New Qi2 standard for faster wireless charging developed with Apple’s help
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) will detail a new, apparently faster, wireless charging standard for mobile devices called Qi2 at CES this week.
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Qualcomm cuts outlook amid smartphone market misery
Compounding the doom and gloom in the global smartphone market, Qualcomm this week issued a particularly pessimistic outlook for the rest of the year.
Smartphone market plunges to lowest Q3 shipment level since 2014
Analyst estimates agree that the global smartphone market is at a historical low as macroeconomic headwinds hit consumer sentiment.
Global smartphone market woes continue
The worldwide smartphone market has declined for the third consecutive quarter, falling 9% year-on-year, according to analyst firm Canalys, which marks the worst Q3 since 2014.
Apple gets into the satellite game with its latest iPhones
US gadget giant Apple had its annual major product refresh, featuring the usual incremental improvements and a couple of milestones.
Latin America smartphone shipments look steady next to global decline
While shipments in the LatAm region are down 2.5% YoY, the global year-on-year decline is a more eye watering 9%, according to figures from Canalys.
Sony buys Savage Game Studios to beef up new mobile gaming division
SIE, the video gaming wing of tech giant Sony, has agreed a purchase of Finland and Germany based mobile studio Savage Game Studios, which will be absorbed into its new mobile game division.
Smartphone shipments down 6% in North America
According to Canalys 35.4 million smartphones shipped in North America during Q2 2022, down 6.4% year-on-year amid ongoing global economic strife.
India reportedly cracks down on cheap Chinese phones
India is cracking down on low-cost Chinese smartphones in a bid to give a boost to its homegrown players, it is being reported in the Indian press this week.
New O2 scheme lets customers ‘swap phones whenever they like’
UK operator O2 is offering new and existing customers the option to switch their phone for a new one whenever they like in a new scheme called O2 Switch Up.
Vodafone reckons it can guarantee the best prices for trading in phones
UK operator Vodafone’s app now includes an instant valuation and ‘unbeatable price promise’ when customers trade in smartphones.
Global smartphone shipments down for fourth quarter in a row
Smartphone shipments around the world have declined for the fourth consecutive quarter with China representing the biggest dent in volume, according to preliminary data from IDC, a telecoms market research firm.
Global smartphone market decline continues
Analyst firm Canalys has published its preliminary numbers for the global smartphone market in Q2 2022 and once more they paint a challenging picture.
The Telecoms.com Podcast: Ericsson, BT and Nothing
Pausing only to reflect on some Twitter banter with a former guest, the guys start by reflecting on Ericsson’s latest earnings and the market reaction to them, which they agree seemed a bit harsh. They move on to examine BT’s decision to become a bit less British, at least when it comes to its hiring decisions, before concluding with a look at the new phone launched by supposedly disruptive brand Nothing.
Latest Nothing teaser is high on hype but low on clarity
Upstart device maker Nothing finally gave those who care a look at the design of its impending smartphone, which features a transparent case.
European smartphone shipments at lowest level for nine years
Fresh data from analyst firm Counterpoint reveals European smartphone shipments declined by 12% in Q1 2022, to their lowest level since Q1 2013.
EU confirms USB-C charging ports will be mandatory from 2024
The EU Council, Commission and Parliament have all agreed that from April 2024 when it comes to charging ports for mobile devices and laptops, there can be only one.
Ukraine conflict leads to 10% European smartphone shipments fall
The latest European smartphone shipment data from analyst firm Canalys reveals the impact of the Ukrainian conflict.
North American smartphone shipments are a lot healthier than China’s
Smartphone shipments in North America clocked in at 39 million units in Q1 2022, contrasting with Chinese figures which have taken a nosedive.
Orange extends phone recycling scheme across Europe
French telco group Orange is expanding its ‘Re’ scheme, which provides phone recycling, refurbishment, repairs and returns, across all the European regions it operates in.
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