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What’s new in iOS 12.3?Blog

I like that Apple are always tweaking and trying to make things a little better for iOS. Whilst it doesn't sound like anything major in this release, iOS13 is sure to spring in a few great features so looking forward to that. Jase

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4 years ago
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14 uses for your old phoneBlog

My old phone always gets saved as my backup - and its saved my skin a few times. My last but one phone tends to get used by family or friends kids - they don't need the latest phone and being a bit slow is fine as well. They don't have a sim in, but usually they are tied to wi-fi and have kids you tube and some simple games on which keeps the kids happy :) Thanks for the suggestions though, much more ideas up there than I had thought of. Jase.

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Number ported but wrong number showing on iMessage

Yeah that worked for me on mine and its an iPhone. Fingers crossed it works for you mate! Jase

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Will
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2 years ago
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9 mobile security tips to remember when you’re out and aboutBlog

This is a great round up of security tips, and on the day that Whats App updated because of a security risk, it is a particular timely reminder. Thanks for this! Jase

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Will
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3 years ago
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How do dual SIM phones work?Blog

I always wondered what the benefit of a dual sim phone was because years ago a friend of mine had one and he had to turn his off and then back on after clicking a switch on the back to select a different sim - and I thought that seemed to be a pain. These you are describing which can switch on the fly or even show you incoming calls from the different sims at the same time sound so much better. I have always managed to get a package that suits me on both minutes and data, so don't need 2 UK sims, but I can see how it would be useful for a travelling when you might need a foreign sim as well as a UK one so I would definitely look into this in the future. Jase

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4 years ago
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Cancelling Contract when someone dies

Hi Peter, I am so sorry to hear of your loss and I have had to do this last year so know how frustrating the process can seem to be. I don't know about iD mobile specifically but almost all companies will have way for someone who is not the account holder to cancel their service / subscription or contract. You need to use the company contact info first of all to get through to a person ( for iD you can call [url=tel:+443330037777]0333 003 7777[/url] from a landline or other mobile phone) and then tell them you are calling about a person who has died and you need to cancel the contract. Almost all companies will have a process they need to follow, but in general they will ask you for as much detail about the account as you know (to identify it) then they will want to know who the executor of the estate is, a name and address which will then be put onto the account as a contact for any outstanding bills and letters. They will often also ask for a copy of the death certificate when you

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Will
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2 years ago
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How 5 companies are using tech to tackle the big issuesBlog

Some great innovations there. I quite like the outside pollution monitor as on some days in London you can actually see and smell the pollution, and I can imagine that outside workers really don't get to enjoy the "fresh air" quite like it seems. I also love the idea that AI is now catching up to doctors and in some cases is as accurate as a doctor, even if they just get passed through the AI as a "second look" or as a triage to prioritise who gets looked at first, this will help change peoples lives in the long run. Thanks for the article, it is great to hear technology is being used for good. Jase

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4 years ago
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What to expect from Apple ArcadeBlog

I can already feel that my commute time will be less "music, and a book on the kindle app", and more killing zombies / fighting aliens with this gaming service. That should change the look on peoples faces as they are buried in their phones too, interesting times ahead! Jase

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4 years ago
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How to use FaceTime on your iPhoneBlog

I love Facetime for when that voice call just isn't enough and you want to both see and hear. It is a shame its still exclusively Apple in these days of cross compatibility of almost everything else but I guess Apple want to keep the exclusivity. There are other options you can use for a video call if you have android friends (my girlfriend has android so we use WhatsApp for video calls). Jase

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Ryan
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4 years ago
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5 apps to give yourself a mindfulness refreshBlog

Thanks for this article and the suggestions, I think I am going to have to commit to trying some of these apps. I have thought about it before, but never seem to have enough time to do this, but the way its described who cant find a 3,5 or 10 min chunk of time in their day if they really want to! Jase

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5 years ago
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New emojis are coming (smiley face)Blog

Currently my most used is probably the simply smiley face, but I am looking forward to using the parachute one in a conversation - just because! Jase 🌝

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5 years ago
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Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy S10Blog

That is a beautiful screen, and these multi camera phones are making me look at my iPhone with a bit of a frown at the moment. I still havent got into a shop and looked them over though so maybe by the time I do that Apple will have a new iPhone out with similar specs. A really lovely looking screen. Jase

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5 years ago
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NOW CLOSED - Win the NEW Samsung Galaxy S10!

Well done Adam! Let us know what you think of the S10 in comparison to your current phone when you get it. My girlfriend keeps dropping hints but I am trying to hold her off upgrading her S7 for a bit ;-) Jase

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5 years ago
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How to spring clean your phoneBlog

"[b]Tip:[/b] you should have no more than two home screen’s worth of apps", lets see, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ...... ok I take the hint, maybe this is one of those jobs to do when I am completely bored and there is nothing better to do for an hour or two. I tried doing photos a few months ago and it was mostly getting rid of screenshots of the home screen which is an iPhone curse when you are trying to lock the screen instead, but yeah I should really take control and trim the bloat down. Thanks for the tips. Jase

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5 years ago
Killa536
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Earbuds as standard?

I think happywondering has it right. I know with the iPhones I had over the years I never used the earphones they supplied (apart from once), but to Apple the cost of supplying them was probably small, in the region of a £1 or so in parts etc so didn't matter if they gave me something I wasn't going to use. If manufacturers started giving out wireless earbuds by default I would be the first to say I dont want that, can you knock £100 or £150 of the price of the phone as that's what I actually want. On a phone without a jack, if I wanted to listen in peace I have my headphones wirelessly connected which cost less than earbuds and are so comfortable. Jase

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Syedtutul
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5 years ago
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9 tips to get the most from your iPhoneBlog

Ohhh I like that shaking the phone to undo typing, pretty cool and I am already trying it out! The burst mode on the camera sounds great as I can never quite get the delay right from me seeing what I want and my brain telling my finger to click, and the phone deciding to focus and do it..... so yeah burst mode is definately one I want to try out. Thanks for the tips! Jase

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2 years ago
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The shape of phones to come…Blog

Folding screens, I still can't work out if I am excited by that or not. I love my iPhone (smallish fits in my hand and pocket), I love my ipad, (bigger and lets me watch tv etc at a reasonable size) - but will I love my iFold? You heard that name here first ;-). I think I am going to have to see how this progresses but for now the appeal to me will be only having to buy one device that does 2 jobs, it depends if it works as well as they say. I cant wait until these items get into the shops and I can go and browse to see if they are as good as they sound! Jase

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5 years ago
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pollypocksCivilian
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Is using apple pay/wallet safe?

I have been using Apple Pay a year or more now, initially I didn't really get why people would use their phone to pay for things, but then the amount of times I wanted to buy something and I didn't have my wallet/card with me meant I tried it out and now I am a firm believer. Stores that don't have 'Apple Pay' set up are limited to the contactless limit of £30, other stores with full Apple Pay will actually allow you to pay much more for things using the phone. I think my highest was something like £70 or so which I only did as a test wondering if it would work (had my wallet and cards as a back up anyway). As my iPhone is set for face ID I have been happy with the security and my phone is with me all the time. Jase

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5G is the future! Ready for it?Blog

I know how frustrating it is when my 4G signal is missing and I end up on 3G, so I can't imagine how slow 2G was! It looks like in a couple of years when we are using 5G we will feel like we are still at home on our fibre or broadband connections, truly something to look forward to. I always wonder about the countryside though because outside of main towns and cities, we are still using 3G and that is terribly slow, so I hope with the step up to 5G in populated areas, we can finally get at least a 4G signal in the rest of the country. I probably wont aim to get the first of the 5G phones even though in London they tend to get the cell tower upgrades pretty quick, I am probably going to be upgrading my phone in 2020/21 and unless something earth shattering happens its probably going to be another iPhone so I have to wait for Apple to get with the 5G program ;-) Jase

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Siân
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2 years ago
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4 phones that make watching movies amazingBlog

I haven't watched a movie on my phone, but i have watched some TV series on Netflix so its probably the same effect. I found the only downside is with my earpieces in, I am wondering if anyone standing behind me is trying to watch as well (I was stood on a train on the way home) and would it be rude of me to stop the program midway when i was about to get off and they were continuing their journey and wondering what happened next ;-) Jase

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What to expect from the next NokiaBlog

"and will allow for shot refocussing after the event using Google Photos." I think that is the most interesting thing for me. I can't think of the number of photos I have taken that look ok on the phone at the time but when I look at them on a bigger screen later I find they are out of focus. This seems to be saying you can refocus after the event because its got 5 lens (5 photos of the event?) and that sounds great. I am going to watch this launch event if its at a decent time just to hear more about this. Jase

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Photo editing apps?

I have heard good things about GIMP mentioned above, but so far I have always been happy with Paint.net which is free. Its only available on Windows though, and can be downloaded at https://www.getpaint.net/ Jase

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Ducks78
5 years ago
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The first annual iD Mobile Smartphone AwardsBlog

I like that Huawei feature that lets you charge another phone from your own, sounds like it could come in very handy if all wireless charge phones get that built in.

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5 years ago
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Plan the perfect Valentine’s Day using your phoneBlog

Oooops, its the 11th already and I might have forgot to plan ahead for a card! I have something event-wise planned but no card yet so looks like I will be doing a little Funky Pigeon on the commute home tonight and hope they deliver in time. Now the only danger is if my girlfriend reads these boards ;-)

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5 years ago
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Our pick of the hottest notchless phonesBlog

I have a notch on my phone and don't really notice it as it has the network signal, battery etc on either side in normal use. If I am ever watching something on my phone that I have full screen, the main action rarely hapens in that tiny notch which is now way over on the left (if I have the phone on its side).

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