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Virgin Media O2 will roll out AI-powered spam fighting tools and new caller identification services to all mobile customers for free to help protect them from fraud, thanks to a new partnership with voice security leader, Hiya. The Hiya Protect service, which will be rolled out in the background to …

O2 experienced a record-breaking year in 2023 for live entertainment with 1.4m tickets sold through its Priority Tickets platform and Beyonce’s latest tour coming out on top as the most popular event of the year.  The impressive ticket sales highlight how the live entertainment industry has continued to bounce back …

Virgin Media O2 and Tesco Plc, owners of Tesco Mobile, have signed a 10-year renewal of their 50:50 joint venture. 20 years after it was first formed, Tesco Mobile has grown to be the UK’s largest mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), with more than 5.5 million customers. The renewal of …

Global premium tech brand, HONOR, has today announced the availability of the HONOR Magic V2 – the thinnest inward-folding smartphone in the world, in Europe, including the UK. The launch event, held today at the Porsche Experience Center in Leipzig, saw over 400 media representatives and partners in attendance, showcasing HONOR’s commitment …

Following the launch of Google’s latest flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, Google has unveiled a limited-edition Mint colour for the handsets which are now available to order on the UK’s number one network EE, offering superfast connections and award-winning customer service. Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel …

Global technology brand HONOR today announced the launch of the brand-new HONOR Magic6 Lite, the latest addition to its flagship Magic Series line-up. Combining exceptional display, expansive photography capabilities and enhanced battery and hardware performance, the HONOR Magic6 Lite sets a new benchmark for super mid-range smartphones in the industry.   …

HONOR and the luxury lifestyle brand Porsche Design have announced a strategic partnership. Both brands are united by the vision of creating innovative products that combine exceptional and functional design with cutting-edge technology. Driven by their shared values of consistently reaching for new excellence and pushing boundaries of what is …

POCO, a popular technology brand among the young generation of tech enthusiasts, introduces an exciting new smartphone for entertainment-loving Gen-Z users looking for a powerful device with great affordability. The latest addition to POCO’s popular C series, POCO C65 wins over Gen-Z users with its incredible viewing experiences, upgraded camera, …

Virgin Media O2 and Ericsson have partnered to demonstrate the potential of network slicing, with a trial that took place at Comic Con in Birmingham. The trial saw the augmented reality esport, Hado, run on a dedicated slice on Virgin Media O2’s 5G standalone network, which enabled remote play and …

Motorola is announcing a new partnership with Assurant UK, which brings smartphone repair network, ‘Pocket Geek Stores’ to its customer service offering across the UK. From today, Motorola consumers can take advantage of the walk-in repair store in 12 convenient locations and receive professional customer service with a peace of mind that consumers won’t be left without their devices for …

Tech company Nothing have announced a new app called Nothing Chats and gives users access to iMessage services as well as that precious blue bubble feeling that iOS users have grown to love over the years. Nothing Chats is a first-of-its-kind app developed in partnership with Sunbird, which allows you …

Virgin Media O2 is giving new and existing O2 customers the opportunity to enjoy up to triple their mobile data on selected Rolling Plan and Big Bundle tariffs for up to three months, at no extra cost. New customers can simply order and activate their Rolling Plan or Big Bundle, …

Xiaomi today announced the all-new Redmi 13C, offering outstanding entertainment and photographic experiences to satisfy the creative needs of Gen Z, starting at USD 109. Boasting an exceptionally thin 8.09mm profile,1 trendy flat frame design and stylish looks with nature-inspired colours: Midnight Black, Navy Blue, Clover Green, Glacier White. Redmi …

HMD, maker of Nokia phones and accessories, today announces a new range of noise-cancelling Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2+ in ‘So Pink’, ‘So Purple’ and ‘So Grey’. Take charge of your sound with up to seven hours of noise-cancelled listening time on a single charge – keeping the good vibes in …

At Lenovo Tech World ’23, Motorola is taking its AI endeavours to another level and showcasing innovations that redefine the possibilities of flexible hardware, whilst also introducing exciting new AI features. These features range from generative theming to a sophisticated personal assistant. For years, Motorola has been at the forefront …

Virgin Media O2 has today reached an agreement to sell a 16.67% minority stake in its mobile tower joint venture, Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited (“Cornerstone”), to the UK-based infrastructure fund, GLIL Infrastructure LLP (“GLIL”). Virgin Media O2 will receive approximately £360 million payable in cash at closing of the transaction, …

EE, one of the UK’s largest subscription businesses, has today announced a landmark shift toward platform services, expanding its offering from selling traditional telecoms. EE unveiled the first of a new suite of products and services open to all UK consumers, via a new integrated platform, powered by an EE …

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is available on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network (www.vodafone.co.uk). Customers can get the new Samsung device from £18.50 a month* (£29 upfront cost) with 1GB data on Vodafone EVO and those who purchase the new Samsung tablet before 31 October 2023 can claim a …

To showcase its Unlimited Social Media offering, VOXI by Vodafone has partnered with leading marketing activation experts Disturbed Media Group to create a unique and innovative 3D hologram experiential, set to be exhibited in Kings Cross Station and Westfield London.  As VOXI continues to explore and invest in new and …

From now (4 October) until 15 November O2customers who purchase the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Google Pixel 8 can save up to £288 across all Plus Plan tariffs (30GB, 150GB and Unlimited Plus). With the Plus Plan* tariff customers can get a range of benefits to save them up …

Meet Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, engineered by Google and built with AI at the center for a more helpful and personal experience. These phones are packed with first-of-their-kind features, all powered by Google Tensor G3. And they’ll get seven years of software updates, including Android OS upgrades, security updates and regular …

EE today unveiled the first of its future strategic plans for its home broadband service as part of its ongoing ambition to become the UK’s most personal customer-focused brand. Partnering with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., EE will roll out new in-home hardware in the future that will feature Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 …

Three, the UK’s Fastest 5G Network*, has launched Three Your Way: The mobile plan made for you, new pay monthly plans that offer customers ultimate flexibility. These new airtime plans – Lite, Value and Complete – give customers the opportunity to customise their benefits, airtime contract length, and control how …

Virgin Media O2 has announced that it will start to switch off 3G services in 2025 as part of its ongoing network transformation. This will enable the company to further expand and upgrade its 4G and 5G connectivity, reduce energy consumption and deliver enhanced speeds and reliability for customers. It …