Samsung is planning to raise shipments of its mobile phones by 18 percent next year, as the number two phone maker seeks to pressure Nokia
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Why Is Google Bothering With Chrome OS?
Android runs on tablets, so why is Google pressing on with its plans for Chrome OS? Tom Jowitt has the answers
Wait Over: Google Launches Nexus S Plus Android 2.3
Google debuted the Samsung Nexus S with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, available just before Christmas for £550 SIM-free
Android Gains On Apple As Pressure On RIM Continues
The latest smartphone numbers have found that Android continues to close the gap with Apple, but the pressure on RIM continues
Reports: Exploding Droid 2 Injures Man
The screen of a Droid 2 smartphone exploded sending a man to the emergency room for stitches
Apple Set To Release Subscription-Focused iOS 4.3
Apple is about to release a new upgrade to iOS, the operating system for its iPad and iPhone
Android and iOS Top Upgrade Wishlist
A new report from Nielsen has found that Android and Apple iOS are the most coveted mobile platforms for users looking to upgrade
Developers Pull Windows Phone 7 Unlocking Tool
The developers of ChevronWP7 have agreed to pull the Windows Phone 7 unlocking tool, as Microsoft explores official support for 'homebrew' applications
HTC HD7 Is Latest To Suffer From Antenna Issues
Reports say HTC's Windows Phone 7 device has got reception problems like the iPhone 4
Why 2011 Will Be Crucial For Apple
This year, Apple looked clumsy. Next year, it has three big products to redeem itself, says P J Connolly
Windows 7 Phone Gets Jailbreak Tool
The tool, called ChevronWP7, allows users to load any application onto their device
Windows Phone 7 Hit By Poor UK Sales
Sales of Windows Phone 7 are being eclipsed by Android and Symbian, a new report has warned
Motorola Launches Milestone 2 In UK
Motorola's Milestone 2 smartphone hits the UK just in time for 'Cyber Monday'
Windows Phone 7 Apps Sport Lower Prices
Apps for Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform are significantly cheaper than for previous Windows-based handsets, following its consumer direction
Apple Will Have To Respond To Acer’s Android, Windows 7 Tablets
Acer’s recent announcement of its new Android and Windows 7 tablets looks set to make the tablet market even more competitive.
Security Expert Warns Of Android Browser Flaw
Google is working on a fix to a zero-day flaw that could see Android users' data being accessed by hackers
Reports Predict Apple iOS 4.3 December Launch
The launch is expected to include a subscription billing capability, ahead of the rumoured launch of an iPad-only newspaper
Acer Prepares Windows 7 And Android Tablets for 2011
Two Android tablets and one running Windows 7 are unveiled by Acer as it prepares to join the crowded tablet market
Motorola Droid Pro Falls Short Of BlackBerry: Review
The Android-based Motorola Droid Pro for business users may be the ideal smartphone if you have small fingers, but if not, get a BlackBerry
Apple Co-Founder: Android To Overtake iPhone
Steve Wozniak told a Dutch newspaper that Android devices will eventually beat the iPhone's market share
eWEEK Readers Shun BlackBerry
More than two thirds of you say that BlackBerry has had its day in the sun. Next up: Do you trust the cloud?
Android Tablet Market Share To Hit 15% In 2011
The Android tablet market will soar to 15 percent share in 2011. RIM and HP tablets will garner eight percent, IMS predicts
Opera Mobile 10.1 Beta: Review
The Opera Mobile 10.1 beta brings tabbed browsing and other speed features, challenging IE and Safari for space on the small screen
Microsoft Admits To Windows Phone 7 MicroSD Issue
Microsoft has admitted that Windows Phone 7 rewrites microSD cards to make it unreadable by other devices
Dixons Retail Pulls Toshiba Folio Tablet
Dixons Retail has stopped selling Toshiba's Folio 100 tablet, after a large number of the devices were returned
Google’s Schmidt Shows NFC On Android Device
Google's chief executive has demonstrated the use of near-field communications in an Android device for mobile payments
Samsung Galaxy Tab Prices Slashed
Samsung has slashed the price of its Galaxy Tab to less than £500, having initially disappointed gadget lovers with the steep costs
Top Google Execs Get Fat Pay Hikes
Four Google senior managers will see their base pay rise 30 percent, as the company seeks to keep staff from fleeing to Facebook
Study Claims iPhones Are The Most Reliable Smartphones
The iPhone 3GS is least likely to fail but BlackBerrys are most likely to survive a fall, says a phone-reliability survey
Samsung Continuum Released As Galaxy S Sales Hit 3 Million
Samsung has taken the wraps off its latest Galaxy S smartphone, dubbed the Continuum, as its handset sales continue to increase