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Apple seeks to appeal against £1.5bn ruling it overcharged UK customers
If appeal fails, every person in UK who made App Store purchases between 2015 and 2024 could be entitled to compensation Apple is seeking to overturn a landmark £1.5bn court ruling on behalf of millions of UK customers, which found the company overcharged them for years in its App Store. The iPhone maker has applied…
A tape measure, a metal detector and a spirit level: 25 surprisingly useful things you can do with your phone
While many use our phones predominantly to doomscroll, smartphones have a range of little-known functions that could make life better and easier – from heart monitoring to even developing camera film Our smartphones are magical things – far more than dopamine drip providers and a way to keep in touch with friends and family. Using…
Indian order to preload state-owned app on smartphones sparks political outcry
Apple among big tech companies reportedly refusing to install Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on their devices A political outcry has erupted in India after the government mandated large technology companies to install a state-owned app on smartphones that has led to surveillance fears among opposition MPs and activists. Manufacturers including Apple, Samsung and Xiomi have…
India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app
Critics voice concern as government says its Sanchar Saathi app combats cybersecurity threats for 1.2bn telecom users India’s telecoms ministry has privately asked smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cybersecurity app that cannot be deleted, a government order showed, a move likely to antagonise Apple and privacy advocates. In tackling a…
Ducking annoying: why has iPhone’s autocorrect function gone haywire?
The internet has been rumbling about autocorrect for years – and now AI is changing how the technology works Don’t worry, you’re not going mad. If you feel the autocorrect on your iPhone has gone haywire recently – inexplicably correcting words such as “come” to “coke” and “winter” to “w Inter” – then you are…
The best Android phones in 2025: flagship smartphones compared and ranked
Our tech expert is back with an updated guide to the top-tier Android phones, from budget buys to the best for battery life Need an Android phone, but not sure which to go for, or whether to buy new or refurbished? With lots to consider, let me be your guide as you trek through the…
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: dust-resistant and more durable foldable phone
Book-style Android with cutting-edge AI, good cameras and great tablet screen for media and multitasking on the go Google’s third-generation folding phone promises to be more durable than all others as the first with full water and dust resistance while also packing lots of advanced AI and an adaptable set of cameras. The Pixel 10…
Apple hits $4tn market value as new iPhone models revitalize sales
Tech company’s stock enters positive territory for first time this year after gaining about 13% since new iPhone launches Apple topped $4tn (£3tn) in market value for the first time on Tuesday, joining Microsoft and Nvidia as the third company in history to hit the milestone, thanks to strong demand for its latest iPhones. Apple’s…
iPhone 17 review: the Apple smartphone to get this year
Standard iPhone levels up to Pro models with big screen upgrade, double the storage and more top features than ever It may not look as different as the redesigned Pro models this year or be as wafer thin as the new iPhone Air, but the iPhone 17 marks a big year for the standard Apple…
Apple iPhone 17 Pro review: different looks but still all about the zoom
First new design in ages, upgraded camera, serious performance and longer battery life make it a standout year The 17 Pro is Apple’s biggest redesign of the iPhone in years, chucking out the old titanium sides and all-glass backs for a new aluminium unibody design, a huge full-width camera lump on the back and some…