Spotlight: 5G Update
5G launched in the US 18 months ago and we are still waiting for the “killer app” to appear. We explore some of the potential use cases.
Mobility
Spotlight: Prepaid Innovation Ahead?
The prepaid mobile market has morphed to become more and more similar to postpaid plans, offering unlimited plans for similar (or slightly lower) rates. With most of the major prepaid brands owned (or soon to be owned) by major carriers, competing against their own parent may no longer make sense. It may be time to take a fresh look at the prepaid market.
Spotlight: The Future of Gaming Phones
Gaming-focused phones have failed to set the world on fire so far and are better known for their fails than their successes (think Nokia N-Gage). Is that set to change with the launch of 5G and streaming-based gaming services?
Spotlight: Mobile Retail Futures
COVID-19 has driven more consumers to buy devices online rather than in carrier stores. That's not necessarily bad news for the carriers, as long as the transition is handled carefully. Will the trend continue in a post-COVID world?
Spotlight: Evolving Ecosystems
As voice assistants continue to grow in adoption, and importance, how is consumer device purchase impacted? This short video explores the changing adoption of technology driven by voice assistant choice.
Spotlight: The Emerging Wearables Opportunity
The wearables arena is dominated by smartwatches. But as the market evolves to a more health and wellness focus, is there an opportunity for alternative wearable devices?
Spotlight: Broadband in Rural America
31 percent of households in the US do not have broadband and that is causing a significant inequality in how we shop, do business and educate, especially during this pandemic. Based on our Rural America and Technology report, published last year, this short video (under 5 minutes) highlights the broadband issue and some of the consequences.
The New Foldable Motorola razr Creates a Conflict Between the Heart and Wallet
Last week Motorola revealed its much-awaited foldable smartphone, built on the foundations of its once-iconic RAZR V3 clamshell design. As one of the lucky few to have hands-on time with the device prior to launch, two words sum up my experience: painful excitement.
Teetering On The Edge Of Innovation
The last couple of weeks have confirmed to me that there is a lack of compelling innovation in the consumer electronics space… at least right now. Phone and smartwatch launches have become small iterative enhancements rather than substantial innovations, while IFA, the large European consumer electronics show, was a muted affair with little to set the world on fire.
What’s Up Apple’s Sleeve This September?
For those of us living in the northern hemisphere, the beginning of September marks the end of the summer with colder weather ahead. But if you are one of the 900 million iPhone owners, and especially if it’s time to replace your current device, September also marks the grand unveiling of Apple’s latest and greatest in the iPhone series and more.