4G connections 'will reach one billion by 2017'

Super-fast 4G mobile network will be available to half of world's population, study finds

Mobile and Wi-Fi overloaded by 2020, report claims

Real Wireless warns the UK will face a 'spectrum crunch' by 2020

Google Chrome gets voice search update

Extension to Google Chrome enables hands-free searching from google.com

 

Pebble smartwatch gets banking app

Users will be able to check their balance with 'a glance of the wrist'

YotaPhone dual-screen smartphone 'to launch before Christmas'

YotaPhone, the dual-screen mobile device that made a splash at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, will reportedly launch internationally before Christmas.

 

Samsung 'plans Galaxy phone with wrap-around display'

Samsung is reportedly planning to release a Galaxy smartphone next year with a three-sided display that wraps around the edges of the device.

BBM update rolled out

BlackBerry's messenger service receives upgrades for Android and iOS platforms

7 hidden features in Microsoft Outlook.com

Outlook.com replaced Hotmail earlier this year. Here are some of the features you probably didn't know about

In May 2013, Microsoft finally killed off Hotmail and transferred all of its accounts to Outlook.com. While most of the basic functionality remained the same, Microsoft added a slew of new features – such as integration with SkyDrive and instant search, which lets you quickly search by sender, recipient, or subject line.
However, there are also some less well-known features that users might like to take advantage of. Here are a few of the best:

Microsoft warns users of targeted hacker attacks

Microsoft software has a vulnerability that hackers can exploit to attack users and gain remote control of their devices

7 hidden features in Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft launched Windows 8.1 last month, featuring a range of refinements and functional improvements, including a more customisable Start screen, enhanced Bing search, and a range of new apps and services. Here are some of the operating system's best hidden features.

New tablet eye control gadget unveiled at Techcrunch in Berlin

Goodbye smeary fingerprints across your tablet screen, the eye-controlled tablet is now available for all.

'Google's Android KitKat targets cheaper smartphones'

Android 4.4 KitKat is catered towards wearable devices and cheaper phones, a source says