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Discover the best protective cases for Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max. Our expert review covers top-tier options for style, durability and advanced drop protection.
Ian Watkins charged in prison mobile phone investigation
Disgraced rock singer Ian Watkins charged alongside three others in major prison security investigation after mobile phone and SIM card discovery at HMP Wakefield.
Police smash London phone theft gang targeting tourists
Exclusive: Metropolitan Police dismantle sophisticated criminal network behind surge of phone thefts in London's busiest areas. Discover the shocking tactics used and how to protect your device.
Mother and baby chained in pram snatching horror
A young mother recounts the terrifying moment she was chained to her baby daughter by kidnappers who snatched the infant from her pram in a shocking daylight abduction that has left the community reeling.
Karen Gillan's real baby snatching horror inspires film
Marvel star Karen Gillan shares chilling true story of stranger trying to steal sleeping baby from her arms, revealing how the traumatic experience inspired her new horror film 'The Shadow'.
Met Police Hunt Phone Thieves in Central London Crime Spree
London's Metropolitan Police release multiple CCTV images in desperate search for suspects connected to series of violent phone thefts across Westminster and Waterloo areas.
Hidden meaning behind phone's E symbol revealed
Mobile users are only just discovering the true meaning behind the mysterious 'E' symbol that appears on phone signal bars, and it's not 'emergency' as many believed.
Sky cuts Pixel 9 Pro Fold price by £300
Sky Mobile has launched an incredible £300 price drop on Google's flagship Pixel 9 Pro Fold, making it their cheapest contract deal ever for the cutting-edge foldable smartphone.
Why Police Can't Recover Your Stolen Phone
Exclusive investigation reveals why British police struggle to retrieve stolen mobile phones despite advanced tracking technology, as brazen thieves exploit legal loopholes and overwhelmed forces.
UK's biggest phone theft gang smashed in police raid
Exclusive investigation reveals how a sophisticated Bulgarian crime network orchestrated Britain's largest mobile phone theft operation, with connections tracing back to a Hong Kong skyscraper filled with stolen handsets.
Met Police smash international phone smuggling ring
London police disrupt sophisticated criminal network exporting stolen smartphones to Dubai and Hong Kong in record-breaking operation recovering thousands of devices.
London's stolen phone epidemic fuels China smuggling trade
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal networks are systematically stealing high-end phones in London and smuggling them to China for resale, costing victims millions.
Phone Theft Kingpins Exported 40,000 Mobiles to China
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal network behind half of UK's stolen smartphones, with dramatic police raids uncovering multi-million pound export operation shipping devices to China.
£3M stolen phone export gang smashed by police
Organised crime gang exporting stolen smartphones worth millions to Middle East and Africa dismantled in major police operation across London and Birmingham.
London Phone Thefts Surge 44% in Crime Wave
Exclusive data reveals mobile phone thefts in London have skyrocketed by 44% year-on-year, with organised criminal gangs targeting commuters and tourists in worrying new crime wave.
Elderly man killed by teen girls who filmed attack
A 78-year-old man died after being violently ambushed by a group of teenage girls in a UK park, with the attackers filming the brutal assault on their mobile phones as his family questions 'what type of generation is this?'
Good Samaritans steal phone from collapsed woman on train
CCTV captures the disturbing moment a woman's phone is stolen by the very people who helped her after she collapsed on a London train. The heartless theft occurred as she was being assisted by railway staff.
Gym cleaner jailed for hidden phone spying
A gym cleaner has been sentenced to prison after covertly placing a mobile phone to secretly film women in changing rooms at a UK fitness centre.
Thief steals phone from mother's pocket in shop
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment a daring thief steals a phone from an unsuspecting mother's pocket while she browses clothing with her baby. Police are hunting the suspect after the daylight theft in a family-friendly store.
Schools invest £50k in lockable phone pouches to ban distractions
Hundreds of UK schools are implementing lockable phone pouches in a major initiative to combat classroom distractions and improve student focus, with some institutions investing up to £50,000 in the technology.
Pub laptop thieves jailed for City of London theft spree
Two brazen thieves have been sentenced to prison for a series of thefts targeting laptops and phones from unsuspecting patrons at a busy City of London pub. Learn how their crime spree was ended.
School's All-Day Phone Ban Praised By Parents
A pioneering UK school has implemented a strict 'phone-free' policy, requiring students to surrender their devices from morning until home time to combat distraction and boost wellbeing, earning widespread praise from parents and experts.
Police Impersonator Jailed For Preying On Elderly
A Victorian con artist who posed as a police officer to steal thousands from the elderly in a sophisticated phone scam has been sentenced to jail. Read the full story of deception and the police warning.
Kim Murray Mugged in Terrifying Wimbledon Phone Snatch
Kim Murray, wife of tennis star Andy Murray, was violently mugged for her mobile phone outside Wimbledon, prompting a major security review for players' families.
Dad's typo nightmare: £1,500 phone bill from son's error
A father from Weston-super-Mare faced instant financial horror after his son's innocent typo on a phone upgrade spiralled into a staggering £1,500 bill. This cautionary tale reveals the shocking cost of a simple mistake and the fight to get the money back
Google Pixel 10 Pro Review: The Compact Powerhouse
Our in-depth review of the Google Pixel 10 Pro reveals why this compact marvel is challenging giants like Apple and Samsung with its revolutionary AI features, stunning camera system, and perfect balance of power and portability.
Nigeria Mob Violence: Innocent Man Lynched Over Phone Theft
A horrific case of mob violence in Nigeria saw a young man brutally killed by a crowd after being falsely accused of stealing a mobile phone, highlighting the country's crisis of 'jungle justice'.
Child's First Phone: The Essential 2025 UK Safety Guide
New expert guidelines reveal essential controls and privacy settings every parent must know before buying their child's first mobile. Learn how to balance safety with independence.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: New Design & Early 2025 Launch Leaked
Exclusive leak details Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 FE, featuring a sleek new design, powerful camera upgrades, and a surprisingly early launch window. Get the full scoop on specs, price, and what to expect from this fan-favourite flagship.
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