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Smart watches and ear devices to lead wearables growth, says IDC

Watches’ use cases to lure consumers from wristbands Smart watches and ear-worn devices will account for more than 70 per cent of all wearable device shipments by 2023, according to new research from IDC. The analyst firm estimates the number of global shipments for wearable devices in 2019 to reach 222.9 million, increasing to 302.3

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Huawei claims to ship 100m smartphones this year so far

Founder and CEO has said revenue will drop by $30bn and sales to drop 40pc this year Huawei said it has shipped 100 million smartphones this year as of May 30. According to Reuters, Huawei consumer business group’s smartphone product line president He Gang revealed the number at a launch event in Wuhan, China for

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Westcoast strikes partnership with Royole

The partnership will enable Royole to grow in Europe Westcoast has confirmed that it has struck a partnership with flexible technology specialist Royole. Royole specialise in manufacturing an array of flexible displays, flexible sensors and smart devices. Distributor Westcoast will supply Royole’s products to its customer base, as Royole look to expand its reach in

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Apple warns US to drop import tariffs

Plans to place a 25 per cent tariff on imports from China could aid Apple’s rivals Apple has warned the US government if it doesn’t drop US tariffs on Chinese goods the American firm will not be as competitive against its Chinese rivals. In a letter, Apple asks the US government to consider dropping the

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Huawei pledges future patches and Android Q update later this year

Huawei confirmed the P30 series will receive Android Q when it launches later this year

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Openreach proposes trials to speed up broadband upgrades across the UK

Openreach is aiming to reach four million FTTP by 2021

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ZTE targets bigger role in UK’s 5G build out

The Chinese vendor showcased a lag free 5G hologram call earlier this week with Orange Spain

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Three CEO: Don’t overlook 5G wireless amid fibre furore

Three will be the only MNO offering ‘true 5G’

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Slow Q1 for Apple causes premium smartphone market to drop 8pc

Apple, Samsung and Huawei capture 88 per cent of the premium smartphone market

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5G must be treated as ‘critical national infrastructure’, says Ericsson head

Arun Bansal made the comments at the Connected Britain event

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Huawei may face make-or-break scenario as troubles snowball

How the current saga of the Chinese vendor pans out will be crucial to its future on a global scale

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Dixons Carphone profits slump 22pc in 2019 full year figures

The loss is attributed to consumers not upgrading as much as they use to. Dixons wants to renegotiate new deals with operators

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HMD Global’s security edge keeps customers up-to-date

There are currently 13 Nokia smartphones running the latest Android 9 Pie OS

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Vodafone opens 5G digital innovation hub in Salford

There are over 100 start-up companies based in MediaCityUK, Salford

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Elite Group marks 17th acquisition with MWL Systems

Elite Group has made 17 acquisitions since 2008

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Ex-EE man Markham gets linked up with Linkit

Linkit will deal in landline, broadband, mobile device management and workforce solutions and VOIP

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Honor launches sub-£100 Honor 8S smartphone

A number of Honor smartphones have also been reduced

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Another ‘G’ won’t be needed if industry achieves full potential of 5G technology

Vodafone is launching its 5G network on July 3

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EE adds BBC iPlayer and YouTube as latest Video Data Pass services

Last month EE launched Smart Plans for its pay monthly customers

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Huawei crisis – contagion now hits UK distribution channel

Blacklisting of Huawei likely to have have a ‘significant negative impact’ for the rest of the year

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Huawei delays launch of Mate X until September

The Chinese vendor is also expecting a big dip in smartphone sales by 40m to 60m units this year

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Sony and Vue partner up to promote flagship Xperia 1

The ad campaign will run for six months promoting the Xperia 1 and 10

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Huawei anticipates overseas sales drop of up to 60 million phones

CEO Ren expects flat revenues for the next two years

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Onecom signs ‘biggest ever partner deal’ with Vodafone

Partnership ensures the dealer can benefit from Vodafone’s 5G rollout

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5G uptake faster than expected according to Ericsson report

IoT connections also expected to rise, with 4.1bn predicted by 2024

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Sky Mobile hits one million customer mark

The MVNO will be giving existing customer unlimited data this weekend to celebrate the milestone

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Government will spend £40m to boost 5G

The money is part of £200m pledged previously for to enhancement of 5G

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Honor 20 to arrive in the UK on June 21

Customers who pre-order before June 20 receive a free Honor Watch Magic

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Digital wallets to be used by half of the world population by 2024

Apple Pay and Samsung Pay will continue to be challenged by the emergence of wallets with QR codes

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TalkTalk hacker jailed for four years

Kelley engaged in a number of hacking activities and also blackmailed individuals

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Vodafone to switch off 3G network in “two to three years”

Operator says 2G still has a future due to IoT applications

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Xiaomi brings mid-range Mi 9 SE to UK

The Mi 9 SE will start from £349 and is available in black and blue

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Carphone Warehouse puts Peter Crouch up front of ad campaign

Crouch has represented a number of teams including Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke City

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US treasury secretary says Huawei sanction will ease if trade deal advances

The US has accused Huawei of espionage and stealing intellectual property

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Three to launch 5G network in August

Further handset details to be announced in July

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Tech Data currently investigating misuse of potentially leaked data

Security researchers found unencrypted customer passwords and payment information

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GSMA: 5G in Europe to cost £49 billion more if Chinese firms are banned

Analysis comes the same day as Facebook bans pre-installed apps on Huawei devices

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EE adds three new phones to its 5G stable

Operator is the first in the UK to launch new Samsung, Oppo and LG devices

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Poor mobile signal weighs heavy on UK gym-goers

WiFi connection in gyms is also a problem for gym-goers

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HMD Global announces Nokia 2.2 with prices starting from ‚¬99

Availability and release date are yet to be confirmed by HMD Global

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Exertis announces executive appointments

Exertis reshapes the executive team for international expansion ambitions

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Bamboo Technology Group appoints new director of IoT

Raymond Kay has 40+ years experience in comms business

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Ofcom chief executive White to step down

The Ofcom board has confirmed a search for White’s successor is under way

Ofcom picks BT and KCOM to deliver legal right to broadband

The providers will assume the roles from March 2020

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BT to shut 270 offices as part of ‘Better Workplace Programme’ restructure

All of the new locations will benefit from the latest 5G technology

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Realme 3 Pro now available in UK

Prices start at £175 with two colour options available: blue and purple

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Trump: ‘No problem’ with UK over Huawei 5G debate

Remarks made at joint presser with Theresa May

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BT scores England deal with the FA

BT’s new logo will feature on England’s training kits from this week

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