Tag: smartphones
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, […]
Trump backtracks on China tariffs for tech products
In a significant reversal of his flagship trade policy, US President Donald Trump has exempted key technology products – including smartphones and flat-screen televisions – imported from China from steep […]
Mood-Boosting Tech: How Your Smartphone Can Improve Mental Well-Being
We often see headlines about the negative implications of increasing screen time, but there are benefits to embracing modern technology. Having a smartphone can boost your mood and lift your […]
Banning phones in schools not improving wellbeing, Google misses revenue target – just
Banning phones in schools is not linked to pupils getting higher grades or having better mental wellbeing, the first study of its kind suggests. Students’ sleep, classroom behaviour, exercise or […]
Virgin Media O2 to Donate 12,000 Devices to Bridge Digital Divide
Virgin Media O2 will rehome up to 1,000 pre-owned devices per month to charities across the UK via its partnerships with Hubbub and Good Things Foundation in 2025. It’s part […]
Xiaomi launches two new POCO X7 models from £249
From Chinese company Xiaomi come two attractively priced POCO models aimed at young tech enthusiasts: the POCO X7 Pro and POCO X7. Launched at an event in London attended by […]
