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Win a Samsung Galaxy S9! - Now closedNews

[h3][b]Please note - this competition is now closed.[/b][/h3] To celebrate the launch of the iD Mobile Community, we're giving you the chance to win the brand-spanking-new Samsung Galaxy S9! For a chance to win, simply register to the community and answer this simple question: [h2][b]Which feature of our all-in-one iD plan do you like the most?[/b][/h2] [b]A. Data Rollover B. Bill Capping C. Inclusive Roaming in 50 destinations[/b] One winner will be selected at random and the closing date for entries is 23.59pm on 20/04/2018; so be sure to register and enter by then. It really is that simple! Good luck! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [i]iD Community Samsung Galaxy S9 Giveaway – Terms & Conditions. Promoter: iD Mobile, Dixons Carphone PLC, 1 Portal Way, Acton London, W3 6RS. By entering this promotion, you accept and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions: This promotion is open to all UK residents aged over 18 years (except for employees and their fam

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Ryan
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3 years ago
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NOW CLOSED - Valentine's Dinner Voucher Giveaways

This Valentine's, treat yourself and a loved one to a meal on us! Win one of 5 £50 The Restaurant Choice vouchers which can be spent in a selection of dining chains across the UK including Pizza Express, Nando’s, Yo! Sushi, Café Rouge, Ask Italian, Jamie’s Italian, Byron Burger, Pizza Hut Restaurants and The Real Greek. For your chance to win, simply comment below telling us who you'd share it with... 5 winners will be selected at random by midnight on Sunday – Good luck! Competition closes 23.59 on the 10th February 2019. [url=https://community.idmobile.co.uk/competitions-47/terms-and-conditions-valentines-dinner-voucher-giveaway-30191]Terms & Conditions[/url]

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iD Mobile
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3 years ago
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NOW CLOSED - Competition Day 1 – 3rd December 2018 - Nintendo Switch

[b]It’s day 1 of our 5-day Christmas giveaway![/b] We’re feeling generous this Christmas. So for the next 5 days, we’re giving you the chance to win a selection of tech-tastic prizes everyday – with a new winner announced daily! We’ll kick this off with an easy one - for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch, reply on this blog post with your current 5 most used emojis! Here’s ours: 😂😈🍕✨😍 You've got until 23.59 on the 3rd December to enter, and we will announce the winner the very next day! Don’t worry if you aren’t today’s winner as we’ll have a new competition every day this week, so you've plenty more chances to win! [url=https://community.idmobile.co.uk/competition-time-5-day-christmas-giveaway-47/competition-t-cs-day-1-3rd-december-2018-29656]T&C’s Link[/url]

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National Joke Day Competition - Closed

[b]Are you having a laugh?[/b] Well, you should be. Because Friday 16 August 2019 is National Joke Day, the perfect time of year to tell your favourite joke. Post it below, and you could win one of two £50 prizes! Even if it’s an old gag, it can still be a good one. But how old, exactly? Well, the world’s oldest recorded joke can be traced back as far as 1900BC. It was a saying of the Sumerians, who lived in what is now Southern Iraq, and believe it or not… it was a fart joke. Here it is, but be warned, it hasn’t aged very well: [i] Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband’s lap.[/i] You probably had to be there, right? So come on, surely you can do better! Post your best joke, and we’ll give 2 lucky winners a £50 Curry’s voucher. It will be selected randomly. Over to you. Make your joke absolutely hilarious, but keep it clean and free of anything that could cause offense. Are fart jokes allowed, we hear you say? We’re n

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iD Mobile
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2 years ago
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September Community Newsletter Competition - Closed

[b]Win a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5" Tablet![/b] We’re offering 2 lucky winners the chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tab A. With a distraction-free 10.5” Full HD display, Dolby Atmos quad speakers and impressive battery life, you can be immersed in your favourite TV show, reading a best-seller or downloading a fitness app or meal recipe on your way to work. To be in with a chance to win, comment below and tell us [u]what is your dream holiday destination?[/u] You’ve got until [b]midnight on Sunday 8th[/b] to enter and we’ll pick the winners at random. Good Luck! [url=https://community.idmobile.co.uk/competitions-47/september-community-newsletter-competition-terms-conditions-31326](T&C’s Apply)[/url]

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connorsidnee
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2 years ago
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October Community Newsletter Competition - Closed

Win a Samsung 50" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TVWe’re offering one lucky winner the chance to win an amazing Samsung Smart 4K Ultra HDR TV!HDR technology gives you scene-by-scene image mastering, so you can see the finer details in the picture, even when the setting is dark. Witness the true beauty of a sun-filled landscape or discover what’s lurking in the shadows of a horror movie. Better be careful what you watch this Halloween. You could get more spooked than ever before!To be in with a chance to win, comment below and tell us, what’s your favourite horror movie?You’ve got until midnight on Sunday 8th October to enter and we’ll pick the winners at random.Ghoul Luck!(T&C’s apply)

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November Community Newsletter Competition - Closed

It’s the biggest Community Competition ever! Yes, you have three chances to win three amazing prizes…   Win a SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A Perfect for watching your fave films and Netflix binges on a gorgeous 10.1-inch Full HD display. Win a SAMSUNG Galaxy A70 Three superb cameras (including a 32MP main camera, depth and ultra-wide) capture all the action. Win an HP 15.6" 1 TB Laptop Loaded up with Windows 10 and a powerful processer, this compact laptop takes on everyday task with ease.   How to enter All you need to do is comment below this post and tell us “What is your favourite event to celebrate?”. Just make sure you logged in first. It couldn’t be easier! Good luck! T&C’s apply

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Meet the new Galaxy S22 family

Samsung has launched its new S22 series of flagship phones, and they’re absolute stunners. Three models are available: the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra, all packed with incredible tech that Samsung says will make your ‘everyday epic’. Let’s take a closer look… Pro-quality camerasThe Samsung S-series is famous for including the best camera tech around, and this is exactly what the S22 is offering.Both the S22 and S22+ have the same triple rear camera setup. There’s a 12MP Ultra Wide Camera that really expands your POV, a 50MP Wide-angle Camera with a truly massive sensor capable of lighting up the night, and a 10MP Telephoto Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (plus 30x digital zoom) that means nothing's too far to shoot. And if you go for the S22 Ultra, you get an even better 108MP Wide-angle Camera, and an extra telephoto lens that ups the digital zoom to a whopping 100x.Samsung is so proud of the camera’s capabilities in the dark, they’re calling it Nightography (nifty name).

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Our Christmas deals have landed! - CompetitionBlog

Narrowly missed out on our amazing Black Friday offers and feeling a touch of FOMO? Relax! We think everyone should be able to get an incredible value deal here at iD, so our deals don’t end in November. That’s right, we’re treating everyone to epic deals for the festive season, too.Let’s get started with our Christmas SIM Only offers. As you probably know by now, we’re all about ‘no fluff, just the good stuff’ at iD Mobile. That means features you’ll love, like Data Rollover and Bill Capping, a Help and Support area where you can find the answers you need, and amazing value.Well, this month, we’re throwing in a Christmas gift too. Throughout December, we’ll give you a Currys gift card worth up to £50 when you buy a selected 12 or 24-month SIM Only plan. Starting at £10 a month for 12 months, you’ll get 20GB data, unlimited minutes, and a £25 gift card to spend on the tech you love. And it doesn’t stop there – here’s our pick of the best SIM Only deals this month:  Contract length

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Emil
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6 months ago
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December Community Newsletter – Christmas Competition - Closed

We’re running a great competition to help make your Christmas 🎄 the best one yet. And the best bit? We’ve got three prizes to give away – that means three chances to win! Win a Nintendo Switch Lite with Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe All board-gamed out? The Nintendo Switch Lite is the ultimate on-the-go console. Super lightweight and able to connect with other Switch consoles, it’s perfect for the long journey home and keeping the kids happy. And with another addictive Mario adventure included, the kids may need to fight you for a turn. Win 1 of 2 all-new Amazon Fire 7 Tablets Get stuck into family Christmas flicks and keeping everyone entertained with this gorgeous tablet. Tuning into your festive playlist is as easy as saying “Alexa, play Last Christmas by Wham”. How to enter All you need to do is comment below this post and tell us “What’s your favourite thing about Christmas?”. Just make sure your logged in first. It couldn’t be easier! Good luck! T&C’s apply

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NOW CLOSED - WIN £100 of Tech Vouchers!

Apple to the core? Android die-hard? Still supporting Nokia? If you had to be loyal to one phone brand for the rest of your life, which would you choose? [b]To enter the competition, simply scroll to the bottom of the page, tell us what brand you'd choose and hit reply![/b] And why not tell us a bit more about what makes you so brand loyal? One winner will be selected at random, with the closing date for entries at 23.59pm on 18/11/2018; so be sure to enter by then. It really is that simple! Good luck! 🍀 --------------------------------------- [i]iD Community £100 Technology Voucher Giveaway – Terms & Conditions. Promoter: iD Mobile, Dixons Carphone PLC, 1 Portal Way, Acton London, W3 6RS. By entering this promotion, you accept and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions: This promotion is open to all UK residents aged over 18 years (except for employees and their families, of the Promoter and their group of companies). To enter this promoti

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Beth1981
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3 years ago
Emil
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New Year, New YouBlog

  It’s that time again where everyone starts to ask themselves big questions for the year ahead. How are you going to make this year a success? What new skills are you going to learn? How will you set time aside to focus on the things that really matter?These are all questions we all ask ourselves, and the answers are as varied as we are. Of course, almost everyone has a set of resolutions they intend to stick to each year. It could be a bucket list trip that you’ve always dreamed of going on, getting that dream job, or even getting back in touch with old friends and making regular plans. But the one thing you’ll need to achieve all your resolutions is motivation. So this January, we thought we’d do something a little different. Instead of counting down the most popular resolutions, here’s some great resolution inspo that can be a springboard to even bigger and better things! Make 2022 your year with these goals… Focus on your healthYou know the saying: health is wealth. We’re not just

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7 top tips for staying in touch with friends – Closed

With our lives becoming increasingly hectic, finding the time to make that call isn’t always easy. As always, technology is here to help, and with the 30th of July being [url=https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FFriendship_Day&data=02%7C01%7CPav.Dhillon03%40dixonscarphone.com%7Ca0a1234df8544cd64de008d71748ee12%7Cf4fd83f8cc5f4fc6bf6341c416a63bcd%7C0%7C0%7C637003474305626053&sdata=9GtT0p0rSQkeO3yzGb1F97jHTWZXfhnF1Re%2BuNjNdfY%3D&reserved=0]International Friendship Day[/url], what better time to take a look at all the great ways you can stay in touch with your pals? [h2][b]Competition time! CLOSED [/b][/h2] Don’t forget to [b]enter our competition[/b], you could win a [b]Nokia 2.2 smartphone[/b]. All you have to do is comment below this article and answer the question: [u]Which app do you use the most to stay in touch with your friends?[/u] We’ll pick 3 answers at random and a brand spanking

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iD Mobile
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Emil
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iD Mobile's 2022 Holiday ChecklistBlog

Your Holiday ChecklistPlanning a little holiday this year? After a long time in limbo, the easing of restrictions means many of us are rushing to book that little trip we’ve been set on ever since the start of the pandemic. But before you jet off, are you sure you have everything you’ll need?Many big changes have happened since we were last freely able to travel to wherever takes our fancy. Among them are the UK’s covid restrictions, the restrictions and rules of the country you’re heading to, and the fact that UK passport holders no longer queue at passport control with EU passport holders. However, there are quite a few other things you’ll want to keep in mind before you put your out-of-office on and skip to the airport! Here they are… Roam like at home:Don’t worry about relying on dodgy café Wi-Fi or keeping your phone in airplane mode. iD Mobile still offer Inclusive Roaming in 50 destinations, and we have no plans to change our policy. That means you can use all the data, minutes

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NOW CLOSED - Samsung Galaxy Watch GiveawayBlog

[h3]To set you up for 2019, we’re giving away a Samsung Galaxy smart watch! [/h3] For a chance to win, answer the following question with a comment below: [h3]You’ve got one song to work out to for the rest of your life, what is it and why? :notes:[/h3] 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! [img]https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/emojione/assets/png/23f1.png?v=2.2.7[/img] Competition closes 23.59 on the 8th January 2019. [url=https://community.idmobile.co.uk/competitions-47/samsung-galaxy-watch-giveaway-t-cs-29983]Click here for the competition T&Cs[/url]

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3 years ago
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It's Time To Spring Clean Your Phone!Blog

Now that we’re getting a tiny hint of sun, it’s time for a good spring clean – and that includes your phone. It’s all well and good to give your screen a wipe with some anti-bac (it lives with you after all) but have you thought about decluttering all your stuff that’s on it too?A good clear out can also help the performance of your phone – giving you more battery and improving the loading times of your apps. Not to mention, when you want to find a photo you won’t have to dig though years of screenshots (or memes as the case may be). 1. Delete photos and videosIt’s an obvious (if annoying) one. Photos and videos take up a lot of storage space, so the best place to start is a good tidy, and a liberal delete. Sort through what’s not worth keeping (45 selfies to get good light anyone?) and then move everything else to external or cloud storage. This is really worth setting aside time to do even if storage isn’t an issue – if you ever lose your phone you’ll be relieved to have everything b

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July Smart Home Gadgets Competition - Closed

[b]Competition time![/b]  To help keep your home safe and secure this summer we’re offering 4 lucky winners the chance to win one[b] fantastic home security gadget[/b] in this month’s competition. You could win either a [b]RING Video Doorbell Pro[/b] With Chime or one of three [b]PHILIPS Hue White[/b] & Colour Ambience Wireless Bulb Twin Packs. With the RING Video Doorbell Pro, you can keep track of what's happening around your property at all times, with alerts sent to your smartphone. And you can control your lights from anywhere with the PHILIPS Hue app, sync with your smartphone and choose from 16 million colours to create your desired mood. [b]Comment below and tell us what content you’d like to see more of from iD Mobile?[/b] [b][/b] You’ve got until [u]midnight on 7 July[/u] to comment and we’ll pick the winners at random. [url=https://community.idmobile.co.uk/competitions-47/id-mobile-july-community-newsletter-competition-terms-conditions-31076][u]T&C’s Appl

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2 years ago
Emil
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New Year, New Phone - CompetitionBlog

Happy new year! Think you’ve missed the chance to treat yourself to a great phone deal now that Christmas is over? Think again!At iD Mobile, we’re all about great offers all year round. And this month, we’ve got some pretty epic deals on Google’s Pixel range. With the best elements of the Android experience combined with 5G connectivity, a powerful chip, a crystal-clear OLED screen and incredible cameras, Google Pixel phones can handle it all.Both the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Google Pixel 5 launched in October, and they’re up there with the best smartphones of 2020. The first Google phones packed with 5G compatibility, both the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 offer incredible download speeds and a stripped-back, clean looking interface that’ll please even the most devoted Apple fans.We love the cameras on both phones. While they have the same dual 12MP and 16MP Ultra-Wide lens setup, it’s the brilliant AI that’s the star of the show. The Night Sight feature allows you to capture stunning photog

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Emil
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1 year ago
Emil
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Train Your Brain with These Brilliant Apps – CompetitionBlog

​It’s time to train your brain!Whether you work 9-5 or study, or both, it can be tricky to get your mind into razor-sharp focus without the stimuli of your regular working space.Giving your brain regular exercises is as great way to regain that focus and prepare yourself to handle anything that comes your way, whether it’s a problem that needs solving or several tasks that demand attention at the same time.When you train your mind, you’re actually giving yourself the tools to complete tasks that you might have struggled with before, or even considered impossible. That’s why setting a little time aside each day for mental exercises can help you work, study, focus, and retain information more effectively.Here are a few apps to help you on your brain training journey: LumosityFree (Android, iOS) Lumosity is one of the most well-known brain training apps around, and it’s no surprise. This app has something for everyone. Whether you want to improve your mental maths skills, add more words t

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What’s new in the world of tech? - August 2021Blog

AI, space tourism and cutting-edge consumer tech – it’s all happening in 2021…With much of the daily news focused on the covid-19 pandemic and the global response, you’d be forgiven for missing out on all the exciting developments that are happening right now in the world of technology. And there are quite a few.In some cases, the global pandemic and varying stages of lockdown have meant that technological advancements have sped up rapidly. Businesses and institutions that were previously set in their ways are now a hive of digital collaboration and automation. Schools, offices and shops have adapted to a changing world with the help of amazing tech, and artificial intelligence is getting even smarter. The present is looking ever more futuristic!Even the world of consumer tech is unrecognisable compared to just a few years ago. So, what’s new? Amazon and Virgin CEOs Blast Off Into Space:We’ll start big. Space tourism has been a long-held dream for many, and it looks like we’ve moved a

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