Category: Smartphones
The Constant Evolution of Mobile Devices and How We Use Them
When cellphones first gained widespread popularity in the 1990s, it was impossible to imagine that the technology would reach the stage it is at now. With an ever-growing number of applications available, how have some of the most popular uses for these devices changed over time to make it easier and more convenient to carry out…
Half of mobile phone contracts could leave consumers with security issues
Almost half of mobile phone contracts could leave consumers with security issues, leaving them potentially exposed to cybercriminals, claims consumer watchdog Which? Mobile phone retailers are selling devices that could lose vital security updates before pay monthly contracts have finished, as the short shelf life of phones supplied by manufacturers leaves owners more exposed to…
EE becomes latest operator to charge for EU roaming
EE has become the latest mobile operator to announce that it will charge new UK customers extra to use their mobile phones in the EU, following a similar announcement from rival O2 yesterday. It will charge new customers or those upgrading after July 7th £2 a day when they use their phones in 47 European…
Android vs. iPhone: Finding The Right Smartphone For Your Needs
If you're ready to invest in a new smartphone, you have the two main iPhone or Android options. And while each offers its unique perks, both also offer their unique downfalls. As a result, there's no one solid answer to determine which smartphone manufacturer is the best. However, you can weigh out these pros and…
Mobile phone customers paying £200 more than 3 years ago
Mobile phone customers are paying nearly £200 more for a handset now than they were three years ago, according to new data by price comparison site Uswitch. The Apple iPhone 8 was the most popular individually sold handset available back in 2018, coming in with a total average cost of £920. In 2021 however, people have…
VOXI adds TikTok to its Endless Video Plans
VOXI by Vodafone - billed as the mobile network for young people - has today added popular video-sharing and entertainment platform TikTok to its Endless Video plans. The new offering means new and existing customers can now get their hands on unlimited data to stream TikTok, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, My5, TVPlayer and UKTV…
Always On: Hope and Fear in the Social Smartphone Era reviewed
Smartphones haven't just replaced several consumer devices in one, they've also had a profound effect on society, helping to prevent the spread of everything from covid to cancer. Blogger and editor of Where Are We Now? Simon Poulter reviews BBC Technology Editor Rory Cellan-Jones' new book, Always On: Hope and Fear in the Social Smartphone…
ASUS announces Zenfone 8 series from £539
ASUS has announced the all-new Zenfone 8 series, comprising the compact 5.9-inch Zenfone 8 and the photography-focused 6.67-inch Zenfone 8 Flip, with prices starting from £539. The new series is powered by the latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform for fast 5G speeds. High-capacity batteries — 4000 mAh in Zenfone 8 and 5000…
Smartphone games account for nearly half of global gaming market
The smartphones of today have become more powerful and technologically advanced than ever before, becoming an exciting new platform for different types of software such as games. According to data presented by 123scommesse, smartphone games generated $74.9M in 2020 - a 43% share of the global gaming market. Smartphones Biggest Source Of Revenue - 43% Of…
Global smartphone shipments to hit 1.53 billion units in 2021, below 2019 Levels
The COVID-19 pandemic caused the worst smartphone market contraction in history, as global demand plummeted in the first and second quarter of 2020. As a result, annual smartphone shipments dropped by 10% YoY to 1.38 billion units in 2020. Although this year is expected to witness a significant recovery of the entire market, shipments will…
