Big Tech Greater China May 19, 2021 Baidu bullish on earnings gains Chinese internet giant Baidu predicted continued revenue gains in the current quarter after recording 25 per cent growth in Q1, hitting the upper band of a forecast made in February. By Joseph Waring
5G+ May 18, 2021 GameBench backs mid-band for mobile gaming Research by GameBench found mid-band 5G spectrum offered gamers a better experience than low-band, with performance more akin to a Wi-Fi-based broadband connection when playing cloud-based titles. By Martha DeGrasse
5G+ Devices Foxconn May 18, 2021 Foxconn, Stellantis team on car connectivity Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) partnered with automaker Stellantis to develop digital car cockpits, a move the companies claim will cut the time taken to launch advanced in-vehicle and connected car technologies. By Martha DeGrasse
AI & Cloud May 18, 2021 Proximus targets telehealth with Doktr app launch Belgian operator Proximus unveiled plans to launch an app offering telehealth consultations, following through on targets to expand its reach beyond traditional connectivity services. By Yanitsa Boyadzhieva
Devices May 18, 2021 Vivo shoots for European glory Vivo launched its flagship X60 Pro 5G handset in Europe, with the device set to be promoted as the official smartphone of the forthcoming European football championships. By Chris Donkin
Operators Vodafone May 18, 2021 Vodafone lays out next phase of growth strategy Vodafone Group placed increased infrastructure investment at the heart of its growth plan, seeking to boost returns with an eye on convergence in Europe, and mobile data and payments in Africa. By Kavit Majithia
Europe Operators May 18, 2021 Iliad pumps funds into 5G to chase high-end gains Iliad Group laid out a plan to pursue high value-added segments of the mobile market in France by further accelerating its 5G infrastructure spend, while the company booked a jump in Q1 revenue for its Italian unit. By Chris Donkin