Ericsson and Nokia both partner with Google for network slicing trials
Google’s network slicing credentials are under the spotlight this week thanks to a fresh round of trials by Europe’s big two telco vendors.
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Industrial private 5G adoption hampered by dearth of devices
The manufacturing and industrial sector is on course to reach 49 million private 5G connections by the end of the decade.
Nearly 90 percent of new 5G devices support standalone
The 5G device market is showing signs of maturity, with much broader support for standalone (SA) and fewer non-5G versions of handsets.
Nokia expands enterprise offering with new 5G gizmos and digital twin product
The Finnish kit vendor has unveiled a new spread of 5G enabled industrial equipment and an accompanying Nokia Network Digital Twin service to create virtual replicas of workspaces.
There are now over 1000 commercially available 5G devices
The Global (mobile) Suppliers Association says the number of announced 5G devices rose by 3.2% in March 2022, bringing the total number to 1,334, 677 of which are mobile phones.
EU inches forward on plans for ‘common charger’
MEPs are solidifying their pitch to make USB-C the default, and indeed the mandatory, charging interface for all consumer electronics.
Samsung names new CEOs, merges mobile and CE divisions
Leadership reorganisation at Korean tech giant Samsung will see separate parts of the business combined into the new SET Division, led by newly promoted CEO and Vice Chairman JH Han.
Location tracking consolidation as Life360 acquires Tile for $205 million
Life360, which calls itself a ‘family safety platform’, is buying device tracking company Tile to give it a fuller location tracking offering.
Telcos expand Eco Rating phone scheme, but guess who’s still not in
The scheme to rate mobile phone models based on eco-friendly criteria is ready to be launched globally but there is one device maker that still does not appear on the list of participants.
Huawei consumer business continues to tank
Chinese telecoms vendor Huawei’s latest quarterly numbers reveal another big fall in revenues, thanks mainly to its crippled consumer division.
Amazon bids to become an even bigger part of your life
Internet giant Amazon has unveiled a bunch of new products apparently designed to ensure there’s seldom a moment when you’re not interacting with the company.
Qualcomm targets new device segments with latest reference design
5G is flourishing in the smartphone market, but that is not enough for Qualcomm, which has launched chipsets designed for use in all sorts of other gadgets..
UK requires device makers to provide better security info
Proposed new UK legislation will require device makers to provide vital security information to consumers at the point of sale to help protect against cyber-attack.
Q4 consumer tech sales primed for 18% surge
Having spent spring and summer equipping their homes for work and education, US consumers are expected to turn their attention in Q4 to more leisurely pursuits.
US consumers fail to register 5G buzz – analyst
Despite there being aggressive marketing campaigns to drive awareness of 5G, Canalys suggests uptake of the devices has been modest best.
WeChat ban could see 30% iPhone decline – analyst
The White House might think it has the Chinese digital economy on the ropes, but once again the Law of Unintended Consequences has reared its curious head.
5G devices hit the headlines as Huawei and Apple beat China’s 17% plunge
Despite a 17% year-on-year decline in China’s smartphone shipments, Huawei and Apple have risen above the trend, while 5G-enabled devices account for 33% of all sales.
AT&T causes mass confusion with 3G shutdown announcement
AT&T has announced its 3G network will be switched off, prompting confusion with customers as to whether new phone purchases are needed or not.
Huawei announces £10mn investment for UK high street
Huawei’s network infrastructure business is effectively dead in the UK, but a £10 million investment in the UK high street is a reminder its consumer unit is still alive.
China 5G interest surges 17% smartphone growth in April
The rest of the world might be working its way through a smartphone slump, but 5G is providing the catalyst for growth in the Chinese markets.
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5G Core – Digital Symposium
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OpenRAN World (co-located with the 6G Summit)
- 26-27 April 2023
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6G Summit (Co-located with OpenRAN World)
- 26-27 April 2023
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