Best budget phone 2024: The top cheap smartphones in the UK, as tested and reviewed by us
Looking to save money on your next smartphone? These are the best budget phones to buy in the UK, fully tested by our team of experts
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BT: EE takeover will lead to better deals for consumers
Mobile phonesBT says consumers will benefit from cheaper broadband, telephone and TV if its EE takeover is approved
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Tesco Mobile starts 18-month SIM-only tariffs from £10/month
Mobile phonesTesco Mobile is the first UK mobile network to offer 18-month SIM-only deals, and all come with 4G at no extra cost
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Microsoft to push out Windows 10 Mobile updates itself
Mobile phonesMobile networks will no longer have control over Windows smartphone updates
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Waterproof Samsung Galaxy S6 Active pictures leak online
Mobile phonesSamsung's Galaxy S6 goes rugged, adding water, dust and shock-proofing and a bigger battery to its flagship specification
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Google Nexus 4
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The Nexus 4 is a great handset for those who want Android in its purest form, but you're better off with the Moto G
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Yotaphone 2 drops to £440 as it gets Android 5.0 upgrade
Mobile phonesYota also announces a new white version of the Yotaphone 2 and brings Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Gmail to the rear E-Ink screen
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Carphone Warehouse launches iD network
Mobile phonesCarphone Warehouse's new mobile network will also offer free roaming 4G plans to over 20 countries
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Prestigio Grace X5 review
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The Grace X5 is well-made budget phone with a large 720p screen, but its camera, performance and battery life aren't as good as its rivals
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£105 inc VAT SIM-free
Google lets you pre-register for upcoming Android apps
Mobile phonesTerminator game is the first to use new pre-registration system
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Microsoft Lumia 640 XL review
Mobile phonesWith excellent battery life, a great camera and gorgeous screen, the Lumia 640 XL brings Windows Phone phablets back from the dead
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£186 inc VAT SIM-free