Everything you need to know about the new Sony Xperia 10, as revealed at MWC 2019, the world’s biggest tech show. MWC in Barcelona saw a huge influx of new tech announcements. And for us, one of the most exciting moments was when Sony Mobile President, Mitsuya Kishida revealed details of the Sony Xperia 10 - a fantastic phone you'll be able to order from iD Mobile. Here's what makes it so special... Design and display Covered by tough Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5, the Xperia 10 is gorgeously sleek with a metallic finish, and its screen offers 6-inches of HD glory. The Xperia 10 is a mover lovers’ dream – sporting an ultra-wide 21:9 format

Random Act of Kindness Week Inspired by Random Act of Kindness day on the 17th February, we’ve created our very own Random Act of Kindness Week on the iD Mobile Community. Simply be someone’s hero between 18th – 24th February by helping to answer a question or two from your fellow Community users. Need more motivation? We'll pick our favourite answer to any of the questions on the iD Mobile Community before the end of the week (Midnight 24th February), and reward the member with a £200 Currys PC World Voucher to spend on their own dream tech. Here's a few to help you get going: Helpppp android or apple?

The 91st Academy Awards (aka The Oscars) are just days away. And, if you’ve had your fill of big-screen fun watching all of the nominated films, why not hunker down with a few classics on these superstar smartphones. The show stopping Samsung Galaxy S9 PlusRoll up the red carpet. All you need is a sofa, some snacks and an S9 Plus for a spectacular cinematic experience. To infinity and beyond! No we’re not insisting you watch a Pixar classic, we’re talking about its 6.2-inch revolutionary Infinity Display. There will be no interruptions between you and your beloved blockbusters – the curved, end-to-end screen will make sure of that. And if you like your movies loud, the true-to life AKG surround sound will make those explosions and gripping film scores feel like they’re coming from inside the house.

Nokia’s new flagship is set to be unveiled at MWC Barcelona later this month. Our favourite tech publications have been busy predicting what to expect, so let’s check out the latest rumours. It’ll be called the Nokia 9 PureView First things first, what will this new Nokia be named? Well, most of the articles we’ve read refer to it as… the Nokia 9 PureView. “Nokia's next big handset might be the true flagship stunner to boost the brand to new heights. It's reportedly called the Nokia 9 PureView, and it could pack some high-end surprises.” Stuff TV “It now looks as though the Nokia 9 might be the perfect device to mark the return of the PureView name and the pedigree that comes with it.” Trusted Reviews Its standout feature will be the world’s first penta-camera The Nokia 9 PureView will almost certainly be rocking a five lens camera, which will obviously give it some

Top notch front facing cameras are perfect for selfie fans, and some phones are packed with clever tech to help you take your selfies to the max. Here are some of our top phones for selfies. Everyone loves a selfie now and then, and a good selfie cam is essential. If you’re on the lookout for an upgrade and you love a selfie, here are some top handsets that are worth a look… Google Pixel 3 – get great group selfies With the Pixel 3, you don’t just get one selfie camera, you get two. The secondary wide-angle camera is perfect for big group selfies. So no more stretching your arm out to get everyone in the frame, the Pixel 3 does it effortlessly. The Pixel 3 also has a Portrait mode that blurs the background using some clever software. Making your selfies look like they were taken by a professional photographer. Another great feature of the Pixel 3 is Night

Award season is upon us, and with all the buzz of who’ll win what, we thought we’d get in on the action with our very own. So, take your seats ladies and gentlemen – because the nominations are in! Award category: Best camera for a selfie star Who can forget the incredible Oscar selfie from 2014? If you’re someone who loves rallying your friends and family for a big old group selfie, this is the category for you. That’s right, epic selfies will be yours, with the help of a few features. For starters, a phone with a secondary wide-angle camera will help you get more of the gang into the frame – and if you’re not always perfectly lit, Night Sight mode works wonders to brighten up those darker selfies. A true star needs top notch lighting, after all. And the winner is… The Google Pixel 3

If your aim is to do better than last year’s gift of a generic heart-shaped card and petrol garage flowers, then point your arrow at these four ways to really bring it this Valentine’s Day. Cue heart-eye emoji levels of affection. Make them a personalised card with Funky Pigeon If your better half is one of those “I’ll be happy with just a card” people, they’ll love a personalised one from Funky Pigeon. It’s super easy to design on your phone, and it'll be professionally printed and sent in a couple of days - or delivered First Class (if you’ve left it to the last minute). So, it’s time to dig out all of those romantic or hilarious couple’s photos and get creative. Free on An

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Not a fan of the notch? We’ve gathered together some of the latest phones that are completely notch-free… Since Apple introduced the notch on iPhone X, plenty of other phone manufacturers have adopted their own notch designs- with good reason. For a while now, manufacturers have been trying to push screens all the way to the edges of the phone but, they still need somewhere to put the camera and other sensors – hence the notch. The appeal of notch phones is largely down to personal preference but there are some benefits of a notch-free design you just can’t argue with: · You get an uninterrupted viewing experience, with nothing invading your screen while you’re trying to enjoy a movie or play a game. · Bezels at the top and bottom of your phone are great for housing big, powerful speakers – perfect if you love watching movies or music videos on your phone. So if you prefer the clean straigh

Facebook is planning on integrating its three big messaging services; Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. Want to know why this is such a big deal for how we communicate? Read on for all the facts. Don’t panic – your three favourite apps aren’t about to be merged into one. You’ll still be able to enjoy Facebooking, Instagramming and WhatsApping to your heart’s content. The plan is simply to allow easier messaging between them. So for example, if you’re using WhatsApp, you can fire off a message to a Facebook friend, even if they’re not on WhatsApp themselves. Facebook said: "We want to build the best messaging experiences we can, and people want messaging to be fast, simple, reliable and private." Sounds simple, right? But when you think about it, there could be a lot of change behind the scenes. For example… Better security for Messenger and Instagram WhatsApp is an incredibly secure messaging pla

Google HQ is working on Android Q (or Android 10) and there have been tons of recent discoveries. ‘How?’ we hear you ask. Apparently, XDA-Developers have managed to get hold of an early developer build. So, let’s get to it. Here’s what to expect, and when to expect it. Shedding light on a system-wide dark modeIt’s finally happening. A system-wide Dark Mode is an approved Q feature, which not only looks awesome, but could even save you battery life once it’s rolled out. Android users have been asking for a dark theme to be added to the mobile platform for years – and now, not only is Android Q bringing the dark side to users, but it could considerably slow down the drain on your battery. There isn’t anything dark about that prospect.

Looking for love this February? If you’d like to find yourself a date in time for Valentine’s Day, check out five of our favourite dating apps below. They could help you find your perfect match. Tinder Let’s start with the legendary Tinder, known as the world’s most famous dating app. Tinder is so well known that the act of ‘swiping right’ if you like what you see has made its way into everyday language. Tinder is simple and fun. Swipe right if you like someone, swipe left to pass. Then if someone likes you back, you’ve got yourself a match. You can then chat online with them, and arrange to meet offline – a date, in oth

It’s World Puzzle Day on 28th January – and if you’re partial to a bit of a brainteaser, there’s no better time to download a new app for yourself. Here are five great puzzle apps to get stuck into. Watching TV shows and scrolling through social media on your morning commute is all very well and good, but nothing gets the brain warmed up quite like a puzzle. Here are our current faves: 1. Monument Valley Monument Valley was the winner of Apple Game of the Year and the Apple Design Award in 2014, and 5 years on it’s still enchanting users just the same. This puzzle app sees you guide silent princess Ida through mysterious monuments, discovering hidden paths, outsmarting the Crow People and unfolding optical illusions – and the results are quite frankly, stunning. It’s a great game to play on your phone, but if you’ve got a tablet or a phone with

When you’ve had your phone a while, it can start to slow down and become less responsive. Frustrating, we know. So we’ve come up with some simple tips and tricks to help get it back up to speed. 1. Keep your system software up to date If you’re someone who always hits ‘later’ when it’s time to do a software update, that could be the reason your phone has slowed down. Regularly updating the software keeps your phone optimised for the many apps and services it uses, so it runs as smoothly as possible. Every month or so, security updates are released. They iron out any bugs and make sure any safety issues are fixed, so don’t ignore them when they pop up. There are major updates released every year too, so check regularly for them or tap ‘install’ as soon as they appear. To check for updates yourself, just go into the settings on your phone and type ‘update’ in the search bar at the top. If there’s anything to insta

January can be a long month when it comes to money. Or, maybe you hit the January sales a little too hard? If so, here are some top tips on how you can save cash with your phone. Get a Monzo account If you’re not great at keeping track of your spending habits, and want more control over your budget, why not try a Monzo bank account? It’s different to other bank accounts because the accompanying app lets you see an easy summary of your spending, and lets you set budgets for things like the weekly shopping and going out. When you go on a bit of a spending spree, you’ll get a notification to let you know you need to slow down a bit, so

Some love it, some hate it. One thing’s for sure, you’ll find a notch at the top of most new smartphones. But what is it – and why is it there? Read on, and you’ll find out. What is the notch? It started with Apple, as often seems to be the way. The first notch was seen at the top of the iPhone X, but it wasn’t just about looks. Oh no, there was a good reason for it. So, a bit of background. For years, phone makers had been trying to get the screen as close to the edge of the phone as possible. But once they’d added in a speaker and a selfie cam, that removed space at the top of the screen. Apple had an answer to this (of course). They stretched the screen right to the edges but kept a small area at the top for the camera, speaker and light sensor – and that, friends, is the notch. It’s time for a look at our favourite notch phones… Apple iPhone X

Confused about facial recognition and what it means for you? We’ve had a look at the security upgrades made for these features, and how they can keep you safe. Do you keep a lot of personal information on your phone? Lots of people do, so it’s a relief to know manufacturers are upgrading security measures.. Facial recognition technology has seen some recent advances, so we’ve had a look at what’s going on and what different manufacturers are doing to make things more secure. How does it work? When you scan your face, the recognition technology uses an algorithm to turn what it’s seeing into data. That data is then collected and stored, to create a personalised profile for you. Manufacturers are using different approaches to achieve this, finding clever ways to keep devices secure. How does Apple’s facial recognition work? Newer Apple models, like

When it comes to portable chargers, size matters! This handy guide will help you choose one that’s powerful enough for your whole day. Most of us know that sinking feeling - the battery has gone on your phone, no charger in sight, and you’re left looking back at yourself in the black screen of your phone. A power bank will help you keep your phone powered up all day, so you’ll never miss another photo opportunity or important phone call. There’s plenty to choose from, so which one is right for you? What size power bank do you need? It’s nice and simple to figure out which size power bank you need. Just find out how big the battery in your phone is (in mAh – milliamp/hour) and make sure the power bank is bigger. That way, you’ve got plenty of power to fully charge your phone at least once. For example,

Beat the January blues with an Acast comedy podcast! Whether you’re commuting, studying, working or just chilling out, tune in for a laugh with our pick of the best comedy podcasts around. Have you heard the hilarious news? iD Mobile is now Acast’s official comedy podcast partner! To give you a taste of what’s on offer, the side-splitting podcasts below are all available on the Acast app, home to some of the world’s best podcasts. When you get the app, you can follow your favourites and see similar podcast titles of interest. Plus, you’ve got the option of streaming content or downloading it for on-the-go listening. My Dad Wrote A Porno Jamie Mor

From bendy phones to 5G networks, here’s our roundup of the biggest smartphone announcements from CES 2019. The biggest mobile news from this year’s CES didn’t come in the shape of a fancy new phone, instead, it was the announcement that 5G is on its way. 5G phones from Samsung Attendees at this year’s CES had been hoping for news of Samsung’s next big smartphone, but the Korean tech giant actually gave us something much bigger … confirmation from Samsung CEO and President HS Kim, that “in the first half of this year we’ll be releasing 5G smartphones to the market”. The fastest connection you’ll get at the moment is 4G+, which lets you download a Full HD movie in around 2.5 minutes. The expectation of 5G is that you’ll be able to download the same movie in less than 10 seconds. The announcement from Samsung does indicate that it's planning to add 5G capability to more than one of their 2019 mode

To set you up for 2019, we’re giving away a Samsung Galaxy smart watch! For a chance to win, answer the following question with a comment below: You’ve got one song to work out to for the rest of your life, what is it and why? 🎶 The next time you listen to it, it could be on your brand-spanking new watch. The competition is only open for 48 hours so you’ll have to move fast to enter - on your marks, get set, go! Competition closes 23.59 on the 8th January 2019. Click here for the competition T&Cs

2019 has arrived but what does the year have in store for smartphones? Here are five of our biggest top mobile trend predictions for this year – from folding phones to pop-up cameras. 1. In-display fingerprint scanners Fingerprint sensors are the new norm. After all, who has time to enter their password every time they want to access their phone? And now, lots of new handsets are expected to feature in-display fingerprint scanners come 2019. Having the fingerprint in the screen will reduce the bezels on the latest models even further. So you can expect bigger screens with superior ultrasonic fingerprint readers nestled nicely under the displ

Do even more with your phone, with amazing VR tech. It’s addictive, exciting – and it’s surprisingly affordable to get started. All you need is a headset, and that’s where this article comes in. We all love our phones and the things we can do with them. We can take incredible pictures, listen to our favourite music in amazing quality and get truly lost in our favourite films. But you could be getting even more out of your phone. You could be exploring whole new worlds and inhabiting exciting fantasy lands – now that beats a trip to the supermarket, doesn’t it? We’re talking virtual reality or VR for short, and we reckon you’ll absolutely love it. We’ve picked out some of the best VR headsets currently available, so you can start exploring. Daydream View With the Google VR Daydream View you’re firmly in control, and it well and truly lives up to its Daydream name. With this headset, you get amazing-qual

Is your phone’s memory getting too full? Find out how to get a decent amount of storage space back on your phone with these handy hints and tips. If you don’t have enough storage space on your phone, it might stop you doing the things you love. You won’t be able to install new apps, get the latest updates or even save your photos. The big question is, do you know how much room you’ve actually got left? To find out how much free space is on your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Storage > iCloud Usage. You’ll be able to see how much space you’ve taken up and how much you’ve got left. You can also check what things are taking up most space, so you can clear out any old apps that you don’t use anymore. On an Android phone, storage space can vary a lot depending on the phone. You can still easily check how much you’ve got though. Just go to Settings > Storage. If you find it’s filling up too fast, here are a

Looking to get fit in 2019? Whether you’re planning on hitting the gym, pounding the pavement or looking to work out at home, these lean and mean fitness apps will help you reach your goals. J&J Official 7 Minute WorkoutAvailable from the App Store or Google Play The 7-minute workout craze has really taken off. If you’re thinking of downloading one, there’s a huge amount to choose from. There’s only one original though, and we’re pleased to say it’s still the best around. Here it is: The Johnson & Johnson Official 7-Minute Workout ap