Global Scans · Mobility · Weekly Summary

• Vodafone broadband customers will see their bills rise by £3 a month from April, while mobile phone customers will see their prices rise by either £1 a month or £1.80 a month, depending on their contract. Birmingham Live
• While electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids dominate the conversation about the future of mobility, Toyota's reimagining of the 6-cylinder engine showcases the potential that remains in enhancing classic engineering for a sustainable future. elblog.pl
• Telecom equipment theft has emerged as a major issue affecting Indian TSPs, incurring an estimated Rs800 crore in losses already, causing major disruptions in 4G/5G expansions and impacting the quality of mobile services. PTI
• US travelers will need to apply through a new program called Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via the UK ETA mobile app or website. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
• By 2030, hydrogen could become a mainstream energy carrier, addressing challenges in energy storage and mobility while cutting carbon emissions worldwide. Hydrogen Fuel News
• Mobile Commerce Influence: Mobile e-commerce sales reached $1.7 trillion in 2023, with projections indicating that two-thirds of all online purchases will occur via mobile devices by 2028, emphasizing the importance of mobile optimization for social commerce. HireInfluence, Inc
• New regulations related to data privacy, safety standards, or urban mobility could impose additional compliance costs or operational constraints on Uber's business. investing.com
• Mobile payments with digital wallets such as Apple Pay, PayPal and local wallets are predicted to be the fastest growing payment method globally. Inpay
• Isbank will soon accept payments via Alipay +, Ant International's cross-border mobile payments and digitalization technology solutions, at over 500,000 POS terminals across Turkey, including Unifree Duty Free at Istanbul Airport. FinExtra
• In 2025, we will see a ripple effect in the use of passkeys, primarily visible in the banking industry, due to growing use within mobile banking applications such as Apple Pay. Security Boulevard
• By harmonizing innovative design with practical functionality, Xiaomi's electric wheelchairs will not only cater to the current demands of users but also set new standards in mobility solutions for all. Escooter Malaysia - Ebike
• Recent acquisitions, including Fiber Joint Ventures and US Cellular, are expected to enhance T-Mobile's offerings in Fiber/FWA Broadband convergence with Mobile services. investing.com
• Technology trends will bring AI to change the face of mobile apps by 2025. Codiant Software Technologies
• The Andhra Pradesh government has launched its Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 4.0 (2024-2029) to promote electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and sustainable transport, aiming for carbon neutrality (scope 1 emissions) by 2047. Power Line Magazine
• Gelion's GEN 3 cell is unlocking the potential of sulfur batteries for a wide range of global mobile applications including electrical vertical-take-off-and-landing (eVTOL), drone markets, electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary energy storage (ESS). Shares Magazine
• As 2025 approaches, mobile app development will be defined by emerging technologies and shifting user expectations. Sggreek.com
• In 2025, the line between reality and the digital world will blur even further, with mobile apps providing entry points to metaverse experiences. Sggreek.com
• Key trends from 2024 underscore the accelerating, rapidly growing nature of mobile app development and threats. Quokka
• T-Mobile Users Can try Starlink-Enabled Phone Service for Free During Beta: T-Mobile has open registration for the beta of its T-Mobile Starlink service, which will enable text messaging via satellites in dead zones not covered by cell towers. The Most Important News
• The introduction of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors in Apple's mobile devices presents a new opportunity to enhance the overall performance of AR applications. SpringerLink
• While we can not predict the future with certainty, several trends and emerging technologies suggest exciting new features coming to mobile phones in 2025. SimplyMac
• Based on the annual survey of 2,000 clinicians, researchers and practitioners in the fitness industry, Wearable Technology was named the number one trend for 2025, followed by Mobile Exercise Apps and Exercise Programs for Older Adults. ACSM_CMS

Last updated: 05 January 2025