Smartphone stories

Smartphones are rapidly replacing the myriad of devices on hospital workers’ toolbelts because of the significant advantages they offer in terms of simplicity, functionality, and portability.>>

Shipments of smartphones will grow 5.3% year over year in 2021, reaching 1.35 billion shipments, according to new forecasts from IDC.>>

"Left unpatched, a hacker potentially could have exploited the vulnerabilities to listen in on conversations of Android users.">>

Global smartphone sales to end-users declined 6.8% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, according to new reports from Gartner. >>

Unless you are a device snob, you will be more than happy to own a device that won’t cost the price of a high-spec laptop but will provide you with reliable and future-proofed usage.>>

Apple has introduced the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, the next generation of the tech giant's smartphone.  >>

IDC states that although COVID-19 drastically impacted 2020 shipments, 2021 shipments have managed to display minimal growth compared to 2019 (pre-pandemic) volumes.>>

The first mobile phone call was made 75 years ago, in a car. How has technology changed since then and what does the future of communication technology look like?>>

The phone won in the Best Smartphone category at the ceremony, beating out all other smartphones released in the past year. >>

The TCL 20 SE is a big phone for a small budget. But does it perform? >>

Ericsson predicts 5G mobile subscriptions will exceed over half a billion by the end of 2021, with an estimated one million new subscriptions every day.>>

Although shipments fell 7% in 2020 due to the pandemic, the market has bounced back with shipments expected to grow 12% in 2021.>>

"Now 5G mmWave in smartphones is set to grow extensively in 2021 and beyond, driven by its use in Apple's latest iPhones destined mainly for the company's important U.S. market.">>

The Mi 11 is designed for the visual creatives out there who will love its “on the fly” brilliance.>>

Apple’s average selling price will rise in coming years, while Android devices will decline, unless they can leverage new technologies like 5G or bring new design features.>>

IDC marks the highest annual growth in 7 Years for New Zealand’s smartphone market.>>

In a first for Kiwi consumers, the new phone comes with a three-year warranty in addition to a three-day battery life.>>

The race is on for OEMs to find a level of differentiation in their flagship portfolios to help boost margins and improve market share.>>

These mid-range models offer an economical alternative to some of their higher-priced competition.>>

This represents a 7.7% increase from 2020, and IDC says the trend will continue: in 2022, shipments will total 1.43 billion — a year-over-year increase of 3.8%.>>

5G is typically an offering found on higher-end smartphones. Oppo bucked the trend and included 5G on one of their budget phones.>>

For a mid-range phone, the Oppo Find X3 definitely doesn’t skimp on cameras.>>

Android has announced a new expansion to its Android Earthquake Alerts System that uses both the detection and alerts capabilities, bringing these alerts to Android users in countries that don’t have early warning alert systems. >>

A major shift is occurring amongst the top smartphone vendors as the market continues its recovery.>>