Mobiles

About 15,000 UK customers who pre-ordered the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have been urged to return the phones immediately after a fire risk was identified with them. While the Royal Mail won't collect recalled faulty phones for safety reasons, some network providers will send couriers to pick up the devices and most will accept returns in store.

All the major mobile phone networks have abolished unlocking charges for pay monthly customers who are outside their minimum contract term, after intervention from the Government.

Mobile network Three has followed Apple in offering an interest-free payment scheme which lets you buy a new iPhone 7 in monthly instalments without paying a penny in interest – but you will need to commit to a 12-month Three Sim-only contract.

Apple has launched a new payment system which allows you to spread the cost of a new iPhone 7 over 20 months in instalments – without paying a penny in interest.

The holidays are over, September's here, it's back to reality (if you ever left it), so I wanted to go back to basics. A check-up if you like, to see if you could save yourself £1,000s. So no apology to MoneySaving aficionados - hopefully you'll pass with flying colours - as it's always worth a check, especially if you're one of those who reads this email, yet doesn't always act...

Apple has tonight revealed the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, which go on sale in the UK on 16 September, with new features such as water and dust resistance and a beefed-up camera. Apple is also bringing its iPhone Upgrade Programme to the UK.

Millions of EE mobile customers are facing a steep hike next month in the cost of calls and messages made outside their pay monthly allowance.

Mobile giant Three is adding 24 countries and territories including holiday hotspots Greece, Portugal and Germany to its 'Feel At Home' feature from next month, meaning you'll be able to use your mobile in these places at the same price as in the UK.

Mobile comparison site MobilePhoneChecker has released a first-of-its-kind tool that allows you to compare the cost of different ways of buying a mobile phone – including pairing mix-and-match financing options for a handset with a Sim-only plan.

Mobile operator Three has launched a range of budget Sim-only and contract tariffs – dubbed 'Essential' plans – which are being billed as a lower-cost option for customers who want to "cut out the stuff they don't need".