Tag: smartphones
Average Brit spends 43 minutes browsing online before buying
The average Brit will spend just under 43 minutes browsing online before committing to a purchase. A survey of 2,000 UK adults also found almost four in 10 also read online reviews before finally hitting ‘buy’. Insurance and white goods are the top items shoppers are most likely to look for a good deal on,…
DOOGEE S88 Pro – rugged phone for just $199
DOOGEE has announced its latest phone, the DOOGEE S88 Pro. A rugged smartphone, it is packed full of features including a 10,000 mAh battery, a triple camera as well as offering IP68 water proof and drop proof protection. It is available in Army Green, Fire Orange and Mineral Black from the DOOGEE online…
Smart watches THIRTY times dirtier than a toilet seat, claims survey
As if we aren't all paranoid enough about cleaning everything during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study finds that smartwatches and phones are up to THIRTY times dirtier than a toilet seat New study reveals E.coli, salmonella, pneumonia and human waste present on everyday tech items Smartwatches are the dirtiest piece of consumer technology with…
DOOGEE announces £159.99 N100 smartphone
DOOGEE Hengtong Technology Co. Ltd has announced the launch of its latest smartphone, the DOOGEE N100. The DOOGEE N100 is an affordable smartphone packed full of features including a 10,000 mAh battery, 21-megapixel dual rear camera and a 5.99" full HD display. The N100 is available from Amazon UK for £159.99 and from the DOOGEE online store globally…
Three in five parents never check child’s smartphone, claims survey
Over three in five parents have never checked their child’s smartphone and most think they are spending less than two hours less on their devices every day than they really are. RS Components asked parents in the UK, with children aged 16 and under, their views when it comes to kids and technology. The survey…
Ofcom plans to ban selling of locked handsets
Mobile phone companies will be banned from selling 'locked' handsets, under a range of new plans from Ofcom to make switching even simpler. Companies including BT/EE, Tesco Mobile and Vodafone still sell mobile phones that cannot be used on other networks unless they are unlocked, which can cost around £10. Ofcom research has found that more…
1 in 4 kids have smartphone addiction, study shows
One in four children and young people have a smartphone addiction, research suggests (to be honest we're surprised it's not much higher). These youngsters are exhibiting “problematic smartphone usage”, meaning they use the devices in way that is consistent with a behavioural addiction, scientists found. The study, by researchers at King’s College London and published…
Motorola revives Razr flip phone with foldable screen
Motorola has revived its popular Razr flip mobile phone as a modern smartphone with a foldable screen. Unveiled in the US, the reinvented Razr has a 6.2-inch screen which folds in half to shut in the same way as older “clamshell” handsets. Flip phones such as the original Razr were popular in the early 2000s,…
Google admits Pixel 4 Face Unlock works when eyes closed
Google has confirmed the Face Unlock system on its new Pixel 4 smartphone can allow access to the device even when the user has their eyes closed. Early testers of the phone, as well as security experts, have raised concerns it could lead to unauthorised access to the device. It has been suggested someone else…
Quarter of mobile phone users make less than 5 calls a month – Ofcom
A quarter of mobile phone users make less than five standard calls a month, while 6% make none at all, latest Ofcom figures show. Of those who did make calls, 60% ended their conversation in less than 90 seconds, according to the regulator’s Mobile Matters report. The study of how around 150,000 people used their…