According to research from Canalys (now part of Omdia), global shipments of smartphones fell marginally to 288.9 million units in Q2 2025, as modest consumer demand restricted market growth. Samsung was the largest vendor in Q2, shipping 57.5 million smartphones, up 7 per cent year on year. Its performance was largely driven by its mass […]
India’s smartphone market grew 8 per cent YoY in volume and 18 per cent YoY in value in Q2 2025, marking a solid rebound following a muted Q1, according to Counterpoint’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. The recovery was driven by a 33 per cent YoY jump in new launches, aggressive marketing, and strong performance during […]
Apple has announced Big Man, a new short film shot entirely on iPhone 16 Pro, produced in association with Somesuch and Merky Films, directed by Aneil Karia, and starring UK rap artist Stormzy. Big Man tells the story of Tenzman, a world-weary musician, and two bright, industrious kids who come into his life by chance. […]
India’s smartphone market entered 2025 on a cautious note. According to Canalys (now part of Omdia), smartphone shipments in India fell 8 per cent year on year in Q1 2025, totaling 32.4 million units, mainly due to persistent demand weakness and elevated channel inventory from late 2024. This inventory overhang disrupted product launch cycles and […]
Brits could earn more than £600 with their unwanted electricals, according to data from Virgin Media O2. The findings come ahead of Global Recycling Day (March 18th) which reveals Brits’ bad habits when disposing of their unused tech. Some 92 million electrical devices – including phones, tablets, smartwatches and gaming consoles – are estimated to […]
Apple has announced financial results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter ended December 28th 2024. The company posted quarterly revenue of $124.3 billion (€119.7bn), up 4 per cent year over year, slightly beating estimates. Mac and iPad revenue exceeded expectations, but iPhone sales dropped – being particularly affected by an 11.1 per cent decline in […]
Netflix has added a Season Download button for all iPhone and iPad users. This feature, which was already available on Android users, allows Netflix subscribers to download every episode in a season with just one tap. “Whether you’re gearing up for a long flight and ready to dive into the new season of The Night […]
Virgin Media O2 has released broadband data which shows millions of people are reaching for their phones as soon as they wake up, with marked jumps in traffic immediately after 6am, 7am and 8am, likely when most alarms are set for. This could indicate why, according to research, more than a third (35 per cent) […]
Travelling is always an adventure, but the modern world of technology can make it even more convenient and enjoyable. Today, thanks to apps, your iPhone can become a real pocket assistant anywhere in the world. If you want to make your travels as comfortable as possible, pay attention to these five apps. They will help […]
Despite eight in 10 parents (82 per cent) being worried about their children having unrestricted access to the internet, almost half (44 per cent) don’t understand how to add parental settings controls on new devices they’ve bought for their kids. A study from Virgin Media O2 and Internet Matters has found one in 10 parents […]