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Lenovo’s mobile business posts record growth

Firm achieved 86pc growth YoY to $1.54bn

US removes Xiaomi’s ‘Communist Military Company’ designation

US Department of Defence initially placed Xiaomi on blacklist in January

Xiaomi will not attend MWC 2021

Chinese firm will instead attend the annual event virtually

Panasonic launches TOUGHBOOK S1 tablet

Rugged tablet features an IP65/67 water and dust rating

Vodafone launches business boosting packages for SMEs

Operator says the pandemic has highlighted a greater need for SMEs to have an online presence

ZTE confirms Axon Ultra 30 to launch in UK next month

Customers that pre-order will receive free ZTE earbuds

Cat smartphones to offer advanced GPS tracking for lone workers

Peoplesafe app will help locate workers in remote locations

Xiaomi removed from US government blacklist

Xiaomi had been placed on the list in January

Apple and Samsung devices dominate list of most popular refurbished phones

Apple iPhone claimed six out of ten UK spots

Xiaomi and CK Hutchinson announce launch of Mi Lite 5G smartphone

The launch commemorates Xiaomi and CK Hutchinson’s three-year partnership

Device Review: Realme 8 Pro

Realme offers 108MP at £279 but regresses in other areas 4/5

Two Xiaomi Mi Series devices now available in the UK

Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Lite 5G now available to buy in the UK

HMD Global launches MVNO service and two new devices

EE supported network HMD Mobile + Nokia X20 and G10 unveiled by Finnish brand

Oppo confirms entry to Chilean and Colombian markets

The move strengthens Oppo’s position in LATAM market

AGM Mobile releases rugged 4G feature phone

The feature phone is available to buy from today (April 30) from AGM’s website

Sony still up for the fight as it launches fresh 5G-ready range

Vendor will face stiff competition to regain share after reaffirming commitment to mobile with new handsets

Huawei sets out IoT and 5.5G roadmap for new direction

As sanctions continue to bite, Huawei is moving away from smartphones and infrastructure

LG calls it a day in smartphone market: view from the industry

After LG confirmed the demise of its mobile division in early April, we gathered the industry’s thoughts

Chips coming off the menu, but hopes for a feast next year

Shortages caused by ‘chipaggedon’ are hitting the smartphone market, yet hopes are for a bounceback in 2022

European smartphone market rebounds in Q1 after difficult 2020

Counterpoint Research suggests increased competition

Nokia sees boost in profits with 5G technology sales

CEO Pekka Lundmark hails a “robust” start to the year

Strong iPhone sales double Apple quarterly profits

Sales of Macs and iPads also soared during the quarter

Strategy Analytics: Global smartphone shipments up 24pc in Q1

Samsung on top with the most shipments in Q1 with 77 million units

Huawei Q1 revenue down 16.5pc YoY

However Huawei will continue to focus its efforts in its 5G deployment

OnePlus EU sales up 388 per cent for Q1 2021

Vendor also reported 286 per cent increase in revenue

Oppo expands budget 5G options with new A-series devices

Oppo A54 5G, A74 5G, and A94 5G will all be available for less than £300

Apple unveils new purple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini

Pre-order’s for the iPhone 12 in purple open from Friday (April 23)

Cat Phones launches two fully antibacterial rugged devices

Cat S42 H+ and Cat B40 4G will be available from the end of April

Samsung launches budget Galaxy M12

Latest budget offering will be available for £159 from April 30

ZTE unveils Axon 30 Ultra in China ahead of UK May release

Vendor announces two other devices but UK release dates not revealed

TCL expands its 20 Series with three new smartphones

The trio of phones will land in European markets in the coming weeks

Sony unveils trio of 5G Xperia smartphones

All three phones will be available from early Summer, with prices TBC

Redmi Note 10 Pro arrives in UK

For a limited time it’s available to buy at a reduced price

Oppo Find X3 series now available to buy in UK

Oppo announced the flagship series last month

Nokia 1.4 now available to buy in the UK

Device will retail at £84.99

Huawei to change strategy to concentrate on software optimisation

Vendor plans to develop 5.5G to propel IoT, energy-saving and self-driving vehicle tech

OnePlus Watch available for preorder tomorrow

General sale will begin April 30

Emporia launches new 4G feature phone exclusively through RNIB

The handset will be available from £125

HMD launches independent MVNO brand HMD Mobile

HMD Mobile will launch later this month, with plans starting from £6.50p/m

Homes hoarding £7 billion worth of old gadgets

35 million mobile phones among the gadgets laying around

Huawei launches latest Band 6 wearable

Latest wearable available on April 29

HMD Global unveils five Nokia smartphones

The X series features two 5G-ready smartphones for sub-£320

CCS Insight: Global smartphone shipments to remain weak during 2021

With recovery expected next year as component shortages ease

Oppo announces launch of fitness wearable from £39

The Oppo Band features 12 workout modes

Over half of UK businesses speak to customers through mobile

Industry reports highlight the growth of mobile messaging apps

LG confirms mobile division to be shut down

Korean giant quits mobile after more than 25 years

Device review: OnePlus 9 Pro

The perfect Android alternative 4/5

5G slowed by COVID, but is Apple’s entry a tipping point?

COVID has delayed 5G uptake in usually crowded areas, but Apple’s entry may help to drive the market