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Happy Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!

Chinese New Year is upon us, and here at iD Mobile, we’re celebrating! Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, starts on January 25th and finishes on February 4th – that’s 11 whole days of New Year’s celebrations! Every year has an animal sign based on the Chinese zodiac, and 2020 is the Year of the R...

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How to plan your overseas trip in 9 steps

How to plan your overseas trip in 9 steps

Now that we’re well into 2020, it’s time to plan and book your next holiday! So, whether it’s a weekend European city break or backpacking in South America, we’ve got you covered. Whip out your phone, follow our steps and get ready for your next big adventure..  Step 1: Decide where you want to go I...

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6 iD features that can help you this half-term

6 iD features that can help you this half-term

Are you ready for half term? If you have kids, you know that they can get bored at home – so they might nag you for your smartphone to keep them busy. And while there’s nothing wrong with them enjoying a great movie or playing a favourite game, you might want to keep an eye on how long they’re spend...

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The 5 best motivational apps

The 5 best motivational apps

Congratulations, you’ve made it to January with your New Year’s resolutions intact! That must mean you’re pretty serious about staying on track to make those changes for 2020. Last month we gave you a guide to the best Apps to help keep you on top of your 2020 goals. Now that you’re organised and re...

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Plan the perfect Valentine’s Day using your phone

Plan the perfect Valentine’s Day using your phone

Forget about those ‘get out of jail’ petrol station flowers and the generic heart shaped card. You can make this Valentine’s Day a special one with the help of a few handy apps on your phone. Get ready for heart-eye emoji levels of affection.  Make them a personalised card with Funky Pigeon If your...

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All you need to know about Valentine’s Week

All you need to know about Valentine’s Week

You probably know Valentine’s Day on the 14th February, but did you know there was a whole week devoted to romance? So, whether you’re looking to spoil your significant other for a whole week, or you just need to know how long you need to go to ground for, here are all seven days broken down. There’...

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WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones

WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones

If your iPhone or Android smartphone is running on an old operating system, now is a good time to update. Find out how...  We love WhatsApp at iD Mobile, and we’re not the only ones. The messaging app has 300 million daily users worldwide and a million daily registrations. It’s a great way to share...

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January Community Newsletter Competition - Closed

January Community Newsletter Competition - Closed

Win one of two Special Edition Fitbit Versa 2s with Amazon Alexa! If your resolution this year is to keep fit, you’ll love this incredible fitness tracker. Take it for a swim with up to 50m water resistance, get accurate health data with the built-in heart rate monitor and ask Alexa to play your fa...

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January Community Newsletter Competition - Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions 1. To enter this promotion, you will have to register to the iD Mobile Community and answer the question on the corresponding topic thread: "January Community Newsletter Competition". 2. No purchase necessary. 3. The closing date for entries is 23.59 (GMT+1) on 12th January 2020...

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Blog 6 signs you need a new phone

6 signs you need a new phone

From keeping your data safe from hackers, to providing vital GPS navigation, or finding an app to help you do virtually anything, new smartphone technology has almost limitless potential to benefit our lives. So, it’s very exciting to hear about the release of the latest iPhone, rumoured to be launc...

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Stress Awareness Day Competition - Closed

Stress Awareness Day Competition - Closed

Today is National Stress Awareness Day! It’s a great time to take a moment and think about our wellbeing, and the most effective ways to stay productive when it all gets a bit too much. No matter whether you’re studying for exams or chairing a big project at work, stress can easily take its toll and...

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The App Store best of 2019 is here

The App Store best of 2019 is here

Getting a new iPhone? Apple have recently unveiled the top apps on the App Store for 2019, and there are some absolute crackers on the list. From incredible camera software to addictive games, we’ll show you the apps that should take pride of place on your home screen. Game of the year – Sky: Childr...

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What should you do with your unwanted Christmas gift?

What should you do with your unwanted Christmas gift?

Disappointed you didn’t get the gift you wanted? Get tips on what to do with unwanted pressies. Before you stick your unwanted electronics in the back of your wardrobe, here are a few other ideas that could help you get the most out of them.   1.           Sell ‘em Chances are, whoever gifted you th...

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How your smartphone can help make you smarter

How your smartphone can help make you smarter

Smartphones are part of our everyday lives. From booking tickets, paying for things and ordering food, to connecting with friends and family, they’ve revolutionised our lives. But perhaps one of the most incredible things they can do is make us smarter. Here we look at a few ways your phone could su...

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Health and Fitness Apps to help you hit your goals in 2020

Health and Fitness Apps to help you hit your goals in 2020

Did you know 12% of all new gym memberships are taken out in January? The New Year is just around the corner, and loads of us will be itching to get back into shape and start working towards our health and fitness goals again. Apps are a great way to monitor your progress and keep track of your phys...

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Apps to help you manage your money

Apps to help you manage your money

We’ve all done it – overspent during the festive period and suddenly found ourselves a little lighter than we’d like to be come January. No need to fear, it’s easy to get back in control of your finances when you’ve got the right tool for the job, and we’ve got you covered. Did you know, Brits spend...

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Blog Apps to Help Keep on Top of Your 2020 Goals

Apps to Help Keep on Top of Your 2020 Goals

Whether your New Year’s resolution for 2020 is to get fitter, eat healthier, save money or travel more, everyone wants to try and be a better version of themselves in the year to come. While people come up with great ways to smash their goals early on, statistics show only 9.2% of people actually st...

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The iD guide for food delivery apps

The iD guide for food delivery apps

 Chinese or Indian? Whatever you choose for your takeaway night, there’s no need to call up to get your favourite cuisine delivered to your door. Calling up and ordering a takeaway is a thing of the past. If you’re not up to date with what takeaway apps are available, or your current takeaway app j...

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December Community Newsletter – Christmas Competition - Closed

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-...

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December Community Newsletter – Christmas Competition

1. To enter this promotion, you will have to register to the iD Mobile Community and answer the question on the corresponding topic thread: "December Community Newsletter – Christmas Competition". 2. No purchase necessary. 3. The closing date for entries is 23.59 (GMT+1) on 09/12/2019. The prizes to...

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Must have apps that’ll make festive travel a breeze

Must have apps that’ll make festive travel a breeze

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the festive period can be a stressful time as we make travel plans to visit friends and family in the UK, overseas or even ditch the cold and have a warm Christmas on the beach. But there’s no need to stress. If you’re taking a trip this festive season, let yo...

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4 ways to throw the perfect festive party

4 ways to throw the perfect festive party

We all love a good get together especially during the festive season, here is my guide to planning the perfect event. Plan your party to perfection   Planning is the fun part and that means gathering ideas and inspiration. So, we’ve found two friendly apps to help you make sure you’ve got all your...

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The iD guide for movie streaming apps

The iD guide for movie streaming apps

Whether you want to watch a classic movie or keep up to date with top shows, we’ve picked some of the best streaming apps for your mobile. They’re great when you’re travelling home for some festive fun. What is it? One of the biggest streaming platforms around, Netflix has tons of great movies, show...

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The iD guide for music apps

The iD guide for music apps

From exclusive podcasts to limitless downloads, there’s an audio streaming app out there for everyone. With fewer phones featuring a built-in music player app, more people than ever are turning to streaming apps for convenient listening, hassle-free downloads and the huge range of choice they provid...

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Christmas gift ideas for any budget

Christmas gift ideas for any budget

Buying a Christmas present for friends, family or a Secret Santa? Sticking to a budget can be tricky, so let us help. Just for you, we’ve come up with some great techy gifts for all budgets. We’ve got gift suggestions at three popular price brackets – under £50, £100 and £200. So take a look, and pr...

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