A heated debate erupts in MetroTalk over phone use on buses and trains. Readers cite noise, autism accessibility, and public nuisance, while a veteran bus driver reveals the 'implied contract' of travel. Have your say.
As Arctic freeze hits UK, learn how sub-zero temperatures and snowstorms impact mobile phone batteries, signal, and WhatsApp. Essential tips to protect your device.
Escape your phone with a stay in a secluded cabin near London. Unplugged offers tech-free breaks in the countryside to boost your mental wellbeing and creativity.
A North London mum is only allowing her son a basic 'brick phone' until he's 16, citing online dangers and child development. She's calling for a wider ban in schools.
UK Border Force officers can now seize mobile phones from migrants arriving in small boats. The new law also targets smugglers' supply chains with severe prison sentences. Read the latest on the Channel crossing crackdown.
New Home Office powers allow Border Force to seize phones and search mouths at Manston processing centre. Campaigners call it 'inhumane' and question its legality.
A US sociologist reduced her phone use from eight hours to just one daily by reading a book each morning. Discover her simple tips for a digital detox.
Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts a bewildering phone scam attempt where the fraudster burst into laughter. A tale of modern confusion, incompetence, and the need for a fictional PA.
Shocking CCTV shows a London phone thief snatch a mobile and vanish in 7 seconds. Police report 413 thefts in 6 months. Get vital security tips to protect your device.
Mac Bauer's viral races against Toronto's streetcars have sparked a major debate on transit delays and 'signal priority', forcing city officials to take action ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A heroic father in Texas used a phone tracking feature to locate his 15-year-old daughter after she was abducted at knifepoint on Christmas Day. Read the full story of the rescue and arrest.
A Texas father used his daughter's phone location to find her after she was kidnapped at knifepoint while walking her dog on Christmas Day. A 23-year-old man has been arrested.
A woman used Google's Find My Device to locate her snatched phone and four others buried in a Lewisham park, exposing a theft trend. Read the full story.
A woman tracked her stolen Samsung Galaxy to a Lewisham park, unearthing five devices. Experts warn this new theft tactic is spreading across the capital. Read the full story.
Two 'calculated' burglars who robbed dozens of Londoners via Grindr have been jailed. The Afghan nationals stole phones, wallets and passports in a pre-planned crime spree. Read the full report.
A commercial pilot explains the genuine, disruptive reason you must switch to airplane mode. It's not a safety conspiracy, but it will annoy the flight crew.
Move beyond doomscrolling. Discover 25 clever, practical uses for your smartphone, from DIY tools to health monitors and smart home controls. Transform your device today.
Photographer Anne Rayner's stunning iPhone 14 photo of her granddaughter at a Gateshead exhibition highlights the power of play and mobile photography. See the striking image.
Metro readers share strong views on phone addiction, AI threats, and European security. From London to Glasgow, see what's sparking debate. Have your say in the comments.
An 85-year-old man in Bavaria worked with police to catch conmen posing as officers. Police warn the public, especially the elderly, to never give bank details over the phone.
Photographer Ahmad Mansour reveals the story behind his award-winning mobile phone image, a spontaneous shot of a London street scene. Discover how he captured the perfect moment.
A former Missouri police officer has pleaded guilty to illegally searching the phones of 20 women to obtain intimate images. Read the full shocking details of the case.
A Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policy by sharing Yemen strike details on Signal, endangering US forces. Calls for his resignation grow.
Elyas Moussa has been convicted of murdering Ricardo Clarke in Willesden Green. He called police from a phone box to hand himself in. Read the full details of the case and the upcoming sentencing.
Choosing between Google's Pixel 9a and Pixel 10 Pro on Vodafone Business? We compare AI features, battery life, and performance to find the perfect tool for your UK enterprise.
A Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth endangered US troops by sharing secret Yemen airstrike details on Signal. The unclassified version is due this week.
Over 3 million UK sole traders and small businesses can access free lifetime battery upgrades on the Google Pixel 10 Pro through a Vodafone Business perk. Discover the exclusive deal.
An eight-year-old boy suffered severe burns after his chain necklace became caught in a phone charger while he slept. His quick thinking saved his life. Read his mother's urgent safety warning.
Tributes pour in for pioneering BBC and LBC presenter Brian Hayes, who has died at 87. The broadcaster transformed phone-in radio with his conversational style over a five-decade career.
A new report dives into 'backdoor browsing' – reading a stranger's phone screen on public transport. Is it harmless curiosity or a privacy invasion? Experts and commuters weigh in.