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  • The best iPhone 8 Plus deals and UK contracts in November 2019

    The best iPhone 8 Plus deals and UK contracts in November 2019

    Apple’s newer flagships are, well very expensive. So for those wanting to land a phablet sized iPhone at a lower price, iPhone 8 Plus deals could be the ideal way to go.

    If you want one of the newest large screened Apple smartphones, but the new iPhone 11 deals make your head spin, then the 8 Plus will be the one for you.

    So how are iPhone 8 Plus prices looking. On average, if you shop wisely (using our price comparison chart below) you’ll save yourself around £300 if you go for this handset over the iPhone X. We’ve seen monthly tariffs as low as the £25 region if you’re prepared to stick a wedge down upfront.

    Still feeling a bit overwhelmed by these prices? Don’t forget that iPhone 8 deals are also available if you’d prefer the smaller smartphone, along with the smaller prices. And you can save £10 on the upfront cost of any iPhone 8 Plus deal at Mobiles.co.uk by using the voucher code 10OFF at the checkout.

    See also: iPhone X deals | iPhone 8 deals | iPhone XS Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 deals | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus deals | Best mobile phone deals | Best SIM only deals

    iPhone 8 Plus price: how much does it cost?

    A mighty £699. That’s how much the 64GB iPhone 8 Plus will cost you in the UK according to the RRP. That might seem like a lot but that’s one hundred pounds cheaper than when it first came out.

    Need more memory? Then your only other option is spending an extra £150 and grabbing a £849 256GB iPhone 8 Plus. 

    If you opt to buy the iPhone 8 Plus upfront without a contract you will save money in the long run, but of course £699 is a lot of money to pay. If you can afford it though it the way to go once you pair it with a cheap SIM only deal.

    This is the iPhone you want if you can’t quite afford the iPhone X or iPhone XS Max. It’s got the larger battery, same powerful innards and strong camera. If you don’t mind the poorer screen, it’s a good option – and the screen is still a beaut. And we prefer it quite a lot more to the regular iPhone 8.

    Read more in TechRadar’s full iPhone 8 Plus review

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  • The best BlackBerry KEYone deals and prices in November 2019

    The best BlackBerry KEYone deals and prices in November 2019

    For fans of the old Blackberry devices, wanting a physical keyboard, times aren’t looking good. When it comes to BlackBerry Keyone deals, we are now seeing the number of others available drop down.

    But that doesn’t mean they’re not available anymore. Just expect to pay slightly more for the privilege of a full physical keyboard and don’t be surprised if it reaches the point where this phone is only available SIM-free.

    But despite the phone slowly disappearing, this is still an excellent phone and if you can find an affordable Blackberry Keyone deal it will treat those with a love of nostalgia well.

    Equipped with an updated version of that keyboard, Full HD screen and 12MP main camera, the Blackberry KEYone runs off Android. It may not quite be a match for the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, but it’s not far off and it’s way cheaper. 

    More options: Samsung Galaxy S9 deals | LG V30 deals | Best iPhone deals | Best SIM only deals | Mobile phone deals

    The BlackBerry KEYOne is the smartphone for anyone who has ever said ‘I miss my old BlackBerry.’ We can’t fault it for admirably resurrecting the best of BlackBerry: a physical keyboard, sophisticated-looking, two-tone design and smart, secure software. It looks and feels like it’s meant for business. 

    Exiled BlackBerry users who have felt forced to trade their physical keyboards for on-screen keyboards will undoubtedly rejoice.

    Read TechRadar’s full BlackBerry KEYone review

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  • The best Nokia 3310 deals and prices in November 2019

    The best Nokia 3310 deals and prices in November 2019

    The reboot of the iconic Nokia 3310 phone has generated a lot of buzz since it was sensationally revealed in 2017. Do not underestimate the nostalgia for the simpler, cheaper mobile phones – or for Snake!

    A growing number of retailers – including Amazon and Argos – sell the Nokia 3310, and we can tell you who has it cheapest below. And it’s now finally available on contract, too, although we think it makes far more sense just to buy the handset and grab a separate SIM only deal.

    If you decide that you want something a bit more advanced than the Nokia 3310, then try our selection of the best SIM-free phones and deals or check out the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5.

    The 2017 Nokia 3310 is looking like a great purchase for anyone looking for a spare mobile to take camping, or to festivals, thanks to its super-low cost and long life between battery charges. Maybe you just don’t need all the bells and whistles of a modern smartphone, or perhaps just want to bag a cheap mobile phone deal.

    Where can I buy the new Nokia 3310 SIM-free?

    Vodafone was the first big network to start stocking the new Nokia 3310, before other major retailers – such as Amazon, Argos and Tesco Direct – turned up to the 90s themed party. If you’ve got fifty pounds on you, you can get hold of a Nokia 3310 and still get change in return.

    Once you’ve picked out the handset you want to buy, you can then head to our SIM only deals page to buy a cheap SIM to pop in it with prices starting from well less than a fiver per month.

    Best Nokia 3310 deals on contract

    We waited aaaaaaaages after the Nokia 3310’s release to see some contract plans, and now it feels like we shouldn’t have bothered. Although we’ve seen tariffs for as little as a tenner a month with nothing to pay upfront, we can’t imagine why you’d bother committing yourself to a lengthy contract, when you can just buy the handset cheap as chips and get a more flexible SIM or pay-as-you go price.

    Is the Nokia 3310 any good?

    A new Nokia 3310 was always going to make misty-eyed a generation whose youth was spent whiling away hours on Snake. But there’s more to this phone than purely nostalgia. Its featherweight design, convenient number keys, marathon battery and ridiculous price is going to appeal to people who just want a very cheap handset for festivals, holidays and emergencies. And did we mention Snake?

    For those people who expect their smartphones to be kitted out with high resolution displays and industry leading cameras, clearly the Nokia 3310 is the polar opposite. Read more about the pros and cons in our full Nokia 3310 review.

    What colours are available for the new Nokia 3310?

    The new Nokia 3310 is available in a range of colours. Depending on where you buy it from, there are options in blue, black, red, yellow and grey.

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  • The cheapest iPhone 7 unlocked SIM-free prices in November 2019

    Don’t like the idea of committing to two years of a phone contract? Buying the iPhone 7 unlocked and SIM free can be a cost-effective and convenient alternative.

    That’s particularly true given the highly competitive and consumer friendly SIM only deals market right now, which allows you to get bags of data and minutes for very little money.

    Buying the iPhone 7 unlocked is also an optimum way of giving the phone as a gift as it means you only need to pay the cost of the handset and doesn’t commit you to 24 months of additional payments or require you to go through a credit check. And we’ll make you this guarantee – you won’t have to pay the extraordinary amount of money it costs to buy the iPhone XS Max or XR!

    iPhone 7 SIM-free deals fluctuate from day to day and many sites charge higher or lower fees than others. So shopping around or doing a bit of price comparison is a shrewd way to ensure you pay as little as possible for your new unlocked phone.

    Luckily TechRadar is here to help. Our price comparison tools search the web every hour to locate the cheapest and best value unlocked iPhone 7 prices currently available.

    Today’s cheapest iPhone 7 unlocked / SIM free prices:

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  • The best iPhone 7 Plus deals and UK contracts in November 2019

    The best iPhone 7 Plus deals and UK contracts in November 2019

    This plus sized iPhone from Apple was launched alongside the iPhone 7 in September 2016. Until the iPhone X landed, we thought it was the best iPhone on the market, with big improvements on the camera and battery fronts from previous large-screen iPhones.

    If you’re looking for a big screen iPhone that won’t break the bank then the 7 Plus could be a good fit. Prices fell very nicely on the advent of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus and it is far cheaper than the big iPhones like the XS Max – if you go for the earlier iteration you could even end up paying around £300 less than it costs to get the newer massive iPhones. 7 Plus prices can now be found for less than £30 per month.

    If you’re dead set on grabbing this huge iPhone now, then to help you navigate we’ve got a handy comparison tool which is designed to help you zero in on the cheapest deals. Underneath that we’ve chosen what we think are the best value options overall for the biggest networks out there. And if you still need some persuading, we’ve added a brief review of the iPhone 7 Plus to the bottom of the page.

    See also: iPhone 8 Plus deals | iPhone 8 deals | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus deals | iPhone 7 deals | iPhone 6S Plus deals | Mobile phone deals

    Top 5 best iPhone 7 Plus deals this month:

    Unlike some other sites we don’t manipulate the order of these deals for commercial gain, so the handpicked deals below really are the best iPhone 7 Plus deals for EE, O2, Three and Vodafone right now. Don’t forget – if you’re looking for something a little different, our comparison widget above is the perfect way to sniff out your perfect deal. This page is for the best iPhone 7 Plus deals in the UK, but if you’re after Australian deals, check out the best Australian iPhone 7 Plus deals page. 

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    There’s no denying the iPhone 7 Plus’s brilliance – just look at the fantastic cameras, supercharged performance and waterproof design. But that doesn’t disguise the fact that it doesn’t build massively on the iPhone 6S. If you want true innovation, you’ll have to pay the extra for 2017’s iPhone X or the even more recent iPhone XR and iPhone XS 

    Read more in TechRadar’s full iPhone 7 Plus review

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  • Hackers use a photograph of a fingerprint to bypass phone security

    It seems that using your fingerprints as a method of unlocking your phone might not be quite as secure as you first though. All it takes to trick a fingerprint reader is a photograph of a print, a special app, and some relatively cheap hardware.

    Chinese hackers say they have devised a method for bypassing biometric security on smartphones in just 20 minutes. As Tom’s Guide reports, using photographs of fingerprints left on glass, the X-Lab team from Tencent Security showed how it was possible to create cloned physical fingerprints that were sophisticated enough to fool fingerprint scanners.

    The team gave a demonstration at the GeekPwn 2019 hacking conference in Shanghai. During it, team leader Chen Yu invited an audience member to touch a glass, and the resulting fingerprints were then photographed.

    Using a specially developed app, the photograph was processed and a physical model created using hardware that was not publicly revealed. The exact method used has not been explained, but it is assumed that some sort of advanced 3D printer was used. The technique was used to successfully trick three smartphones and two other machines with fingerprint readers.

    Time to wear gloves

    As if the ability to bypass the biometric security was not worrying enough, it gets worse. The security breach can be executed in a mere 20 minutes, and it is far from expensive. Speaking to Chinese media, Yu revealed that hardware costing just $140 (about £110, AU$200) was needed, meaning that it’s something that’s hardly limited to being used by large organisation or rich individuals.

    Time to remember to wipe away any evidence you might leave behind after yourself, perhaps… or just take to wearing gloves all of the time! You might also want to consider switching to a different security mechanism on your phone, such as facial recognition, or just a really lengthy PIN.

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  • UFC 244 live stream: how to watch Masvidal vs Diaz from anywhere on Saturday

    UFC 244 live stream: how to watch Masvidal vs Diaz from anywhere on Saturday

    UFC returns to NYC this weekend with its next big PPV but this time things are going to be a little different as there are no major championship bouts on the main card. Instead we’ll get to see Jorge Masvidal square off against Nate Diaz in a welterweight grudge match as the main event of UFC 244. Discover the best ways to get a UFC 244 live stream – no matter where you are in the world.

    In Masvidal vs Diaz, we have two fighters both wanting the chance to win the newly-created and one time only “BMF” title to determine who is the baddest battler in the UFC is.

    UFC had originally planned for a welterweight championship fight between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington for the main event of UFC 244. However, negotiations between the two broke down and the promotion instead decided to reward fans with a match that has been brewing since Diaz called out Masvidal after defeating Anthony Pettis in the co-main event of UFC 241.

    Now Diaz the ‘West Coast Gangster’ will have his chance at the ‘East Coast Goon’ Masvidal at UFC 244 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. To sweeten the deal, the “BMF” title will be awarded by none other than Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

    Elsewhere on the card, Kelvin Gastelum will take on Darren Till in a middleweight bout for the first time in his UFC career in the co-main event and Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson will go up against Vicente Luque in a welterweight bout.

    Whether you’ll be cheering for Masvidal or Diaz during Saturday’s MMA action, we’ll show you how to live stream UFC 244’s card from anywhere in the world – for US viewers, you should just head straight to ESPN+. 

    Live stream UFC 244 from outside your country

    Worry not if you’re a huge UFC fan but aren’t in the US to watch that ESPN+ coverage this weekend. If you find the coverage is geo-blocked, you can try using a VPN to change your IP address to a US server and watch this week’s main card just as if you were back at home – the same goes wherever you’re from and wanting to still see your domestic coverage from abroad.

    How to watch UFC online in the US exclusively on ESPN+

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    The UFC 244 card in full

    Main Card

    -Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz

    -Kelvin Gastelum vs. Darren Till

    -Vicente Luque vs. Stephen Thompson

    -Blagoy Ivanov vs. Derrick Lewis

    -Gregor Gillespie vs. Kevin Lee

    Preliminary Card

    -Corey Anderson vs. Johnny Walker

    -Makwan Amirkhani vs. Shane Burgos

    -Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Brad Tavares

    -Andrei Arlovski vs. Jair Rozenstruik

    Early Preliminary Card

    -Katlyn Chookagian vs. Jennifer Maia

    -Lyman Good vs. Chance Rencountre

    -Julio Arce vs. Hakeem Dawodu

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  • NHS gets millions to move to digital prescriptions

    The government has announced a fresh batch of funding to the tune of £26 million in order to help hospitals upgrade to digital prescriptions rather than handwritten efforts.

    Some 25 NHS trusts will receive the money which aims to make all sorts of efficiency improvements, not least of which will be reducing medication errors by up to 30% compared to the old paper-based way of doing things. The move will also be a considerable time-saver, freeing up staff to do other things.

    This is part of the goal for the NHS to get electronic prescriptions in place across all providers, and the £26 million to be given out in 2020 is the second dollop from a total pot of £78 million to speed up the rollout of such electronic systems over the next three years.

    Edward Argar, who is Minister for Health, commented: “Electronic prescriptions in our hospitals will not only do away with old fashioned paper prescriptions but can help prevent avoidable and potentially catastrophic medication errors.”

    An electronic system will also mean that NHS staff can get quick access to information on prescribed medicines for any particular patient. And the government further observes that it will facilitate a single electronic record which will reduce any duplication or other time-wasting aspects concerning information gathering.

    Secure storage

    However, as Matt Eckersall – Region Director, EMEA West, SUSE – warns, there are some potentially tricky aspects to this part of the government’s plans.

    Eckersall observes: “Building up a complete, single electronic record will come with its own challenges, including how to handle the rapid increase in digital data generated and how to store it in a safe, cost-efficient manner.

    “While the NHS already collects a huge amount of data, including sensitive and personally identifiable patient information, this new development will require the organisation to carefully consider its existing data storage infrastructure. Data centre storage can be expensive, encouraging many organisations to look to cloud platforms instead.

    “Although the NHS will be used to relying on the cloud to some extent, this may need to increase if the NHS is to successfully handle this huge influx of digital data while ensuring information security, integrity and processing performance without breaking the bank.”

    And on the subject of cost-effective storage, he adds: “The open source community is providing the solutions to meet this demand for affordable storage. Organisations like the NHS can turn to easy-to-manage, future-proofed open source solutions that provide unlimited scalability, such as software-defined storage.”

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  • Canelo vs Kovalev live stream: how to watch the Alvarez fight online from anywhere

    Canelo vs Kovalev live stream: how to watch the Alvarez fight online from anywhere

    Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez steps into the ring on Saturday in Las Vegas looking to become a four-weight world champion against Sergey Kovalev. It’s a potentially historic night of boxing in store, and you can watch all the action as it happens, no matter where on Earth you are, with our Canelo vs Kovalev live stream guide.

    The Mexican born fighter has already won titles at light middleweight, middleweight and super middleweight and will be stepping up two weight divisions for this weekends clash.

    Known as ‘Krusher’, Canelo’s opponent in Sin City this time out will be 6ft tall Russian champ Sergey Kovalev. Best known for his trademark quick combos, Kovalev retained his belt in August following a stoppage win over Britain’s Anthony Yarde , bringing his record to 29 knockouts in 34 victories.

    Canelo’s mastery of boxing has seen him notch up a fearsome pro record a fearsome 51-1-2, but can he make the leap up two weight divisions and score a victory over an experienced performer at this level?

    Read on to find out how to live stream Canelo vs Kovalev fight from absolutely anywhere. Or, if you’re in North America, you can head straight to learn about the DAZN coverage of the big fight.

    Live stream the Canelo vs Kovalev fight from outside your country 

    In the US, UK or Canada? Then scroll just a little further down this page and we’ll tell you who’s broadcasting the boxing from where you are.

    But if you’re abroad this weekend then you’ll need another way to watch and avoid possible geo-blocking. That’s where using a VPN comes in.

    How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev: US live stream

    How to get a Canelo vs Kovalev live stream in Canada

    How to stream Canelo vs Kovalev live in the UK

    How to watch the Alvarez vs Kovalev fight: Australia stream

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  • Apple’s Mac Pro 2019 launch date could be soon – here’s why

    The 2019 Apple Mac Pro launch is apparently imminent, with a recent device filing through the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) being made public. This would line up with general expectations of a late 2019 release for the new workstation.

    It’s admittedly unclear exactly when the new Mac Pro could launch, but judging by previous late-year Apple Mac releases, particularly the iMac Pro of 2017, this new model could launch as late as mid-December. The iMac Pro didn’t hit retailers until December 14 of that year.

    So, we could be another six weeks out from a Mac Pro 2019 release date, if Apple follows a similar pattern to 2017.

    A new accessory color scheme

    Thanks to data mining discovered by software developer Steve Troughton-Smith and reported by AppleInsider, we now also know that the Mac Pro is likely to come with accessories in all-new colors.

    Images within the code of the latest macOS 10.15.1 release reveal a newly-colored Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad: black keys and a black tracking surface on the silver aluminum keyboard deck and trackpad base, respectively.

    These accessories were apparently on display during the Mac Pro debut earlier this year, but are now all but confirmed, thanks to some clutch data mining. This also lines up with the Apple Pro Display XDR color scheme, as well as the clean silver of the Mac Pro workstation tower itself.

    At any rate, expect to see some shiny new colors when the 2019 Mac Pro finally releases, which we could be waiting another six weeks for – hopefully at most.

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