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Hot phone summer: How to keep your device in top condition when temperatures rise

Whether you’re heading to your local park to sunbathe, or off abroad on a big adventure somewhere really hot, your phone is most likely a constant companion this summer – as an essential tool for navigation, payments, communication, and of course ...

05 Aug 2024 at 08:00

Lifestyle

5 expert tips to save money when buying a mobile phone

Shiny new mobile phone offers can look very tempting, but it pays to plan ahead when you’re looking for a new deal. Stuart Jones, a mobile phone expert at comparison website Go.Compare says: “Mobile phones are a consumer-led product like any ...

23 Jun 2023 at 08:05

Lifestyle

5 top tips for taking better photos on your iPhone

For the last decade or so, every time Apple has unveiled a new iPhone, the brand’s made a huge song and dance about the quality of the camera. And fair enough – the amount of engineering that goes into squeezing such good camera systems ...

26 Jul 2024 at 07:45

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Gardaí issue penalty points to learner motorcyclist using phone while driving

Penalty points have been issued to a learner motorcyclist found driving while using a phone. According to An Garda Síochána, Naas Roads Policing Unit were on patrol in Caragh Village when they spotted the driver, who was subsequently ...

10 May 2023 at 11:12

Lifestyle

5 hacks to make your phone less slow

It’s a familiar part of the modern smartphone experience – after a few years of loyal use, doing the right thing for the planet by refusing to upgrade your phone annually, you might notice that it starts to slow down. It’s easy to ...

07 Aug 2024 at 07:00

EU proposes to have standard charger for all phones and devices

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EU proposes to have standard charging port for all devices

The European Union plans to have a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones under a European Commission proposal announced on Thursday. The move is expected to impact iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals. ...

23 Sept 2021 at 17:06

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Offaly people warned about 'wangiri' phone scam

Mobile phone networks are warning customers in Offaly not to answer calls from unknown numbers after a wave of Irish mobile users were hit by a phone scam called ‘wangiri.’ The calls carry international prefixes such as +231 or ...

19 Oct 2017 at 21:06

Lifestyle

How can I stop my child from doom scrolling?

An MP has issued a warning about doom scrolling after revealing plans for a Private Member’s Bill which aims to protect children from the consequences associated with excessive screen time. Josh MacAlister, Labour MP for ...

15 Oct 2024 at 10:25

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Offaly Gardaí issue warning over speeding fine phone scam

A new phonecall phishing scam is doing the rounds, involving the payment of speeding fines, gardaí have warned. Offaly Gardaí have issued a warning to the public over the latest scam, which involves people being called ...

30 Nov 2017 at 13:07

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Offaly gardai issue urgent mobile phone scam warning

Laois/Offaly Garda Crime Prevention Officer, Graham Kavanagh has issued a warning about a mobile phone scam which is prevalent at the moment. People have been receiving calls from the following numbers: +375602605281, ...

10 Jan 2018 at 21:26

Lifestyle

Tips and tricks for making your smartphone’s battery last longer

Phones have come a long, long way in the last decade or so, with incredible camera advances and giant leaps forward in terms of display quality and processing power. Still, one thing that hasn’t changed is that many ...

15 Jul 2024 at 07:00

Lifestyle

What’s the best way to recycle your old tech?

The consumerist society that we live in has some big upsides but also some major downsides. For example, it can be a challenge to both upgrade your tech as regularly as you increasingly need to – and also do the ...

01 Jul 2024 at 07:00

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