Category: Smartphones
DOOGEE S88 Pro – rugged phone for just $199
DOOGEE has announced its latest phone, the DOOGEE S88 Pro. A rugged smartphone, it is packed full of features including a 10,000 mAh battery, a triple camera as well as offering IP68 water proof and drop proof protection. It is available in Army Green, Fire Orange and Mineral Black from the DOOGEE online…
Cheapest smartphone ever? DOOGEE introduces £50 X95
Is this the cheapest smartphone ever? DOOGEE is pleased to announce the launch of its latest Android 10 smartphone, the DOOGEE X95 with prices starting from £50. An affordable smartphone, the X95 features a bezel-less water drop screen, triple rear camera and a 4350mAh battery. Available in black, green and blue, the X95 also incorporates…
Top 10 tips for filming yourself on a smartphone
Film maker Crispin Holland of CrispTV gives his Top 10 tips for filming yourself on a smartphone, including lighting your face and planning before you shoot... 1. Hold the phone horizontal: First, hold your phone horizontally, not vertically, horizontally, like on a movie. 2. Good sound is crucial: It might seem strange, but good sound…
DOOGEE announces £159.99 N100 smartphone
DOOGEE Hengtong Technology Co. Ltd has announced the launch of its latest smartphone, the DOOGEE N100. The DOOGEE N100 is an affordable smartphone packed full of features including a 10,000 mAh battery, 21-megapixel dual rear camera and a 5.99" full HD display. The N100 is available from Amazon UK for £159.99 and from the DOOGEE online store globally…
Ofcom plans to ban selling of locked handsets
Mobile phone companies will be banned from selling 'locked' handsets, under a range of new plans from Ofcom to make switching even simpler. Companies including BT/EE, Tesco Mobile and Vodafone still sell mobile phones that cannot be used on other networks unless they are unlocked, which can cost around £10. Ofcom research has found that more…
1 in 4 kids have smartphone addiction, study shows
One in four children and young people have a smartphone addiction, research suggests (to be honest we're surprised it's not much higher). These youngsters are exhibiting “problematic smartphone usage”, meaning they use the devices in way that is consistent with a behavioural addiction, scientists found. The study, by researchers at King’s College London and published…
Using smartphones at bedtime causing sleepless nights
Nearly one in four UK adults are experiencing sleepless nights because they are using their smartphones at bedtime, according to research. Previous studies have suggested that blue light emitted from digital displays can mimic daylight and may prevent the body releasing melatonin, the hormone which aids sleep. Now a survey by phone manufacturer OnePlus suggests…
Vodafone poised to quit India
Vodafone has warned that a long-running court battle with authorities in India could lead to the telecoms giant quitting the country. The business recently lost a Supreme Court judgment which could leave it liable for 3.7 billion euros (£3.2 billion) and bosses said that, without an intervention by the country’s government, it would be forced…
Vodafone teams up with Fairphone
Vodafone has teamed up with Fairphone, billed as the world’s leading ethical mobile phone company, to sell its smartphones from the end of the year. Customers in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy and Spain will be able to buy the Fairphone 3 from later this year, as Vodafone attempts to show off its green credentials.…
Google admits Pixel 4 Face Unlock works when eyes closed
Google has confirmed the Face Unlock system on its new Pixel 4 smartphone can allow access to the device even when the user has their eyes closed. Early testers of the phone, as well as security experts, have raised concerns it could lead to unauthorised access to the device. It has been suggested someone else…