Are More People Keeping Their Smartphones Longer?

Smartphones are the highest selling piece of technology, with recent data showing that 96 percent of global consumers own a smartphone. In previous years, many users often upgraded or traded in their phones for newer models. However, a recent report shows that consumers are keeping their smartphones for longer than usual, with users keeping smartphones…

MWC 2022

Representing the North American wireless communications industry, the Mobile World Congress trade show takes place Sep. 28-30 in Las Vegas. MWC is an annual mobile-specific event where industry leaders come together to explore themes that shape the world and participate in debates about trending technology topics.  Industry leaders such as carriers, equipment manufacturers, mobile lifecycle…

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (9/12-15/22)

The Uniqueness of Mobile Device Processing  Disposition facilities like HOBI process thousands of electronic devices including mobile devices, laptops, tablets, headphones and small household appliances. What many do not know is that processing looks very different for certain devices. For example, mobile device processing is much more complex and unique than processing other devices due…

What Makes Mobile Device Processing Different?

Disposition facilities like HOBI process thousands of electronic devices including mobile devices, laptops, tablets, headphones and small household appliances. What many do not know is that processing looks very different for certain devices. For example, mobile device processing is much more complex and unique than processing other devices due to factors such as the operational…