Smartphone volumes slide by 4% in Q2 - Omdia
Global smartphone shipments dipped 4 percent in the second quarter, according to Omdia's latest figures. The decline reflects ongoing disruption in the supply chain for memory components, and this has led to significant inflation in manufacturing costs. Samsung's later-than-anticipated launch of the Galaxy S26 handset pulled premium demand into the second quarter, while Samsung also benefited from more conservative pricing for budget smartphones from Chinese OEMs. These vendors have broadly responded to the
Smartphone volumes slide by 4% in Q2 - Omdia
Global smartphone shipments dipped 4 percent in the second quarter, according to Omdia's latest figures. The decline reflects ongoing disruption in the supply chain for memory components, and this has led to significant inflation in manufacturing costs. Samsung's later-than-anticipated launch of the Galaxy S26 handset pulled premium demand into the second quarter, while Samsung also benefited from more conservative pricing for budget smartphones from Chinese OEMs. These vendors have broadly responded to the
EU ready to set minimum age for social media
The European Union is ready to set a minimum age for access to social media online. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, made the announcement upon reception of a new report from a special panel set up to look at child safety online. She said the Commission will come with a legislative proposal after the summer.
EU ready to set minimum age for social media
The European Union is ready to set a minimum age for access to social media online. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, made the announcement upon reception of a new report from a special panel set up to look at child safety online. She said the Commission will come with a legislative proposal after the summer.
Apple files lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company stole trade secrets from Apple. Filed in federal court in Northern California, the suit targets OpenAI and its foundation, as well as Tang Tan, the chief hardware officer at OpenAI since mid-2025 who worked 25 years years at Apple, lastly on iPhone and Apple Watch design. Also named is Chang Lui, who spent eight years as an engineer at Apple before joining OpenAI early this year. Apple said its own investigation found they assisted in sharing co
Apple files lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
NTT Docomo's Starlink Direct reaches 5 million users in two months
NTT Docomo said more than five million customers have connected to its docomo Starlink Direct satellite-to-smartphone service less than two and a half months after its launch, highlighting growing uptake of direct-to-device satellite connectivity in Japan. The service, which launched on 27 April, uses SpaceX's Starlink Mobile network to provide direct satellite communications for smartphones in areas beyond terrestrial mobile coverage, including mountainous regions, remote islands and coastal waters.
NTT Docomo's Starlink Direct reaches 5 million users in two months
Croatia ahead of EU average on fibre and 5G connectivity
Croatia has established a solid base in connectivity, with fixed and mobile network coverage improving rapidly, according to telecom regulator Hakom's analysis of the European Commission's latest 'State of the Digital Decade' report. This indicates that Croatia outperformed the EU average in FTTP network availability in 2025, with coverage at 77.9 percent compared to the EU average of 74.1 percent, and basic 5G coverage at 97.8 percent compared to 96.8 percent.
Croatia ahead of EU average on fibre and 5G connectivity
Oi signs agreement for sale of telephony services to Metodo
Brazilian operator Oi has confirmed an agreement with Metodo to acquire its fixed telephony business, grouped into the UPI Telephone Services as part of Oi's court-led debt restructuring. The acquisition covers 100 percent of the shares of Oi Servicos Telefonicos and assets such as switched fixed-line telephone services, three-digit emergency numbers (190, 192, 193), public payphone maintenance, interconnection services, as well as tower infrastructure, the existing customer base, associated terminal equipm
Oi signs agreement for sale of telephony services to Metodo
Uzbekistan explores AI and digital economy cooperation with Saudi Arabia
Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia have discussed expanding cooperation in AI and the digital economy, with a focus on investment, human capital development, and innovative projects. This was reported in a statement by the Uzbek Ministry of Economy and Finance, following an online meeting chaired by the deputy prime minister and minister of economy and finance Jamshid Kuchkarov, and representatives of Saudi Arabia.
Uzbekistan explores AI and digital economy cooperation with Saudi Arabia
Transatel joins 5G Automotive Association
Transatel, a mobile connectivity expert and MVNO/MVNE enabler that has been part of NTT Group since 2019, announced that it has joined the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), a community of over 100 members from the automotive, technology and telecom sectors. Since its creation in 2016, this association has contributed to automotive connectivity standardisation, focusing in particular on advancing C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything) innovation.
Transatel joins 5G Automotive Association
Slovak Telekom receives Ookla awards in 6 categories in H1
Slovak Telekom says it led in six categories of mobile network and 5G evaluation in Slovakia by Ookla Speedtest Awards in the first half of this year. After its success in the second half of 2025, the operator dominated the main mobile network and 5G categories for the second time in a row, achieving the best results in key parameters of mobile connection quality, including data transfer speed, network responsiveness and user experience when playing online games. In addition, it was the first telecommunicat
Slovak Telekom receives Ookla awards in 6 categories in H1
KPN, Odido tie for top spot in nPerf mobile internet benchmark
KPN and Odido ended in a dead heat in the latest nPerf barometer on mobile internet quality in the Netherlands, with scores of respectively 114,508 and 112,505 nPoints. Vodafone trailed behind with a score of 101,437. Odido achieved the highest download speed with 193 Mbps, followed by 168 Mbps for KPN and 106 Mbps for Vodafone.
KPN, Odido tie for top spot in nPerf mobile internet benchmark
Odido faces ACM investigation into data protection compliance
The Consumer and Markets Authority in the Netherlands is looking at whether telecom operator Odido has taken sufficient measures to protect its customers' personal data. This follows a major data breach disclosed by Odido early this year. The ACM is working with the digital infrastructure agency RDI and the personal data watchdog AP on the investigation into Odido's compliance with various consumer, security and privacy regulations.
