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The Tap Economy Part 2: Screen Ecosystems

As mobile commerce grows and expands, how should businesses change and adapt to benefit themselves and their customers? Understanding the…

5 years ago

Samsung Unveils Foldable Z Flip, And 5G Flagship Galaxy S20

Second attempt at folding phone arrives, dubbed the Z Flip, coupled with Samsung's new flagship device namely the Galaxy S20

5 years ago

Russia Bans Electronic Sales Unless Russian Software Is Pre-installed

Electronic devices such as smartphones, computers and smart televisions must come pre-loaded with Russian-made software

5 years ago

Google Touts Radar Control With New Pixel 4

Launch of next generation flagship smartphone to challenge the iPhone comes with radar chip for gesture control

5 years ago

Microsoft Previews Folding Phone, Refreshes Surface Portfolio

But software giant faces big hurdle in convincing both consumers and developer community to back its idea

5 years ago

IFA 2019: HMD Announces Five New Nokia Phones

Five new phones bearing the Nokia brand - from low-end phones through to smartphones – arrive at IFA show

5 years ago

IFA 2019: Sony Unveils Sleek Xperia 5 Smartphone

New Xperia 5 smartphone from Sony is a return to compact designs that fit comfortably in the palm of the…

5 years ago

MPs Urge Consideration Of Hands Free Phone Ban For Drivers

Government urged to consider tougher restrictions on using hands-free phones whilst driving

5 years ago

Smartphone Sales Slide In Q2, IDC Data Shows

IDC data shows decline in smartphone sales, with Huawei retaining its second place, ahead of Apple

5 years ago

Apple In ‘Advanced Talks’ To Acquire Intel Modem Business

Another report has suggested that Apple is close to acquiring Intel’s smartphone modem business

5 years ago

TfL Begins Collecting Data On Tube Passengers This Week

The anonymous tracking data is to be used to help passengers avoid congestion and improve transport policy

5 years ago

US To Relax Huawei Trade Ban Under China Trade Talks Deal

The US is to issue licences to some companies to sell to Huawei under a deal between the US and…

5 years ago

Huawei Begins To Trademark ‘Hongmeng’ Operating System

Looming lockout from Google's Android forces Chinese firm to trademark its backup operating system

5 years ago

Huawei Postpones Laptop Launch Due To US Blacklisting

Chinese firm cancels launch of Matebook laptop as US Entity Listing halts Intel chips and Microsoft software

5 years ago

Huawei Reduces Smartphone Production After ‘Entity’ Listing – Report

Ouch. US blacklisting has apparently resulted in Chinese firm shutting down some of its smartphone production lines

5 years ago

Questions Surround HTC After China Retreat

HTC 'temporarily closes' Chinese outlets. Is this the end for pioneering Android smartphone maker?

6 years ago

Crime Victims To Be Asked To Hand Over Smartphones

Digital strip search? Cops to ask rape and other victims to hand over phones to ensure prosecution go-ahead

6 years ago

Xiaomi Shows Off Smartphone With Double Fold

The folding smartphone market is heating up with Xiaomi's tease of a double-fold device and plans in the works from…

6 years ago

Samsung Issues Shock Profit Warning, Amid Slowing Chip Demand

Another sign of tech slowdown? Samsung warns weak chip demand will keep profits subdued

6 years ago

Landline Usage Continues To Plummet

Use of landlines fallen by 50 percent in past five years as people increasingly use their smartphones

6 years ago

Foxconn Plans ‘Deep Cuts’ Amid Weak iPhone Demand

One of the main makers of iPhones is planning 'deep cuts', amid reports of weak demand for the Apple handset

6 years ago

Samsung Shows Off Foldable Phone/Tablet

Are you watching Tim? Much-anticipated foldable phone unveiled this week with bendable 7.3 inch (18.5 cm) screen

6 years ago

Samsung Sees Record Quarter But Predicts End Of Memory Chip Boom

Semiconductor sales helped Samsung reach record profits for the third quarter in spite of weak smartphone performance

6 years ago

Samsung Foldable Tablet/Phone Will Fit In Pocket – Report

Mobile boss touts foldable device that can be used as a tablet before being folded into portable phone

6 years ago

Snap Trials Amazon Visual Search On Snapchat

The feature, in testing with a few initial US users, allows shoppers to link to Amazon listings by snapping a…

6 years ago

Huawei Vows To Release Foldable Phone Within A Year

Chinese smartphone maker follows Samsung with promise of smartphone with a fold-out screen within a year

6 years ago

Foldable Smartphone Could Be Revealed This Year, Samsung Mobile Boss Hints

Time has come for foldable smartphones says Samsung mobile CEO, in clearest hint yet of future designs

6 years ago

Ofcom Study Reveals Extent Of Our Tech Addiction

Its good to talk? Not according to Ofcom study, as messaging apps overtake number of mobile calls

6 years ago

Samsung Profits Slip As Galaxy S9 Misses Sales Targets

Smartphone slowdown. South Korean giant feels the pressure from cheaper Chinese handsets

6 years ago

Samsung Gets US Approval For Bendable Screen

Bendable smartphones on the way? Samsung says unbreakable, flexible screen passes US safety tests

6 years ago