ExclusiveConnecting London Car Telephones to TheFonecast.com Opinion The Fonecast - June 4, 2026 It was 1996 when I started working at the Cricklewood head office of Peoples Phone [writes Mark Bridge], initially in a sales support role before becoming part of the Marketing team. The company was an independent mobile phone retailer with a growing network of high-street shops and connected customers. In November 1996 the company and its customer base were acquired by Vodafone, which had already taken over the Talkland retail business and was soon to add Astec to its portfolio.
ExclusiveHow AI technology is transforming the smartphone experience Opinion Mark - December 4, 2022 By incorporating advanced algorithms and machine learning capabilities, AI can help to optimize a smartphone's performance, providing users with a faster, more efficient and user-friendly experience.
ExclusiveWhatever happened to all my tech? Opinion Mark - December 18, 2020 Mark Bridge writes:I've been taking a look back at the devices I've written about during the past few years. Some are still faithful companions, others... well, let's just say my faith was misplaced.
ExclusivePredictions for 2016: Network Function Virtualisation, 4G throttling and video calling Opinion Mark - December 11, 2015 Mark Windle, head of marketing at OpenCloud, predicts that this year’s reduction in the number of traditional telecoms operators in some countries will provide an opportunity for other operators to innovate and capture market share in 2016. He says next year will be a year of rapid change for telecoms… whether it’s MVNO disruption, competitive tariff pricing or simply defence from the ‘dark art’ of hacking.
ExclusiveKapture review: the audio-recording wristband Opinion Mark - December 1, 2015 Mark Bridge writes: The most memorable moments in life often go unrecorded. You don't have your camera in your hands. Your finger is still hovering over the 'pause' button on your audio recorder. Or you were simply too busy experiencing whatever was happening. It's all about the one that got away. That's where Kapture can help.
ExclusiveThe Mobile Academy: a masterclass for mobile success Podcasts Mark - February 1, 2013 The Mobile Academy offers a London-based masterclass designed to give you a helping hand with mobile innovation, whether you're an entrepreneur, a business owner, a developer or a designer. We've been talking to Julia Shalet, Course Director of the Mobile Academy, to learn more about the next 10-week course.
ExclusiveSmartphones keep selling, Firefox goes mobile and BlackBerry prepares for launch Podcasts Mark - January 30, 2013 The last of the 2012 quarterly results are coming in, so it's time to compare figures from the biggest mobile handset manufacturers. We're also looking at Twitter's new video app, discussing the forthcoming Firefox OS and preparing for the BlackBerry 10 launch later today.
ExclusiveUTuneMe introduces personalised audio advertising on smartphones Podcasts Mark - January 25, 2013 In this special feature we're talking to Shankar Meembat, co-founder and CEO of Exaget, about the company's new UTuneMe service. It lets broadcasters add targeted audio advertisements to radio programmes that are streamed onto smartphones.
ExclusiveMobile payments, mobile retailing, mobile networks and mobile makers Podcasts Mark - January 23, 2013 It's another packed podcast this week, starting with mobile payments and ending with DIY mobile accessories. We also cover manufacturing news, mobile VoIP calling, a new virtual network heading for the UK high street, shop closures, smart accessories and phablets.
ExclusiveThis week's mobile industry podcast, from hungry smartphones to high-street retailing Podcasts Mark - January 16, 2013 We start this week with a look at troubled UK retailer HMV before moving on to research that sheds new light on mobile data usage. You'll also find a new mapping app, increasing free WiFi coverage, a phone service designed for children and preliminary quarterly results from Samsung and Nokia.