Category: Smartphones
Honor launches ‘robot phone’ with built-in mechanical gimbal
Chinese company Honor has officially unveiled its latest flagship, the ‘Robot Phone,’ a device which integrates a motorised, three-axis mechanical gimbal into its chassis. Launching today in China, the smartphone […]
Balance phone expands globally as demand for distraction-free tech surges
The Barcelona-based startup Balance Phone has expanded internationally, selling more than 8,000 devices across over 50 countries. The UK has emerged as its strongest market, accounting for over 50% of […]
Samsung unveils redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8 to rival forthcoming Apple foldable
Samsung shook up its foldable smartphone lineup at yesterday’s Galaxy Unpacked event in London, introducing a radical new design for one of the new devices. Headlining the announcement was the […]
Faster smartphones aren’t actually making apps load quicker
Every autumn brings a new flagship chip promising double-digit performance gains over its predecessor. Manufacturers show off benchmark charts, and reviewers dutifully report the numbers. Yet ask most UK smartphone […]
Settled: OnePlus exits western markets, what does it mean for you?
OnePlus has officially confirmed that it is pulling out of the North American and European smartphone markets. This strategic withdrawal marks the end of an era for a brand that […]
Global smartphone market slumps 4% in Q2, but Apple and Samsung defy trend
The global smartphone market experienced a 4% year-on-year decline in the second quarter of 2026, as the ongoing memory supply crisis continues to drive up component costs and disrupt the […]
Sub-$400 smartphones to decline by 22% as memory costs soar
The global budget smartphone sector is facing a severe crisis as surging memory prices force manufacturers to scale back production, according to new research from analyst firm Omdia. Smartphone models […]
Global mobile phone prices hit all-time high as shipments plummet
The global smartphone market is undergoing a major structural shift as manufacturers abandon low-cost, high-volume strategies in response to soaring component costs and geopolitical uncertainty. According to new research from […]
Virgin Media O2 expands O2 Satellite connectivity to Google Pixel phones
Virgin Media O2 has expanded its direct-to-device satellite service, O2 Satellite, to compatible Google Pixel smartphones. The rollout follows the technology’s initial deployment on Apple devices last month, expanding access […]
Why 60% of UK Smartphone Owners Now Play Mobile Games
According to reports, around 60% of UK smartphone owners now play mobile games. To put that into perspective, that’s about 20 million people in the country. The reason for this […]
