Huawei unveils world's thinnest smartphone

The world's thinnest smartphone has been unveiled by Chinese manufacturer Huawei.

Ex-HTC staff launch UK-based smartphone firm

A pair of former executives from HTC have launched a new smartphone brand to be based in the UK.

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

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

Texting teens 'in danger on the roads'

Distractions caused by talking and texting on phones may be contributing to a rise in the number of children injured on Britain's roads

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

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.