Avenir Telecom debuts new Energizer rugged phone

Avenir Telecom has unveiled the Energizer Energy E500S smartphone, the latest device in its ruggedised line. The E500S is part of the Energy range of smartphones developed under the Energizer licence and is 4G compatible, with voice-over-LTE support. The device is available from £80 and comes with protective accessories for extra durability.It features a five-inch

Samsung: mid-range market has helped double portfolio

Samsung director of commercial strategy, product and planning Kate Beaumont has said that rapid growth in the mid-range market has led to the manufacturer almost doubling its device portfolio. Speaking to Mobile News, Beaumont said the growth of the mid-range, bordering on 50 per cent over the course of this year, was a contributing factor to