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Steve McCaskill

Steve McCaskill is TechRadar Pro's resident mobile industry expert, covering all aspects of the UK and global news, from operators to service providers and everything in between. He is a former editor of Silicon UK and journalist with over a decade's experience in the technology industry, writing about technology, in particular, telecoms, mobile and sports tech, sports, video games and media.

Articles by: Steve McCaskill

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Microsoft set to double down on Android with dedicated business unit

By Steve McCaskill published 4 April 22

Microsoft creates dedicated Android division in sign it's doubling down on Google's mobile platform.

Meng Wanzhou

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou becomes company chairwoman

By Steve McCaskill published 4 April 22

Meng spent three years fighting extradition to the US before fraud charges were dropped.

Vodafone

Vodafone calls for tech donations for Ukraine

By Steve McCaskill published 1 April 22

Vodafone invites consumers and businesses to donate old tech to refugees.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth devices set to hit new high by 2026

By Steve McCaskill published 1 April 22

New device categories to boost Bluetooth shipments to 7 billion by 2026.

Apple

Apple reportedly eyes up alternative memory chip suppliers

By Steve McCaskill published 31 March 22

Apple is reportedly testing memory chips from a new supplier as it seeks to protect itself from market disruption.

Yandex

Millions of smartphones send metadata to servers in Russia

By Steve McCaskill published 30 March 22

Yandex SDK helps app developers capture analytics for marketing purposes, but also gathers user metadata.

Ericsson CEO

Ericsson prepares for shareholder backlash at AGM

By Steve McCaskill published 29 March 22

Investors could vote against board motion amid alleged bribes.

Apple March Event 2022

Apple reportedly cuts iPhone SE and AirPods orders in case of slump in demand

By Steve McCaskill published 29 March 22

Apple believes rising living costs could impact demand for mid-range smartphones and wireless earphones.

Huawei revenue falls for first time, but profits skyrocket

By Steve McCaskill published 28 March 22

Huawei's profits increase dramatically in 2021, but revenues fall thanks to challenges.

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Apple uses 'world's first' carbon free aluminium in iPhone SE

By Steve McCaskill published 25 March 22

New smelting process produces oxygen rather than greenhouse gases.

iPhone SE

Apple settles patent dispute with WiLAN

By Steve McCaskill published 23 March 22

Apple and WiLAN reach agreement in long-running dispute.

OneWeb teams up with SpaceX to continue satellite launches

By Steve McCaskill published 22 March 22

SpaceX helps OneWeb continue satellite broadband ambitions following Russia withdrawal.

Houses of Parliament

Government-backed UKTIN hopes to establish UK as telco leader in 5G era

By Steve McCaskill published 22 March 22

Government wants to drive ecosystem and reduce reliance on international vendors.

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Chip shortage helps push smartphone shipments down by a third in China

By Steve McCaskill published 21 March 22

Shipments are down by a third in the world's largest smartphone market.

Qualcomm

Qualcomm stops selling chips to Russian firms

By Steve McCaskill published 17 March 22

Qualcomm confirms to Ukrainian government it has ceased operations with Russian customers.

iPhone 13

New iPhone popularity helps 5G smartphone sales finally overtake 4G

By Steve McCaskill published 16 March 22

Smartphone market rebound as greater 5G availability and new iPhones boost sales.

Factory

Private 4G and 5G infrastructure market set to soar

By Steve McCaskill published 15 March 22

4G is currently the dominant technology but there is clear demand for 5G, with the market set to reach $8.7bn within five years.

MWC 2022: A smaller, more focussed event that was better for it

By Steve McCaskill published 6 March 22

analysis MWC 2022 focused on key topics and kept everyone safe.

iPhone 13

Apple and Samsung success sees huge rise in global smartphone sales

By Steve McCaskill published 3 March 22

Sales rose by 6% across the world in 2021 as 5G drives demand.

Cisco

Cisco touts simplicity and flexibility of its -as-a-service private 5G platform

By Steve McCaskill published 2 March 22

Cisco Private 5G promises to make private cellular easier for both customers and partners.

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Best eSign software solutions of 2022

By Steve McCaskill, Brian Turner last updated 29 March 22

Updated We feature the best eSign software solutions, to make it simple and easy to sign digital documents online or in the cloud.

Network

Orange to switch off 2G and 3G across Europe by 2030

By Steve McCaskill published 1 March 22

Network resources saved will be used to improve 4G and 5G services.

Qualcomm

Qualcomm details 'world's first' Wi-Fi 7 chip

By Steve McCaskill published 28 February 22

Qualcomm says FastConnect 7800 is futureproofed for next-generation Wi-Fi 7 wireless.

Microsoft expands Azure for Operators with hybrid cloud platform

By Steve McCaskill published 28 February 22

Microsoft launches hybrid cloud, 5G core and private MEC services.

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UK mobile operators offer free calls to Ukraine, waive roaming charges

By Steve McCaskill published 28 February 22

EE, O2, Three and Vodafone make arrangements after Russia invasion.

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