NFC-enabled smartphone sales booming

Sales of smartphones with NFC technology are set to increase by 300 per cent this year.

'Offline beer glass' encourages people to put their phones down (5)

A new beer glass has been designed to encourage drinkers to leave their phones alone in the pub.

New budget HTC device leaked

A leaked video appears to show a new budget device from HTC.

EU roaming charges 'to be scrapped' from next year (1)

The EU has voted to fast-track legislation that will scrap roaming charges throughout the 27-nation bloc.

Hands-free texting and talking 'not safe'

Hands-free speech-based technologies for mobile phones can be just as distracting to drivers as handheld devices, new research has found.

Expensive gadgets 'at risk' at festivals

Almost a quarter of festival-goers have had a gadget lost, stolen or damaged at an outdoor event.

Apple looking at new iPhone options

Apple is considering a range of options for expanding its product line this year, sources at the firm have said.

Vodafone introduces £50 PAYG Android device

Vodafone's new Smart mini is set to offer a smartphone experience at a budget price.

Nearly half of Brits to use a smartphone this year

Almost half of people in the UK are set to use a smartphone this year, new figures have forecast.

Sony Xperia M expected in August

Retailers have begun taking orders for the upcoming Sony Xperia M, with an expected release date of August.