BT’s purchase of TalkTalk is cosy – but probably politically sensible For all the howls of a ‘stitch-up’, it’s hard to see what ministers were supposed to do, as the alternatives risked worse outcomes The Guardian - UK · Oct 5
TalkTalk customers issued warning after BT takeover deal agreed TALKTALK customers have been assured their service will continue as normal after BT agreed a rescue deal for the firm The National (Scotland) · Oct 5
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: 13 Best Smartphone Deals Amazon is preparing for the Great Indian Festival 2026 that will start from October 8, and phone purchasers have many discounts waiting for them. Amazon has disclosed reduced prices of phones by Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, iQOO, Xiaomi, Redmi, and Lava through the sale microsite. Some offers reduce the prices of… MyLifeXP · Oct 5
TalkTalk customers issued key advice about internet and phone services after BT rescue deal BT Group agreed a takeover rescue deal to buy TalkTalk’s consumer and wholesale divisions out of administration The Independent UK · Oct 5
BT rescues TalkTalk from collapse amid worries over national security threat Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy intervened on Monday, invoking a Public Interest Intervention Notice and ordering a speedy CMA probe. Evening Standard · Oct 5
No More 13 Recharges? TRAI’s New Rule Explained For years, many prepaid users have questioned why a “monthly” mobile recharge often lasted only 28 days. That small difference could mean making 13 recharges over a year instead of 12. Now, new TRAI recharge rules are giving prepaid users more flexibility. The changes include 30-day recharge options, monthly renewal… MyLifeXP · Oct 5
Sainsbury’s and Morrisons held talks over potential multi-billion-pound merger, reports say – as it happened A deal would test regulators’ appetite for dealmaking in competitive supermarket industry The Guardian - UK · Oct 5
BT accused of ‘bullying’ customers by pausing broadband in digital landline push Companies race to switch households to ‘voice over internet protocol’ services by the end of January The Guardian - UK · Oct 3
Nexfibre’s £2bn deal for rival Netomnia could lessen competition, CMA says The Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally found the tie-up could ‘substantially’ impact competition in the wholesale broadband market. Evening Standard · Oct 2
London's phone reception hell: Why the capital is lagging behind other major world cities Exclusive: The capital is now just 70th in the performance rankings of 149 world cities Evening Standard · Sep 27
Members of UK’s largest mobile phone smuggling network jailed after sending thousands of stolen iPhones abroad Prosecutors said the men were part of a ‘sophisticated and organised criminal network’ The Independent UK · Sep 25
TalkTalk in ‘advanced talks’ over sale amid administration threat Group is still progressing talks with rival Opus Broadband over a possible deal thought to be worth £100 million The Independent UK · Sep 25
TalkTalk races to sell consumer and broadband arms as administration looms Customers and jobs ‘top priority’ as company closes in on deals with Opus Broadband and investment group Octopus The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
No Data Needed? TRAI’s Hidden Recharge Rule Explained Imagine yourself being free from the charges for the mobile data you never utilize. This is precisely what the newly introduced telecom regulation by TRAI aims at. The regulator has released a notification regarding amendment to the rule that mandates telecom service providers to make available voice and SMS only… MyLifeXP · Sep 24
International Business Times UK · Sep 21 US Prosecutors Accuse Huawei of Decades-Long Scheme To Steal Trade Secrets, Evade Iran Sanctions Huawei faces explosive US allegations over a decades-long trade-secrets scheme and Iran sanctions, as a $1.3 billion ICBC transfer adds a dramatic financial twist.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21 Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google’s big-screen superphone with top-class camera Fantastic display and two-day battery life plus everything that’s great about Google’s more pocketable Pixel Pros
The Times of India · Sep 20 Some iPhone 18 Pro buyers from India are flying to Dubai, and the reason comes down to one thing A new iPhone launch usually means one thing: people checking their bank balances and then convincing themselves they need an upgrade. But this time, some Indian buyers have taken the calculation a step further- by boarding a flight to Dubai.
International Business Times UK · Sep 16 Samsung Asks Judge to Toss Dua Lipa's $15 Million Lawsuit Over Image on TV Packaging Samsung has asked a California federal judge to dismiss Dua Lipa's lawsuit, which seeks at least $15m over the alleged unauthorised use of her photograph on US TV packaging.
The Times of India · Sep 16 Adopt A Kiosk Scheme: Britain’s red phone boxes find new roles; over 7,200 now reused Britain's classic red telephone boxes are being revitalized through a community adoption scheme. More than seven thousand kiosks have been transformed into essential services like libraries and public defibrillators. Although many boxes have found new purposes, some still play a crucial role in enabling emergency calls, particularly in rural areas.…
MyLifeXP · Sep 16 Redmi Note 17 Pro, Pro Max Launched in India: 10,000mAh Battery Is the Big Surprise Xiaomi’s Redmi has launched its new Note 17 Pro series in India, and this time the company is putting a huge focus on battery life and durability. The Redmi Note 17 Pro starts at Rs 33,999, while the Pro Max is priced from Rs 44,999 after launch offers. But the…
International Business Times UK · Sep 16 Wild Rumour Claims Huawei Founder Ren Zhengfei Fled China by Sea Ahead of New Tech Exit Restrictions An unverified rumour says Huawei's Ren Zhengfei fled China by sea. The real story is Beijing's new exit law, now able to stop tech figures from leaving, effective 15 September.
MyLifeXP · Sep 15 Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: 7 Key Features You Should Know Samsung has added another phone to its range of premium smartphones in India through the launch of Galaxy S26 FE smartphone which will serve those customers who wish to enjoy features of a flagship but without upgrading to the costliest Samsung phones. The newly launched smartphone includes the Exynos 2500…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15 The wilting rose emoji: what its rise and fall tells us about gen Alpha It was the fastest-growing emoji in 2025 – but if you’re older than 16, it has probably passed you by. Now, just as twentysomethings are catching up, it’s over
MyLifeXP · Sep 14 These 4 Smartphones Go on Sale Next Week: From ₹9,999 to iPhone 18 Pro Planning to buy a new smartphone? Next week could give you several interesting options across different price ranges. From a budget phone priced at an effective ₹9,999 to Apple's premium iPhone 18 Pro series, multiple new models are scheduled to go on sale. Some focus on battery life, some on…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: the foldable with the best triple camera Big screen folder with slick software and advanced AI is just like a regular Android when closed