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Hi there this is a portrait of a young woman talking on a mobile phone, she is laughing and holding the phone up to her ear. She has dark hair in a bob and is wearing an orange stripy t-shirt. The background of the image is orange, and the text says 'It's good to talk' in white lettering. In the bottom right hand corner is the simpatico logo

Why Picking Up the Phone Still Matters

It’s hard to remember a time when “having a chat” didn’t mean typing into a box on a screen. Between WhatsApp groups, emails, Instagram messages ...
Hi this is an image set on a blue background. There is a classic magnifying glass looking at a blue question mark. THe wording in white says 'Who's really calling' - it is asking you to question whether the mobile number on your screen is actually a mobile number

Who’s Really Calling? Don’t Trust the Number on Your Screen

Once upon a time, spotting who was on the other end of the phone was simple. If a mate rang, you saw their mobile. If ...
Image set on a blue background with the red vodafone logo and the black and white three logo set together, because they have merged to become Vodafonethree. Blue Simpatico logo in the bottom corner.

Double the Network (Without Doubling the Cost)

Vodafone and Three UK recently joined forces, creating VodafoneThree. We’ve previously commented on how experience in other countries suggests that reducing the number of networks ...
Hi this a view from the ground of a autumnal wooded area with the sun glinting through the trees. On the right are the feet of a person walking through the wood, (to symbolise an iphone tracking your walking patterns) wearing a very muddy pair of walking boots and blue joggers. In the bottom right hand corner is the blue Simpatico logo.

Did you know your iPhone is silently tracking your walking patterns?

If you have an iPhone, you probably already know it counts your steps, but here’s something you might not realise: your iPhone is quietly building ...
Hi, this image is to do with the iPhone 17 release, and is set on a black background with the Apple logo in the centre. The logo appears to be glowing and is made up of the colour blue, green, yellow, orange and red. The text underneath the logo says 'Apple Event - watch online on 09/09 at 6pm'. And in the bottom right hand corner is the blue Simpatico logo.

Will Apple’s latest launch event be Awe Dropping?

Apple’s next big launch event is taking place on 9th September 2025 and is expected to include not only the iPhone 17 but also the ...
A photo of an elderly lady on the phone. She is holding a modern smartphone in her left hand, which is cunningly connected to an old retro style handset in her right hand. This makes her feel like she is using a traditional landline. She is sat in a brown chair and is wearing a brown outfit.

Grandma’s Phone

If, like me, you regularly talk on the phone to someone living with dementia, you may have found that mobile phones really don’t help. They ...

Dave reviews the Oura Ring 4 – The discreet health game changer?

Have you been looking for a discreet health tracker that fits seamlessly into your life? I started wearing an Oura Ring just over 5 years ...
an image of a sandy beach which could be in the UK or it could be abroad, there is a young family running across the beach looking really happy. In the background is a hazy blue sky and a cliff jutting out into the sea. In the bottom right hand corner is the blue Simpatico logo. The lettering across the top in white says ‘Check your roaming before you go’ which means check your mobile roaming data allowance

Travel Smart with these 4 Mobile Roaming Data Tips

When traveling abroad, mobile roaming charges can quickly add up if you’re not prepared, and the most important thing you need to do is just ...
Hi there this image is set on a dull grey background with a cartoon image of a burglar with a stripy top and mask on, stealing a mobile phone, could be an iPhone or a Samsung mobile, it's most like a secure business phone, and if you follow the instructions on the image - lock an d track your phone, change your account passwords, and report theft to your provider, then not too much damage will be done (apart from the fact your mobile phone has been stolen). In the bottom right hand corner is the Simpatico logo

What to do if your phone is stolen — Plus the best secure business phones

Losing your mobile phone can seriously disrupt both your personal life and your business. Whether you’re using a dedicated work phone or a personal device ...
Oppo A38 and TCL 505 leaning in towards each other with a Batman-like graphic in the centre saying 'POW!' and the text across the top read 'Battle of the Lightweights'

TCL 505 vs OPPO A38 – Best Budget Business Phones Compared (2025)

Both the TCL 505 and OPPO A38 are budget-friendly business smartphones launched between late 2023 and early 2024. Designed for organisations seeking reliable mobile devices for ...
This image has a rounded corner square in the centre with iOS 26 written on it - it is to do with the latest Apple software update. The colours are all blue and green. Across the top it says 'Liquid Glass?' and it means iPhones with this update will appear like liquid glass

iOS 26: what’s all the hype about?

Apple has officially previewed iOS 26, offering a glimpse of supposedly one of the most transformative updates to its mobile operating system to date. While ...
This is an image of a laptop with a voip phone headset laid on the keypad. In the background is a voip phone. Across the top in white lettering it says 'voip for business'

Reasons to Switch to VoIP

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has transformed the way businesses communicate. Unlike traditional phone systems that rely on copper lines, VoIP transmits voice data over ...
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