Android tablet sales fell in the second quarter after coming under pressure from the iPad and Playbook
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HTC Sensation XE Has Fancy Headphones
HTC's Sensation XE smartphone will be in the UK soon, along with features for audiophiles
Samsung Takes On Apple In The French Courts
Samsung has filed a legal complaint against Apple in France, as the worldwide battle takes another turn
Favourite Android Apps Revealed In New Study
New research has listed the most popular Android apps on mobile platforms based on usage
Google Was Desperate To Buy Motorola Mobility
Documents chronicling the Google/ Motorola deal reveal the desperation with which Google pursued the purchase, says Clint Boulton
Hunt Pleads With Mobile Operators Over 4G Delays
Jeremy Hunt will advise mobile operators not to challenge the 4G auction in a speech today
Kensington BungeeAir iPhone Lock: First Look
A wireless security device with an extra battery pack, that also finds your keys - we like Kensington's thinking
Kensington Launches Wireless Lock For iPhones
iPhone case with wireless tether doubles as key finder and spare battery
Google Offers Opt-Out For Wi-Fi Location Services
Google is curbing its Wi-Spy location data collection by offering WiFi access points owners to opt out
Google Partners With Intel At IDF Conference
Google will collaborate to optimise Android for Atom processor platform to help Intel's mobile push
We Could Be Heading For Smartphone Fragmentation
Microsoft's patent-pursuit of Android could mean we are heading toward a fragmented world of smartphones, says Nikolas Kolakowski
Android Is Best For Business, Say Readers
Blackberry ties second with iPhone, in eWEEK poll. Next: tell us your Fantasy HP CEO
Rumour: Samsung To End Windows Phone Support
With two Windows Phone 'Mango' devices to lauhch, rumours say Samsung is leaving the platform
Report: Apple iOS 5 Golden Master Nearly Done
Apple to send the 'golden master' for iOS 5 to iPhone manufacturers by the end of September, rumours say
HTC Hints At Mobile OS Acquisition
An HTC executive has hinted that it could be interesting in buying its own mobile operating system
Google/Motorola Probe Could Prove Illuminating
Emergence of Google documents hinting at Android favouritism could prompt a revealing probe into the Motorola deal, says Clint Boulton
Europe Dominated By Smartphones
Smartphones have overrun Western Europe, out-shipping feature phones for the first time, with Android leading
HP Offers Partial Refund On TouchPad Tablets
Any TouchPads bought before HP pulled the plug on the webOS device qualify for a discount
British Scientists Invent Jelly Battery
A jelly lithium battery has been developed that is safer and cheaper than traditional lithium-ion batteries
Analyst: Amazon To ‘Reshape’ Tablet Market
J.P. Morgan analysts have said Amazon's upcoming tablet could either boost the market or dampen it
Apple Tops Smartphone Customer Satisfaction Poll
Apple has topped a customer satisfaction rating for smartphones, closely followed by HTC and Samsung
German Court Ban Throws The Towel On Galaxy Tab
The beach towel of German litigation has made the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 'tabula non grata', unless an appeal can be won, says Eric Doyle
Twitter Hits 100m Users, Sets Out Business Case
A massive injection of funds - and users - had emboldened Twitter to address its poor business image
Apple Extends Samsung Ban Battle To Japan
Apple is petitioning a Tokyo court to ban Samsung Galaxy mobile sales in Japan, according to a Reuters report
Microsoft Hooks Acer, ViewSonic With Android Patents
Microsoft has tied two more companies into patent deals, a continuation of its strategy to pursue Android licencees
Oracle And Google Mediation Sources Another Dispute
Mediation talks in the Java patents dispute have stalled before they begin with Oracle objecting to Google's team
Google Documents Fuel Android Favouritism Debate
Analysts and commentators are all fired up over Google documents discussing how to maximise Android
HTC Buys Google Patents To Expand Apple Lawsuit
The increasingly bitter patent fight has seen HTC acquire Google patents so it can expand its battle against Apple
CEO Changes Leave Questions At Apple, Google
Google's Eric Schmidt and Apple's Steve Jobs both stepped down in 2011. Which company is better positioned, asks Clint Boulton
Microsoft To Show Off Windows 8 Beta Next Week
As Microsoft readies Windows 8 for developers, rumours spread about a partnership with Samsung