Calling all Civilian, Rookies and Sidekicks. The time has come for you to rise up the iD Community rankings. Become a Hero … then reach for the sky and become a Superhero. Want to win yourself a £50 Curry's voucher? Then you better get more active on the iD Community. Replying to posts, liking posts, answering questions, being voted best answer, all this and more can see you rise steadily through the rankings. Rise up 5 levels and you could win a £50 Currys voucher, comment 'Superhero' below to enter. To go up in ranking, we recommend you post at least 50 replies and 20 answers to rise through the levels. So, what are you waiting for? We’re on the hunt for Superheroes and we know you’ve got what it takes. Log in now and show us what you’re made of. You have until 26th August 📅

Keeping in touch with friends on the other side of the world can be tricky. But social media and other online tech make it so much easier. To celebrate National Friendship Day today, we’re sharing our top tips for staying connected with long distance pals: · Use SameSurf and browse the web together with your friends in real-time, wherever they are. · Create collaborative playlists on Spotify that you can both enjoy together. · Set the time on your phone to your friend’s time zone, so you always know when to get in touch. · Make video calls so you can see each other when you speak. · When the time comes to get together, choose a location in the middle and m

If you’re coming to the end of your two-year smartphone cycle, you’ll be due an upgrade very soon. And you’ve got lots to look forward to, as tech in the smartphone world moves on very quickly. Let’s take a look at what we were doing in 2017, compared to now… Samsung Galaxy S8 v Samsung Galaxy A70 The S8 gave us our first glimpse of Samsung’s Infinity Display. The ultra-thin bezel design was described as futuristic at the time, and customers loved immersing themselves in the sharp and colourful 5.8-inch screen. But what may have seemed like a vision of the future in 2017 didn’t prepare us for the sheer beauty of 2019’s G

It’s true – loyalty to another network will cost ya serious dosh! Why? Because you save an average of £212 with us vs. going to a major network* Tell you what, let’s turn this into a competition. First prize is, oh, let’s say £212 of credit added to your iD Mobile account! Here’s how to enter. Just imagine you’ve saved £212 by switching to iD Mobile. How exactly would you spend all those spondoolies? Shoes? Music? Accessories for your phone? 424 pints of milk? Post a comment below telling us how you’d splash the cash. You’ve got until Friday 26 July to enter, and we’ll then pick a lucky winner at random. The winner will be announced on this page, and we’ll also send them a private message with all the deets of their prize.

Summer is well and truly underway and selfie rates are about to go through the roof. Here’s how to make yours perfect… Selfies are one of those things that made it from fad to everyday life. They’re now firmly embedded in our society as a way for people to express themselves. Capturing the perfect shot also means big business for tech development, with new devices being fitted with better cameras on every release to help us get our “good side”. A film-makers dream – the Samsung Galaxy S10 One phone that sets a great example of transforming the humble selfie is the Samsung Galaxy S10. The singular front lens may seem fairly average at 10MP,

Most of us probably have more possessions than we really need and can benefit from the occasional de-clutter. Give Something Away Day on 15 July, gives us all the perfect opportunity to share what we have by giving something away to others. There are plenty of ways you can get involved. Whether it’s taking some of your old clothes to a charity shop, donating food or drink to a homeless shelter, or simply buying a bunch of flowers for a loved one. The act of giving brings joy to others and makes you feel pretty good about yourself too. To celebrate the day, we’re giving away a £50 Currys voucher to one of you lucky peeps. To be in with a chance to win, share with us the best or worst gifts that someone has ever given you. If you can upload an image – even better! So, get rooting through your cupboards and join in the philanthropic fun #givesomethingawayday

If you’re planning a summer staycation this year (a stay-at-home holiday, in other words), we’ve got some cracking tips to make it fun for all the family. Summer’s here! But that doesn’t mean we’re all heading off to some sun-kissed overseas location. There’s a real trend for staycations this year – we’re talking about holidays spent in the UK, and sometimes even right at home. So, if you’re not going abroad this year, follow our family staycation tips for some summer fun with the kids! 1. Take a family trip to a museum We’ve got some of the best museums in the world, here in the UK. A lot of them are free (yay!) and have some fantastic children’s activities. Check out

Feel the ‘buzz’ while watching Netflix on your mobile… If you’re used to playing games on modern consoles, then you’re probably all too familiar with that now classic effect of the controller vibrating during those intense mass shoot-outs and explosions. The effect is known as haptic feedback, and it’s a brilliant way to let the player feel like they’re really part of the experience, and now some clever engineers at Netflix want to see if they can incorporate the idea into the mobile app. "You're watching your favourite episode of Voltron when, after a suspenseful pause, there's a huge explosion — and your phone starts to vibrate in your hands." The experiment is called the ‘Project Rumble Pack’, and the intention is to make mobile users feel more engaged while watching on their phone. Even if you find your attention drifting, that buzz in your hand will surely draw your eyes back to the screen so you don’t miss those epic mome

Struggling to stick to your data limit? Here are some top tips to help you save data and stop getting charged.Data is your hero when you’re in a Wi-Fi dead zone and desperately need to WhatsApp your mates or upload a new story to Insta.But it can be pricey if you end up going over your monthly limit – and a huge mobile bill at the end of the month is the last thing you need.Luckily, there are top tips and tricks for curbing your data usage so you can still get online, without paying through the nose.1.Know your total data usage

The Samsung A80 packs an awesome punch for a low price – here are some the features you can find… DJ Koh, head of mobile at Samsung, says: “The Galaxy A80 offers premium features for digital natives who want to fully engage in the Era of Live.” What exactly is ‘The Era of Live’. Well, look around. From Facebook Live to Instagram Stories, YouTube to Snapchat and all-new platforms like TikTok, we’re all streaming bits of our lives in real time. That’s why you need a phone that’s designed for keeping you keep in touch with the world, and your friends, moment-by-moment. And that’s exactly what the new Samsung A80 does. This incredible (and affordable) phone comes with all sorts of features to make it a firm and instant favourite – here are some of the best bits…

iD Mobile’s loyalty queen, the notoriously faithful, Georgia Steel, said: “If there is one thing I am, it’s loyal babes! I am shocked that some people are being more loyal to their mobile network than their partners! “I know its unlike me but I gotta say it…I am encouraging you to #BeUnfaithful, so dump your current network and switch to iD Mobile. You could save around £212, so it really does pay to be unloyal sometimes!” Lewis Henry, Head of Customer and Marketing at iD Mobile said: “We live in an age where we have more choice than ever before. From online dating to an increasing number of mobile network providers, there have never been more options available to us, meaning loyalty is becoming a thing of the past. “For too long customers have been loyal to the same old network, paying for things they don’t use, getting perks they don’t want or need,

Competition time!  To help keep your home safe and secure this summer we’re offering 4 lucky winners the chance to win one fantastic home security gadget in this month’s competition. You could win either a RING Video Doorbell Pro With Chime or one of three PHILIPS Hue White & 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. Comment below and tell us what content you’d like to see more of from iD Mobile?  You’ve got until midnight on 7 July to comment and we’ll pick the winners at random.

Find out more about Android Q – What is it? What new features will it have? How do you get it? What is Android Q?To put it simply, Android Q is the next update to Android’s operating system. We’ve got no idea which tasty treat it’ll be named after this time, but we’ve heard it’s got plenty of exciting new features. What’s new in Android Q?Rumours have been flying around for the last few months about what kind of features we can expect from Android Q. But thanks to Google I/O, we’ve got our first real glimpse inside Android’s next OS update. Here’s our rundown of the standout features coming to Android Q: Live Captions This works a bit like ‘automatic captioning’ on YouTube, it can recognise speech in any video and display captions in real-time. Great for anyone who’s hard of hearing, or for those times when you want to watch a video without sharing the audio with everyone around you.

Competition time.  Fancy winning an incredible Google Pixel 3a smartphone? Comment below, and tell us why you think we’ve got a million happy customers. You’ve got until midnight on Monday 24 June to comment, and we’ll pick the winner at random. Good luck! T&C's Apply

Like your movies? Then this is the one. When you’re looking for a new phone, some of the specs you’re probably keeping an eye on are the screen and the camera, since they’re both very important to consider for a phone. Sony agrees, and the Xperia 1 is a great bit of tech for a budding film maker on the go. But, before we get into it, let’s have a look at the design. Elegant and slender design The first thing you notice is that the body of the Xperia 1 is very tall and narrow, and holding it feels great. It’s thin and lightweight, but that doesn’t mean it’s made with cheap materials, no sir. The phone is covered in super-tough Corning Gorilla glass, with a metal frame around the middle. First smartphone with a 4K HDR OLED display Key features: Large 6.5-inch screen Same 21:9 aspect ratio as the cinema Cinematic multi-dimensional Dolby Atmos® sound The di

Looking for a new phone but not sure whether to go for Android or Apple? Let’s weigh up your options… When it comes to choosing the best phone, you’ve probably narrowed it down to the two most popular options: Android and Apple. And if you’ve made it that far, you’ve also probably noticed there’s no clear winner. Both offer everything you need, and more. Both have all those important features like cutting-edge cameras and contactless payment technology. Both have their downsides, too. At the end of the day, it’s really a matter of personal taste. But if you simply must know which phone is better for specific functions, we’ve put together a handy head-to-head to help you decide… Good looks aren’t everything……but when you’re going to be eyeing up your phone every day for the next couple of years, you’ll want it to look stylish. As the original pioneers of smartphone design, Apple doesn’t compro

It’s summer. It’s hot. It’s holiday season. If you’re doing some late planning for an overseas trip, there’s a lot to think about. So check out our tips below, and be fully prepared. Bon voyage!  1. Pre-book your parking and transfers to the airport Airport parking can fill right up at this time of year, so it’s a good idea to pre-book it as far in advance as possible. And while you’re doing that, check if you need to book your transfer from the car park to the airport terminal. Most of the time you just need to hop on a bus, but it’s worth being sure – hanging around for ages in a car park isn’t a good way start to a holiday. If you do need to pre-book your own transfer to the airport, go for a reputable company like GetTransfer.com, Uber

Hot tips to keep your phone cool this summer... Whether it’s a rare heatwave set to hit the UK or you’re going on a siesta to Spain, we Brits love it when it’s warm. Your phone however, isn’t so keen. It can get overheated, and your phone’s battery could take some serious damage if it’s left out in the sun for too long. Keep your phone cool in the hot weather with these essential tips. Why do you need to keep your phone cool?When you just want to relax in the sun and top up your tan, it can be easy to put your phone down next to you and forget about it. But your phone doesn’t love sunbathing as much as you do, and keeping it cool is important. Prolonged heat exposure can cause your battery life to take a hit, and your phone could feel slower to use too. Here’s some easy things you can do to keep it cool. Don’t let your phone get sunburntYour phone doesn’t enjoy basking in the sun like you do, so you should rea

Polish up your hashtags and strike those selfies, it was Social Media Day on 30 June. A day to recognise and celebrate the role social media plays in our society. Thanks to social media, we’re able to connect with each other like never before. It’s a great way to make new friends and re-connect with old ones. Whether you like to watch cat videos, show the world what you’re having for dinner, or find information on causes and world events that matter to you, social media gives everyone a platform to create their own content, voice their opinions and connect with like-minded peeps. To celebrate this year’s Social Media Day, we’re running a fab competition. For your chance to win a £50 Currys voucher, all you have to do is follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/idmobileuk/ or Twitter

Summer’s here, school’s out, and with holidays, festivals and day trips on the horizon, there are plenty of reasons to get out and about and enjoy the warm weather. While you’re having fun in the sun, keep your home safe and secure with our top 6 security tips. 1. Smart lights Smart lights can be programmed to turn on to make your house seem occupied when you’re out or away on holiday. Some lights use your phone’s location to switch on lights to welcome you home. Look out for smart lights you can sync with movies and music from your smartphone and colour changing bulbs that can create different moods. In this month’s competition, we’re giving 3 lucky winners the chance to get their hands on a Philips Hue Dual Pack of smart lightbulbs. 2. Wireless security cameras See wha

With Glastonbury about to kick off and Wimbledon just a few days away, nothing says summer more than National Sunglasses Day on 27th June. There’s no better day to don those shades and give your eyes some much-needed protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays, while looking super-cool. And for the ultimate in super-cool gadgets, check out the Bose Frames Audio Sunglasses. The frames come complete with mini acoustic chambers, which produce rich, immersive sound. Open-ear audio allows you to stay aware of your surroundings while enjoying your music, and the integrated microphone means you can take calls and access Siri or Google Assistant. The premium lenses block up to 99% of UVA/UVB rays. So, all you have to do is choose from 2 designs, a classic angular look in the Alto [

Kids and the internet stick together like glue, but there are a few things you can do to make sure they’re safe online… Whether it’s socialising with friends or getting help with homework, the web has all sorts of useful information and can provide kids with really useful skills as they make their way through life. But, alongside the good websites, there are just as many that you wouldn’t want them going anywhere near so here are a few of the best ways to keep them safe. Download a parental control appWhen you’re working with one computer for the whole family it can be easy to keep everyone safe and monitor what’s going on, but personal devices like phones and tablets are a whole different story. By downloading some parental control software (if the device doesn’t have it built-in) you can monitor your kids screen time and even password protect some areas. QustodioQustodio is a great little app that can filter web co

Whether the sun is out this Summer or you’re putting up with the typical British Summer, find out how to take the best photos with your phone to capture the memories. Your camera knows what it’s doingMost modern phones now have some kind of Artificial Intelligence built into the camera, and that helps you take those pro-looking photos. The clever tech figures out what you’re looking at and then changes the settings to give you the best result. Whether you’re snapping action shots of pups on the park, tempting your Insta followers with the sizzling BBQ food or showing off your travels, the artificial intelligence in your camera will help you get the best picture – without spending an age fiddling with the settings. One phone which has some extremely clever AI tech built into the camera is the Huawei P30. There is a powerful processor packed in there, as well as huge 28-hour battery, so your phone won’t start to slow down even

Just when you thought the Samsung Galaxy A Series couldn’t get any better, the stunning Galaxy A10 is the latest model to be released... With a 6.2” Infinity-V display and a big bundle of tech packaged into a compact design, the Samsung A10 is well worth a look. So, we did and here’s what we found: Simple slender designThe Galaxy A10’s slender 8.1 mm body is designed to sit perfectly in the palm of your hand and slip effortlessly into your pocket. With a choice of a sleek black or blue glossy finish, this phone looks the business. And it’s far more than just a pretty face … A phone you’ll love to watchWith an immersive 6.2 HD+ Infinity-V display, you won’t be able to take your eyes off this screen. From blockbuster movies to intensive games, the edge-to-edge v-cut screen puts you right at the heart of the action. Pretty impressive for such a slender, compact design. Capture and create

These are our top picks for the best phones to take on your summer getaway… It’s a great feeling to know you’ve got a holiday coming up, and there’s even apps dedicated to just counting down to your big trip! So, if you’re lucky enough to be ticking off the days to your upcoming getaway, you might want to check if you’re due an upgrade on your phone before you go. There have been some amazing phone releases this year, especially when it comes to cameras, from astonishing zoom capabilities to crystal-clear 4K video. So, whether you want to take some beautiful shots of the local architecture, or you want to capture every thrilling second on your kayaking adventure, we’ve got a phone for you. These are three of our favourite ones that’ll make the ideal travel buddy, just in slightly different ways. Google Pixel 3 – the perfect all-rounderLet’s just start off with the fact that this is a great looking phone. The rounded-edge screen and