Smartviser

01/09/2026

A big thank you to Digitel Talk for inviting our Chief Commercial Officer, Susie Siouti, to join the podcast. 🎙️

It was a great discussion covering battery performance, 5G, network efficiency and the future of telecommunications.

Susie also shared insights on:
🔹 SmartViser’s contribution to Europe’s smartphone energy labelling framework
🔹 Why network performance matters alongside device performance
🔹 The link between network efficiency and sustainability
🔹 Mission-critical communications
🔹 AI-driven networks and the importance of independent verification

🎧 Listen to the full episode:
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eYpjBapa
Apple podcast: https://lnkd.in/eq5iuZuC
Amazon music: https://lnkd.in/exsAYe3p
Website: https://digiteltalk.com/

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31/08/2026

🔋 Since 2021, SmartViser has been at the heart of the EU Energy Labelling Regulation for smartphones and tablets.

We were the first company selected by the European Commission to develop the Beta version of the Energy Labelling test application, and went on to deliver the official pilot in 2023 — helping shape a standard now used across the industry.

Today, we're proud to support:

🏭 Manufacturers

🔬 Test laboratories

🏛️ Market surveillance authorities

Whether you need help setting up your test environment using our viSer Neo Test Automation solution for and , require professional testing services, or want detailed insights through our SmartViser Intelligence Reports, we're here to help every step of the way.

📖 Learn more about how we can help you: https://www.smartviser.com/post/new-eu-energy-labelling-regulation

26/08/2026

Android 17 is here — but does it actually perform better? 📱

SmartViser tested Android 16 vs Android 17 on the same Google Pixel 8a, under identical conditions, using automated testing with viSer Neo.

The results? 👇

📈 Improved data performance

📩 Slightly faster SMS

🎮 Stable gaming performance

🔋 Battery endurance maintained, with a slight improvement

The benchmark shows why looking beyond a single KPI matters. Combining application performance with radio measurements like RSRP and RSRQ gives a clearer picture of the real user experience.

So, is Android 17 a meaningful upgrade?

The data says yes — particularly for network performance and responsiveness.

👉 Read the full benchmark: https://www.smartviser.com/post/android-16-vs-android-17

Is Android 17 faster than Android 16? Explore SmartViser's real-world benchmark of the Google Pixel 8a, covering battery, gaming, streaming and network performance

20/08/2026

MVNOs don’t own the network. But they own the customer experience.

That creates a critical challenge: how do you continuously prove that the service your customers are paying for is actually performing as expected?

For MVNOs, network visibility can be limited. Yet customers still expect reliable voice, fast data, seamless connectivity and, increasingly, enterprise-grade SLAs.

That’s where continuous, real-device network monitoring becomes essential.

In our latest blog, we explore:

🔹 The key challenges facing B2C and B2B MVNOs

🔹 The QoS & QoE KPIs MVNOs should monitor continuously

🔹 Why 5G network slicing is changing the game for enterprise MVNOs

🔹 How real-device monitoring can provide evidence of actual service performance

🔹 How automated monitoring can help detect degradation before it impacts customers or SLAs

With SmartViser, real smartphone devices can act as 24/7 autonomous probes, measuring real services under real network conditions.

Because when you don’t control the network infrastructure, you need objective data to prove the quality of the service you deliver.

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.smartviser.com/post/mvno-network-monitoring

Discover how MVNO network monitoring transforms telecoms. Learn why MVNOs must ensure service quality and how monitoring can boost their success with SmartViser solutions

17/08/2026

In 2022, our thermal testing exposed a real problem: early 5G smartphones overheating within minutes under sustained load, even in controlled lab conditions.

Last year, we re-ran the study with our enhanced viSer Neo platform and Studio Analytics to benchmark how current-generation devices handle real-world 5G stress — concurrent gaming, streaming, downloads, and heavy data throughput.

Key findings for device vendors and network teams:

❇️ Thermal throttling algorithms have matured — devices now sustain usable performance instead of hard-capping it

❇️ 4G fallback is increasingly a deliberate network-management strategy rather than a failsafe triggered by thermal failure

❇️ Entry-level and budget-tier devices remain disproportionately exposed to thermal stress under sustained 5G load

❇️ Peak-stress scenarios still push some devices past 50°C, triggering full shutdown — a QoE and reliability risk that hasn't fully gone away

For OEMs optimizing chipset/thermal management and operators evaluating device performance in live 5G/5G-Advanced networks, this data offers a clear benchmark of where the industry stands.

Full methodology and results 👉

https://www.smartviser.com/post/smartphones-overheating

12/08/2026

Android 17 is here. But does it actually perform better? 📱

A new Android release always brings plenty of headlines — but what really matters is what changes in real-world use?

SmartViser put Android 16 vs Android 17 head-to-head on the same Google Pixel 8a, using identical conditions and automated testing with viSer Neo.

And the results are interesting 👇

📈 Improved data performance
📩 Faster SMS performance
🎮 Stable gaming performance
🔋 Battery endurance maintained — with a slight improvement

The bigger story? Performance improved without compromising battery life.

Our benchmark also shows why looking at a single KPI isn't enough. By combining application performance with radio measurements such as RSRP and RSRQ, viSer Neo provides a clearer picture of what is really happening at both the device and network level.

So, is Android 17 a meaningful upgrade?

The data suggests it is — particularly when it comes to network performance and responsiveness.

👉 Discover the full benchmark results:
https://www.smartviser.com/post/android-16-vs-android-17

Is Android 17 faster than Android 16? Explore SmartViser's real-world benchmark of the Google Pixel 8a, covering battery, gaming, streaming and network performance

10/08/2026

📱 What are smartphone users still complaining about—and how can manufacturers stay ahead of the problem?

After working with leading smartphone manufacturers, mobile operators and test labs for more than 10 years, we've seen the same issues appear time and again. We've also followed customer reviews, Android forums and real user feedback to understand what impacts the user experience the most.

Some of the biggest frustrations include:

🔋 Battery draining too quickly

🔥 Devices overheating

📶 Weak or unreliable connectivity

📞 Poor voice quality on VoLTE and VoWiFi calls

⚠️ Software bugs, crashes and instability

The good news? Many of these issues can be identified long before a device reaches customers.

With SmartViser's viSer test automation solution, manufacturers can automate real-world testing, uncover performance issues earlier and deliver a more reliable experience from day one.

If you're interested in how automated testing can improve smartphone quality and customer satisfaction, take a look at our blog.

👉 Read the full article: https://www.smartviser.com/post/tackling-smartphone-complaints-end-user-experience

Boost end-user experience by tackling smartphone complaints with SmartViser's test automation. Enhance end-user experience with reliable sol

04/08/2026

🔋 The EU just made it easier for buyers to compare products on energy efficiency — and SmartViser has been part of this story since day one.

The European Commission has added a comparison feature to EPREL, the public registry behind the A-to-G energy label, letting consumers, businesses and public buyers filter, sort and export data across millions of registered products — including the Energy class and Battery endurance ratings now required for smartphones and tablets.

SmartViser has worked with the European Commission on this regulation since 2021, and we're proud to support: 🏭 Manufacturers 🔬 Test laboratories 🏛️ Market surveillance authorities

Whatever stage you're at, we can help:

✔️ Set up your own test environment with viSer Neo, our test automation solution for and — no rooting or jailbreaking required

✔️ Send us your device for expert testing services and official energy labelling compliance support

✔️ Benchmark your performance with our SmartViser Intelligence Reports

📖 Read the EC's EPREL update: https://energy-efficient-products.ec.europa.eu/news/new-eprel-comparison-tool-support-sustainable-purchasing-2026-07-20_en

🔗 Learn more about how SmartViser can help you stay compliant and ahead:
https://www.smartviser.com/post/new-eu-energy-labelling-regulation

The European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) is the public database where anyone can freely search, filter, and sort over 2 million registered products: all those required to display the well-known A-to-G energy label.

03/08/2026

As networks become more complex and release cycles get shorter, test automation is no longer just a nice-to-have—it's essential.

At SmartViser, we help device manufacturers, operators, test labs and mission-critical organisations automate testing, reduce validation time and gain reliable insights into real-world performance.

Our viSerNeo Test Automation supports a wide range of testing scenarios, including:

🔋 Battery Assessment

🎙️ Audio MOS Speech Quality

📶 5G & Network Performance Testing

📈 Data Performance Analysis

📱 Device Validation & Quality of Experience (QoE)

📞 Push-to-Talk Performance

🛰️ Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)

By automating repetitive testing and delivering actionable analytics, SmartViser enables teams to improve quality, accelerate product launches and reduce testing costs.

Find out how SmartViser can support your testing strategy:

🔗 https://www.smartviser.com/solutions

28/07/2026

MVNOs don't own a single radio tower — yet they're expected to guarantee flawless service.

The MVNO market is on track to grow from ~$98B in 2025 to over $170B by 2032. But that growth comes with a catch: MVNOs run on infrastructure they don't control, while enterprise SLAs (think factory robotics, hospital slices, mission-critical comms) leave zero room for error.

In our latest post, we break down:
🔹 What separates B2C MVNOs from B2B/enterprise slice-enabled players
🔹 The KPIs that actually matter — access success, throughput, latency, VoLTE fallback, slice availability
🔹 Why 5G network slicing is a game-changer for enterprise MVNOs — and the orchestration/security challenges it brings
🔹 How continuous, real-device monitoring turns QoS/QoE data into boardroom-ready evidence

Without visibility into the network you don't own, you can't prove — or protect — the service you promised.

Read the full breakdown 👇
https://www.smartviser.com/post/mvno-network-monitoring

Discover how MVNO network monitoring transforms telecoms. Learn why MVNOs must ensure service quality and how monitoring can boost their success with SmartViser solutions