America’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to scrap net neutrality legislation, in a move that could impact how users view the web both in the US and around the world. Previously, American Internet Service Providers (ISPs) were governed by the Communications Act of 1934. A rule that went by the name of Title II…
Whilst many of us Brits look forward to summertime – with its warmer weather and lighter evenings – it’s not quite such a happy time for our technology. Smartphones, in particular, are notorious for suffering during these hot spells; slowing down, overheating and draining battery very quickly. So why does this happen? Firstly, it’s worth…
Using a smartphone within the EU may have recently got a lot cheaper, but consumers still need to be wary, consumer champion Which? has warned. New legislation came into force this month to prevent network providers from adding extra onto customers’ bills when they use their phone within the EU. It means that any calls,…
Facebook has yet again had to go on record to deny snooping allegations – this time around eavesdropping on mobile users’ phone calls. Upon downloading the Facebook app to their smartphones, users have to permit the app access to their microphone (among numerous other features). The social network has long claimed this is for recording…
Holidaymakers using their mobiles outside of the EU could unwittingly rack up “life-changing” debts totalling more than their holiday actually cost, Citizens Advice has warned. The charity said many travelling Brits rack up bills in the thousands without even realising. Most don’t know how quickly the cost is rising, whilst others are completely unaware that…
Smartphone owners could be seeing their battery power plummet and data usage rocket – thanks to fraudsters running invisible ads. According to online ad fraud detectors Forensiq, legitimate-looking applications are being utilised to “show” users a rapid succession of invisible apps. Then, human behaviour is emulated to make it appear as though they have interacted…
Tensions between Russia and the US show no signs of abating, and the rift is even finding its way into the global smartphone race. According to some reports, Russia is looking to develop a new mobile operating system in a bid to reduce Android and iOS dominance in the market – but what does it…
Broadband users across the UK could soon have access to much faster connections, with telecoms firm BT saying that it has made a major breakthrough in the development of its fibre service. The company claims to have successfully tested download speeds of 800Mbps and upload speeds of 200Mbps using its G-Fast technology, and that customers…
Pickpockets are more likely to target Brits for their smartphones than their wallets, according to a new report published by mobile security firm Lookout. After carrying out a detailed survey of more than 2,400 respondents across the UK, Germany, France and the US, the company’s analysts found that 23 per cent of smartphone-owning Brits have…
Amazon has gone head-to-head with Samsung and Apple by entering the smartphone market. While the e-retail giant has already released a number of tablet computers as part of its Kindle range, the Fire Phone is its first ever smartphone. The gadget boasts a 4.7-inch high-definition display, which uses face-tracking cameras to provide users with a…