Category: Smartphones
Facial recognition security fooled by photo on majority of Android phones
A major security investigation has revealed that six in 10 Android smartphones can be tricked into unlocking using a simple 2D printed photograph. The UK’s consumer association Which? conducted extensive […]
Global smartphone market defies headwinds with 1% growth
The global smartphone market narrowly beat expectations in the first quarter of 2026, growing by 1% year-on-year. However, according to the latest research from Omdia, this modest success may be […]
Memory costs and geopolitical factors to trigger slump in smartphone sales
The global smartphone market is bracing for a significant downturn in 2026, with shipments projected to fall by 7% year-on-year. According to a new report from Omdia, a combination of […]
Mining for smartphone materials having major environmental impact, report warns
Fairphone has warned the electronics industry that focusing solely on carbon emissions is masking a catastrophic biodiversity crisis. The company’s inaugural “Nature Report” reveals that a staggering 75% of a […]
European smartphone market dips, but Apple and HONOR defy downturn
The European smartphone market faced another year of headwinds in 2025, according to the latest research from Omdia. Total shipments declined by 1% to 134.2 million units, closing out a […]
6 ways to stop your phone from eavesdropping on your conversations
Ever felt like your phone is eavesdropping on your conversations? You mention a new pair of hiking boots to a friend, and miraculously, your Instagram feed is awash with walking […]
Vodafone and Three unveil ‘Share Index’: 40% of Brits would share a toothbrush!
Vodafone and Three UK unveil ‘The Share Index’, revealing what the UK is most – and least – willing to share, to highlight that their customers can now share each other’s […]
OnePlus reportedly cancels Open 2 foldable and 15S phones
OnePlus has reportedly scrapped plans for two of its most anticipated upcoming smartphones. According to a series of leaks from the prominent and generally reliable industry insider Yogesh Brar, both […]
Oppo developing Find X9 Ultra flagship with dual 200-megapixel camera
Oppo is reportedly developing a new flagship smartphone, the Find X9 Ultra, featuring an unprecedented dual 200-megapixel camera set-up. Details shared by established leaker Digital Chat Station suggest the device […]
Brand loyalty slips as smartphone buyers put cost first
The era of the “status symbol” smartphone is under threat as UK consumers are increasingly trading brand prestige for lower prices and practical features. At least that’s according to a […]
