Category: Telecom

The software, called Cider, has been created by postgraduate researchers at Columbia University.

Mobile phone industry giants Apple and Google have agreed to dismiss lawsuits they had brought against each other over technology patents.

London-based firm OwnFone has released what it says is the world’s first Braille phone.

The iPhone 6 is expected to sport a larger 4.7 or 5.5-inch display, but not much has been said about its potential resolution–until now.

BlackBerry has launched a new low-cost phone “exclusively for Indonesia”, one of the few markets where it is still a key player.

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the world’s biggest handset maker, has replaced the head of its mobile design team amid criticism of the latest Galaxy S smartphone.

Tesco is to launch its first own-brand smartphone by the end of the year.

The deal between the two firms should have been completed earlier this year but it was delayed by a hold-up in regulatory approvals.

Amazon hasn’t confirmed that it has plans for a smartphone. Introducing such a device would be tough in a crowded market dominated by Apple and Samsung.

Berlin-based Security Research Labs fooled the equipment using a mould it had previously created to spoof the sensor on Apple’s iPhone 5S. The researchers said they were concerned that thieves could exploit the flaw in Samsung’s device to trigger money transfers via…

Around the same time, the official Gmail blog put up a 205-word post explaining the latest update to the Gmail app for Apple devices that run on iOS 7.

By Leo Kelion The voice-controlled app, named Cortana, uses both the firm’s search engine Bing and data stored on the handsets to make personalised recommendations and carry out tasks.

The Canadian company said it will continue to provide service and support to existing customers on T-Mobile’s network or those who will buy products from the carrier’s inventory.

SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest mobile carrier, said it will start selling the Galaxy S5 on Thursday, two weeks before the scheduled sales launch on April 11.

They are warning exposure to lights from phones and other devices like computers, tablets, and flat screen TVs can lead to long term damage. It comes as a survey of 2,000 people suggests under 25s check their phones thirty-two times…

By Leo Kelion The HTC One (M8) also features a bigger screen and louder speakers than the previous model.

European politicians have backed a regulation that will force smartphone makers to use just one type of charger.

The service, currently only available on its Galaxy range of smartphones in the US, includes over 200 radio stations and 13 million songs.

The U.S. company’s CarPlay makes its debut in Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo vehicles at the show, demonstrating the software system that allows drivers to control their iPhones via touch and voice, Apple said on Monday.

In a similar way to Apple’s iPhone 5, the main button on the front of the device doubles as a fingerprint scanner used to unlock the device.

The device’s sensors allow it make over 250,000 3D measurements every second and update its position in real-time.

Samsung is suing Dyson in the South Korean courts for 10 billion won (£5.6m), claiming that legal action taken by the UK company for copyright infringement hurt its corporate image.

Samsung will unveil a new version of its flagship Galaxy S smartphone this month, but expectations are low that features such as a bigger screen will lead to a sharp jump in sales given intensifying competition. Samsung sent out invitations…

Smartphones are magical, loyal little companions, there to give you your bank account balance, directions to the movies, and a recommendation for a killer Chinese restaurant all in a few swipes.

Mobile phone users in some nations are just beginning to upgrade to the latest in 4G technology. So it is perhaps surprising to learn that the industry is already working on its successor, 5G.

By Leo Kelion Add-ons that turn smartphones into a tricorder-like medical diagnostic kits, Predator-style thermal vision cameras and even electric stun guns are being promoted at the Consumer Electronics Show.

  Small business owners, get ready. In 2014, new mobile gear will help you connect with customers, sell your product and stay productive wherever you are. In other words, these four burgeoning mobile technologies are primed to change how you…