Smartphone

Samsung increased its lead over Apple as the world's biggest smartphone manufacturer, but Huawei leapfrogged Sony and ZTE to take third place.

Galaxy S3 I9300 user, who have already updated their phone to the latest Android 4.1.2 XXEMA1 official firmware, can now root the device using this guide.

Samsung posts better-than-expected profit in fourth quarter on high earnings from chip business and smartphone sales.

Nokia won't pay a dividend for the first time in 20 years as smartphone sales drop dramatically, despite a return to underlying profitability in the last quarter.

Galaxy S3 I9300 users in Italy can finally enjoy the latest official Jelly Bean firmware - Android 4.1.2 XXEMA1 - either through Samsung KIES or OTA update.

Nexus 4 users can now enjoy the latest Jelly Bean firmware - Android 4.2.1 - via AOKP Build 2 ROM

Samsung Galaxy S4 has been codenamed as Samsung Altius.

Google has just announced its latest quarterly earnings results, with revenue rising 36 percent compared to last year, and eight percent compared to last quarter.

RIM's share price is at a 13-month high, a week before the Canadian company launches its make-or-break new smartphone OS, BlackBerry 10.

Sony's Xperia range has been expanded with the 10.1 Tablet Z, the world's thinnest and lightest 10in tablet.

RIM’s CEO has told a German newspaper that licencing the BlackBerry 10 software is “conceivable” if the platform fulfils its potential.

A detailed feature by feature comparison of Samsung Galaxy S3 and Sony Xperia Z.

TouchWiz 5.0 firmware packs power of Samsung Galaxy S3 looks and Touch Wiz 5.0 theme.

Samsung Galaxy S4 said to have two variants: Korean (SHV-E3005) and international (GT-I9500).

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is expected to use Exynos 5 Octa processor.

Intel's shares were down more than 5 percent in after-hours trading following the announcement of the company's fourth quarter financial results.

Samsung's latest official Android 4.1.2 XXBMA3 OTA firmware for Nordic countries can now be installed manually using this guide.

An Asus vice president has said that his company is in talks with Microsoft about future Windows Phone 8 devices and the potential of a Windows Padfone.

Mobile device retail sales growth is staggering 304 percent year on year in 2012.

eBay records strong revenue growth in 2012 with its mobile applications contributing a major portion of business.

LG is to announce several Windows Phone 8 smartphones, according to one of its business partners.

A leaked video of a near-finished BlackBerry Z10, has appeared weeks ahead of the launch of BlackBerry 10.

The sad end of an iconic British retailer should not mask the tremendous benefits of the online revolution.

The Sony Xperia Z can now be pre-ordered online with a retail price of £530 and an expected release date of 1 March.

The Nokia Lumia 820 is a mid-range smartphone set to rival the HTC 8S, featuring Windows Phone 8, a 4.3in screen, a dual-core processor and 8GB of storage.

Samsung is expected to release Android 4.1 update for Galaxy S2 in the beginning of February.

How to install Paranoid Android 4.1.2 custom ROM on Sony Xperia T.

Samsung has sold more than 100 million units of its Galaxy S smartphone range, a milestone it has reached a year quicker than the iPhone.

The secretive computer giant is thought to be readying its next generation of mobile devices in response to the increased threat posed by Google and Android.

We compare three 5in smartphones launched at CES 2013 - the Sony Xpera Z, Huawei Ascend D2 and ZTE Grand S - all of which feature a Full HD screen.