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Samsung ditches its stock Messages app to boost RCS adoption

Ryan Daws — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:14:26 +0000

To accelerate the adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS), Samsung has decided to drop its stock messaging app in favour of Google Messages on some of its latest devices. This change was first noticed on phones running One UI 6.1.1 out of the box, which didn’t come with Samsung Messages pre-installed in certain countries. Responding... Read more »

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HarmonyOS NEXT: Huawei’s bold move to challenge Apple and Android

Dashveenjit Kaur — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:01:50 +0000

Now approaching a staggering one billion mobile devices in circulation, Huawei has unveiled HarmonyOS NEXT, a new operating system that completely ditches Android apps. This move marks a significant technological evolution for Huawei and sets the stage for a heated rivalry with Apple and a potential reshaping of the Android ecosystem. In retrospect, Huawei’s path... Read more »

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The power of Android device management platforms for telcos

Telecoms — Thu, 30 May 2024 11:53:33 +0000

The market opportunity for telecommunications and managed service providers to lease smart devices to their customers is significant and multi-faceted. Leasing smart devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, smart TVs and set top boxes, allows telcos and other service providers to generate additional revenue streams beyond traditional subscription services. By offering leased device bundled as... Read more »

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Glance eyes full US expansion with telco partnerships

Ryan Daws — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:47:11 +0000

Glance, a Google-backed Indian startup known for its smartphone lockscreen platform, is intensifying its efforts to penetrate the US market. This follows a recent pilot program with Verizon and Motorola. Glance’s platform offers customised content such as news feeds, local events, sports updates, media content, and interactive games without requiring additional app installations. The company... Read more »

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Qualcomm cuts satellite-to-phone partnership with Iridium

Ryan Daws — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:31:09 +0000

Qualcomm has cut its partnership with satellite communications firm Iridium to provide satellite-to-phone services. The partnership was initially announced in January 2023 and was broadly seen to be Android’s alternative to Apple’s partnership with Globalstar last year to launch its own satellite-powered emergency SOS feature for iPhone and Apple Watch. Despite the successful development and... Read more »

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Qualcomm and Iridium bring satellite-to-cellular services to Android

Ryan Daws — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:08:29 +0000

Qualcomm and Iridium have unveiled Snapdragon Satellite, a solution that brings satellite-to-cellular services to next-generation Android smartphones. Snapdragon Satellite will support two-way messaging from pole to pole in remote, rural, and offshore locations. “Robust and reliable connectivity is at the heart of premium experiences. Snapdragon Satellite showcases our history of leadership in enabling global satellite... Read more »

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5G smartphone sales revenue will grow 210% over the next four years

Ryan Daws — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:59:06 +0000

Revenue from 5G smartphone sales is expected to increase by 210 percent over the next four years. A study from Juniper Research suggests that 5G smartphones will account for over 50 percent of sales revenue by 2025. 5G smartphone sales revenue for 2021 is expected to reach $108 billion and increase to $337 billion in... Read more »

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