Tag: Smartphone
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…
HONOR announces UK launch of £1399 Magic Vs folding phone
Chinese smartphone brand, HONOR, has announced the UK launch date and price of its latest folding flagship smartphone, HONOR Magic Vs. The Magic Vs will go on sale in the UK on May 19 on the HONOR website in Cyan and Black, and on May 26 on Amazon, Argos and Very in Black. The Magic Vs…
1 in 3 Brits now own refurbished phone, survey shows
Mobile phones top the list of tech items Brits would buy refurbished Cutting costs (47%) and being more sustainable (37%) cited as main motivators for doing so Vodafone has extended its range of refurbished phones to meet growing demand as searches for refurbished devices are up by 39% New research from Vodafone reveals Brits are…
5 tips to avoid distractions when working from home
Working from home can be great for many reasons: wearing comfy clothes, having endless cups of tea, and playing That’s What I Call Disney at full blast without judgement. However, it can also come with a few distractions. Despite the fact that working remotely can encourage productivity for some people, it has its own challenges, in the…
Brits to receive 4.03 Billion Nuisance Calls In 2022
The number of nuisance calls are on the rise in the UK with 45 percent of UK adults noticing an increase in unsolicited calls this year. And with technological advances making it easier to make large volumes of calls, including automated robocalls, there are few barriers in place to prevent spammers, especially from outside the…
Refurbished Mobile Phones: 4 Buying Tips From Tech Gurus
If you're in the market for a new mobile phone, you may be considering buying a refurbished model. Refurbished phones can be a great way to get a high-quality phone at a fraction of the price of a new one. But before you buy, there are some things you need to know. In this blog…
Panasonic introduces police/military smartphone, TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical
Panasonic today introduced the TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical, a variant of its rugged Android handheld device, designed for use by the military or public safety officers such as the police. These tactical teams and special operators require the most reliable devices for mission planning, situational awareness (SA) and mission execution. The TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical, is a…
OPPO launches Reno8 series for Europe at Paris event
Chinese smart device brand OPPO today has announced the launch of the new Reno8 series in Europe. During its in-person launch event in Paris, OPPO also revealed the OPPO Pad Air, as well as new IoT products for select European markets. Since entering Europe in 2018, OPPO has become a top-four smartphone brand in the…
Nearly half of all Brits rely on smartphone to make payments, claims report
Mobile reseller Buymobiles conducted a nationwide survey on the UK’s payment method habits. Findings showed an overwhelming 70% of participants preferred using cashless payment methods over actual cash. 63% of participants also think that using cashless payments is more helpful when it comes to keeping track of spending. Nearly half of respondents would leave their…
Young Brits have 10 billion images stockpiled on phones
The nation is filled with young image hoarders, with Brits between 18-24 years of age storing a whopping 10 billion photos between them on smartphone devices across the UK – that's according to new research from photography brand Fujifilm. According to the findings, younger generations are more concerned about memories and events than any other…
