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[ad_1] Due to investigations by a UK watchdog, the two companies may have to make some major changes15:09, 22 Oct 2025Updated 16:12, 22 Oct 2025Apple and Google may face action over mobile phone dominance(Image: Getty)Apple and Google might have to make major changes to their mobile platforms because their existing regulations could be “limiting innovation and competition”, according to the UK’s competition authority. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said that both tech giants hold significant and established market power.It confirmed that the two organisations received what’s called ‘strategic market status’ following an inquiry into their mobile platforms. This…

[ad_1] Freeview users are being urged to check and retune their TVs or miss out on a duo of new channels.Dave Snelling Technology Editor09:53, 30 Oct 2025Freeview TV (Image: FREEVIEW)If you have a Freeview TV in your living room, then now is a good time to make sure it’s fully updated and retuned. It was confirmed late last week that two new channels have just been made available on the free-to-view platform, with the upgrade including movies and kids’ TV.Firstly, there’s the addition of wedotv Movies UK, which moves from being an online-only service to a full over-the-air channel. That…

[ad_1] YouTube’s new AI search test offers scrollable previews for quick browsing across shopping, travel, and food content. YouTube YouTube is experimenting with a new AI-powered search feature that swaps out its traditional thumbnail grid for a scrollable carousel of video clips and summaries, offering Premium mobile users a faster, more streamlined way to browse results without clicking through full videos.The new feature was launched for a small group of U.S.-based iOS and Android users last week. When users search for topics like “things to do in Sri Lanka” or “best phone camera 2025,” the new format displays a horizontal…

[ad_1] The latest stats are in, and here’s how the UK’s biggest broadband providers are performing.Dave Snelling Technology Editor14:03, 30 Oct 2025Worst UK broadband supplier(Image: GETTY)It’s that time again. Ofcom has just released the very latest figures on consumer complaints, and we now know which broadband, TV, and telecoms companies are winning and losing. Ofcom announces the latest data throughout the year, and its newest report shows that things are slowly getting better, with overall complaints down from the start of 2025.”In the quarter from April to June (Q2 2025), complaints to Ofcom decreased compared to the previous quarter (Q1…

[ad_1] Fire TV Sticks are getting an update that will block users from watching content without permission.Dave Snelling Technology Editor07:16, 31 Oct 2025Amazon Fire TV crackdown(Image: AMAZON • GETTY)So-called ‘dodgy’ Fire TV Stick have exploded in popularity in recent years, and it’s not hard to see why. These devices, which are usually adapted by cyber criminals, offer full access to premium sports and movies, with users often paying a fraction of the price of signing up for official platforms like Sky.With the cost-of-living crisis hurting wallets millions are thought to have made the jump to illegal streaming but the days…

[ad_1] The team at Nothing are back with some surprisingly cheap headphones that offer a budget alterative to Sony and Bose.14:42, 28 Oct 2025Updated 14:47, 28 Oct 2025(Image: CMF • NOTHING)If there’s one thing you can’t complain about with UK tech brand Nothing, it’s that they don’t release new stuff often enough.We’ve already seen unique Android phones, cheap smartwatches, and great-sounding earbuds launch since the company first arrived on the scene in 2022. Now the team is back with something totally new.This week I’ve been testing the company’s first stab at over-the-ear headphones. CMF has been a budget sub-brand for Nothing…

[ad_1] If your broadband speeds aren’t up to scratch, it might be worth checking how old your router is.Dave Snelling Technology Editor12:02, 03 Nov 2025Updated 12:02, 03 Nov 2025UK broadband alert(Image: GETTY)It’s no secret that we crave faster broadband speeds. Having a decent internet connection is now vital for the millions of us who work from home, download games onto consoles and stream endless movies via Netflix and Disney+. Of course, you can’t physically change the speeds coming in through the walls, as this is determined by how good your Internet Service Provider’s (ISPs) technology is and how much you…

[ad_1] Apple has just released iOS 26.1 which includes 9 big changes for your iPhone.Dave Snelling Technology Editor08:04, 04 Nov 2025Updated 08:17, 04 Nov 2025Apple iOS 26(Image: APPLE)If you own an iPhone, you might want to check your settings this morning. Apple has just released its latest operating system upgrade, and it’s a sizeable update that inlcudes 9 major changes. The upgrade is called iOS 26.1 and it’s available to download right now. All you need to do is head to General > Settings > Software Update and you should see this new option ready to install.So what’s new in…

[ad_1] Giffgaff is knocking hundreds off the iPhone 17, Galaxy S25 and Pixel 10 phones in its first round of Black Friday 2025 dealsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreApple, Samsung and Google phones are up to £500 off for Black Friday.(Image: )We’re just a few weeks away from Black Friday 2025, but some retailers are starting early. One such brand is giffgaff, which has just unveiled its first round of Black Friday deals on Apple, Samsung and Google smartphones.Among the deals are price cuts on the new…

[ad_1] Motorola has just announced the release of its new edge 70 phone which features an “impossibly thin” design.Dave Snelling Technology Editor08:36, 05 Nov 2025Moto Edge 70(Image: MOTOROLA)We’ve seen plus-sized phones, mini phones and foldable phones, now it’s the turn of the super skinny smartphone. Samsung started the trend earlier this year with the launch of its sleek device called the Galaxy S25 Edge.Apple then followed with the grand unveiling of its ludicrously thin iPhone Air, which, despite coming packed with smart features and impressive performance, measures in at just 5.5mm thick. That’s 0.3mm skinnier than the S25 Edge.Now, the…