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Luxury phones go cheap as bankrupt Vertu auctions off entire museum - here's how to bid
British company is auctioning more than 100 gold and titanium handsets.
Dictionary.com hit with privacy complaints after Android app 'tracks user locations'
Welcome to 2017, when even dictionary applications may be an invasion of privacy.
Google and MIT algorithm has learnt to fix your smartphone photos before you take them
Algorithm was shown 5,000 professionally-edited photos to lean how to re-touch in real time.
Meizu Pro 7 phone has second screen to help you take the perfect selfie
Rear-mounted display helps you frame the perfect picture.
British luxury phone maker Vertu collapses with loss of 200 jobs
Hampshire-based company sold jewel-encrusted phones for over £20,000.
The 2017 iPhone Photography Awards: The world's best mobile phone camera photos?
This year's winners were selected from thousands of entries submitted by photographers from more than 140 countries around the world.
Ban on selling smartphones to children takes step closer to reality
Proposed by a Denver anaesthetist, the law would see retailers fined $500 for selling to under-13s.
CCTV footage shows woman in fall through basement doors in New Jersey while on her phone
The woman is in a stable condition after being seriously injured falling through open bilco doors
How 1830s Faraday cage stops smartphone use behind the wheel
Signal Shield prototype is a phone compartment which blocks all cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.
New Samsung app hits the brakes on texting while driving
App is currently in a beta test programme but will be made available more widely in May.
United's fiasco, manufactured outrage and the airline industry's race to the bottom
Episode that caused a PR nightmare for United Airlines highlights state of the industry and flyers' relationship with it.
How you hold a smartphone can let hackers steal 'passwords and bank details'
Researchers suggest password cracking possible by exploiting sensor data.
Smart earbuds let you make calls with a wink or take selfies with a smile
Prototype uses electrodes to measure movements in the ear canal when using different facial expressions.
Game over: Samsung to render Galaxy Note 7 useless with update that stops it charging
Next time your battery runs out, it's goodbye forever for your Note 7.
Airlines given 4 days to implement electronics ban on flights from some Muslim-majority countries
New policy 'appears to be a Muslim ban by a thousand cuts', an ex-administration official claimed.
Sony's power-stealing wireless charging patent means you may never run out of battery again
Document describes a system that would let you charge one phone from another.
Are you among the 28% of smartphone owners who don't care about security?
Pew Research Center finds 28% of smartphone users do not use any form of screen lock.
HTC 11 to be unveiled 20 March? Prepare for an 'unexpected surprise' says company
A post on HTC's Facebook page suggests a product unveiling is imminent.
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 leaks hint at 'Walleye' and 'Muskie' internal codenames
Have details on Google's marine-monikered phones slipped through the net?
What is two-factor authentication and how can it protect your accounts from hackers?
How to stay safe online: Two-factor authentication is one way to avoid hacking.
Samsung Galaxy S8 UK price revealed alongside list of technical specs
Mobile Fun has opened pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus on its website.
Why is my smartphone hot and should I worry? Common causes and fixes of overheating handsets
A guide explaining overheating mobile phones and what you can do about it.
Use an Android password manager? Your private information could be at risk
Researchers found serious security flaws in nine popular password manager apps for Android phones.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Xperia XZs: What's the difference and which should I buy?
We stack up Sony's latest smartphones in a side-by-side specs comparison.
US Senator demands answers about border control forcing US citizens to unlock phones
The CBP demanded access to phone PIN numbers and social media passwords.
Holo app places life-like holographic celebrities in your smartphone videos
Coming to a phone near you thanks to augmented reality app from LA start-up 8i.
After Spectacles, could a Snapchat smartphone be on the cards?
Recent hires at Snap Inc suggest the company is building camera hardware.
Are smartphones killing our sex lives? Most Brits suffer from nomophobia phone separation anxiety
Mobile phones are having a detrimental affect on our ability to build and maintain relationships.
Internet safety for kids: Top five tips to protect your children online
The internet is not always suitable for kids – here's a guide to keeping them safe.
Three launches native WiFi calling in the UK - here's what you need to know
Three contract, SIM-only and PAYG customers can now place calls over Wi-Fi without an app.