Mobile Phone News & Reviews

Valentine's Day Gifts - Mobile Phones

2012-02-14T12:02:00.000Z

If you're completely out of ideas for what to get your other half this Valentine's Day, then never fear because Free Contract Mobiles are here to lend a helping hand. To show a loved one how much you care (without hitting your wallet too much), why not grab a fantastic handset from our selection of pay as you go mobiles, starting from under twenty five pounds. There's the Alcatel OT 605,

Sound Advice – Getting the Most from Android for Music

2012-02-13T16:14:00.000Z

With the evolution of the mobile phone many things have changed - from the downturn in usage of the landline through to growth in digital photography and a serious increase in social networking on the move. Amongst the most prominent of these cultural shifts is the move away from standalone portable media devices to the use of mobile phones as 'all-in-one' entertainment devices. Essentially, on

Get Tariff Smart

2012-02-01T17:26:00.000Z

Although many may initially baulk at the standalone price of a brand new handset; it's well worth taking this into consideration when looking for the best possible value on the mobile phone front. It's easy to be duped into paying more than you expect when you're doing so in instalments - and this is especially true when it comes to contract mobile phones. Although you are indeed also paying

Ideal Phones for Children

2012-01-31T22:31:00.000Z

Nowadays, a large number of children have their own mobile phones. Whilst parents buy a mobile phone with the interest of monitoring their whereabouts and ensuring their safety, the younger generation see mobile phones as fashion and social validation item. Ultimately, children will strongly express their views on which handset they desire and grind you down to the point where you end up

App Review: My Fitness Pal

2012-01-31T00:55:00.000Z

Available on: Apple, Android, Blackberry and Windows Price: Free One of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to "lose weight" or "get in shape". If you've jumped on the bandwagon this year you may feel like you're losing motivation as January draws to a close. Having fitness apps on your smart phone can be an excellent way to boost your morale; whether you need to tighten your calorie

Who Are Huawei?

2012-01-25T08:34:00.001Z

Despite their status as one of the world's largest and most innovative technology companies; the vast majority of UK residents are unlikely to have heard of Huawei. Even more surprisingly; a large number of these people will own a device designed and manufactured by the Chinese tech giant. Huawei Mobile Phones Having previously kept their name hidden away from the Western market by producing

Predictions, Rumours and Wild Guesses for 2012

2012-01-11T23:39:00.000Z

It looks like 2012 is going to be a great year for mobile phone aficionados and gadget fans at large. With this in mind we've had a little think about the developments that we're most excited about (potentially) happening during the next 12 months: Quad-core Mobile Phone Processors It was announced in February 2011 that Qualcomm had developed a mighty quad-core processor for use in Android

Mobile Innovators of 2011

2012-01-11T23:22:00.001Z

With a new year now upon us, it's the perfect time to reflect upon the best of 2011. The mobile phone industry saw a wealth of innovation during the last 12 months with leading handset manufacturers intensifying their quests for increased market share. Rather than assemble a straight forward 'best handset' list we wanted instead to acknowledge those handsets which brought something new and

Christmas Gifts for Phone Enthusiasts

2011-12-22T19:45:00.000Z

If one of your loved ones is never to been seen without their iPhone 4 or can't be prised away from their HTC Sensation then it may be an idea to invest in a Christmas gift that enriches their mobile phone experience. Given that modern mobiles are laden with all manner of entertainment features, it should come as no surprise that they are used as such. With this in mind, here's the Free Contract

Maximise Your Mobile Phone Battery Life

2011-12-19T10:53:00.000Z

Battery Life With mobile phone technology advancing at a rapid rate it seems that there is now an endless list of comparison points to wrestle with when selecting a new handset. From the number of megapixels the camera boasts through to the processor speed, screen resolution, operating platform and literally dozens of other variables and parameters - it is a serious challenge to find the perfect

Greetings from the Free Contract Mobiles Team

2011-12-13T17:03:00.000Z

Hello All! First of all, an apology: - With the exception of the occasional post we have been neglecting our blogging duties recently in order to focus attentions upon creating a shiny new website optimised to provide the best possible mobile phone comparison platform. Well, we're glad to announce that we're finally happy with the Free Contract Mobiles website and once again have the time to

The risks of combining mobile phones and driving

2011-09-20T10:41:00.000+01:00

There's always someone who decides to call you whilst driving, whether it be a business correspondent or a loved one, there’s always a burning temptation to answer it. Prior to December 2003 it would have been second nature to receive the call, press the phone to your ear and converse at your will. Now however, this act is a prosecutable offence carrying repercussions to the extent of

Portable Computing – Which Option is Best For You?

2011-04-28T12:43:00.000+01:00

Over the last year or so developments in portable computing technology have lead to the creation of a plethora of new and exciting gadgets. No longer are we confined to static desktop computers or left trawling clunky laptops around in order to browse the internet, read emails, create spreadsheets or of course update our social network profiles. Although this array of different devices offers a

Top 5 Alternative Uses For a Mobile Phone

2010-11-26T14:22:00.000Z

With all this talk of Smartphones, high definition cameras and touchscreen wizardry it’s easy to lose sight of the most fundamental reason why mobile phones have caught on in such magnificent fashion (because they make personal communication easier in case you were wondering). Whilst considering just how many different tasks and functions a cutting edge handset can perform we had a thought: can

Mobile Phone Usage Trends across the Globe

2010-10-08T14:24:00.002+01:00