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New iPhone 12 and Apple AirTags released today - here's how to make sure you get one

APPLE'S new iPhone 12 and AirTags launch in the UK today. Here's how much they cost, and how to buy one. https://bit.ly/3aR454M

Windows 10 update fixes nightmare bug that could see you lose important files

A NEW Windows 10 update has fixed a nightmarish bug that could see you lose important files. But before you install the latest patch from Microsoft there's one thing you need to know. https://bit.ly/3gMN5k4

DHL and Hermes delivery text scams are on the rise – how you can beat the conmen

IF YOU have received a text message about a delivery - you should be on high alert. Scammers are using these texts to disguise dangerous tricks to steal your personal information. https://bit.ly/3eF3HHW

Galaxy users could be owed money from Samsung, do YOU qualify for the payout?

SAMSUNG is the target of a new lawsuit which could see Galaxy smartphone owners awarded a payout for one pesky - and costly - defect. Here's what Samsung Galaxy owners need to know. https://bit.ly/2R9kXg2

Own a Galaxy Watch? Samsung just released a very important update

IF YOU OWN a Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Watch Active 3, you'll want to download the latest software update right now as it's designed to improve one core feature. https://bit.ly/3sZXviQ

Samsung brings its best Galaxy smartphone features to its Windows 10 laptops

SAMSUNG has unveiled three new Windows 10 laptops which include bendable displays, superfast 5G technology, and a way to stop people spying on your spreadsheets. https://bit.ly/3gThPQB

Zoom is adding a new feature inspired by Microsoft Teams

ZOOM is rolling out a new feature to its meetings which, if you're a regular Microsoft Teams user, will look incredibly familiar. Here's what you need to know. https://bit.ly/2RZm1Uf

New iMac on sale this week, here are 6 reasons why you should pay to upgrade

APPLE'S all-new iMac will be available to pre-order this Friday, April 30. The all-in-one brings improved performance, better webcam, and a larger display. Prices start from £1,249, but there are six reasons why it's an incredibly good idea to avoid the entry-level model. https://bit.ly/3vnLG7A

Nvidia warns users of new security threat following Windows 10 update chaos

GRAPHICS card brand Nvidia has issued an urgent warning about a GPU driver security threat that could leave Windows 10 users open to a range of cyberattacks. Here's what you need to know to keep your machines safe. https://bit.ly/3t59r2U

Microsoft Teams getting new emojis, updated meeting experience and more in latest upgrade

MICROSOFT TEAMS users will soon be getting another blockbuster new update, which this time around adds over 800 emojis, an updated meeting experience and enhanced noise suppression tools. https://bit.ly/3xtp731

Spotify users left facing huge price hike and music streaming fans are furious

SPOTIFY has announced that some popular subscription plans are going up and that news has left many music streamers very unhappy. Here's how much more you may soon be forced to pay and when the price hike comes into force. https://bit.ly/3dRO7td

YouTube finally fixes the biggest problem with watching videos on your phone

YOUTUBE is rolling out a new update that is perfect for mobile users on low data contracts. If you need to be meagre with your data allowance, or just want to make sure you don't eat it up fast, then YouTube's new data saver mode for iOS and Android is made for you. Here's how to activate it. https://bit.ly/3aJkB6R

Don't open this dangerous text message! EE, Vodafone and Three send warning to customers

SOME of the UK's biggest mobiles networks including Vodafone, EE and Three have sent an urgent warning to customers due to a dangerous text message that has begun circulating around the UK. https://bit.ly/2S4VNjp

Microsoft Teams is FINALLY getting a call upgrade that Skype users have enjoyed for years

MICROSOFT TEAMS users will soon see one of the best call features from Skype make its way to the popular video conferencing tool. https://bit.ly/2Po9t8b

Three new features coming to your iPad this week (and one update it's STILL missing!)

APPLE is scheduled to launch iPadOS 14.5 in the coming days, which will bring dozens of new features to your Apple tablet. We've picked out three of the most notable... as well as one that's still missing. https://bit.ly/3vh6vBC

iOS 14.5 will release this week and fix one hugely irritating iPhone problem

APPLE has confirmed that iOS 14.5 will release this week, and here's how it will fix a major nightmare with the latest iPhones. https://bit.ly/2QTEy3R

One million Android users hacked by ‘most sophisticated’ attack experts have ever seen

ANDROID users have been told about one of the most sophisticated attacks ever found in the Google Play Store, which has gone undetected since 2019 and impacted one million devices worldwide. https://bit.ly/3vfa1fK

Nvidia warning: Millions of users need to follow this advice to avoid Windows 10 nightmare

ANOTHER day, another Windows 10 update nightmare. PC users are once again facing issues with a brand new patch released by Microsoft - and if you're experiencing problems with the April 2021 Patch Tuesday release then you may want to follow this advice. https://bit.ly/3tLGV7o

EE customers offered free Xbox Game Pass Unlimited for a year - here's how to get it

GAMERS wanting access to Xbox Game Pass Unlimited can now get 12-months free thanks to this deal from EE. https://bit.ly/3sM9rVf

Virgin Media set to rival Sky with an all-new way to watch TV

VIRGIN MEDIA has announced plans to trial an all-new TV service that takes aim at Sky's popular NOW streaming platform. Here's how it works. https://bit.ly/3sMW7Qr

Want to book a Covid vaccine? Follow this important advice from fraud experts

LOOKING to book a Covid-19 vaccine with the NHS? You need to be aware of how to tell a real invitation from the NHS from a fake one sent out by cyber crooks trying to scam you out of your hard-earned cash. https://bit.ly/3xlsj0N

EE, Vodafone, Three and O2 beaten! New report reveals surprise mobile network winners

EE, VODAFONE, O2 and Three might be some of the most popular UK networks, but a new report from the team at Which? reveals that they are being outshone by their smaller rivals. https://bit.ly/3gwJEh8

You don't need a Samsung TV anymore to get one of its greatest features

SAMSUNG TV owners have long been treated to a swathe of free content via the firm's TV Plus app but now you can watch these shows on other devices thanks to a big update, https://bit.ly/32APNAW

Messenger DOWN: Some users can't messages as outage hits Facebook

SOME Facebook Messenger fans are complaining that they can't access the popular chat app this morning. https://bit.ly/3xinipR

Google Chrome could soon help save money off your internet shopping bill

GOOGLE looks set to be gearing up to roll out a brand new Chrome feature which will help save you money on any future shopping sprees. https://bit.ly/3n7X7xp

Sky, NOW TV and Roku users just got more exclusive content to watch for FREE

MORE content is coming to Sky, NOW TV and Roku users this year with exclusive shows being broadcast without paying a penny extra. https://bit.ly/2RIGM6v

Fitbit unveils its first new fitness tracker since it was bought by Google

FITBIT has announced its first new fitness-focused gadget of the year - the Fitbit Luxe, which packs a colour touchscreen, stress-tracking features, and built-in guided exercises to work out from home - all for £130. https://bit.ly/3tEyrPw

Microsoft Teams is FINALLY bringing a change to meetings that was promised a year ago

MICROSOFT TEAMS users are finally getting an exciting new feature that was first announced back in 2020. https://bit.ly/3n4xOfH

Apple unveils a new iPhone 12 with a refreshed look and it's out this month

APPLE'S big spring launch event has taken place today and one surprise was the launch of a new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini in Purple. https://bit.ly/2QclpdE

Cheapest ever Sonos speaker launches today and it's not just the price you'll like

THERE'S a new Sonos speaker available from today which is not only the cheapest device the audio firm has ever made but also the most portable. https://bit.ly/3xa3d4V

Microsoft finally fixes Windows 10 glitch that let hackers corrupt your hard drive

MICROSOFT has - at last - addressed a terrifying Windows 10 bug that let hackers corrupt the personal data on your hard drive. Here's how to make sure you stay safe from this nasty attack. https://bit.ly/3dzNeVO

The new Sky TV trick that every iPhone and iPad owner needs to know

SKY has a feature-packed new update, which not only brings new tricks to the Sky Q set-top box underneath your telly but also improves the experience on iPhone and iPad. https://bit.ly/3n1WXHB

Your iPhone could get three unmissable new features this week - here's what's coming soon

IT'S a big week for Apple with the US technology firm holding a major launch event and we may finally get to hear the date when the blockbuster iOS 14.5 upgrade will be released to iPhones across the world. https://bit.ly/3apAhfz

New iPad, Mac and AirPods could be revealed tomorrow as Apple hosts major launch event

THERE'S a big week ahead for Apple fans with the US technology firm hosting a major launch event tomorrow. Here's what to expect including the release of a new iPad, AirPods and Mac. https://bit.ly/32v79yQ

Free Sky Sports and BT Sport livestreams could soon be taken offline ‘in minutes’

ILLEGAL livestreams of content that appear on paid-for channels like Sky Sports and BT Sport could soon get taken down in a matter of minutes. https://bit.ly/3v3Sqam

Alexa, give me some good news! All the latest Amazon Echo tricks you need to try

AMAZON ECHO owners need to test out these exciting new Alexa features to get the most from their smart speakers and smart displays. If you own an Amazon Echo, here's what you need to ask. https://bit.ly/3ttJWJB

New iPad could launch at Apple Event this week, but tough luck if you want to own one

APPLE has confirmed its next hardware showcase, which is due to take place on April 20. A number of announcements are tipped to be planned, but one of these - a new iPad Pro - might be incredibly tough to buy in the weeks following its reveal onstage. https://bit.ly/3sq23yx

Twitter down: How long will Twitter be down for? Latest updates

TWITTER has stopped working for millions of users across the UK, with complaints of long loading times and being unable to tweet. So how long will Twitter be down for? https://bit.ly/3uZGpmo

Switching to a new broadband deal? Full-fibre firm Hyperoptic has solved a major issue

HYPEROPTIC has announced plans to bring InvisiLight technology to its full-fibre broadband installations, which will make it faster - and much more discreet - to have new broadband cables running around your home. https://bit.ly/3ds7HMm

Are YOU owed money from Facebook? Social network may be forced to pay out over data breach

FACEBOOK is facing a "mass action" lawsuit over a colossal data breach, which saw the email addresses, mobile numbers, names and ages of some 500 million users leaked online. Those impacted by the breach are now being called upon to join the legal action. https://bit.ly/3dq0Z9F

Google down: Search, Gmail and YouTube offline in devastating outage – here’s the latest

GOOGLE users have been hit with a fresh outage today as reports have come in of problems with Google Search, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Classroom and YouTube. Here is the Google status latest. https://bit.ly/3e7dIND

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 won’t fix a complaint with the Galaxy S21 Ultra

SAMSUNG'S new range of foldable phones are expected to fill the Galaxy Note shaped hole in its line-up later this year. But the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 won't address one frustrating issue users had with one of the South Korean tech giant's other big 2021 flagship devices - the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. https://bit.ly/3sqm6gl

Spotify just launched a brand-new way to listen, but UK subscribers miss out

SPOTIFY has launched its first ever physical product - allowing subscribers an entirely new way to stream their favourite songs, playlists, and podcasts on the move. Unfortunately, UK subscribers can't try out this new bit of kit from the leading music streaming service quite yet. https://bit.ly/32kKtBC

Zoom and Microsoft Teams need to copy this battery life-busting feature from Google Meet

THE TEAMS behind Zoom and Microsoft Teams would do well to take a leaf out of Google Meet's book. That's because the rival video conferencing service has just added a new battery-saving feature that should help you avoid the embarrassment of being in a meeting and getting cut o- https://bit.ly/3uWBgvh

Google Pixel smartwatch design leaks …and looks set to borrow from both Samsung and Apple

GOOGLE looks like it's - at long last - finally planning on launching a Pixel Watch, with a release date for the wearable expected to happen later this year. Here's everything we know about the design and new features for the hotly-tipped device. https://bit.ly/3g8Ibh3

Samsung, Roku and other Smart TVs just lost access to thousands of new movies and shows

SAMSUNG Smart TVs owners and those with Roku streaming set-top boxes have lost access to thousands of films and TV shows to rent and buy, thanks to a decision from Google. https://bit.ly/2Rwo3uR

Virgin Media and O2 merger is approved, what does this £31billion deal mean for you?

VIRGIN MEDIA and O2 have just received a ‘provisional' thumbs up from regulators to move ahead with its mega-merger. The deal could bring superfast broadband to millions more homes, see O2 customers offered incentives from Virgin Media TV, and a serious internet upgrade for millions of Sky broadband customers. Here's exactly what it all means for you. https://bit.ly/3mNYOjl

WhatsApp warning: New scam lets anyone 'easily' block your chat app

WHATSAPP users have been put on red alert about a new scam that lets anyone 'easily' block you from accessing your account on the popular chat app. Here's how it works, and what to do if you're targeted. https://bit.ly/2QkTuaX

New iPad could launch next week as Apple reveals important date for your diary

APPLE has mailed out invitations to its next launch event, which will take place Tuesday April 20. Apple is widely-tipped to unveil a new iPad, an iPad mini, and an iOS 14.5 operating system upgrade. https://bit.ly/3g8gO6A

Costa app is dropping ALL hot drinks to 50p: how to claim yours before the deal expires

COSTA COFFEE's app is offering customers an unmissable deal right now, with all hot drinks available to buy for 50p. The price crash is only available for a limited time though, so if you don't want to miss out here's how to grab the hot deal. https://bit.ly/3g3Fptn