Tag: smartphones
O2 launches Switch Up to allow customers to swap mobile phones
Mobile phone operator O2, now part of Virgin Media O2, is to allow some new and existing customers to switch their phone for a new one whenever they like during their contract. From Thursday, the O2 Switch Up option will be automatically included with all the firm’s Plus Plans, or can be added to other custom…
Doogee launches two rugged phones, including sub-£100 model
Chinese company Doogee is introducing two new rugged phones to its line-up, including the S89 Pro and the affordable and customizable S61. Both smartphones are ultra-rugged with MIL-STD-810H military protection, claims the manufacturer. The new S89 Pro boasts a 12000mAh battery and will come bundled with a 65W fast charging brick. A 'robot-inspired' camera bump…
2 in 5 Brits considering refurbed phone, claims USwitch
More than 22 million mobile customers are considering getting a refurbished phone, which could save them a combined £2 billion on buying new Over a million Brits bought a refurbished device in the last year, with those aged 18-34 the most likely to choose one Phone owners say they’re motivated to pick refurbished handsets due…
Mobile shipments to grow by less than 3% in 2022
Global mobile phone shipments are set to grow by a mere 2.9% in 2022, according to technology analyst firm CCS Insight. Its latest mobile phone market forecast indicates a total of 1.64 billion mobile phones will ship during the year. Smartphones are expected to reach 1.39 billion units in 2022, achieving year-on-year growth of 4.2%.…
Doro launches three sub-£100 mobile phones for seniors
Image: Doro 6880 Doro, the European market leader in mobiles phones for senior citizens, has announced three new sub-£100 4G feature phones, the Doro 5860, Doro 6820 and Doro 6880. The Doro 6820 and Doro 6880 are clamshell features phones, the Doro 5860 is a sleek, candy bar device. The phones…
12 ways to save money on your mobile and broadband
As the impact of the cost of living crisis hits home for millions of people, we team up with Which? to share tips to help you save hundreds of pounds on your broadband and mobile bills... Broadband and mobile customers across the country are paying more than they need to for their connections - but…
Is the Motorola Aura the best looking phone of all time?
This Motorola Aura R1 Diamond Edition with 18k Gold Body is currently on eBay for over £4000 A new study from Mozillion reveals which phone models from the last 40 years offer the best looks, using eye-tracking software to rank which devices catch the eye the most, and hold our gaze for the…
6 in 10 adults couldn’t cope longer than a day without their phone
Nokia phones appear in battery emergency SOS Boxes to showcase the 3-day battery life of the Nokia G11 and Nokia G21 Six in 10 adults ‘couldn’t cope’ longer than a day without their mobile phone, a new study has found. A survey of 2,000 smartphone users found three in 10 never…
Virgin Media O2 customers will not face EU roaming charges
Virgin Media O2 has announced that its phone users will not face roaming charges in Europe this year after other networks announced there would be an extra fee. From January EE and Vodafone will charge its customers for data roaming, and Three will reintroduce the charges in May. However, customers with Virgin Media and O2 contracts will be able…
Spend through voice-enabled Smart TVs to hit $500 million in 2023
The new Sky Glass TV comes with voice control. Image: Sky A new study from Juniper Research has found that spend through voice assistant-enabled smart TVs will reach nearly $500 million in 2023 - a sharp increase from the $126 million expected in 2021. This growth reflects how voice assistants are…