Mobiles

From today, piggyback mobile network Giffgaff is revamping its 'Goodybag' plans and axing its 3G range. MoneySavingExpert.com explains who wins and who loses as a result of its move.

The makers of two online children's games have been ordered to stop pressuring kids into paying £5/month subscriptions to access all features of their games, but parents should still beware other games that encourage children to spend up to £80-a-time for in-game extras such as virtual cash. Follow our tips below to prevent bill shocks which can total thousands of pounds.

About 2.4 million former and existing mobile phone users who took out contracts or bought handsets via Carphone Warehouse and its subsidiary brands are being encouraged to alert their bank about a potential data breach as soon as possible.

A claims management firm that bombarded people with millions of nuisance calls has been fined more than £200,000 – the first fine issued since the regulator was given new powers to do so last year.

EE customers who have one of its portable mobile 'power bar' chargers should urgently check which model they have, amid concerns that a particular batch poses a fire safety risk.

Twitter app users should urgently check their settings to avoid big data bills when videos are set to automatically play on a phone or tablet. Our investigation has found an app update this week restored this potentially wallet-busting feature as the default option for many who'd changed it.

Mobile phone users may find it easier to change provider in future, as communications regulator Ofcom has today launched a consultation on how to improve switching.

EE customers who haven't already requested a code for a 'free' power bar – a portable smartphone charger – will have to wait until August before they can get one. Here's our Q&A on the deal.

If you have the latest iPhone or Apple Watch you can replace your plastic and make your device go BLEEP to pay at major retailers and on London transport. You can also use Apple Pay, which launched today in the UK, via some apps.

Millions of households and motorists face a steep rise in the cost of new insurance policies later this year due to an increase in the tax insurers are charged. Yet you may be able to beat the hikes by locking in quotes early.