The GSMA today outlined the strong progress the mobile industry, and technology partners, are making in unlocking the full potential of 5G networks and commercialising network APIs through the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. Continue reading
Category Archives: Mobile
GSMA MWC BARCELONA BRINGS INDUSTRIES TOGETHER FOR FOUR DAYS OF DISCUSSION AND DEBATE ON THE FUTURE OF CONNECTIVITY
GSMA MWC Barcelona 2024 returned to the Fira de Barcelona today, marking the beginning of the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event. Continue reading
UNPLUG AND PLAY: BARBIE™ FLIP PHONE, THIS SUMMER’S HOTTEST ACCESSORY
Human Mobile Devices, Europe’s largest and leading smartphone manufacturer, partners with Mattel, a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest portfolios of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world, to create the Barbie Flip Phone arriving this summer 2024. Continue reading
Dating apps are accused of being ‘addictive’. What makes us keep swiping?
Dr Anastasia Hronis, University of Technology Sydney
A class-action lawsuit filed in the United States against Match Group – the parent company of dating apps Tinder, Hinge and The League – is making headlines around the world.
Global Smartphone Market Declined Just 4% in 2023 Amid Signs of Stabilization
According to Canalys research, the global smartphone market experienced an 8% year-on-year growth in Q4 2023, reaching 319.5 million units, further indicating signs of stabilization and recovery. Total shipments for the full year 2023 amounted to 1.14 billion units, marking a 4% decline compared to 2022. Continue reading
Oukitel Introduces the World’s First 32000mAh 5G Rugged Tablet: RT7 Titan
Oukitel, a leading manufacturer in the rugged technology industry, is proud to announce a new rugged tablet Oukitel RT7 Titan, which will hit the market in August, 2023. Designed with the world’s biggest 32000mAh battery, cutting-edge 5G connectivity and ultra durability, this groundbreaking RT7 Titan is the ultimate choice for users who seek a long-lasting, ultra rugged device. Continue reading
OPPO Find N2 Flip Will Be Among First Devices Worldwide to Receive the Android 14 Beta 1 Update
OPPO today announced its newly launched foldable phone, the Find N2 Flip will be among the first smartphones in the world to receive the new Google Android 14 Beta 1 update. Developers and early-adopters can get their hands on the developer’s version of ColorOS, which is built around the first beta of Android 14, to experiment with new features and APIs on their OPPO flip phone. Continue reading
Pixalate Releases Q1 2023 Abandoned Mobile Apps Report: 107% YoY Increase in Abandoned Apps From Google & Apple Sharing Personal Data With Advertisers
Pixalate, the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the Q1 2023 Abandoned Mobile Apps Report, analyzing apps from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store that have been “abandoned.” An app is considered abandoned if it has not been updated in the app store in at least two years. Continue reading
Square Software Turns Android Devices Into Powerful Payment Technology
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Square today launched Tap to Pay on Android for sellers across the U.S., Australia, Ireland, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The new technology empowers sellers to securely accept contactless payments with a compatible Android device, and at no additional cost.
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MOBILE MONEY EXCEEDS INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS, REACHING A TRANSACTION VALUE OF 1.26 USD TRILLION IN 2022
Mobile money services are growing faster than predicted around the globe, as digital services continue to rise in popularity, according to the GSMA’s annual ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023’, published today. Continue reading