ExclusiveWhy all the fuss about cross-network roaming for UK mobile coverage? Opinion Mark - November 6, 2014 Mark Bridge writes: A suggestion that UK mobile phone networks might be forced to improve black-spot coverage by allowing interconnection with their rivals is back in the news. It made the headlines in June and has returned again this week, which is why I could be heard offering my opinion on BBC local radio yesterday morning.
ExclusiveBig announcements from Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and LG Opinion Mark - June 10, 2014 Mark Bridge writes: Every week we produce a half-hour podcast that covers all the biggest news headlines for the UK mobile phone industry. Thanks to a special offer from Scribie.com, we can also offer a transcription of last week’s programme.
ExclusiveLast week at The Fonecast: 9th June 2014 Opinion Mark - June 9, 2014 Mark Bridge writes: Apple kicked off its 2014 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last week with an announcement about the forthcoming iOS 8 operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. There was some catching up, some innovation and a couple of new services designed to work with home automation and health/fitness devices. What’s Tim Cook’s plan? We’ll have to wait and see.
ExclusiveLast week at The Fonecast: 12th May 2014 Opinion Mark - May 12, 2014 Mark Bridge writes: Last week a major retailer with a significant online presence announced plans to release its own-brand smartphone by the end of the year. No, not Amazon. This news came from Tesco.
ExclusiveLast week at The Fonecast: 24th March 2014 Opinion Mark - March 24, 2014 Mark Bridge writes: New Apple products! New Android smart watches! You’d be forgiven for not having noticed either of those news stories last week. Apple did indeed announce a new iPhone – but it was simply a new iPhone 5c with just 8MB of memory.