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Connect a phone and smartwatch

Think of a smartwatch as a phone on your wrist. At a glance, you can get all the information you need – just as long as it’s connected with your actual phone, of course…The exact method for doing this differs by brands, so let us take you through all the big names one by one. We’ve got instructions on connecting the Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Garmin Watch or Huawei Watch to your smartphone…Connecting an Apple Watch to your iPhone These steps will help you pair any Apple Watch from Series 4 with iPhone 6s or later (as long as it's running the latest iOS version).1. Turn on your iPhone’s Bluetooth and make sure you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network.2. Turn on your Apple Watch and wait for it to boot up.3. When you see ‘Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Watch’, tap ‘Continue’. If you don’t see this message open the Apple Watch app and tap ‘Start Pairing’.4. Use your iPhone camera to centre the watch face, then wait for a message saying your Apple Watch is paired.5. Choose ‘Set up Apple W

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Nikhil P
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6 women who changed the tech world

The 8th of March is known globally as International Woman’s Day, and to celebrate the occasion this year, we’re giving you an overview of just a few women that have had a significant impact to the world of tech, and as a result our daily lives. Did you know that the very first computer programmer was a woman? And without the work of some brilliant women, it’s unlikely that we’d have everything from Wi-Fi to men on the moon. So, to celebrate International Women’s Day and to give an overdue shout out to overlooked genius, here are 6 women who have totally changed tech.Telecommunications: Dr Shirley JacksonNot only was Jackson the first black woman to ever earn a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), but her research into theoretical physics has led to some of the key things our modern world couldn’t function without. Whether it’s touch tone telephone, solar cells or fibre optic cables, Dr Jackson’s impact on the world of tech is hard to overstate.WiFi: Hedy LamarrMost

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Mental Health Awareness WeekBlog

Inspired by Mental Health Awareness Week, the team at iD Mobile have been focussing a lot on their own mental well-being recently. Thinking about what matters most to us, we wanted to share some of our favourite apps that we’ve found to be great for mindfulness, meditation and clearing your head from stress:  HeadspaceiOS/Android It makes total sense to start with a no-brainer. Headspace is one of the best-known meditation apps out there, and from personal experience, it’s really effective. The app eases you into the essentials of meditation and mindfulness with a free 10-part basics course. Each of these sessions will come in three, five or 10-minute chunks, so you can pick a session based on how much time you have. The meditations are quite easy to follow, too. Once you’ve completed the free trial you’ll need to pay for further sessions – but whether you pay the £9.99 a month subscription or use it as an introduction into meditation, we’d highly recommend it. CalmiOS/AndroidAnother o

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February Community Newsletter Giveaway T&C's

1. To enter this promotion, you will have to register to the iD Mobile Community and answer the question on the corresponding topic thread: "CES 2023: the future of phones".2. No purchase necessary.3. The closing date for entries is 23.59 (GMT) on 20th February 2023. The prizes to be won as follows:4. One prize will be awarded: one £100 Love2Shop voucher5. 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, agents (including affiliates), suppliers and anyone connected with this promotion).6. Only 1 entry per person is permitted, duplicate entries will not be entered into the draw.7. The Promoter may, in its absolute discretion, disqualify any entries which it feels do not comply with these terms and conditions or where any form of bad faith is suspected.8. The entry must be submitted personally by the entrant. Entries by third parties, collective entries or multiple entries will be disquali

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Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Pixel Fold

With two new top foldable phones out, it’s a great time to be a foldable fan! Foldables give you the same kind of screen you’d usually see on a tablet, but with all your fave phone features too. That means you can watch movies and multitask before folding your phone away and popping it in your pocket. Pretty neat!Foldables have been developing at speed in the last few years and now Google and Samsung have taken foldable phones to the next level. But both of these big hitters are pretty similar in terms of price. So, which one should you part your folding money for? And what’ll give you the most bang for your buck? Don’t worry, we’ll help you decide…Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Even more power, cameras, and screens. That’s the Galaxy Z Fold4 in a nutshell. While the standard 6.2-inch screen is already a good size, when you unfold the 7.6-inch main display, you’ve got even more options. If you want, you can have three different windows open at the same time. So, you could be video calling a fri

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Nikhil P
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Finding the perfect path: Essential apps for cyclists

Introduction: As summer draws near, the great outdoors beckon, and what better way to enjoy the sunny weather than by hopping on a bicycle? In recent years, cycling has gained tremendous popularity in the UK, with more people embracing this eco-friendly and healthy mode of transportation. To help you make the most of this growing trend, we've rounded up three mobile apps that can assist you in finding exciting routes and navigating with ease. So dust off your bike, put on your helmet, and get ready to pedal into a fantastic summer adventure!Komoot:Your Ultimate Cycling CompanionOne of the most comprehensive cycling apps available, Komoot is perfect for both seasoned cyclists and those just starting their biking journey. With its user-friendly interface and vast database of routes, Komoot allows you to discover and plan exciting rides throughout the UK. Whether you're seeking a leisurely ride through picturesque countryside or a thrilling urban cycling adventure, Komoot has got you cove

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Mid-year check-in: Keeping on top of your New Year's resolutions

As we find ourselves in the middle of the year, it's a great time to reflect on the progress we've made towards our New Year's resolutions and goals. For many, the enthusiasm and motivation that fuelled us in January may have declined, leaving us in need of renewed focus and organisation. Thankfully, with the power of technology at our fingertips, there are numerous mobile apps available to help us stay on track and achieve our aspirations. In this article, we will explore the importance of embracing mid-year and offer three mobile apps that can assist in organizing your life and staying true to your goals.Mid-year check-inMid-year marks a crucial checkpoint in our journey toward our goals. It's an opportunity to reassess, recalibrate, and recommit to what we set out to achieve. Instead of viewing mid-year as a hurdle or a reminder of unfulfilled resolutions, let's embrace it as a chance for growth and self-reflection. Take the time to celebrate your accomplishments, no matter how smal

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Nikhil P
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March Community Newsletter Giveaway T&C's

1. To enter this promotion, you will have to register to the iD Mobile Community and answer the question on the corresponding topic thread: "Our top hidden phone features".2. No purchase necessary.3. The closing date for entries is 23.59 (GMT) on 24th March 2023. The prizes to be won as follows:4. One prize will be awarded: One £100 Currys Gift Card5. 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, agents (including affiliates), suppliers and anyone connected with this promotion).6. Only 1 entry per person is permitted, duplicate entries will not be entered into the draw.7. The Promoter may, in its absolute discretion, disqualify any entries which it feels do not comply with these terms and conditions or where any form of bad faith is suspected.8. The entry must be submitted personally by the entrant. Entries by third parties, collective entries or multiple entries will be disqualified.

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Nikhil P
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Meet the Pixel 7a

The Pixel 7a is here. It’s a smaller but still-powerful version of the flagship Pixel 7, and Google says its new Pixel 7a is “super fast, secure and full of essentials.” If you want to upgrade to a phone packed with the latest Google tech (including a great camera) at a less than premium price, it’s a great choice. Here’s all you need to know…Classic Google designAll phones in the Pixel 7 family share the same classic ‘Google’ design, with a horizontal camera shelf blending into the phone at the rear. This has a more metallic finish on the new Pixel 7a compared to the Pixel 6a, so it feels more premium. Plus, Google says the Pixel 7a is the most durable Pixel a-series phone yet, with enough water resistance to survive occasional splashes or even a drop in the sink.As for the screen on the front, the Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED display. Exactly the same as the Pixel 6a. But there’s a real difference with refresh rate – the Pixel 7a has 90hz, compared with Pixel 6a’s modes

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Has anyone received their £100 curry vouchers yet?

I know that the terms say we can expect the vouchers between 17/03 and 16/04, but im wondering if anyone has received theirs yet? cheers

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Nikhil P
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Top holiday apps for kids.

Off on holiday with the kids? Then you already know what to expect. Arguments between siblings. Hundreds of questions. Many, many stops for the bathroom.It’s safe to say you’ll want to keep them busy during those long car journeys and flights. And that’s exactly what these handy tablet and mobile apps are for. Load some onto their device and the shouts from the backseat of “are we there yet!?” will be a thing of the past.So, here’s a good mix of free and paid for apps to make travelling with the little ones a bit easier…Minecraft – Pocket Edition If you haven’t heard of Minecraft, where have you been? It’s now one of the most popular games on the planet. Minecraft is all about building. Whether that’s a basic house, a fantasy castle, or a towering skyscraper. Its only limitation is your child’s imagination. And with mining, crafting, exploration, and battles thrown into the mix, there’s plenty here for them to get stuck into.  Cost: £4.99 Platform: Android / iOSBBC iPlayer iPlayer is c

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Nikhil P
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Explore some of the most innovative Samsung Galaxy phones

Looking for a new smartphone that can do everything you need and more? We have some great Samsung Galaxy phones packed with innovative features. Here are a few videos to help bring it all to life! Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraIt boasts a 108MP Wide-angle Camera, and an extra telephoto lens that ups the digital zoom to a whopping 100x.The S22 Ultra also comes with a built-in S-Pen, giving you the power to work, create and multi-task more effectively. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4Small but mighty when folded, this phone is compact enough to fit in your palm, but leaves a big impression.It has a versatile camera phone that lets you capture life at any angle, including the option of a selfie right from the Cover Screen! Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4Lots of cool features packed into the folded 6.2 inch cover screen. Unfolded, the 7.6-inch Main Screen has pushed-back bezels for a breathtaking Infinity Flex Display.The front and rear panels are made of the strongest glass on a foldable device: Corning® Gorill

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Valentine's Day Competition T&Cs

To enter this promotion, you will need to tag a partner, friend or family member on the iD Facebook page under the “Win an experience, on us, this Valentine’s day” (https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3818180278408606&id=1604367453123244) post. No purchase necessary. The closing date for entries is 23.59 (GMT) on 20th February 2023. The prizes to be won as follows: One prize will be awarded: one £200 Buyagift voucher that can be used on www.buyagift.co.uk 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, agents (including affiliates), suppliers and anyone connected with this promotion). Only 1 entry per person is permitted, duplicate entries will not be entered into the draw. The Promoter may, in its absolute discretion, disqualify any entries which it feels do not comply with these terms and conditions or where any form of bad faith is suspected. The entry must be submitted p

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Valentines Day Giveaway

Whether you're celebrating Valentine's, Galentine's or Palentine's day, we want to share the love with you by giving you the chance to win a £200 Buyagift voucher to spend on an experience of your choice. To enter, simply head to the iD Mobile Facebook page and under the Valentine’s Day Competition tag who you'd take with you and why in the comments!Entries close on 20/02/23 at 23:59. T&C’s applyGood luck! 😊😍

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Nikhil P
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iD Mobile's 2023 Holiday Checklist

Planning a little holiday this year? If you’re off on a last-minute summer break, it can be tempting to just throw everything into a case and get going. But hold on one moment! While pandemic-related restrictions have definitely eased up, there’s still a lot to take into account before you hit the beach.Then there’s the fact that UK passport holders no longer queue at passport control with EU passport holders. And what does that mean for your mobile data? Or travel insurance.So, here’s our latest and greatest guide to all the things you should keep in mind before you put your out-of-office on and skip to the airport!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. That means you can use all the data, minutes and texts already included in your allowance, in any of these countries, at no extra cost.Not only will your allowances come in handy when checking in with the news ba

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Nikhil P
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3 best weather apps for the UK and away

Whether you're planning a picnic in the park or a beach holiday in a tropical paradise, we all know that staying on top of the weather forecast is crucial. But it’s also become easier than ever. Gone are the days of searching through a newspaper to see whether you should call off your BBQ. Say hello to weather apps.We're living in an age where weather apps can give you an hour-by-hour weather forecast on your mobile. But there’s a lot more to them than “it’s sunny” or “a bit cloudy.” You’ll get access to all kinds of weather maps, data and even online communities. So, you can use them to plan a picnic, a day out or even an entire holiday – so you’ll always know what to pack!So, let's dive into the three top weather apps that will keep you prepared and in the know, wherever you end up.1.Met Office – the essential infoIf you’re just after the basics, the Met Office app is clean and simple and will give you your location’s weather at a glance. You can see whether it’s going to be wet or d

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Control your kids mobile spend

Does your kid have a phone? It’s a great way of teaching them to be responsible and care for something properly.But at the same time, you’ll want to protect yourself from unexpected mobile bills. There are lots of reasons why this might happen – from your kid getting carried away on in-app purchases, to accidental issues like being charged for extra data.Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to control your child’s mobile spend, especially if they’re on an iD Mobile plan. Check out our top tips below.How to restrict in-game and in-app purchasesWe’ve all seen those newspaper articles with titles like ‘My child spent over £1000 on Candy Crush!”Shocking stuff, but luckily, it’s easy to put a stop to unwelcome in-app purchases. We suggest it’s the very the first thing you do on your child’s phone. That way, there’s no danger of them buying things they shouldn’t. No matter how much they’re into their fave game.On Android, you can easily add password protection on the Google Play Stor

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Our latest iPhones - 2023 Edition

Looking to upgrade to a shiny new iPhone? iD Mobile has got you covered.We’ve got the latest and greatest iPhones, with everything that makes the Apple experience so good – all new iOS 15 software, effortless style, and cameras that set the standard. And you’re bound to find a top deal that works for you, right here. Let’s take a closer look at the line-up:iPhone SE (3rd Gen):The SE delivers the best of the iPhone experience to suit any budget. It has the same processor that’s used in the iPhone 13, and a more-than-capable 12MP camera that’ll shoot instantly shareable 4K footage at up to 60 fps. That’s impressive.With a 4.7-inch LCD screen, it’s the smallest iPhone available right now. It’s not full HD, but the iPhone SE still delivers bundles of clarity and colour, and the handset feels super comfy and natural to use single-handed.Elsewhere, the SE can run intensive AR apps and you can get over 9 hours battery on a single charge  -and that’s with intensive use. Plus, with up to 256 GB

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Using Pay Monthly SIM with Unlimited Data in my router.

Just wondering if I am able to use an Unlimited Data SIM in my current 4G router. I am currently working, with a different carrier, on a 4G SIM in my router, but wanted to check that I could do the same thing with a iD Mobile Pay Monthly SIM from iD before I buy?

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What is AI?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the most talked-about technological innovations of the past decade, and for good reason. It has the potential to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. In this article, we will discuss what AI is and suggest three apps that you can use to experience AI in actionWhat is AI?AI refers to computer systems that are designed to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, decision-making, and natural language processing. AI systems are built using a variety of technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.Machine learning is a branch of AI that involves training computer algorithms to learn from data. The algorithms can then use this learning to make predictions or decisions about new data they encounter. Deep learning is a subfield of machine learning that uses neural networks to learn from large amo

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Roaming charges link not working

When trying to access https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/international-and-roaming-charges, I get a request rejected error. Any chance someone could tell me the roaming cost for calls and data in the US? 

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Nikhil P
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Global Recycling Day

Each year, recycling saves over 700 million tonnes in CO2 emissions. And, did you know that recycled materials supplies 40% of the world’s raw material needs? Well good news, today is Global Recycling Day! Luckily there's alot we can do to play our part to make our tech footprint a bit smaller.Trade-in your old phoneWe all know that getting a new phone is exciting, but it’s also the perfect time to make sure that your old stuff doesn’t end up in the bin. By trading in your old phone with iD Mobile, your phone will live on as a refurbished device. If it’s in good nick, it could go on to be someone else’s phone. But if not, the parts can be recycled to create new phones.Last year, we traded in almost 20,000 phones (19,676 to be exact) – that’s a load of waste saved. And on average, those customers got back £112!Simply head to the iD Mobile trade-in page and search for your phone model. Then fill it a quick online form and you’ll receive a quote. If you’re happy with the amount of cash yo

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Direct debit not actioned and account suspended

For the 2nd month in a row, my direct debit has not been actioned and I’ve received a very blunt text message advising that my account has been suspended.I changed banks a couple of months ago and used the app to update my direct debit details.  I received multiple texts and multiple letters in the post advising that DD details had been changed and if I had not done that, then to get in touch.  Following that my next payment did not go through via DD and my account was suspended.  I paid the bill, used the app again to set up the DD and yet today, the exact same thing has happened.  What is going on, why is my DD instruction not being actioned?  If this carry’s on then I won’t be staying with ID Mobile, it’s not worth the hassle.

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Lenovo Tab M10 Plus Giveaway - Terms and Conditions

1. No purchase necessary.2. The closing date for entries is 23.59 (GMT) on 5 June 2023. The prizes to be won as follows:3. Three prizes will be awarded: Lenovo Tab M10 Plus tablet.4. 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, agents (including affiliates), suppliers and anyone connected with this promotion).5. Only 1 entry per person is permitted, duplicate entries will not be entered into the draw.6. The Promoter may, in its absolute discretion, disqualify any entries which it feels do not comply with these terms and conditions or where any form of bad faith is suspected.7. The entry must be submitted personally by the entrant by clicking the ‘Click to enter’ button on the email sent on 26/05/23 entitled “We have a treat for you...”. Entries by third parties, collective entries or multiple entries will be disqualified.8. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for lost or incomplet

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iD have been awarded a Which? Great Value endorsement!

We’re proud to announce that iD Mobile have been recognised by Which? As a Great Value Network for our SIM only plans.Who are Which? And why does their opinion matter?Which? Are the largest Consumer body in the UK – With over 680,000 members that subscribe to their magazine, and over 335,000 online subscribers. Their aim is to protect consumers, with a goal to make life simpler, fairer, and safer for everyone.  Each year Which? carry out market research on the mobile and tech industry and the end result is a list of the best mobile phone and SIM only plans in the UK. This year they surveyed 3,400 customers from 18 of the biggest phone providers in the UK, and iD are proud to announce that we’ve been recognised for our great value SIM only plans.What did Which? Have to say about iD Mobile? Here’s the Which? Verdict on iD Mobile:‘iD Mobile offers incredible value for money, particularly for SIM-only deals, which we have given our Great Value endorsement as they are significantly cheaper

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