Tag: smartphones
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…
6 in 10 adults couldn’t cope longer than a day without their phone
Nokia phones appear in battery emergency SOS Boxes to showcase the 3-day battery life of the Nokia G11 and Nokia G21 Six in 10 adults ‘couldn’t cope’ longer than a day without their mobile phone, a new study has found. A survey of 2,000 smartphone users found three in 10 never…
Virgin Media O2 customers will not face EU roaming charges
Virgin Media O2 has announced that its phone users will not face roaming charges in Europe this year after other networks announced there would be an extra fee. From January EE and Vodafone will charge its customers for data roaming, and Three will reintroduce the charges in May. However, customers with Virgin Media and O2 contracts will be able…
Spend through voice-enabled Smart TVs to hit $500 million in 2023
The new Sky Glass TV comes with voice control. Image: Sky A new study from Juniper Research has found that spend through voice assistant-enabled smart TVs will reach nearly $500 million in 2023 - a sharp increase from the $126 million expected in 2021. This growth reflects how voice assistants are…
Ofcom issues new guidance to protect users from harmful video content
People who use online video-sharing sites and apps should be better protected from harmful content, as Ofcom issues new guidance for tech companies today. Video sharing platforms (VSPs) are a type of online video service where users can upload and share videos. VSPs established in the UK – such as TikTok, Snapchat, Vimeo and Twitch – are…
Xiaomi announces 5G phones, including 11T and 11T Pro
At a real-life launch, held at London's prestigious BAFTA venue and attended by Tech Digest, Chinese phone brand Xiaomi announced a new range of 5G enabled smartphones. And while you've probably never heard, or only vaguely heard, of the brand, Xiaomi - pronounced shau-mee - it is in fact the second-biggest mobile phone manufacturer in…
The rise of Xiaomi: from 4% to 24% European market share in 2 years
The stranglehold of smartphone giants Apple and Samsung on the European market seems to finally be loosening as other competitors gain a larger piece of the smartphone pie in Europe. According to data presented to TradingPlatforms.com, as of Q2 2021, Xiaomi now has a 24% share of European smartphone sales, compared to just 4% in…
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…
Is It Safe To Use VPN On Phones?
Modern dilemma: We all want to enjoy content and privacy both at the same time. Well, you are not alone in this. Whether it’s watching your favorite show on Netflix or using a public hotspot reliably, streaming VPN on phones can help you with the best of both worlds. G2 states that 92% of public…
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…