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After a Chinese woman realised other people could unlock her phone despite claims it was impossible, Apple has been accused of failing minorities.

Smartphone users not ready to embrace Face ID and iris scanners will soon be able to scan their fingerprints through the screen.

One of "top five" phone manufacturers rumoured to be unveiling device at CES with radical fingerprint scanner beneath the screen.

Apple, Samsung and Google need to strike while the iron is hot. It's been a great year for the iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy and Pixel 2, but there is still work to be done.

Apple could look to appease fans in 2018 who are frustrate by the new models' fragile all-glass design.

A month after its launch, the iPhone X is finally in stock at Apple Stores. Here are some reasons you should pick it over a Samsung.

Just one month after smartphones broke through £1,000 barrier, LG has one-upped Apple with "super-premium" Signature Edition.

As Apple, Samsung and Google battle each year with their top-end smartphones, the true threat to future devices could already be here.

A new version of Google's Android mobile operating system will allow users with older phones to receive updates without slowing down.

This year, Google's editors have named some of their favourite apps and titles of 2017 that may not have ranked among the most popular titles.

A complete lack of innovation on the iPhone 8, a top-end 2017 flagship smartphone, is nothing short of a betrayal that hacks away at Apple's principles.

A bitter dispute between one of Apple's major component providers could see iPhones pulled from the shelves because of a patent infringement.

Data management app from Google promises to provide real-time updates of usage and block apps that use too much data.

iPhone X is a hell of a phone but most of the "revolutionary" tech has been used by Samsung for years. We show you where.

Smartphone users accustomed to smaller screen sizes will likely upgrade by 2021 to embrace the 5.5-inch and above phablet devices.

Benchmarking company Futuremark has revealed that perception the iPhone slows down after an upgrade is most likely false.

Switching to an Android phone has a long list of advantages, but there are just some things you'll have to give up from your iPhone.

Motorola has released an unofficial follow-up to Samsung's 'growing up' ad. After mocking the iPhone X, Samsung has been given a dose of its own medicine.

If you want an alternative to the mainstream iPhones and Galaxys, the Google Pixel 2 has got you covered.

Company leaks from Samsung may have revealed the new Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will only be getting minor upgrades from the Galaxy S8 range.

We switched a die-hard iPhone fan of 10 years to an Android smartphone to see how hard the move would be. Here are his top tips for moving from Apple's iOS to Google's Android.

Black Friday deals are already rolling out to consumers, and telecom companies have been quick to jump on the bandwagon.

Details were still collected even if a device has been reset to factory default settings, no mobile apps have been installed and there is no SIM card installed in the phone.

Foxconn is in strife again after six students revealed to the media they were being forced to work 11-hour days to keep up with huge iPhone X demand.

Train passengers across the UK will need to keep a close eye on their mobile phones and laptops after new research revealed more than 100 devices go missing each day.

The malware has already targeted Wells Fargo, Chase, Barclays, CitiBank, SunCorp, Raiffeisen Bank, ICICI and Bank Austria among others.

A great price, better security and long-lasting battery make the OnePlus 5T an appealing phone for the average consumer.

The security expert who found the OnePlus app reportedly believes that the smartphone maker may have intentionally left it on devices.

Apple could release three new models of the iPhone X in 2018, one with a screen size of 6.5-inches, and a cheaper LCD model.