Google Pixel Fold: 10 Smart Features On Google’s First Foldable Phone

The Pixel Fold has Google’s software smarts in the first foldable device to be engineered by Google. Discover 10 clever features on the Pixel Fold.

The new Pixel Fold is now available for pre-order in the UK. Available from £67 per month plus £249 upfront, it’s the first foldable device to be engineered by Google. Alongside the impressive hardware, you’ll get Google’s software smarts, with the Fold being a Pixel device that’s powered by the custom Tensor G2 processor.

In this article, we’ll look at ten smart features that you’ll be able to find on the Pixel Fold. They can allow you to become productive, to take better photos, or to communicate in new ways. We’ll also look at the best Pixel Fold deals and how you can get a free Pixel Watch LTE (worth £299) with your order.

Want to see it in person? You can head to the Currys Tottenham Court Road store to see the Pixel Fold in all its unfolded glory & speak to a Google expert for a hands-on demo.

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Sky Superfast 35 & Superfast Broadband: 35Mbps Or 61Mbps Download Speed

Sky offers a choice of Superfast broadband plans. Get Superfast Broadband (61Mbps) for £23 per month, or Superfast 35 (36Mbps) for £34.50 per month.

In the UK, Sky currently offers a choice of two ‘Superfast’ broadband plans in most areas. You can choose Superfast 35 broadband (with an average download speed of 36Mbps) or Superfast broadband (with an average download speed of 61Mbps).

Both of the Superfast plans come with a minimum speed guarantee, which can vary depending on your address. You’ll also get their basic wall-to-wall wifi guarantee included, with the ability to upgrade this by getting the WiFi Max add-on, which also gives you a more powerful Wi-Fi 6 hub.

In this article, we’ll review Sky’s Superfast Broadband, including the different plans available and how they compare to each other. We’ll then look at the download speeds available, along with the optional WiFi Max and Sky TV add-ons. Finally, we’ll look at how you can transfer your existing broadband service to Sky.

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Credit Checks For Mobile Phones & SIM Cards: How They Work & ‘No Credit Check’ Deals

A credit check is sometimes required when you buy a mobile phone or SIM card in the UK. Find out how credit checks work and discover ‘no credit check’ deals.

In the UK, you’ll sometimes need to undergo a credit check when you buy a new mobile phone or SIM-only deal. This depends on the type of product you’re buying, as well as the provider you’re buying it from.

In this article, we’ll explain the credit check process for mobile phones and SIM-only contracts in the UK. We’ll also look at the credit check process on each UK mobile network, along with the best ‘no credit check’ deals that can save yourself lots of time and hassle.

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Sky Sports Deals: Cheapest Way To Get Sky Sports On Your TV, Online & Mobile Phone

Find out how to get Sky Sports in the UK, and compare the best value Sky Sports deals on your TV, laptop, and mobile phone.

In the UK, Sky Sports is the home of lots of live sporting action including Premier League football, Formula 1 racing, international cricket, golf, NFL, NBA, boxing, and more.

You can watch all of the Sky Sports channels on the UK’s three main pay-TV platforms: BT TV, Sky TV and Virgin Media TV. It’s also possible to get Sky Sports on a contract-free basis from NOW. This will allow you to watch the Sky Sports channels online or on your mobile phone or tablet.

At present, our recommended Sky Sports deal costs £55 per month on Sky. On this deal, you’ll get all of the Sky Entertainment channels and all of the Sky Sports channels on your TV. You’ll also get Sky’s fibre broadband service (with an average download speed of 75Mbps), along with Netflix and discovery+ at no extra cost.

In this article, we’ll look at the different ways to watch Sky Sports in the UK. We’ll also look at the cheapest Sky Sports deals available from each UK provider.

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Virgin Media TV Channels: Mixit TV & Maxit TV Channels List

Virgin Media offers Big Bundles & Bigger Combo Bundles with either the Mixit TV channels or the Mega TV (Maxit TV) channels included.

In the UK, Virgin Media currently offers a range of bundles with fibre broadband and TV included from £28.99 per month. You’ll get up to 230 channels, along with access to on-demand content and apps. You’ll also get Virgin TV Go for watching your channels on a smartphone, laptop or tablet.

In this article, we’ll compare Virgin Media’s TV bundles and what you’ll get included on each one. This includes their Big Bundle (with Mixit TV) and their Bigger Combo Bundle (with Mega TV/Maxit TV). We’ll look at the channels included on each bundle and the best Virgin Media TV deals that are currently available.

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Sky Signature: What Is It & What Channels Are Included?

Sky Signature is the base television service for Sky Q. It gives you 300+ channels and a range of add-ons like Ultimate TV, Sky Sports, Sky Cinema & more.

In the UK, Sky Signature is Sky’s base television plan for Sky Q customers. You’ll get more than 300 channels through a satellite dish on the Sky Signature service, along with 500+ box sets to watch on-demand.

As of 2024, the Sky Signature plan on Sky Q is being replaced by the Essential TV and Ultimate TV plans on Sky Stream. You can save money on a newer Sky Stream plan, which starts from just £15 per month (prices may change during the minimum term). You’ll also get HD included as standard, along with a more modern box and no need for a satellite dish.

In this article, we’ll review Sky’s television plans including Sky Signature and the Ultimate TV add-on. We’ll also look at the 300+ channels you’ll get included on Sky Signature, along with the add-ons available.

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Sky Live Review: Interactive Camera for Sky Glass for Calling, Games & Fitness

Sky Live is the interactive camera for Sky Glass. It allows you to make video calls, play motion-control games, watch together with other households & work out on your TV.

Sky Live is being discontinued on the 4th December 2025. Sky Live will stop working on the 4th December 2025, with all existing Sky Live customers due to receive a refund. For more information, see the Sky website.

In the UK, Sky has just launched the new Sky Live camera. It’s an interactive camera for Sky Glass, giving you lots of additional functionality and unlocking new ways to use your Sky Glass TV.

You can use the Sky Live camera for staying in touch with friends and family by making video calls through Zoom on your Sky Glass TV. You can also play motion-control games like Fruit Ninja, watch TV together with other households, and work out with a digital personal coach.

In this article, we’ll look at the new Sky Live camera. We’ll start by looking at how the camera works and what you’re able to do with it. We’ll then look at the best value deals currently available on the Sky Live camera and Sky Glass TV.

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Visiting Or Moving To the UK: Using Your Cellphone & Best UK SIM Cards

Find out how to use your cellphone in the UK & see the best UK SIM cards for visitors and new UK residents.

Whether you’re visiting the UK on a short-term trip, or moving there longer-term for study or work, it’s easy to use your cell phone on the mobile networks in the United Kingdom.

In this article, we’ll discuss cell phone compatibility on UK cellular mobile networks. We’ll also look at the different ways of using your cell phone in the UK, including through international roaming or using a local UK SIM card or eSIM. Finally, we’ll compare the best value prepaid SIMs that are available for tourists, visitors and new residents to the UK.

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The Best SIM Cards for Using Your Smartphone in Spain

Depending on your network, it can cost up to £2.72 per day to use your phone in Spain. We review the best SIM cards for using your mobile phone in Spain.

Spain continues to be the top destination for British holidaymakers, with more than 18 million Brits visiting every year. Whether you’re there to enjoy the food and culture, or there to enjoy the seaside resorts in the Canary Islands and along the Costa del Sol, you’ll probably want to use your mobile phone whilst you’re there.

On most major UK networks, European roaming charges have now returned. This means it can cost up to £2.72 per day to use your UK SIM card in Spain. This can add an extra £19 to your phone bill for a one-week trip or an extra £38 for a two-week trip. Thankfully, it’s possible to side-step these charges by getting a £5 SIM card with inclusive roaming in Spain. Alternatively, you can get a local SIM card on arrival in Spain, with plans available from €10 per month.

In this article, we’ll look at the multiple ways to use your mobile phone in Spain. We’ll compare the costs of roaming on a UK SIM card and review the best UK plans for roaming in Spain. We’ll also look at how you can get a local SIM card in Spain and the coverage that’ll be available on it.

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giffgaff SIM Only Plans: Flexible Deals With O2 Coverage

giffgaff offers a range of flexible SIM-only plans. Find out about their Pay As You Go plans, monthly rolling, and SIM-only contracts.

In the UK, giffgaff now offers a range of SIM-only and mobile phone deals, with the flexibility to change your plan from month to month. You’ll get 4G & 5G coverage from O2, along with inclusive EU roaming (up to 5GB per month in the EU).

At present, giffgaff’s best value plans include 25GB data for £10 and 100GB data for £15 when you take an 18-month contract. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a one-month rolling plan without the long-term commitment, you can get 20GB data for £10. It’s also possible to use giffgaff on a Pay As You Go basis, with no monthly fee.

In this article, we’ll review the giffgaff mobile network. We’ll start by looking at the plans available, including giffgaff’s 18-month ‘good contracts’, the one-month rolling ‘golden goodybags’ and Pay As You Go ‘goodybag’ bundles. We’ll then look at some of the features you’ll get included on giffgaff, and how you can keep your current phone number when you switch to them.

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