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Device Review: Realme 8i
Another solid effort from Realme for those on a budget
Paul Lipscombe
January 18, 2022
After the Westcoast buy: Data Select reflects two years on
Two years since acquisition by Westcoast, we spoke to Data Select’s Matt Pasco to see how it’s gone
Q&A
December 21, 2021
Vivo aims to make tracks in UK through user-centric approach
Chinese vendor Vivo is trying to make a household name for itself in the UK after entering the market last year, but the company will need to be able to carve out its own individual niche, say analysts
Megan Robinson
December 21, 2021
Night at the museum: grand opening of a mobile paradise
Mobile News was lucky enough to get a golden ticket to last month’s opening of the Mobile Phone Museum, a 17-year dream of Ben Wood that has finally come to fruition. We got the low-down
Paul Lipscombe
December 21, 2021
End of year review: Mobile industry reacts to a turbulent 2021
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, 2021 was another busy year for the mobile industry as the importance of digital tech was highlighted. Mobile News got the view of the industry on key trends
Paul Lipscombe
December 21, 2021
Still hungry for chips?
Chipset shortages have continued to impact the industry throughout 2021, contributing to year-on- year declines in shipments in Q3 – and analysts predict only gradual improvements until late 2022
Megan Robinson
December 21, 2021
Renewd: Turning Green into gold
Utrecht-based second-life distributor has made sustainability a cornerstone of its operations
Other
November 23, 2021
Pangea finds place at the table for slice of trillion-dollar IoT pie
Pangea co-founder Dan Cunliffe sees huge opportunities in the surging IoT sector, having carved a space in the past few years offering multi-network SIM cards and flexible self-optimising tariffs into the channel market
Paul Lipscombe
November 23, 2021
Likewize hopes to add new shine as Brightstar fades in rebrand
With Brightstar rebranding as Likewize this August, Mobile News travelled up to the firm’s European HQ in Crewe to find out how this fits into its transformation from a distributor to a more service-based model
Other
November 23, 2021
Honor restored by Google, but can it make the grade going solo?
After launching phones supporting Google services globally, we asked analysts about Honor’s prospects
Paul Lipscombe
November 23, 2021
Device Review: Oppo Find X3 Pro
At over £1,000 the Find X3 Pro plays firmly in the premium segment and should be considered as an alternative
Paul Lipscombe
October 28, 2021
Speakers’ Corner: MVNOs are in pole position to adapt and innovate in the age of digitisation
With their innovation and resilience, MVNOs are perfectly placed to make the most of the digital transformation, says Lyca Group CEO Navanit Narayan
Mobile News
October 27, 2021
Lowdown on the EU’s proposal for a universal charging port
The EU has set out its reasoning behind its proposal for a universal charging solution and the benefits it will bring
Mobile News
October 25, 2021
CCS Insight Predictions 2021: Putting service above price, and other lessons for the new age
CCS Insight looked at the future of mobile, revealing its latest predictions for the years ahead
Mobile News
October 25, 2021
Is there an open and shut case for foldables?
At its Unpacked event, Samsung focused on foldable devices in the guise of the Fold3 and Flip3 rather than showcasing a new Galaxy Note. But what are the prospects for widespread foldable adoption?
Saf Malik
October 25, 2021
Huawei: big future for 5G in B2B and cutting carbon emissions
Huawei’s 12th Global Mobile Broadband Forum in Dubai focused heavily on the major opportunities that 5G presents for boosting digital transformation while also thinking about ways to ‘go green’
Paul Lipscombe
October 25, 2021
Speakers’ Corner: Fraud still biggest threat to operator revenues, 20 years after emergence
Andy Gent, CEO of fraud intelligence company Revector, highlights the risks to mobile operators of ignoring various frauds taking place on their networks
Other
October 21, 2021
Speakers’ Corner: Improving customer retention in telecoms
A digital-first mindset is the key to customer retention for telcos says Hamish White, CEO of telecommunications software provider Mobilise
Other
September 29, 2021
YouGov: Operators need to stress the 5G positives as UK slow on uptake
The UK is lagging behind many other nations in enthusiasm for 5G, according to YouGov data from a survey of almost 19,000 people across 17 countries. But why is the technology still waiting to fly here?
Paul Lipscombe
September 28, 2021
Tariff Optimiser aims to reduce risk for UC resellers
Unified comms provider Gamma recently took over the IMAX in London for a day of presentations to resellers and laid out its revitalised plans for its Gamma Mobile risk-reducing Tariff Optimiser bolt-on
Mobile News
September 28, 2021
Mobio: a tale of tinkering with tech to a dedicated mobile parts supplier
Mobio Distribution is trying to keep it simple for repair firms by bridging the gap to parts through strong relationships with suppliers. We travelled to their home in Banbury to get the inside track on their story
Other
September 28, 2021
iPhone 13: the industry take on Apple’s latest grand unveiling
Almost as sure as night follows day, Apple has held its latest annual launch. We gathered views on the line-up
Paul Lipscombe
September 28, 2021
Speakers’ Corner: Why the Connected Brain is the key to the future of CSPs
The Connected Brain could be pivotal in powering B2B and B2C growth models for communication service providers, says Accenture communications, media and telecoms industry lead Francesco Venturini
Mobile News
September 14, 2021
Device Review: Oppo A74 5G
Oppo makes 5G affordable with a capable contender in the form of the A74 5G
Paul Lipscombe
September 10, 2021
Speakers’ Corner: The Most Popular Apple Products to Recycle
We should be more open to recycling our old Apple tech says Stewart McGrenary, who is MD of Phonesmart Ltd Group, the parent company of Freedom-Mobiles.com, Freestyll.com, Plunc.com and iPad-Recycle.co.uk
Mobile News
September 1, 2021
Speakers’ Corner: Building consumer trust in an invisible process
Trust is key in order to drive the 5G upgrade cycle, says Alan Bentley, head of global strategy at Blancco
Other
August 19, 2021
Device Review: Realme GT Master Edition
Master Edition lives up to original 4.5/5
Device Review
August 18, 2021
Xiaomi takes on Europe and the world, and now sets it sights firmly on the UK
Having hit top spot for the first time in Europe and second in the world for smartphone shipments in the second quarter, Xiaomi is paving the way for a steadier rise in the UK market after a more modest start
Other
August 17, 2021
Speakers’ Corner: Both consumers and operators will benefit by ushering in the age of eSIMs
There’s no time like the present for eSIM adoption, enabling greater flexibility for consumers when roaming, and cost and revenue benefits for operators says Mobilise founder and CEO Hamish White
Paul Lipscombe
August 6, 2021
Repair firms strive for quick fix to missing-parts-shaped holes
The repairs market has grown in recent years, but how have firms coped with the pandemic and parts shortages?
Other
July 29, 2021
iPhone 12 buzz suggests Apple ripe for long-term momentum
With 100m sales of its latest devices in seven months, Apple may have a more solid grip on the market
Paul Lipscombe
July 29, 2021
Ocushield heads for light after protecting eyes from Dragons
Ocushield has spotted a big space in the market for screen protectors as awareness grows of damaging effects of light. After winning – then rejecting – a deal in Dragons’ Den, they anticipate a bright future ahead
Saf Malik
July 29, 2021
Opinion: Samsung’s foldable focus may be off Note
Vendor’s highlighting of foldables rather than a pillar of its range might disappoint users
Saf Malik
July 29, 2021
BT: 5G gives MVNOs more scope in business segments
Nick Wootten, MVNO director at BT Wholesale, talks about how 5G can open up the MVNO business
Saf Malik
July 29, 2021
Device Review: OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Solid mid-ranger finds its place amongst competition 4.5/5
Device Review
July 15, 2021
Speakers’ Corner: How digital nomads can protect themselves and continue to thrive in a remote working world
Digital nomads can protect themselves and continue to thrive in a remote working world, says Corinne Webb at insurance firm Protect Your Bubble
Other
July 5, 2021
No fun in the sun: EE risks wrath with roaming move
Roaming fees were reintroduced despite all UK operators vowing not to do so this January
Saf Malik
July 1, 2021
Smartwatches step up the pace as health takes centre stage
COVID-19 has boosted the popularity of smartwatches, as people place an increasing focus on health
Saf Malik
July 1, 2021
Making the grade: setting a standard for refurbished phones
Refurbished phones are on the rise, but there’s no industry standard for grading. Should one be set?
Paul Lipscombe
July 1, 2021
Huawei strives for harmony with focus on broad appeal
Huawei unveiled a series of products at its recent UK event, as it looks wider amid smartphone struggles
Saf Malik
July 1, 2021
Refurbished grading: View from the insurance industry
Two prominent mobile gadget insurers give their view on the need for grading refurbished smartphones
Paul Lipscombe
July 1, 2021
Device Review: Nokia X20
Middling mid-ranger 3.5/5
Device Review
June 29, 2021
Speakers’ Corner: Three reasons why broken devices go unfixed
Wahaj Khan, chief financial officer at GadgetWiz explains where the repairers are going wrong
Mobile News
June 25, 2021
Device Review: TCL 20 Pro 5G
TCL continues its mobile journey with a mid-ranger that offers a premium feel
Paul Lipscombe
June 8, 2021
Lyca dream: MVNO’s parent expands as a ‘digital player’
Navanit Narayan, new Lyca Group CEO, talked to Mobile News on how the firm is growing and changing
Paul Lipscombe
June 2, 2021
Not a warehouse and not just car phones, but what a story!
As Sir Charles Dunstone sells the last of his Dixons Carphone shares, we look back at his legacy
Ian White
June 1, 2021
Embedded SIMs yet to take off, but their time could be nigh
Operators have seemed reluctant to push the benefits of eSIMs, but increased travel may soon change things
Saf Malik
June 1, 2021
Setting a high Barr for dealing with Xcess: an Apprentice tale
As Xcess Trading approaches 10, former star of The Apprentice Debra Barr talks about the firm’s journey
Paul Lipscombe
June 1, 2021
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