Customers can get hands-on with the smartphone in 10 of the retailer’s stores today before it is made available for pre-sale tomorrow

More than 80 staff volunteered to receive donation calls, with some 300 staff taking part in a number of challenges throughout the day

From 4PM today (March 25) several London-based stores will be stocking the device, with wider availability coming Thursday (March 27)

The stores would be used to demonstrate Google products such as Chromecast, and could also function as a helpdesk for Android customers

Chief executive Haycock links with European arm of Miami-based company to lead MBO of distributor

Owner BC Partners is reportedly looking to make a rival bid for the electronics retailer, as the deadline for negotiations between Dixons and Carphone Warehouse is postponed

Several staff have lost their jobs due to the relocation, which CPW said will enable it to provide partners with later order cut-offs and faster speed to market

On March 25 the retailer will host events in several stores to mark the launch of its new high-end flagship

Operator to up its in-store focus on Windows Phone and said will decide before the end of the year whether to continue to range BlackBerry devices

The distributor said it wants to speak to dealers affected by the sale to “reassure” them of its dedication to the airtime market

Brightstar CEO Marcelo Claure admits firm had looked into possible acquisition of retailer Currys

Deal builds on existing relationship between the two firms and adds extra 250 Vodafone connections to the deal

Figure follows similar amount already invested in its tablet-based Pin Point service

More than double the amount of pre-registrations for the Samsung Galaxy S5 than its predecessor

Winner will be crowned after live text vote at Mobile News Awards.

Further expansion planned by firm including new mobile website.

Anthony Vigar is rejoining Azzurri after two and a half years as sector head of UK strategic accounts at Vodafone

Surge in votes see’s Lyca Mobile chief Subaskaran Allirajah leaps from 20th to second as battle for the top 10 intensifies

Franchisee in Basildon shuts up shop over EE partner payment dispute

Online accessories retailer makes its first purchase in a move that sees it enter the gaming accessory market and widen its overall portfolio

Mobile News editor Michael Garwood and What Mobile reporter Jamie Feltham discuss some of the biggest stories over the past week.

Outlets to be branded as Samsung but run by Phones 4u staff, selling the latest smartphone, tablets and wearable technology from the manufacturer

O2 wholesaler wins £129 connection deal with Kent-based firm in a deal worth more than £100,000 over the 24 month contract duration

The union said it is “looking to secure a fair deal” for workers who have contributed to BT success – the company saw profits rise eight per cent in the last three months of 2013