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UK mobile payment service Paym to close in March 2023
UK mobile payment service Paym will close on 7th March 2023. The service, which allowed users to make and receive payments using their mobile phone numbers, was launched in 2014.
How AI technology is transforming the smartphone experience
From improved performance to personalized recommendations, AI is enhancing the functionality and usability of smartphones for users
By incorporating advanced algorithms and machine learning capabilities, AI can help to optimize a smartphone's performance, providing users with a faster, more efficient and user-friendly experience.
European smartphone shipments fall to lowest Q1 total since 2013
A new report from Counterpoint Research's Market Monitor service shows European smartphone shipments dropping by 12% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022. That's the lowest Q1 total since 2013.
Qualcomm legal action moves forward in the UK
Which? seeks payout for Samsung and Apple smartphone owners
Consumer protection organisation Which? has been given permission by the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal to represent Apple and Samsung smartphone buyers in a legal case against chip manufacturer Qualcomm.
Google announces new devices
Pixel Watch, smartphones, earbuds and more
Google's 2022 I/O conference for developers has seen the company previewing new products, including its Pixel 7 smartphone, a Pixel tablet and the first smartwatch entirely built by Google.
WiFi technology, problems and solutions
explained by Professor Andrew Nix from the University of Bristol
Almost everyone with a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop computer uses WiFi.
In this presentation, which was originally given as part of the 'Multimedia Content Delivery onto Mobile Platforms' session at Mobile World Congress 2014, Professor Andrew Nix from the University of Bristol explains many of the often-forgotten truths about WiFi service.
If you're an IT manager, working in a mobile phone shop, looking at tech product design or simply want to get the most from your mobile phone, Professor Nix has plenty of practical advice in this 20-minute video clip.
Topics covered by Andrew Nix include:
interference from microwave ovens, baby monitors and TV senders
the built-in antennas used by mobile and tablet devices
how home furnishings can make a significant difference to WiFi reception
streaming live video at home
how WiFi performance is analysed
current and future WiFi standards
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Reviewing our 2015 mobile industry predictions... and looking forward to 2016
Podcast - 15th January 2016
Iain Graham, James Rosewell and Mark Bridge return to review their mobile industry predictions from last year. Which mergers, partnerships and developments did they forecast correctly... and which didn't work out as planned?
Later in the programme, the team anticipates some of the topics that will be hitting the headlines during 2016.
Podcast from Mobile World Congress 2015
Podcast - 6th March 2015
Mark Bridge learns about the mobile technology trends at Mobile World Congress 2015 by chatting to James Rosewell of 51Degrees, Dr Kevin Curran from the IEEE and Chris Millington of Doro.
They talk about wearable devices, wireless charging, mobile operating systems and much more... including some of their favourite products from the exhibition.
Looking back at February: from security scares to multiple MVNOs
Podcast - 27th February 2015
We're taking a look back at the biggest mobile industry news stories from February 2015, including allegations that the UK's security service tried to breach SIM card security by hacking into one of the world's biggest SIM producers.
We also talk about the planned BT and EE merger, the creation of two new UK virtual networks, some acquisitions in the mobile payment arena and a new Ubuntu smartphone.
Interview with Chris Millington of Doro about mobile retailing, wearables and technology for older consumers
In today's programme Mark Bridge talks to Chris Millington, who's Managing Director for Doro UK and Ireland.
They discuss the state of mobile retailing in the UK, the future of wearable devices and - as you might expect - smartphones for seniors.
A month of mobile: O2 counts on 3, Microsoft counts to 10 and Apple counts its profits
We're back with a month of mobile industry news, including takeover talks and takeover rumours. O2 and Three are said to be discussing a merger... but is there any truth in the suggestions that BlackBerry could be up for grabs?
We also discuss Apple's record-breaking quarterly figures, the highlights of CES and the launch of Microsoft Windows 10, as well as saying farewell to the current version of Google Glass.