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Google Pixel 2 XL owners have had a rough start to their new devices. Another problem has now surfaced, this time with the rapid charging.

This isn't the first time receiving a particular message or link has caused iOS devices to behave unexpectedly or crash.

The iPhone X vs the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 is already a hot debate, but what if the real war lies in the software?

The bug affects iMessage and popular apps such as WhatsApp, Gmail, Facebook Messenger, and Outlook for iOS.

It's a safe bet that Google will release another Pixel phone later this year, but can it finally match up to the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy?

It is rare that Samsung is not at the forefront of new tech, but two features have eluded it for years. It appears the South Korean giant might finally include stereo speakers.

Over the past few months, security experts have observed a steady rise in cryptojacking attacks, malware-based miners and browser-based cryptominers.

Met Office issues weather warnings for Scotland, Wales and the Midlands as cold spell is set to continue.

UK parents are more willing to buy children smartphones at a younger age. Around 20% now believe 11 is the "ideal" age.

Gym enthusiast in US has lucky escape when white smoke starts billowing out of his Apple AirPods during a workout.

"For national security reasons, we cannot allow a foreign adversary to embed their technology in US government systems or critical infrastructure," Senator Marco Rubio said.

Samsung's flagship phones could be set for a major overhaul following the same path as Apple's new iPhone X.

London-based Planet Computing is reviving the PDA. The company is crowdfunding the clamshell smartphone with a full keyboard on Indiegogo.

Sick of paying a fortune to replace your shattered phone screen? A diamond-coated display could be coming in 2019.

Over the past few months, Apple has drawn complaints about several issues plaguing the iPhone X, from the green line appearing on displays to unresponsiveness in cold temperatures.

Steve Kerr, the coach of NBA champions the Golden State Warriors, has accidentally tweeted criticism of referees in the league.

Apple iPhones are notorious for running out of storage, particularly when you need to take a photo. As it turns out, apps may be the biggest problem.

Despite leaks of a more minimalist Galaxy S9 and S9+ upgrade, Samsung is clearly gearing up for a big reveal in 2018.

The Galaxy S9 will be unveiled by Samsung on 25 February in Barcelona. Expect big things from the new camera.

The incident comes after Apple admitted that it has been throttling CPU performance on older devices with degraded batteries.

iPhone X users bemoaning the notch at the top of the screen could be tempted by an eventual move to Samsung, if this patent is anything to go by.

"(The app) works by saying 'You can't have sex now', but young people don't function like that," gynaecologist Lena Marions said.

The false alarm caused widespread panic in the US state.

The malicious banking malware has been spotted targeting users in Russia and other Russian-speaking countries.

The explosion comes just a day after an iPhone 6S battery exploded in Zurich, burning the hand of a repairman who was removing it from the device.

The Meltdown and Spectre flaws affect nearly every modern processor and impact a range of devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets and servers.

Phill Bland believes his wife's phone has started to recognise him as the owner and he can now unlock it with his face.

Smartphones being demoed at CES in Las Vegas are offering up unique features to draw attention, such as an inbuilt projector and 90s throwback.

"'LightsOut reminds us once again that users need to be wary of downloading from app stores," researchers said.