Tag: smartphones
Faster smartphones aren’t actually making apps load quicker
Every autumn brings a new flagship chip promising double-digit performance gains over its predecessor. Manufacturers show off benchmark charts, and reviewers dutifully report the numbers. Yet ask most UK smartphone […]
Global mobile phone prices hit all-time high as shipments plummet
The global smartphone market is undergoing a major structural shift as manufacturers abandon low-cost, high-volume strategies in response to soaring component costs and geopolitical uncertainty. According to new research from […]
Why 60% of UK Smartphone Owners Now Play Mobile Games
According to reports, around 60% of UK smartphone owners now play mobile games. To put that into perspective, that’s about 20 million people in the country. The reason for this […]
5 ways technology can boost betting success
In the modern era, the “lucky charm” has been replaced by the smartphone. While betting has always involved a significant element of chance, the gap between casual players and those […]
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 […]
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 […]
Instagram to alert parents over teens’ suicide and self-harm searches
In a shift to its safety protocols, Instagram has announced it will begin proactively alerting parents if their teenagers repeatedly search for terms related to suicide and self-harm. The feature […]
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 […]
HMD Secure launches 5G Ivalo XE rugged phone for ‘mission critical’ operations
HMD Secure, a dedicated business unit of Europe’s largest smartphone manufacturer, HMD, has unveiled its new flagship device, the HMD Ivalo XE. Positioned as a platform for European sovereign mobile […]
OnePlus confirms five new products for July launch
Chinese manufacturer OnePlus has confirmed the launch of a range of new products from July 8, 2025. This “ecosystem launch” will comprise two new mid-range smartphones, a flagship audio product, […]
