The ‘Digital Switch On’: What It Means for Your Home and How RCUK Can Help

The Digital Switch On (PSTN Switch-Off): How It Will Impact Your Home and How to Stay Connected BT has announced that the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) will be switched off by 31 January 2027, bringing an end to the traditional phone lines we’ve relied on for decades. This change is part of a move […]
Smartphones and Schoolchildren: Understanding the Hidden Risks

The debate over when children should start using smartphones has been a hot topic over the last decade. While technological advancements have undeniably improved our daily lives, we’re also becoming more aware of the negative effects of smartphone use on pre-teens and teenagers. Recent policy changes in schools across the country reflect growing concerns, such […]
Reflecting on 2023: A Remarkable Year of Progress and Achievement for RCG

Hello and welcome to Rose Communications Group’s annual review! We are pleased to bring back this old tradition of ours with a bang and showcase the remarkable achievements of the past year. We deeply appreciate your connection and involvement with us throughout 2023 and into 2024. This blog summarises our key accomplishments and milestones, reflecting […]
Apple launch the new iPhone 15

Get yours with RCUK! Earlier this month, Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 range. With an exciting new colour range, the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera with 2x Telephoto, and improved battery life amongst many other upgraded features, tech lovers are eager to get their hands on a handset of their own. We are pleased […]
Check out our great tablet deals
In November we’ll be running some fantastic deals on tablets, which are a great way to stay connected whilst we’re still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve got three deals available to choose from: For individuals – great prices on tablets to keep you connected with work or help the kids continue their […]
What is Samsung Single Take camera mode?
Single Take was originally introduced with the S20 range of cameras but has now been rolled out to older Samsung Galaxy models with a recent update. Single Take is an option on the camera software menu that will take videos, stills, Gifs in a variety of formats for up to 10 seconds with just one […]
Aug 2020 mobile phone rumours and leaks
With September approaching things are hotting up in the mobile phone world. July saw the release of the OnePlus Nord and this month should see five new Samsung phones (including the Note 20) and the Pixel 4a eventually seeing the light of the day. More phones are still scheduled for September and beyond, so let’s […]
iOS 14 – find out what’s new
Apple recently announced the latest iteration of its iPhone operating system – iOS 14. Expected to be launched in September, probably at the same time as the iPhone 12, this release offers many new features, although a large number of them will be familiar to Android users. Below we have outlined a number of the […]
Android 11 – what to expect
Android 11 is now officially at beta. This means it is likely to be available later this year. Although we won’t all get it at the same time, now is probably a good time to look at what we can expect in this latest version. Notification history – Currently, the Android Notification Log is basically […]
What are periscope lenses on a smartphone?
You might have recently noticed the Samsung S20 adverts that talked about 100X “Space Zoom”. While this sounds impressive you need to look further to understand exactly what this means. In camera technology there are two types of Zoom available – optical and digital. Optical requires multiple lenses that can be moved to adjust the […]