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Analysis – Apple’s iPhone 16e: affordable Innovation or sales disruptor?

The new £599 iPhone 16e, has sparked discussions about its potential impact on the sales of higher-priced iPhone models. Featuring the A18 processor, the 16e opens uo Apple Intelligence AI to wider mass market. With a 6.1-inch OLED display, and a 48-megapixel camera, the iPhone 16e offers a compelling package at a more accessible price

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February 19, 2025

Vodafone sets up space research hub to develop 4G/5G satellite connectivity

Vodafone is taking mobile connectivity to new heights—literally. The company isto open Europe’s first dedicated research hub in Malaga for integrating low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite and land-based mobile broadband services. This initiative will enable seamless switching between 4G/5G networks and satellite connections using standard smartphones. The Málaga hub will focus on designing, testing, and

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February 19, 2025

T-Mobile and Starlink test space-based mobile network to eliminate dead zones

T-Mobile and Starlink, have launched a free-to-use public beta of a service that connects just anout any smartphone with Starlink satellites to achieve a call connection practically anywhere in the USA. The availablility of the service comes less than two weeks after Vodafone demonstrated a satellite video call from a regular smartphone using AST SpaceMobile’s

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February 13, 2025

Ericsson Private 5G turbocharges Range Rover production at Solihull

Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) Solihull factory will soon begin building Range Rovers on a production line modernised by Ericsson Private 5G. This next-generation connectivity will transform JLR’s vehicle manufacturing, integrating AI automation, machine learning, and advanced production tools. JLR is replacing traditional wired networks to cut costly and time-consuming production processes, reducing lead times from

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February 13, 2025

Max Taylor reveals leadership team to run merged Vodafone and Three.

CEO of Vodafone UK Max Taylor who will be CEO of the new merged network. has anniunced his management team to run the £15 billion venture. They are: Darren Purkis (CFO) Kelly Barlow, (Strategy and Portfolio). Clare Corkish (HR) Andrea Dona (Networks), Nick Gliddon (Business). Stephen Lerner (Regulatory, Government Affairs & Company Secretary), Nicki Lyons

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February 12, 2025

1m kids conned by online scams every year – Vodafone survey

Vodafone reckons nearly a million UK children have been conned by online scams over the past year. The data comes from a survey of 2,000 parents, children aged 11–16, and over 4,800 teacher. It found that 13-year-olds are the most frequently targeted. The average financial loss per scam is £103, often causing anxiety, depression, and a

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February 11, 2025

EE upgrades Wembley Stadium connectivity to a standalone 5G network

Following an upgrade by EE, Wembley Stadium has become the first UK sports venue to get a 5G Standalone (SA) mobile network . The new 5G SA network will be available to the public for the first time on February 26, during England Women’s UEFA Nations League match against Spain. EE subscribers attending the game

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February 10, 2025

Top Intel man takes over as Nokia president and CEO

Intel data boss Justin Hotard wil be Nokia’s new president and CEO from April 1 taking ober from Pekka Lundmark. Hotard, 50, most recently served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Intel’s Data Center and AI Group, overseeing AI integration across diverse sectors. Prior to this, he held senior roles at Hewlett Packard

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February 10, 2025

UK Government orders Apple to grant access to encrypted accounts – Washington Post

The UK government has issued a “technical capability notice” to Apple under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, compelling Apple to provide access to users’ encrypted iCloud data according to a report that originated in The Washington Post and which has been picked up by Reuters and The Guardian. At time of writing the Govt had

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February 8, 2025

BT Group to Recruit Over 600 Apprentices and Graduates for 2025 Intake

BT Group will recruit more than 600 apprentices and graduates for its September 2025 intake in role such as cybersecurity, software engineering, and customer service. Successful candidates will be based across BT Group’s offices in cities including London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, and Sheffield, among others. This announcement follows BT Group being named the UK’s

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February 7, 2025

Big Three meet with Cooper at Home Office summit over mobile phone crime epidemic

Apple, Google, and Samsung executives joined the Home Secretary, police leaders, the National Crime Agency, and Mayor of London at a conference yesterday in London to respond to a 43 per cent surge in street crime, driven by mobile phone theft. The Government is calling for a unified strategy to tackle the growing issue. Home

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February 7, 2025

Virgin Media O2 to offer 100+ apprenticeship opportunities this year

Virgin Media O2 will offer more than 100 apprenticeship opportunities this year, with starting salaries of at least £22,500 and some roles paying up to £35,000. The schemes are open to applicants of all ages and are offered as permanent positions, providing job security once the fully funded training is complete. Roles will be available

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February 6, 2025

Apple gatecrashes the event planning party with its own iPhone Invites app

Apple has entered the events invitation market with the launch of Apple Invites, an app that seamlessly integrates with stock iPhone apps to enhance event planning and guest engagement. This move places Apple in direct competition with platforms like Evite, Paperless Post, and Punchbowl, as well as social media tools like Facebook and WhatsApp ,

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February 5, 2025

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Virgin Media O2 – more work to do in custmer services says chief executive Lutz Schüler

Virgin Media O2 has a reputation for providing customers with excellent products, writes Lutz Schüler, Chief Executive, Virgin Media O2. Whether it’s offering ultrafast gigabit broadband right across our national network, rewarding our customers with exclusive access and perks through Priority, or delivering innovative mobile offers like inclusive EU roaming, our customers rightly have high

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February 17, 2025

Advanced Device Locking: gamechanger in combating phone theft

Around 196,000 people had their phones stolen between April 2022 and March 2023. and this is only a fraction of the true figure writes Dion Price, CEO of device-locking technology company Trustonic. Mobile “snatch thefts” have become endemic on UK streets, particularly in London, which accounted for 74 per cent of reported incidents in the

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January 28, 2025

Telecoms Security Act Compliance: Challenges for Service Providers

By Islam Rashad UK telecom providers are undergoing a transformative digital revolution. The rollout of 5G, fibre broadband networks, and IoT, coupled with the introduction of AI, is driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. These advancements are reshaping telecom operators into Digital Service Providers positioning them as essential enablers of the UK’s

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November 25, 2024

Apple’s adoption of RCS will be a game changer for digital communication

Apple adoption of RCS (Rich Communications Services), will transform the way people and businesses communicate writes Robert Gerstmann, co-founder, of messaging and voice services company Sinch. Apple’s adoption of RCS is undoubtedly a significant milestone for digital communication. With interactive and secure messaging, RCS enhances customer experience and trust. Brands will be able to engage

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ANALYSIS – the next Government needs to tighten up on e-waste disposal

Drastic action needs to be taken to encourage businesses to repair devices rather than replacing them to help boost the UK economy writes Adam Whitehouse founder of TMT First, the Staffordshire provider of technology lifecycle services. Whoever is in power needs to encourage people to get devices repaired – they need to make it easier

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ANALYSIS: Apple’s new AI era will disrupt our lives

This year’s WWDC is one of the most significant Apple events in recent years writes IDC vice president for data and analytics Francisco Jeronimo. With smartphone, tablet and PC sales slowing down due to high adoption rates and offering just incremental improvements from the previous version of devices, Apple needs to reignite consumers excitement to

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OPINION: how AI can bring the vision of intelligent, self-healing networks closer to reality

Advancements in A and Machine Learning are bringing the future of intelligent, self-healing networks closer to reality writes Justin Day, CEO and founder of network connectivity supplier Cloud Gateway. Imagine a network that can identify problems on its own and fix them, without human intervention. The idea of a network that can generate insights and

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Opinion: Stop the Smartphone Swindle says Virgin Media O2 COO Rob Orr

Stop the Smartphone Swindle: One year of calling for a fairer deal for consumers Rob Orr, Chief Operations Officer, Virgin Media O2 One year ago, we launched the ‘Stop the Smartphone Swindle’ campaign to demand fairer mobile contracts for consumers. We exposed how millions of people across the country are paying for phones they already

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