Category: Smartphones
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…
Apple overtook Samsung as largest smartphone brand in 2023, research shows
Latest research from Omdia has found that in the fourth quarter of 2023, the smartphone preliminary shipment total reached 328 million units. This marks an 8.6% increase compared to 4Q22, and highlights 4Q23 as the first quarter to see a significant increase since 2Q21. It is also an 8.6% increase compared to the previous quarter. This…
Global Spending on Consumer Electronics to drop $5.3 Billion in 2024
After record sales during the pandemic, the global consumer electronics market has had a challenging two years. High inflation and gloomy economic outlook cut down consumer budgets and significantly changed their spending habits, with many focusing their reduced disposable income on travel and leisure activities rather than tech. This low-demand landscape is expected to continue…
