Cutting Room: Aren’t you rather young for a mobile?
The reaction to the launch of a mobile aimed at children from the age of four hasn't been great, but Samantha Tomaszczyk argues that introducing such a concept is in fact not a bad idea
View ArticleShareholder mutiny at Nokia not very fair on Elop
Investors aren’t happy with Nokia’s performance and want a change of direction, but Paul Withers argues the criticism is slightly harsh If ever there was evidence of how fast our industry changes, look...
View ArticleNo Home for the HTC First anywhere, it appears
With the release of the 'Facebook Phone' postponed, Chris Donkin reckons the social networking site should stick to what it does best
View ArticleHTC’s ‘comeback’ year not going to plan
The HTC One was popular on release, but a raft of senior departures and a former executive advising people to leave has cast yet another dark cloud over the firm, as Paul Withers explains
View ArticleCutting Room: Police hit back at phone theft menace
Handset theft isn't likely to end anytime soon, but Samantha Tomaszczyk says a new police crackdown on the crime may make criminals think twice
View ArticleCrunch time for Apple as innovative edge seems lost
Despite the unveiling of its iOS 7 software, Apple is lagging behind its rivals when it comes to innovation, as Paul Withers explains
View ArticleCutting Room: Are you smarter than a 15-year-old?
Samantha Tomaszczyk says the UK has to equip 'millennials' with the skills needed to make money-making ideas a reality
View ArticleCutting Room: Huawei claims need to breed results
Three years ago, Huawei entered the market with high ambitions but as Michael Garwood argues, it's hard to see what has changed
View ArticleSmartphones lacking innovation? Watch this space
Manufacturer's are fighting it out to be different but as Samantha Tomaszczyk says, the biggest opportunity could lie in something that has been considered separate to mobile
View ArticleCutting Room: mobile payments take off…in Slovakia
On a recent trip with Visa Europe, Samantha Tomaszczyk saw the increasing popularity of mobile payments, but still reckons we are a long way off full adoption of the service due to a lack of confidence...
View Article‘Pleasing’ Apple results mark issues beneath surface
Samantha Tomaszczyk argues that while Apple's latest financial results appear to be positive, there are three signs that the Apple may be rotting
View ArticleCutting Room: Nokia deserves credit for Lumia 1020
Analysts are doubting whether the 41-megapixel smartphone will do enough to appeal to consumers, but Paul Withers argues it is just what the manufacturer needs to differentiate itself from its rivals
View ArticleCutting Room: Three proves B2B exit was a wise move
As Three continues to go from strength-to-strength, Samantha Tomaszczyk explains how its exit from the B2B market just over a year ago is a blessing in disguise
View ArticleHTC needs new brand awareness campaign to work
The manufacturer has admitted an internal review has turned up painful results and although its new marketing campaign looks impressive with the recruitment of Robert Downey Jr, Michael Garwood says it...
View ArticleCutting Room: Microsoft’s silent takeover gets noisy
Nokia appears to have been priming itself to be sold to Microsoft for the past three years and according to Paul Withers, it is the best result for both parties
View ArticleCutting Room: Nothing ‘cheap’ about the iPhone 5c
With the iPhone 5c's price almost on a par with high-end smartphones from rivals, Paul Withers feels Apple has missed a trick by not targeting the mid-tier
View ArticleCutting Room: A Keys figure in BlackBerry’s troubles
With doubts still surrounding BlackBerry's future, Ian White argues its troubles this year began as early as the launch of its Z10 smartphone
View ArticleCutting room: Spectrum fee plans unpopular all round
James Barnes says reactions to Ofcom's proposal to increase mobile spectrum fees may mean its effects won't be seen until well into the new year
View ArticleCutting Room: How long can Apple keep selling old tech?
Samantha Tomaszczyk says offering older model to budget-conscious consumers rather than developing a new mid-tier proposition is risky, and questions if the manufacturer can get away with this for much...
View Article’4G can change the way we live and do business’
In a special guest article, O2 business director Ben Dowd explains the opportunities 4G brings and how it can dramatically change our lives
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