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In Pictures: BlackBerry Passport

BlackBerry does an about-face, back towards its enterprise roots.

In Pictures: BlackBerry Passport
In Pictures: Apple’s most important iPhone upgrades over the years

Seven years after its initial launch, the iPhone has come a long way in terms of its feature set.

In Pictures: Apple’s most important iPhone upgrades over the years
In Pictures: Amazon's new Fire Phone

The long wait is over – Amazon's phone is official.

In Pictures: Amazon's new Fire Phone
IN PICTURES: Intel emphasises NUC and education hybrid at Solutions Summit 2014

Intel hosted its Solutions Summit (ISS) 2014 in Singapore. While its showroom featured a full blown range of hardware using Intel's products, the new Thin Canyon, the traditional 4x4-inch NUC, and a two-in-one education device took the limelight.

IN PICTURES: Intel emphasises NUC and education hybrid at Solutions Summit 2014
In Pictures: Samsung Galaxy S5 unboxing

We just got our hands on Samsung's Galaxy S5 smartphone. Here's what's in the box.

In Pictures: Samsung Galaxy S5 unboxing
In Pictures: 10 cool Bluetooth devices for your iPhone or Android

The smartphone is the new computer, and wireless peripherals are popping up everywhere

In Pictures: 10 cool Bluetooth devices for your iPhone or Android

Smartphone satellite expectations will soon crash to Earth

A new technology revolution enables everyday smartphones to connect to space. But the business benefit isn’t really there.
Devastating chip shortages could hit smartphones soon, too

Industry-wide chip shortage could being affecting smartphone processors from Qualcomm, including the flagship Snapdragon 888
Aussie smartphone sales flatten

COVID-19 pandemic however triggers an uplift of smart wearable and and headphone devices.
Ingram Micro named Xiaomi distributor in Australia

Signs agreement with Xiaomi’s local partner Panmi
Smartphone shipments drop by nine per cent in Australia

IDC expects the local smartphone market to stabilise
Samsung announces folding phone with 5G

Offers bending screen and the first 5G connection in a premium phone, which analysts do not expect Apple to match until 2020

Why the smartwatch can't afford to be another smartphone

If the smartwatch becomes simply a mini-phone, used for every possible interaction, then we will simply be walking down the street squinting at our watches, ...
EXCLUSIVE: HP - an evolutionary journey

Robert Mesaros offers a company update, and talks about the PPS market, differentiators, and the future

HTC 10 is a 'spot on' smartphone that won't save HTC

Unless its Vive VR device does well, HTC is 'doomed,' says one analyst
“Grave consequences” for Apple as smartphone market slows down

“The mature market slowdown has some grave consequences for Apple, as well as the high-end Android space."
iPhone sales decline for first time as Samsung hangs onto smartphone crown

“For Samsung to stop falling sales of premium smartphones, it needs to introduce new flagship smartphones that can compete with iPhones."
Top 3 smartphone trends to impact the 2016 market

With 2016 just around the corner, at least three major global shifts are predicted to take place in the smartphone market during the next twelve ...
When it comes to smartphone battery performance, is bigger always better?

Battery life is consistently one of the most important aspects taken into consideration when a consumer purchases a new smartphone.
Apple announces Sept. 9 iPhone launch

“Hey Siri, give us a hint”