tech trends

Mobile gaming isn’t just a pastime any more – it’s a cultural shift

In 2023, UK players logged an average of 14.2 hours per week on mobile games, up from 9.5 hours in 2018. That jump isn’t a fluke; it reflects faster smartphones, 5G rollout, and a flood of titles that blur the line between console and pocket. Hardware upgrades are the silent catalyst Apple’s A16 Bionic chip and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 now ship in devices under £800. Those processors deliver 30 fps at 1080p on...