Irish circular technology company Alchemy increased revenues by 60 per ent to of $711 million for the financial year ending 31 March 2024 over the previous year’s $443 million. Alchemy traded over 2.4 million devices globally, up 700,000 from the previous year. The company has traded more than seven million devices since it was set

Vodafone has joined other major neowkr operators around the world to create a new company with Ercisson  to offer network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) globally. The venture aims to simplify access to advanced mobile network features, which have traditionally been difficult for developers to integrate across various telecom systems. The deal is expected to close

HMD has signed a sponsorship deal with FC Barcelona. The three-year deal sees Human Mobile Devices become a Global Partner of FC Barcelona, and the Official Mobile Phone Partner of the club. The partnership is designed to raise awareness of Human Mobile Devices through digital advertising opportunities at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and Spotify

Pioneer secondary market provider musicMagpie’s global revenue dipped by £8.1 million, from £61.9 million to £53.8 million, for the six months to May compared to the same period last year. This drop is primarily attributed to strategic changes in its USA operations, shifting to a sourcing-only model. Despite the overall revenue decline, UK consumer technology

Unicorn fintech Revolut has partnered with 1Global to launch an eSIM service to millions of Revolut customers offering data plans without unexpected roaming charges in over 100 countries. 1Global is the new brand for Truphone, The partnership allows Revolut customers to install the eSIM and top up their data plans in their Revolut app whenever

The Mobile Phone Museum has partnered with the PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications in a new exhibition on the 40-year history of the mobile phone.

Cellhire is to offer connectivity to more than 220 destinations with 700 network operators, following its latest partnership with the wholesale arm of Orange. Global telecoms provider Cellhire has worked with Orange since 1997 and is an MVNO on the Orange Wholesale France network, It will now introduce a “light MVNO” for voice and data

SIM and calling card distributor GK Telecom is launching an eSIM data-only service on Monday (9/11) that will allow its subscribers in 210 countries to earn unlimited commissions simply by sending their friends and followers a unique invitation QR code.

The iPhone 14 range dominated global smartphone demand for the first half of the year. according to Informa’s research arm Omdia.

Apple’s iPhone 12 is the world’s most popular second-hand phone according to research by CCS Insight which found mobile device sales in the circular economy channels reached $13.3 billion, In the first quarter of 2023,

HMD Global has today launched two £65 Nokia-branded 2660 Flip ‘dumb’ phones available in pink and green available direct.

Global roaming data revenue to reach $10 billion next year but eSIMs could curtail income.

Former Assurant Europe CEO Andy Morris has joined Likewize to run its global strategy and develop new markets in device protection, repair, warranty and related solutions

Former Assurant CEO Andy Morris has joined Likewize to run its global strategy and develop new markets in device protection, repair, warranty and related solutions

700 5G smartphone models are now available 

 iFixit collaboration will facilitate repair-at-home for the G22 model

But the converged comms giant says it has no plans to make a bid

Co-operation follows battles with Nokia over alleged patent infringements.

Five billion 5G subscriptions are expected by the end of 2028 and it is the fastest-scaling mobile connectivity generation

The new T21 is available in charcoal grey

The manufacturer is looking to grow its market share in the UK and Europe

The Warrington based company hopes new leadership will target growth and customer expansion

Dr Paul Carter of Global Wireless Solutions shares his insights from his teams work and talks about how technology is evolving more than ever

This decline is likely to continue for the next six to nine months

In the 3Q22, demand for traditional PCs such as desktops, laptops, and workstations had a sharp decline

The Nokia X30 5G is now available in the UK from £399 and is also available on Circular (subscription service) for £22/month with a £30 set up fee.

He will report directly to CEO Florian Seiche as the company develops its growth strategy for the full portfolio of devices and services

The devices and subscription service are part of Nokia’s plan for sustainability

The Nokia 5710 is now available in the UK for £74.99

Don’t panic but update now say security experts Apple has for the first time publicly disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs. These could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of devices. Apple said it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited” and has rushed out

The new device has endured many durability test to ensure customers can get the best use out of it for longer

Davison joins from Tech Data where he worked for 18 years

Falling demand is causing concern for the global smartphone market

The latest additions to HMD Global’s portfolio emphasises its commitment to make sure everyone has access to affordable and long-lasting technology

It follows the launch of the Xperia 1 IV through Eurostar Global last month

It features 5G support and POCO’s highest frequency prime core 

Wristwatches accounted for 76.6 pc of all wearable shipments in this quarter

New security systems and mobile device handling stations

Latest iteration comes with improved processor and camera

The phone features two years of regular security updates and enhanced fingerprint and AI face unlock technology

POCO F4 GT and POCO Watch will be available in the UK from late May, with pricing and availability revealed soon

It features a rear triple-camera and 5,050mAh battery

The UK will see the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro arrive in April, with full pricing and availability revealed in the next few weeks

Staffordshire distributor is 32 out of 100 top fastest-growing firms in the region

The top three iPhones accounted for 41 per cent of Apple’s total sales

The distributor is moving into a new 43,000 sq. ft distribution centre later this year

New TCL smartphones launched at Mobile World Congress

The Series features the latest Honor Magic UI 6.0 based on Android 12, offering a range of enhanced, customised features 

The partnership is built on the foundation of a successful private wireless connectivity project that combines Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) technology with Kyndryl’s consult, design implementation and managed services

The top three leading cloud service providers in Q4 2021 collectively grew 45 per cent with a combined 64 per cent share of customer spend.

The top five smartphone vendors remained the same as 2020 as all were affected by the supply shortage

The UK will only launch the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 11

Huawei says that a UK release date will be announced in due course

Overall shipments increased by just one per cent due to supply chain issues and soaring COVID-19 cases.

Jobbins has held several CMO roles within the tech industry

Eurostar Global will distribute Sony mobile devices and AV products

Now an official UK distribution partner Sony UK has appointed Eurostar Global Electronics as a distributor for its consumer products and mobile group. “Sony’s niche offering of mobile devices incorporate some of the highest specification components available. When paired with their audio-visual products these can provide an unrivalled consumer experience. Eurostar Global aim to support Sony

But sales of basic bands continue to decline, according to Canalys 

Williams boasts more than 20-years of experience across the mobile industry

Apple dominates the refurbished market, with 44pc market share

It’s estimated that 1.5m UK households don’t have internet access 

Subscriptions are set to grow by a million a day this year, according to Ericsson’s latest Mobility Report

Partnerships will provide global 5G connectivity, “unmatched security”, and “trusted innovation for enterprises”

Strong adoption of 5G in the coming years will take worldwide connections to 3.6bn in 2025

EE supported network HMD Mobile + Nokia X20 and G10 unveiled by Finnish brand

Samsung on top with the most shipments in Q1 with 77 million units

The distributor is expected to move from its current Newcastle-under-Lyme site in Q4 2021

Lenovo shipped the most units during the first quarter of 2021

The X series features two 5G-ready smartphones for sub-£320

With recovery expected next year as component shortages ease 

Demand for PCs remain high as remote working continues this year

Liberty Global CEO says the merger will create a “fixed mobile champion”

Latest flagship will be available in March

Exertis MD Tim Griffin is confident the distributor can continue to perform amid ongoing pandemic 

Chinese premium vendor to develop range of more affordable devices

Chinese vendor benefits from growth at Huawei’s expense and delayed iPhone launch

Eurostar will begin ranging selected IMO models from this month

However the report highlights a number of challenges that need to be overcome 

The coronavirus pandemic has enforced continued remote working for a large of workforces 

Lam joins two years after selling Mazuma Mobile to EcoAsia

Xiaomi also announced the Mi Watch and the 65W fast charger

John Walkley to head insurance and remarketed device push

iPhone sales accounted for 34 per cent of the total global smartphone revenue for Q2 2020

The vendor also confirmed its Nokia 8.3 5G smartphone is on sale globally 

Partnership comes as device protection sector grows

It is expected 5G smartphone shipments will hit close to 544 million units next year 

Funding will go towards 5G carrier adoption in US and expansion into developing markets

eSIM is the future of mobile according to SIM Local head of eSIM strategy Gary Waite 

Lejeune held multiple posts at Alcatel and TCL

Overall infrastructure revenues to decline and 4G spending to decrease

Coronavirus drives trend to record levels

Manufacturer more than doubles year-on-year sales to pass Samsung

Xiaomi only vendor to see growth as pandemic affects consumer spending

The lineup includes an entry-level smartphone and a budget feature phone

Ferguson has also previously held a senior marketing role at EE

It comes with Android 10 Go OS, with regular security and OS updates

Eight of Nokia’s smartphones now run on Android 10

Taylor has almost 30 years experience in marketing and sales roles

Downturn set to continue as virus moves through Europe and America