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The Sun
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Carphone Warehouse is selling the latest iPhone with FREE Beats earbuds for £28p/m
SHOPPERS hunting for a new smartphone - and some earbuds to go with it - should head to Carphone Warehouse. The iPhone 16e, Apple's latest budget-friendly handset, is now available with a free pair of Beats Solo Buds. Apple iPhone 16e with FREE Beats Solo Buds: From £26.99p/m The iPhone 16e, which launched back in February, is Apple's latest effort to provide a more affordable option for those who don't want to shell out for its flagship models. Of course, like most things Apple, 'affordable' is a relative term, with the device starting at £599 - but in comparison to the standard iPhone 16 and its bigger siblings, the 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, it's a lot cheaper. Apple has made notable upgrades, too, when you compare it against the last budget-friendly handset, the 3rd-generation SE which came out in 2022. The Home button is gone, replaced by a sleek 6.1-inch OLED screen, and Face ID now replaces Touch ID. Apple has also switched to USB-C charging, so you can use the same cable for your phone, tablet, and other devices. The camera is upgraded too: though it has just one rear lens, it doubles as a telephoto with 2x zoom, perfect for portraits or zooming in without losing quality. Video capabilities shine with 4K Dolby Vision at 60fps, ideal for capturing high-quality footage. Battery life is another win, with up to 26 hours of video playback, easily lasting a full day or even two. And of course, there's that deal-sweetener: Carphone Warehouse is throwing in a free pair of Beats Solo Buds when you pick up the iPhone 16e on a pay-monthly plan. The Solo Buds are a straightforward and reliable set of earbuds that don't include premium features like noise cancellation but still deliver excellent sound quality. They're currently available for separately on Amazon for £79.99. These big-brand buds offer up to 18 hours of battery life, and with the quick-charge feature, you can get an hour of playback from just a 5-minute charge. They're also compatible with both iPhones and Android devices, so you won't have to worry about switching ecosystems if you ever decide to change your phone in the future. Carphone Warehouse iPhone 16e deals If you're in the market for a new phone and like the idea of getting a free pair of decent earbuds, this might be the perfect time to make the switch. For an in-depth verdict of this mobile, read our Tech Editor Sean Keach's iPhone 16e review.
Sky News
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Sky News
Ross injects £5m as missing piece of fashion chain Jigsaw
The Carphone Warehouse co-founder David Ross is ploughing millions of pounds into Jigsaw, the fashion retailer, in a deal that will result in him becoming its majority shareholder. Sky News understands that an investment vehicle controlled by Mr Ross, who also chairs the National Portrait Gallery, is committing roughly £5m more to the chain, seven years after his initial investment. Sources said the additional financial injection from Mr Ross would see him replacing Jigsaw founder John Robinson - who established the business in 1970 - as the controlling shareholder. It comes weeks after it emerged that Hash Ladha, Jigsaw's chief executive for just 15 months, would be leaving the company in the summer. A new boss is understood to be in the process of being recruited. Like most high street chains, the loss-making retailer was forced to seek rent reductions from landlords and close unprofitable stores during the pandemic. A source close to Jigsaw said the new funding would establish a more resilient long-term financial foundation for the company. It will entail what the source described as "a significant balance sheet reorganisation and debt reduction". Part of the capital will be used to invest in infrastructure, including a new online proposition for the brand and an improved fulfilment capability. High street retailers which survived the COVID pandemic are now facing the severe headwinds of the government's increases to employers' national insurance contributions, which come into effect this month.
