Majority of people 'have backup phone'

Around six out of ten people keep at least one unused phone at their home for use if their primary handset breaks or is lost.

Be wary of too good to be true contracts

The dangers of long-term contracts that seem too good to be true have been highlighted by one publication.

HTC One makes world's highest video call

A climber has used a HTC One smartphone to make the world's first video call from the summit of Everest.

Ex-Nokia team unveil rival smartphone

A new phone using technology initially developed by Nokia has been unveiled by a firm founded by former employees of the company.

Do your kids know your smartphone password?

Four out of five kids say they know their parents' phone, tablet or PC passwords.

Mobile use 'can raise blood pressure'

Using a mobile phone can immediately cause people's blood pressure to increase, it has been discovered.

1 in 6 Brits 'use phone at funerals'

New research has found one in six people admit to using a mobile phone during a funeral.

App Store hits 50 billionth download

Apple has announced more than 50 billion downloads have taken place on its App Store.

Windows Phone 'more popular than BlackBerry'

New figures show Microsoft's Windows Phone has overtaken BlackBerry in the smartphone market for the first time.

Ofcom: Eight in ten people receive unwanted calls

A large number of people in the UK receive unwanted phone calls and text messages, Ofcom finds.