XGN Global (operating in the US and Ireland) and X1 Mobile (US) have announced the release of the world’s first commercial rugged smartphone capable of receiving 5G Broadcast television signals. This groundbreaking device has been specifically designed for first responder solutions, delivering reliable, high-quality broadcast content in demanding environments where traditional cellular networks may be […]
In-car audio is changing fast. For decades, the experience was defined by radios and CD players. Today, the smartphone has taken control, reports Futuresource. The company’s Automotive Perspectives report shows that more than half of drivers across major markets now rely on their phones as the primary source of audio. This shift creates a new […]
People today are spending more of their free time online. Things that used to happen “in the real world” are now increasingly moving to phones, computers, and digital platforms – instantly and on demand. Faster internet and the rise of smartphones are pushing this change, with people expecting quick access to everything. Much of this […]
EE has teamed up with TV presenter and Parent Ambassador Konnie Huq and the EE Youth Council to launch The P.H.O.N.E. Contract, a free customisable agreement parents and children can use to set boundaries around smartphone behaviour. The new P.H.O.N.E Contract, developed with insight from thousands of UK families, comes as EE’s new under 18s […]
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 1.5 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to 304.9 million units in the first quarter of 2025. The smartphone market performed in line with IDC forecasts, as manufacturers ramped up production in anticipation of the expected announcement by […]
The global smartphone market returned to growth in 2024 after two consecutive years of annual declines, according to preliminary results from Counterpoint Research’s Market Pulse. Global smartphone sales grew 4 per ent YoY in 2024, as consumer sentiment fared better than in previous years following macroeconomic improvements. Smartphone sales in 2023 were the lowest in a […]
Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of UAE satellite solutions provider, Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (ADX: YAHSAT), has unveiled its new SKYPHONE by Thuraya, which is a smartphone with satellite connectivity for consumers and businesses. Users will now be able to enjoy an every-day smartphone with satellite connectivity (calls and SMS) […]
Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the mobility arm of the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, is releasing a new generation version of its state-of-the-art XT-PRO DUAL satellite phone, as demand for dual-mode communications soars worldwide. The innovative phone, which has been one of Thuraya’s top-selling and most popular phones, is a dual-mode, […]
Telecoms customers must be told upfront in pounds and pence about any price rises their provider includes in their contract, under new consumer protection plans set out by regulator Ofcom. With most major phone, broadband and pay-TV companies now including mid-contract price rises linked to uncertain future inflation, Ofcom is concerned that customers’ contracts do […]
More UK broadband and mobile customers are shopping around and signing up to better deals – and saving themselves millions of pounds – following rule changes implemented by regulator Ofcom. In 2020, around two thirds (62 per cent) of broadband customers who were nearing the end of their contract either signed up to a new […]