Category: Smartphones
Virgin Media O2 to Donate 12,000 Devices to Bridge Digital Divide
Virgin Media O2 will rehome up to 1,000 pre-owned devices per month to charities across the UK via its partnerships with Hubbub and Good Things Foundation in 2025. It’s part of the company’s commitment to tackle electronic waste (e-waste) and to support digital inclusion by getting pre-owned smartphones and mobile data in the hands of…
10 Predictions for the Mobile Industry in 2025
2025 offers the mobile industry the opportunity to redefine possibilities for consumers and businesses alike with enhanced user experiences and fresh revenue streams. However, the sector will also face significant challenges. Here are a few thoughts on what to expect from Dario Betti & Nicholas Rossman at the Mobile Ecosystem Forum 5G One of the…
UK households sitting on £200 in unclaimed phone value, research finds
Almost half (47%) of Brits have unused tech lying around house, 29% aren’t aware unused devices can make money. Over a third (35%) of Brits don’t know where to trade in a mobile phone for cash Nearly a quarter (24%) incorrectly believe that throwing away an unwanted mobile phone in a general bin, local tip…
Americans will spend average of $430 on mobile data in 2025
Mobile data spending has skyrocketed over the years as the world becomes increasingly connected through digital platforms, IoT devices, and smartphones. In 2024, internet users worldwide spent around $641 billion on mobile data, a figure expected to grow by another $30 billion this year. But there are huge regional differences, with Americans topping the list…
Xiaomi unveils Redmi Note 14 Series from £179
Redmi Note 14 At an event attended by Tech Digest in London, Chinese firm Xiaomi unveiled its latest Redmi Note 14 Series - a new line of affordable smartphones which it claims puts professional-grade photography within reach of everyday users. The Redmi Note 14 Series boasts a top-of-the-line 200MP AI camera…
How Mobile Technology Impacts the Digital Economy
As mobile technology continues to rise and evolve, it is almost impossible to imagine life without it. Naturally, one of the key elements of this technological boom are the handy smartphones that have become an inseparable tool for everyday life, basically redefining how we operate. Whether it’s about managing transactions, requesting and using services, or…
HMD becomes official smartphone partner of FC Barcelona
HMD is to become FC Barcelona's official smartphone partner. The company will support the men's club and Barcelona Femeni, the women's team. The announcement also revealed that teams from other sports will be involved in the partnership, including basketball, futsal, handball and roller hockey. Announced on the Human Mobile Devices (HMD) and FC Barcelona social…
7 Ways Your Smartphone Can Improve Your Festival Experience
Festival season is here and millions of music lovers are getting ready to head to their favourite festivals this summer. Smartphones are on the list to bring to be able to capture all the fun moments. However, they also top the list of items most at risk of getting lost, damaged or stolen whilst at…
Ofcom rules promise greater protection from unexpected roaming charges
UK mobile customers will be better protected against unexpected roaming charges while using their phone abroad, under new rules just announced by telecoms regulator Ofcom. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, EU ‘roam like at home’ rules – and UK law requiring mobile operators to alert customers of roaming charges when they start…
Over 100 million old phones, worth £14.1 billion, lying around UK homes
Over 100 million old mobile phone devices – worth an estimated £14.1bn - are lying unused in the nation’s homes, while the same amount have been thrown in the bin, according to new findings from mobile phone service provider giffgaff. According to the report, the average UK adult has at least two old mobile devices…
