The incident, one of most serious to affect iOS to date, was concentrated on Chinese users, researchers said
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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
Acer Founder Stan Shih Is Open To Company Sale
Stan Shih says he believes such a move could re-vitalise ailing Taiwanese manufacturer
Is Amazon Calling It A Day On Its Fire Phones?
Reported job cuts and shuttered hardware development follow poor reception for Amazon Fire devices
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
Apple Recovers As US Tech Shares Hit By China Slump
Apple chief executive Tim Cook took the unusual step of writing to reassure investors over the state of the company's business in China
Notice Hints Android Pay To Launch ‘This Week’ In US
Leaked memo to McDonalds employees apparently reveals August 26 launch date
Apple Offers To Replace Failing iPhone 6 Plus Cameras
The iSight cameras in some handsets failed, causing blurry photos, Apple has acknowledged
Samsung Offers Smartphone ‘Test Drive’ To iPhone Users
Try before you buy scheme open to customers in the US for just $1, although top Samsung devices are selling out fast
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
Spotify Users Angered Over New Privacy Policy
Spotify wants access to a whole new cache of user data, including photos, social media and location
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
BlackBerry ‘Venice’ Android Images Leaked
The new images are the latest to fuel speculation that BlackBerry may be preparing to release an Android device
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
Samsung Pay Gets US And South Korea Launch Date, UK ‘Soon’
Samsung Pay to launch in Korea next week, US next month
Samsung Hopes Galaxy S6 Edge+ Can Boost Smartphone Business, But Note 5 Isn’t Coming To UK
Samsung unveils two new phablets, but why is the Galaxy Note 5 not coming to the UK?
HTC To Reduce Workforce By 15 Percent As It Looks Beyond Smartphones
HTC says new structure and reduced workforce will give it best chance of returning to profitability
Nokia ‘Hiring’ Android Software Engineers Ahead Of Smartphone Return
Nokia reportedly advertises 'dozens' of jobs as it seeks smartphone market return next year
‘Certifi-Gate’ Security Flaw Hits Millions Of Android Devices
Smartphones from LG, Samsung, HTC and ZTE could all be at risk, Check Point team warn
Apple iMessage Lawsuit Cannot Proceed As Class Action
US court says it would be just to difficult to prove non-delivery of messages caused inconvenience to everyone in lawsuit
Android Fingerprint Readers Are Also A Security Risk
It’s not just TouchID that’s at risk from hackers looking for personal data, Black Hat researchers find
Samsung, Google Nexus Devices To Get Monthly Android Security Updates
Smartphones and tablets will be among the first to benefit from incremental updates to Android
Selfies And 4G Help Smartphone Displace PC As Primary Surfing Device For Brits
Ofcom says Brits are using more online services as smartphone apps , 4G coverage and photography help touchscreen overtake keyboard and mouse