Payment provider announces plans to streamline tokenisation and to allow 'high-value' contactless payments across all European terminals by 2017
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Android Lollipop Is Becoming Sweeter For Mobile Users
One in five Android devices now run Google’s most recent mobile OS
Adblock Plus Returns To Android, Arrives On iOS
No more pesky adverts as Adblock Plus launches on both Google Play Store and Apple iOS
Google, HTC Both Planning September 29 Phone Launches
New Nexus device from Google and HTC flagship reportedly incoming later this month
Samsung Planning Major Workforce Cuts
Korean giant plans staff cuts in its back-end workforce in the face of increasing smartphone competition
Brits Check Their Smartphones 1.1 BILLION Times A Day
Seems it’s official – we’re all obsessed with our devices, Deloitte study finds
Samsung ‘Eyeing Up’ iPhone Support For Gear S2
Company spokesperson reportedly says that the Gear S2 could soon feature iPhone
US Tightens Mobile Phone Tracking Rules
End of the free-for-all? Search warrant now required for devices that track mobile phone locations
BlackBerry Buys Up Good Technology For Enterprise Mobile Push
£280m deal will combine Good's platform with BlackBerry's own as it looks to build out software offerings
Sony Reveals The Xperia Z5 Premium, The World’s First 4K Smartphone
IFA 2015: Latest flagship Sony device will also be available three editions and feature a monster camera
Huawei Mate S Lets You Feel The Force
IFA 2015: Touchscreen technology brings you closer than ever before as Huawei Watch also makes an appearance
Acer Jade Primo Is A Full-On Windows 10 PC/Smartphone Hybrid
IFA 2015: Microsoft’s Continuum feature means that you’ll be able to take your work with you wherever you go
Qualcomm’s Next Snapdragon Chip Will Be Able To Detect Malicious Apps
Snapdragon 820 will come with in-built ‘Smart Protect’ security protection
Sub-£250 Honor 7 Takes Aim At European Mid-Range Smartphone Market
Launching in Europe and packing in high specs and an impressive camera, Honor has high hopes for its latest device
Apple To Reveal New iPhones On September 9
Company reveals launch event for iPhone 6S and 6S Plus in invite to media
Leaked Images Claim To Be Flagship Windows 10 Lumias
Hi-res render images of Cityman and Talkman leaked on Twitter by @evleaks
Lenovo Pools All Of Its Smartphone Efforts Into Motorola
It’s goodbye to Lenovo Mobile as Chinese manufacturer finally confirms what it plans to do with Motorola
Is Amazon Calling It A Day On Its Fire Phones?
Reported job cuts and shuttered hardware development follow poor reception for Amazon Fire devices
The Future Of Payments Is On Its Way – But How Can UK Retailers Stay On Top?
Klarna CEO Niklas Adalberth tells TechWeekEurope how British businesses can ensure they capture their mobile audience
Cortana Public Beta Arrives On Android
Voice-recognition personal assistant will help organise your life, Microsoft says
Google’s Project Tango Hits The UK
Software allows a device to ‘see’ itself in its surroundings thanks to 3D-mapping technology
IDC: We’re Now Buying Fewer New Smartphones Than Ever
Worldwide smartphone sales growth to fall to ‘just’ 10.4 percent this year, IDC report predicts
Mobile Payments ‘To Reach 125 Billion A Year’ By 2018
Juniper Research report predicts that Chinese adoption will push growth in mobile payments worldwide
Wileyfox Is The UK’s New Smartphone Challenger
IN PICTURES: New UK brand launches first two sub-£200, ultra-customisable, Cyanogen-powered devices
Notice Hints Android Pay To Launch ‘This Week’ In US
Leaked memo to McDonalds employees apparently reveals August 26 launch date
Microsoft Closes Ex-Nokia Plant In Finland, Axes 2,300 Mobile Jobs
Plant in Salo is shutting down as Nokia acquisition continues to bite Microsoft
Strong iPhone Demand Harms Other Premium Smartphone Sales
Smartphone sale growth slowest for two years, but iPhone is enjoying success in the high-end market
Google Delays Project Ara Modular Smartphone Launch To 2016
Google Tweets indicate Project Ara trial in Puerto Rico is postponed
Smartphone Users Want Basic Features, Not Gimmicks
uSwitch research shows UK smartphone believe manufacturers are neglecting the basics in drive for new 'unique' features
Oracle Claims Google Has Destroyed Java Market
Oracle claims Google has destroyed the market for Java and expands its complaint against Android