Category: Smartphones
Trump Mobile T1 is a China-made HTC U24 Pro in disguise
The highly anticipated Trump Mobile T1 Phone has finally started shipping to media outlets, nine months after its promised release window. However, a comprehensive hardware teardown has exposed that the […]
Signal struggles on trains widespread, Ofcom research finds
Train passengers in the UK face widespread mobile network failures, with connection tests failing up to 83% of the time, depending on the provider, according to a report by the […]
HONOR debuts 600 series in UK with focus on Gen AI
Chinese-brand HONOR has officially launched its 600 Series smartphone lineup in the UK, aiming to capture the “premium mid-range” market through a combination of high-resolution imaging and new generative AI […]
Oppo launches ambitious £1449 Find X9 Ultra
Chinese brand OPPO has officially launched its most ambitious smartphone to date, the Find X9 Ultra, positioning the device as a professional-grade camera that happens to do other stuff, such […]
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 […]
