Blackberry considers bringing BBM to desktop PCs, Windows Phone and others

BlackBerry is taking a 'very serious look' at putting BBM on the desktop, according to the company's chief executive

Dual-screen YotaPhone launches in UK

YotaPhone combines a smartphone and e-reader into one device

Google to launch smartwatches powered by Android Wear

Google is planning to launch a series of smartwatches powered by Android Wear later this year, the company has said

Galaxy Note 12.1 Pro review

The best of Samsung's new 'Pro' tablets is a tantalising glimpse of the future - and a reminder of why we need laptops says Matt Warman

Samsung Galaxy S5 specifications

Samsung has announced the fifth generation of the Galaxy S series, the Galaxy S5. We look at the specifications of the new handset

WhatsApp to introduce voice calls

Messaging app bought by Facebook for $19bn last week makes further advance on mobile operators' territory

Nokia X: Android phone announced

The first Google Android phone to be made by Nokia, soon to be owned by Microsoft, has been confirmed

Nokia X Android smartphone pictures leaked

Images of the Nokia X Android smartphone have been leaked ahead of its launch at Mobile World Congress

Facebook's WhatsApp purchase explained in 90 seconds

Head of Technology Matt Warman explains why Facebook spent $19bn on mobile messaging start up WhatsApp

Samsung Galaxy S5 fingerprint sensor 'confirmed'

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is 'confirmed' to be sporting a fingerprint sensor ahead of its launch at Mobile World Congress

HTC announces launch date of next HTC One

HTC has announced the launch of its latest smartphone, the successor to the HTC One

Samsung 'to unveil Galaxy S5 on 24 February'

Samsung is expected to reveal its new flagship smartphone at Mobile World Congress on 24 February

LG unveils pocket printer for smartphones and tablets

LG's new pocket-sized printer is 4mm thinner than its predecessor, making it one of the smallest mobile photo printing devices on the market.

Universal laptop charger specification published

Laptop users could soon be able to borrow or swap chargers, even if their PCs are made by different manufacturers

Gmail Will Never Ask You to 'Display Images Below' Again

Gmail will no longer wait for your permission to "display images below."

Instagram launches 'Direct' individual messages

Facebook’s photo-sharing service Instagram now allows users to send photos or videos to up to 15 individuals

Instagram 'to launch private messaging service'

Instagram is rumoured to be preparing for the launch of a new messaging service to rival Snapchat

Regulator confirms tablets safe to use during take-off

New European guidance confirms smartphones and tablets can be safely used during take-off and landing

New computer virus 'secretly leaks data' through air

Security researchers have developed malware that can capture secret data from a computer and hijack the soundcard to broadcast it to a nearby machine as a high-frequency sound inaudible to humans

Next USB cable will be reversible

Developers announce frustrated attempts to charge a phone or tablet with an upside-down cable will be over