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Huawei MateBook 2-in-1 tablet goes on sale across UK

Tablet/laptop hybrid available in 13 Currys stores, costing from £749.99

August 12, 2016

Tech Data becomes first exclusive UK distributor of MAXCases device sleeves

The distributor will be stocking the US manufacturer’s Extreme Shell and SnapShell cases

August 12, 2016

O2 adds Windows Store for Charge-to-Mobile service

C2M allows customers to make purchases on Facebook, Google Play, PlayStation Store, Spotify, iTunes gift cards and now Windows through their mobile device

August 11, 2016

Three H1 revenues drop 2pc to £1.05bn after failed O2 merger

The operator also recorded a 12 per cent increase in EBITDA from £311 million to £348 million in the same period

August 11, 2016

Our Perspective to help drive Amplicomms sales

Former Data Select pair Kemp and Taylor’s new branding firm to drive sales for big-button manufacturer

August 11, 2016

Exertis appoints Ross Holt as head of gaming

Formerly retail category manager at the distributor, Holt will report to head of IT in newly created role

August 11, 2016

Chess moves to help partners with revamped portal

Airtime distributor claims “all-in-one” partner platform will boost reseller productivity by at least 20pc

August 10, 2016

GMC signs retailer Toolstop to sell DeWalt MD501 handsets

Deal will help manufacturer quadruple revenues to £10m by the end of 2016, MD Westley claims

August 10, 2016

Samsung’s focus on premium is paying dividends, says boss

UK and Ireland chief claims “tide is turning” and that it now has leadership in sights

Genuine Solutions charges into Duracell deal

Distributor will supply reseller partners with energy company’s chargers and accessories

Vodafone UK abolishes home broadband line rental charges

Operator claims removal will see customers buying its high-end package save over £300 compared to similar offerings from Sky and BT

O2 Recycle hands back £135m to customers since launch in 2009

Over half of handsets recycled have been iPhones, with the 4s being the most popular and accounting for eight per cent of total volume

No wholesale changes at O2 as Dunne heads for a new Verizon

New CEO Mark Evans has vowed to not make any fundamental changes in strategy

IFA “will” go ahead amid terror threat and concerns

Organisers of the annual event promise extra security measures including random baggage checks and hall patrols to ensure conference goes ahead safely

Ingram lands “game changing” BlackBerry DTEK50 exclusive

“Most secure handset ever” prompts surge in pre-orders from channel

ZTE becomes official mobile partner of ‘Summer in the City’ festival

Alcatel is also sponsoring the event which brings together YouTube video bloggers

BT remains committed to the EE brand after “solid” start

Duo will pursue multi-brand strategy in order to address more market segments

Tech Data made exclusive distributor for SpotCam home security cameras

The distributor will be stocking three cameras from SpotCam’s entire range of home security products

Mobile connections topped 90m for first time in 2015

Figures from Ofcom show mobile subscriptions grew by 1.6m to 91.5m, with almost half using 4G

Fitbit revenue surges 46pc in Q2 but profits down

Revenue up 46 per cent on sales of 5.7 million devices, but net income slumps by more than half

Huawei appoints Eva Wimmers as president of Honor in Europe

Deutsche Telekom veteran also becomes VP of Honor Global and will establish the brand in the European market while building and expanding its marketing and sales

Quick Mobile Fix sees 30pc rise in refurbished phone sales from PokÃ©mon GO

Mobile repair company sees biggest ever spike, with an average weekend uplift of 20 per cent during July

EC gives thumbs up to Vodafone/Virgin tie up in Netherlands

50:50 JV will be led by former Vodafone UK CEO Jeroen Hoencamp

ASA bans Carphone Warehouse ad over “lowest price” claim

Three complained about website promises that retailer would check prices so customers don’t have to

Former O2 CEO Dunne named as Verizon Wireless group president

Dunne’s new role at the US operator will become active at the start of next month (September)

O2 bags exclusive on HTC Desire 530 Blue Lagoon

Budget-range handset comes with 8MP camera as well as HTC Boomsound technology

HTC sees Q2 revenue almost halve YOY to £430m

Taiwanese manufacturer posted operating losses of £100 million despite launch of flagship HTC 10 in the quarter

GSMA announces details of Mobile World Congress 2017

Organisers again expect record attendee numbers, with a number of global brands already confirmed as exhibitors

Fonehouse begins major overhaul of its retail estate

“Hundreds of thousands” of pounds will be invested to help the retailer stand out from the crowd

Azzurri CEO Chris Jagusz heads for the exit

Jagusz will step down from O2 Direct Partner following its acquisition by Maintel

Former O2 boss Dunne linked with senior role at Verizon

Report in The Times claims his move to the US operator could be announced in the next few weeks

Onecom buys rival Evolve to take Vodafone base above 300,000

Merger of two of Vodafone’s biggest dealers will see Onecom revenues top £80 million

Exertis signs up exclusive WiFi distribution deal with Airangel

Distributor’s reseller partners will be able to offer Airangel’s venue-based, value added WiFi services

Hutch set to sue EU over failed O2 takeover

European Commission blocked £10.25 billion bid over competition concerns but Three-owner confirms it has launched a legal challenge

Doro unveils two new devices on sale through Argos

Catalogue retail giant will feature four devices from Swedish manufacturer in its upcoming Autumn/Winter 2016 catalogue

EE launches new ad campaign to promote BT Sport offer

Adverts will feature football figures including former England captain Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and former West Ham and Spurs boss Harry Redknapp

Ofcom unveils proposals to address “double payments” for mobile switchers

Regulator also revealed plans to tackle switching in fixed line and broadband markets

Apple iPhone passes one billion sales milestone

Smartphone passes landmark nine years after smartphone was first made available

Vodafone Group appoints Serpil Timuray as chief of commercial & strategy

Timuray will leave her role as CEO of Vodafone AMAP, to be replaced by AccorHotels deputy chief executive Vivek Badrinath

“Weak G5” sees LG Mobile revenue plummet 6pc to £2bn

Korean manufacturer blames one per cent fall in number of handset shipments for Q2 losses of £100m

S7 sees Samsung revenues soar 4.9pc to £34bn

Profits at the South Korean manufacturer’s handset division grew 57 per cent year-on-year to 4.3tn won (£2.9bn)

EE acquisition helps drive BT’s Q1 revenue growth by 35pc to £5.8bn

BT Group’s adjusted revenue rose 35pc to £5.8bn while EBITDA was £1.8bn for three months to June 30

O2 experiences best customer growth for 18 months in Q2

Operator added 240,000 customers in Q2 with record low contract churn, but revenue and profits fell

ASA slaps down Three over two ad complaints

Complaints about adverts for LG G4 across multiple platforms and for Three’s “All You Can Eat” data tariff upheld

Jabra signs UK distribution deal with Genuine Solutions

Genuine will supply its channel partners and customers with a range of Bluetooth headsets

iD Mobile made WiFi provider for OnBlackheath Festival

Carphone Warehouse MVNO announces its first sponsorship agreement at two-day London event

Apple iPhone sales fall again as profits slide 27pc

Smartphone sales fall for second straight quarter but CEO Cook says results reflect stronger customer demand and business performance than it had expected

Broadband providers launch “Fix Britain’s Internet” campaign

TalkTalk, Sky, Vodafone and FCS encourage UK businesses to give their views on Openreach during 10-week consultation