Three’s profits edge up ahead of 5G launch
Mobile operator Three has booked rising annual revenues and profits as it prepares for the launch of its 5G network later this year.
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‘Mobile coverage targets must be raised or Scotland will lag behind’
Mobile coverage in Scotland will continue to lag behind the rest of the UK unless more ambitious coverage targets are set, it has been claimed.
More than half of Android anti-malware apps insufficient, study warns
More than half of anti-malware apps on Android do not offer sufficient protection to people’s smartphones and tablets, a study has found.
Tel Aviv deploys ‘zombie lights’ on pavements for mobile-obsessed pedestrians
A city in Israel has taken a small step towards protecting the lives of “smartphone zombies”.
Scientists put smartphone in blender to analyse contents
Scientists have blended a mobile phone to dust to conduct a chemical analysis of what it contains.
The weird and wonderful gadgets of MWC 2019
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) technology convention is drawing to a close in Barcelona, with foldable phones among the most notable innovations appearing on the show floor.
Cutting-edge gadgets will continue to come at a price, say experts
Gadgets are to become faster, smarter but more expensive, industry experts have warned as the Mobile World Congress technology show draws to a close.
‘Wearable phone’ revealed at Mobile World Congress
A “wearable smartphone” with a flexible display that wraps around the wearer’s wrist has become the latest flexible device to appear at the Mobile World Congress technology show.
TCL reveals concept for its own foldable devices at MWC
Chinese firm TCL Communication has unveiled its own flexible display as it looks to offer an alternative to the new foldable phones from Huawei and Samsung.
Huawei’s new laptops can pair with a phone with one tap
Huawei has announced new laptop technology that will allow users of its phone to instantly exchange information with its computer.
LG’s new phone reads your palm to unlock
LG’s new G8 ThinQ can be unlocked by reading the palm of the user, offering a new type of biometric security.
Samsung reveals more detailed glimpse of its foldable phone
Samsung has offered a more detailed glimpse of its forthcoming Galaxy Fold smartphone in action, following a limited preview of the device last week.
Foldable phones dominate as Mobile World Congress opens
Foldable devices mark the “biggest change” ever in the smartphone industry, according to Huawei’s mobile boss.
GCHQ spy chief warns of Chinese threat to UK telecoms network
The head of the GCHQ has issued a new warning about the potential threat to Britain’s national security of allowing Chinese tech firms to become involved in Britain telecoms network.
Huawei Mate X vs Samsung Galaxy Fold: How foldable phones compare
Huawei has joined Samsung in announcing its first foldable smartphone, with a flexible phone-sized screen that opens out to a tablet-sized device.
Huawei unveils Mate X foldable smartphone
Chinese phone maker Huawei has followed Samsung in unveiling a foldable smartphone.
What to expect at Mobile World Congress 2019
Foldable phones, 5G and better smartphone cameras are expected to be the main talking points when the Mobile World Congress (MWC) technology trade show begins in Barcelona next week.
Boost for AI-powered sign language app that helps deaf children read
A Huawei project to help deaf children learn to read using an AI-powered sign language animation is to be expanded with a funding boost and support for additional books.
O2 confirms 5G rollout plans
Telecoms giant O2 has confirmed it will start rolling out its 5G network this year, beginning in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London.
Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Fold
Samsung has confirmed its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, will launch in the UK on May 3.