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All mobiles sold in India next year will have panic buttons to protect women

There were over 300,000 reports of violence against women in India in 2014, with 36,000 being rape-related

Nokia to buy health company Withings for ‚¬170m

Purchase would signal mobile network equipment maker’s first move into the market for digital products that monitor health

Apple expected to report first ever drop in iPhone sales

Manufacturer likely to confirm smartphone’s first decline in its nine year history when it reports its latest financial results tonight

HTC 10 the magic number for manufacturer?

The Taiwanese vendor is aiming to build momentum with its new flagship smartphone

Tech Data bags exclusive B2B distribution deal for MS Band 2

Microsoft Band activity tracker comes with 11 different sensors and was launched in US in October

HTC dealt blow as Voda and O2 snub 10 smartphone from launch

Manufacturer in talks with both operators to stock flagship device with Carphone, EE and Three confirming stock of it

Huawei unveils VR headset

Manufacturer took wraps off a headset to rival Samsung’s Gear VR at the Chinese launch of its P9 headset

Carphone’s Geek Squad now Apple accredited screen repairer

Prices for screen repairs and replacements cost £89 from selected branches

Data Select secures HTC distribution deal

Distributor claims its Platinum Club helped it secure the distribution deal

Networks and retailers confirm HTC 10 stock

Preorders for the device, which was officially unveiled today, open mid-April from certain retailers

HTC claims new 10 flagship has best smartphone camera

Taiwanese manufacturer took wraps off its latest device, which is a follow up to last year’s One M9 handset

Peli plans rugged assault on Europe with launch of new case range

US case-maker is targeting retail partnerships after launching “Guardian” cases for iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices

Lenovo appoints former Sony boss John Harber as GM

He returns to the manufacturing space after a seven year absence to drive firm’s growth in the enterprise and public sector

Gusto partners with EE to stock Juice brand

Operator selling power banks and ultra-fast charging products in all stores and online

Samsung sees Q1 profits jump 10pc

Manufacturer also estimates revenues rose four per cent from last year in earnings guidance for the first three months of the year

EXCLUSIVE: Data Select hot on heels of major rivals says MD

Distributorâ€™s extensive portfolio has competitors â€œlooking over their shouldersâ€

Industry claims Leica-powered P9 will put Huawei on par with Samsung and Apple

The new handset has two rear cameras and is the first to feature imaging lens technology from imaging specialist Leica

Data Select secures exclusive Honor distribution deal

Distributor will target its UK online customers with the 5X and 7 smartphones from Huawei’s e-commerce brand

Exertis bags exclusive LG G5 distribution deal

Smartphone is compatible with plug-in modules to enhance camera and audio functionality

Mobile News TV: Awards special

This year’s Mobile News Awards took place at the Hilton on Park Lane on March 10. The industry’s biggest Awards ceremony, hosted by top comedian Lee Nelson, saw more than 800 industry guests enjoy the black tie gala, which was sponsored by Exertis, O2 and IPVDX. We spoke to Mobile News editor Michael Garwood to

Smartphones drive Huawei to best revenue growth in seven years

Chinese manufacturer saw revenue grow by more than 37 per cent to Rmb395bn ($61bn) for 2015

Smartphone sales set to slump to single-digit growth for first time

Gartner blames worsening economic conditions in forecast, with sales predicted to be flat in China and North America

Giffgaff knocks £50 off Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

MVNO claims it is one of the most competitive prices on the market

FBI brings end to Apple court case after “cracking” San Bernardino iPhone

US justice department claims the FBI have hacked into gunman’s iPhone without help from US manufacturer, bringing an end to bitter privacy dispute

iPhone SE UK pricing confirmed

Apple unveiled the new mid-tier device at an event in California on March 21

Samsung Galaxy Studio receives 125,000 visitors in under two weeks

Structure at Westfield London enables customers to try the manufacturer’s latest mobile products and technologies

Distribution joy as indirect channel gets Galaxy S7 stock at launch

Exertis, Onecom and Next Communications were amongst the companies who confirmed stock Samsung’s flagship

Apple in the loop with rumoured device launches

Manufacturer has invited press to an event on March 21 where it is expected to unveil a new iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch

HTC Vive to be sold in Dixons Carphone stores

Overclockers UK and Scan Computers International also named as partners for new VR headset, which goes on display in store today (March 17)

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S now available to its business users

The 2-1 tablet runs Windows 10 operating system and can be fixed to an attachable keyboard

LG expands mid-range with K8 and K5 smartphones

K Series now increased to four products, with the K8 slated for a UK release over the coming weeks

Alcatel eyes mid-tier move

Manufacturer drops OneTouch brand as it launches new Idol 4 premium handset

iPhone 6s tougher than Samsung Galaxy S7 in SquareTrade tests

Apple’s handset could not keep up with Samsung’s latest flagships in water resistance tests, however

Apple rumoured to be launching new iPhone SE at March 21 event

Updates to the iPad and Apple Watch are also expected

Samsung boasts “record demand” as Galaxy S7 goes on sale

Flagship range, which also includes the S7 edge, was launched at Mobile World Congress last month

Samsung, Plan and Lebara win big at Mobile News Awards 2016

Korean manufacturer nabbed three gongs at industry’s biggest awards, while Lebara and Plan.com also walked away from the Hilton in Park Lane with two Awards

GfK: UK smartphone market is “bucking the trend”

Market analyst forecasts that sales will continue to grow year-on-year despite global slowdown

Lenovo meets vow to break even after Motorola buy

Prospects for 2016 are “extremely encouraging” as manufacturer aims to expand global presence

Samsung steals the show with Galaxy S7 unpacking

Manufacturer says it is leading the charge on virtual reality with Gear 360 camera

Morrison leaves as Huawei UK Enterprise Business Group VP

He spent four years at the Chinese manufacturer before leaving last month

HTC sold 15,000 Vive VR headsets in just 10 minutes

Manufacturer revealed that virtual reality headset saw a massive response when it went on pre-order on Monday

Global smartphone sales rose 7pc to 1.3bn units in 2015

Sales surged 14 per cent from Q3 and six per cent from last year to a record 368 million units in Q4

MWC: HTC Vive demo

Mobile News was given a demonstration of HTC’s new Vive headset in Barcelona

STK hits ‘milestone’ with OXXO retail agreement

The OXXO supermarket chain has 14,000 stores across Mexico

February 29, 2016

Huawei Matebook hands-on

Hands-on with the Huawei Matebook at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

February 29, 2016

HTC Vive goes on pre-order for £689

VR headset, launched in partnership with Valve, will go on sale in UK on April 5

February 29, 2016

Mobile World Congress visitors surpass 100,000 for the first time

The total number of visitors at this year’s conference nearly hit a record 101,000

February 25, 2016

Samsung and Vodafone win at GSMA Global Mobile Awards 2016

The ceremony was hosted by BBC presenter Suzi Perry (pictured) and Gadget Show host Ortis Deley.

February 25, 2016