Tag: Smartphone
Refurbished Mobile Phones: 4 Buying Tips From Tech Gurus
If you're in the market for a new mobile phone, you may be considering buying a refurbished model. Refurbished phones can be a great way to get a high-quality phone at a fraction of the price of a new one. But before you buy, there are some things you need to know. In this blog…
Panasonic introduces police/military smartphone, TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical
Panasonic today introduced the TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical, a variant of its rugged Android handheld device, designed for use by the military or public safety officers such as the police. These tactical teams and special operators require the most reliable devices for mission planning, situational awareness (SA) and mission execution. The TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical, is a…
OPPO launches Reno8 series for Europe at Paris event
Chinese smart device brand OPPO today has announced the launch of the new Reno8 series in Europe. During its in-person launch event in Paris, OPPO also revealed the OPPO Pad Air, as well as new IoT products for select European markets. Since entering Europe in 2018, OPPO has become a top-four smartphone brand in the…
Nearly half of all Brits rely on smartphone to make payments, claims report
Mobile reseller Buymobiles conducted a nationwide survey on the UK’s payment method habits. Findings showed an overwhelming 70% of participants preferred using cashless payment methods over actual cash. 63% of participants also think that using cashless payments is more helpful when it comes to keeping track of spending. Nearly half of respondents would leave their…
Young Brits have 10 billion images stockpiled on phones
The nation is filled with young image hoarders, with Brits between 18-24 years of age storing a whopping 10 billion photos between them on smartphone devices across the UK – that's according to new research from photography brand Fujifilm. According to the findings, younger generations are more concerned about memories and events than any other…
24 million Brits working from their smartphone
Nearly 24 million workers are spending an average of 12 hours per week doing their job from their smartphone as technology improves - nearly double the time spent using pen and paper - according to new research by Uswitch.com. A quarter of people (24%) rely on their mobile phone to make video calls, while close…
Smartphone gaming can be harmful if bored, claims study
Smartphone gaming can be harmful to players who game to escape their negative mood and feelings of boredom, a new study has found. Researchers at the University of Waterloo found that bored “escape players”—those who have difficulty engaging with the real environment and sustaining attention—may seek “flow,” which is a deep and effortless state of…
Tech Digest daily round up: warning for walkers staring at phone
Android users will receive a notification telling them to stop looking at their mobile phones while walking, a leaked new tool suggests. The feature is being tested in an update to the Digital Wellbeing app, tech blog XDA Developers reported. Screenshots of the app show a notification will appear on the screen of the phone, with…
Phone addiction is affecting students’ sleep, claims survey
Almost four in 10 university students are addicted to their smartphones, and their habit is playing havoc with their sleep, according to new research. Research from King’s College London found that 39 per cent of people aged between 18 and 30 reported symptoms of addiction using a validated tool known as the smartphone addiction scale.…
UK 4G smartphone owners could be entitled to £480 million payout
Around 29 million Britons could be entitled to a payout after being overcharged for their smartphones, if a landmark claim by consumer watchdog Which? is successful. According to Which?, consumers could be owed a collective £482.5 million in damages from multi-billion-dollar tech giant Qualcomm. Which? believes Qualcomm has breached UK competition law by taking advantage…