A new data leak hits Aadhaar, India's national ID databaseExclusive: The data leak affects potentially every Indian citizen subscribed to the database.March 23, 2018 by Zack Whittaker in Mobility
Nokia 5800: the quintessential iPhone killerI don't often write about Apple or Nokia, because they're not really my remit. But in a way they are, because students rely entirely on mobile devices and cell phones.February 18, 2009 by Zack Whittaker in Mobility
Cell networks to form phone database to fight theftCell networks are to announce a centralised database of unique mobile device IDs as part of a national register of stolen phones, as part of efforts to reduce crime.April 9, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Mobility
Apple to offer 5.5-inch iPhone 6: Will it steal iPad mini sales?One third-party case maker says it has the specifications for the larger 5.5-inch iPhone, a phablet-sized device. Will it cannibalize iPad mini sales?September 8, 2014 by Zack Whittaker in Mobility
Samsung Gear S now lands with a fully-fledged Opera Mini browserHow? By using Opera Mini as a viable alternative to traditional browsers. Why? Because the Korean electronics giant can. Who will use it? Probably very few.October 7, 2014 by Zack Whittaker in Mobility
HTC Q3: Razor thin profits but its recovery still on trackThe Taiwanese phone maker drummed up a tiny profit for the three-month period, with the hope that it can do better during the lucrative December holiday quarter.October 31, 2014 by Zack Whittaker in Mobility
HTC's Q1 2012 reports 70 percent profit dropHTC's earnings outlook appears weak as it reports a 70 percent fall in net profit during its 2012 first quarter, below forecasts but recoverable in the second quarter.April 5, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Mobility
Facebook snaps up WhatsApp for $16B in user land-grabThe mobile instant messenger will be snapped up for a mix of cash and stock, in a deal worth roughly $16 billion. Once again, a la Instagram, it's all about the user base.February 19, 2014 by Zack Whittaker in Mobility
Ericsson completes BelAir acquisition in cellular roots returnEricsson has completed its 100 percent share acquisition of BelAir networks, adding carrier-grade Wi-Fi capabilities to its cellular network.April 1, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Mobility
Android holds two-thirds of EU, US mobile marketsGoogle's mobile operating system remains in the lead, with two-thirds of the EU market.September 4, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Mobility