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

Satellite

NASA enlists SpaceX and Amazon to help replace its communications systems

By Steve McCaskill published

NASA wants commercial sector to aid its future communication needs.

5G

T-Mobile now boasts a million 5G FWA customers

By Steve McCaskill published

T-Mobile launched 5G FWA a year ago and now covers 40 million households.

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Smartphone shipments are set to fall once again - so it might be worth buying now

By Steve McCaskill published

Smartphone shipments fall by 11% in Q1 2022 as economic uncertainty threatens recovery.

iPhone 13

Apple is now using more recyled products than ever - even gold

By Steve McCaskill published

Apple steps up use of recycled materials in iPhone, iPad and Mac, including gold.

Ericsson

Ericsson and Nokia retreat from Russia

By Steve McCaskill published

Telecoms equipment vendors join exodus of foreign firms from Russia.

Amazon secures 'largest ever' rocket order for satellite broadband venture

By Steve McCaskill published

Amazon signs deals with three different rocket companies.

Phone Link app in Windows 11

Microsoft set to double down on Android with dedicated business unit

By Steve McCaskill published

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Huawei revenue falls for first time, but profits skyrocket

By Steve McCaskill published

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

New smelting process produces oxygen rather than greenhouse gases.

iPhone SE

Apple settles patent dispute with WiLAN

By Steve McCaskill published

Apple and WiLAN reach agreement in long-running dispute.

OneWeb teams up with SpaceX to continue satellite launches

By Steve McCaskill published

SpaceX helps OneWeb continue satellite broadband ambitions following Russia withdrawal.

OneWeb to launch satellites from India to rescue plans for worldwide broadband

By Steve McCaskill published

OneWeb continues 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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