-ever wearable. https://bit.ly/2LXhr6s

BT, Sky and Virgin Media miss out as UK's best broadband supplier is revealed

THE UK's best broadband supplier has been named in USwitch's latest awards show, with one company fending off competition from the likes of Virgin Media, BT and Sky to be crowned the winner. https://bit.ly/2N9kBEJ

Ditched WhatsApp for Telegram? Your secret chats might not be as safe as you thought

RIVAL chat app Telegram has benefited from a surge of new users fleeing WhatsApp, but those who hoped their private audio recordings and videos would be faster with the chat app might want to reconsider. https://bit.ly/3rPmC7M

Thinking of getting a Surface Laptop? Microsoft patent shows you may want to wait

MICROSOFT has just patented a a brilliant Surface Laptop feature. If you're thinking of picking up one of the first-party Windows 10 devices you may want to wait just a little longer. https://bit.ly/3pm4GzM

Some Huawei phones could soon be blocked from another popular Android app

A POPULAR Google Play Store app for Android devices could soon stop working on some Huawei devices. https://bit.ly/37aaNB6

Some lucky Google users just got treated to a striking new look when searching the web

GOOGLE is testing a new Dark Mode when searching the web and here's how to see if you are one of the lucky ones who can access the updated look https://bit.ly/3pqmg64

Microsoft sends Windows 10 update warning, users need to upgrade now or put PCs at risk

MICROSOFT has issued a Windows 10 update warning, with some users needing to upgrade as soon as possible - or risk putting their PCs in jeopardy. https://bit.ly/2LRoMV8

Apple Watch could be used to predict positive Covid-19 test

THE Apple Watch could be used to predict a positive Covid-19 test a whole week before a typical swab test can. https://bit.ly/3d7rnFt

Google Chrome will make your secret incognito web searches more private on iPhone

GOOGLE CHROME is getting a great new safety feature on the Apple iPhone which will make incognito browsing even safer. https://bit.ly/3phblvg

The best budget tablets for under £150 on Amazon

TABLETS are a handy hybrid of mobile phone and laptop that allow you to enjoy the benefits of a large screen without being weighed down by a bulky laptop, perfect for students, professionals, and children. https://bit.ly/3b353dL

Amazon slashes Kindle Fire prices: Fire TV Stick and Echo Dot also get price cut

AMAZON has slashed the prices of a range of their top products ahead of Valentine's Day, with the Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, Fire TV Stick and Echo Dot all getting price cuts. https://bit.ly/3p86kVO

Facebook 'Is That You' scam returns: Don't trust this age old Messenger con

SECURITY experts are warning Facebook fans about a veteran scam that is making a comeback on Facebook Messenger. If you get a curious - and enticing looking - message that asks "Is That You" make sure you're on guard. https://bit.ly/3qeAQyE

Snapchat is making it much easier to filter your friends list

SNAPCHAT users could soon see their friends list numbers drop thanks to a new feature the selfie app is rolling out. https://bit.ly/372DUpM

Stunning new Samsung 4K and 8K TVs launching soon, just don't look at the price

SAMSUNG has now revealed exactly when they'll launch and how much its new TVs will cost. Here's all you need to know. https://bit.ly/3rMgY6r

Huawei boss doesn't think Google ban will be going away anytime soon

HUAWEI fans hoping that the Google Play Store could make a triumphant comeback on future devices from the Shenzhen-based smartphone giant have been delivered some bad news. https://bit.ly/3aXU9FS

There's a new way to summon Alexa without needing an Amazon Echo

Amazon's Alexa remains one of the most popular smart assistants on the market and now there's a new way to summon her without needing an Echo smart speaker. https://bit.ly/2OkcNA9