Chinese phone maker will be able to use Qualcomm’s patents for future Xiaomi devices
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New Smartphone Chip Could Charge Up Your Battery In Ten Minutes
Hardware could also be used to power the likes of electric cars in the future
Is It Bad Luck Or Physics If A Phone Is Dropped Screen-Side Down?
BLOG: Can physics explain why our smartphones prefer to land on their screens when they're dropped?
Nokia 230 Is The Budget Feature Phone For Selfie Fans
Photo-focused Nokia 230 feature phone will provide decent camera functions for a rock-bottom price
Huawei Shows Off Mate 8 Phablet
Six-inch Huawei Mate 8 device features Android Marshmallow and powerful new Kirin 950 processor
Google Refutes DA’s Smartphone Unlock Claim
Search giant can unlock smartphones remotely, according to Manhattan district attorney’s office, but Google disagrees
Jolla Faces ‘Fight For Survival’, Future Of Tablet Uncertain
Jolla files for 'debt restructuring' after investor withdraws, says it is confident about delivering tablet and future of Sailfish
British Workers Are Scared Of Texting Their Boss
Ricoh study finds one in five would feel uncomfortable contacting a senior colleague if they needed help
10 Of The Best Map Apps
Here to get you from A to B is our guide to the world's best map apps
Pepsi Fizzes Up For P1 Smartphone Launch
Mid-range Android device will cost only around £70 if Pepsi hits funding goal
Samsung Could Join LG In Flip Phone Revival
Leaked images show new device as “Adele factor” boosts popularity of retro-style smartphones
LG Prepares For Mobile Payments Launch
G Pay service will go up against other Android payments systems from Google and Samsung
Android Sales Push Global Smartphone Numbers Sky-High
Only Apple and Huawei managed to grow their market share compared to last year, Gartner report finds
Apple Pay Now Works With TSB And Tesco Bank In The UK
Customers of more UK banks can now use Apple Pay or their purchases
Poll: How Do You See BlackBerry?
BlackBerry has undergone a serious transformation over the past five years but how do you see it now?
Huawei Super-Powered Battery Tech Could Charge Your Phone ‘In Minutes’
Next-generation batteries can charge up to 50 percent in a matter of minutes
Huawei Expects ‘Superphone’ To Replace Smartphone In 2020
Huawei says superphone will blur the lines between physical and digital worlds
You Could Soon Be Able To Send Money Between iPhones
P2P payment system is apparently being prepared by Apple for launch next year
Samsung Reveals Its New All-Powerful Smartphone Chip
Meet the hardware that could well power the next generations of Samsung smartphones
BlackBerry ‘Vienna’ Could Be Firm’s Second Android Handset
Leaked images suggest BlackBerry Vienna will have a traditional keyboard rather than a slider
The All-New Snapdragon 820 Will Turn Your Next Phone Into A Power Beast
Qualcomm reveals all about its latest and most powerful Snapdragon mobile chip
10 Of The Best Apps For Musicians
Let's make sweet music with our guide to the best apps for musicians
12.9-Inch iPad Pro Arrives In UK On Friday
Apple's largest ever iPad can pre-ordered on Wednesday and bought on Friday
Google Wants To Design Its Own Smartphone Chips
Report claims that the Android maker wants to have even more control over its devices
BlackBerry Mobile Market Share Falls Again
All hopes could rest on the Priv as BlackBerry falls behind even Tizen in global usage, Strategy Analytics report reveals
Huawei Is Now Europe’s Second-Favourite Android Brand
Overtakes likes of LG, HTC and Sony to grab second spot behind Samsung, Kantar Worldpanel report claims
Luxury Smartphone Maker Vertu Sold
Hong Kong-based firm buys Vertu from previous Swedish owners EQT
Motorola’s Moto X Force Smartphone Has ‘Uncrackable’ Screen
Moto X Force promises never to crack or shatter - but it doesn't protect against all smartphone damage
Mobile Component Demand Returns Samsung To Profit Growth
Fears about Samsung's mobile growth persist, but memory, display and processor demand means it's back on track
Smartphone Sales Growth ‘Less Than Expected’ In Q3 Despite iPhone 6S
Global smartphone shipments grow according to IDC but marginally less than expected despite flagship launches