Tag: smartphones
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 […]
HMD becomes official smartphone partner of FC Barcelona
HMD is to become FC Barcelona’s official smartphone partner. The company will support the men’s club and Barcelona Femeni, the women’s team. The announcement also revealed that teams from other […]
Over 15 million smartphones could be donated to charity, Virgin Media O2 claims
Despite almost 15 million unused smartphones gathering dust in homes across the country, new research reveals Brits would rather sit in a bath of beans than donate their devices to […]
7 Ways Your Smartphone Can Improve Your Festival Experience
Festival season is here and millions of music lovers are getting ready to head to their favourite festivals this summer. Smartphones are on the list to bring to be able […]
1 in 4 Kids Under 7 have their own smartphone, claims Ofcom study
Infant school children are increasingly online and given more digital independence by parents, according to Ofcom’s annual study of children’s relationship with the media and online worlds. Around a quarter of […]