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From foldable phones and wireless charging to facial recognition and 6G technology, the next generation of smartphones is impressive. Innovative mobile device designs such as dual screens and the replacement of buttons with 3D sensors are sure to drive consumer demand...
COVID-19, has killed more than 1,000 people and has infected more than 40,000 people globally. As fears continue to spread throughout China, the world’s largest smartphone market, smartphone production and worldwide shipments are predicted to drastically decrease due...
CES 2020, the biggest consumer electronics show in the world, took place on January 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year, the Phobio team met with industry leaders, mobile carriers, and retailers that share our vision for elevating the customer experience and...
On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect and became the first legislation in the U.S. to give consumers control over how their personal information is used online. The CCPA, officially called AB 375, gives California residents...
The ability to provide consumers with accurate device values is one of the most important features of a device buyback solution. For retailers, transparent device pricing enables sales teams to acquire new customers, promote new products, improve the customer...
By providing faster download and upload speeds, lower latency connections, and increased network capacity, 5G is the next generation of mobile broadband that will transform technology and enhance the user experience. Though 5G will not necessarily replace 4G, it will...
The holidays are upon us and shopping is in full swing. The National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics estimated 165.3 million people would shop Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, with majority shopping on Black Friday – 114.6 million. It...
As technological advances in phones slow down and new phone releases become more frequent, consumers are keeping their devices longer. Our Co-Founder and CEO, Stephen Wakeling, explains how retailers and OEMs, could entice consumers to part ways with their current...
With the rising cost of ownership, retailers are struggling to incentivize new and current customers to upgrade their mobile devices and purchase the latest technology. According to IDC, shipments of smartphones are forecast to fall 2.2 percent globally in 2019 — the...
Every year, the rising costs of smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearables deter more and more consumers away from upgrading to the latest technology. Mobile users are holding onto their devices longer than ever before, leaving some retailers struggling to make...