Category: Smartphones
Doogee launches two rugged phones, including sub-£100 model
Chinese company Doogee is introducing two new rugged phones to its line-up, including the S89 Pro and the affordable and customizable S61. Both smartphones are ultra-rugged with MIL-STD-810H military protection, claims the manufacturer. The new S89 Pro boasts a 12000mAh battery and will come bundled with a 65W fast charging brick. A 'robot-inspired' camera bump…
Tesco develops umbrella to keep your mobile cool!
Is this the most bizarre gadget ever? With summer holidays in full swing and the kids now off for 6-weeks, Tesco Mobile has created a mini attachable mobile phone umbrella - as you do. Called the Tesco Mobile Parasol it's designed to keep your mobile cool. This fun, summer accessory, couldn’t have come at a…
Brits could face £787 phone bill a week for roaming in Egypt
Brits could face a £787 phone bill for a week’s holiday in destinations including Egypt — the joint priciest hotspot for UK tourists due to roaming charges One in four holidaymakers (24%) have no idea of their mobile provider’s fees for using data, making calls and texting overseas Visitors to some popular holiday destinations face…
5 Precautions to Take If Your Phone is Lost or Stolen Abroad
Around 8.7 million phones were lost or stolen in 2021- that's over 1,000 every hour. Brean Horne, a personal finance expert at comparison site, NerdWallet, shares five precautions holidaymakers should take to protect themselves if their device gets lost or stolen abroad. 1. Change your passwords on emails and social accounts Changing the passwords to your email and…
2 in 5 Brits considering refurbed phone, claims USwitch
More than 22 million mobile customers are considering getting a refurbished phone, which could save them a combined £2 billion on buying new Over a million Brits bought a refurbished device in the last year, with those aged 18-34 the most likely to choose one Phone owners say they’re motivated to pick refurbished handsets due…
Mobile shipments to grow by less than 3% in 2022
Global mobile phone shipments are set to grow by a mere 2.9% in 2022, according to technology analyst firm CCS Insight. Its latest mobile phone market forecast indicates a total of 1.64 billion mobile phones will ship during the year. Smartphones are expected to reach 1.39 billion units in 2022, achieving year-on-year growth of 4.2%.…
12 ways to save money on your mobile and broadband
As the impact of the cost of living crisis hits home for millions of people, we team up with Which? to share tips to help you save hundreds of pounds on your broadband and mobile bills... Broadband and mobile customers across the country are paying more than they need to for their connections - but…
Vivo launches its first foldable smartphone, the vivo X Fold
Vivo has launched its first foldable smartphone, the vivo X Fold - initially just for the Chinese market. In addition to the X Fold, the X Note and the first vivo tablet, the vivo Pad have also been introduced. Vivo claims it has integrated an aerospace-grade folding wing hinge into its foldable phone which contains…
Is the Motorola Aura the best looking phone of all time?
This Motorola Aura R1 Diamond Edition with 18k Gold Body is currently on eBay for over £4000 A new study from Mozillion reveals which phone models from the last 40 years offer the best looks, using eye-tracking software to rank which devices catch the eye the most, and hold our gaze for the…
Vodafone and Imperial College extend DreamLab app to tackle climate change
Vodafone Foundation and Imperial College London are extending their partnership to model the impact of climate change on cyclones and extreme weather using the DreamLab mobile phone app which already helps scientists with COVID-19 and cancer research. Building on their existing relationship, DreamLab will help researchers at Imperial College London to build the world’s largest…
