Review: HTC U Play HTC's latest attempt at hitting the mid-tier smartphone sweet spot is the U Play – a handset that boasts many interesting features, but doesn't hit all the marks set by flagship models. Technology • 24 Mar 17
Review: HTC U Play HTC's latest attempt at hitting the mid-tier smartphone sweet spot is the U Play – a handset that boasts many interesting features, but doesn't hit all the marks set by flagship models. Technology • 24 Mar 17
Review: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) The Samsung Galaxy A5 is a very strong contender in the mid-price market, with many features you'd only expect to find in a premium smartphone. Technology • 03 Mar 17
Review: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) The Samsung Galaxy A5 is a very strong contender in the mid-price market, with many features you'd only expect to find in a premium smartphone. Technology • 03 Mar 17
Mobile phones targeted in two-thirds of thefts Two-thirds of all thefts and robberies involve mobile phones being stolen, according to new figures from gardaí. Crime and Legal • 02 Mar 17
Mobile phones targeted in two-thirds of thefts Two-thirds of all thefts and robberies involve mobile phones being stolen, according to new figures from gardaí. Crime and Legal • 02 Mar 17
Smartphone sales rose in 2016, tablet sales lower Smartphone sales increased last year, but tablet shipments dropped significantly. Business • 02 Feb 17
Smartphone sales rose in 2016, tablet sales lower Smartphone sales increased last year, but tablet shipments dropped significantly. Business • 02 Feb 17
BlackBerry's 3rd quarter profits beat expectations BlackBerry has today posted an adjusted profit that beat expectations despite a sharp drop in its revenues. Business • 20 Dec 16
BlackBerry's 3rd quarter profits beat expectations BlackBerry has today posted an adjusted profit that beat expectations despite a sharp drop in its revenues. Business • 20 Dec 16
Many young adults 'check their phone' overnight Almost nine out of every ten adults in Ireland now has access to a smartphone. News • 01 Dec 16
Many young adults 'check their phone' overnight Almost nine out of every ten adults in Ireland now has access to a smartphone. News • 01 Dec 16
Samsung flags $5.3 billion hit from Note 7 failure Samsung Electronics today said it expected to take a hit to its operating profit of about $3 billion over the next two quarters due to the discontinuation of its fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. Business • 14 Oct 16
Samsung flags $5.3 billion hit from Note 7 failure Samsung Electronics today said it expected to take a hit to its operating profit of about $3 billion over the next two quarters due to the discontinuation of its fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. Business • 14 Oct 16
Samsung revises Q3 profit estimate down a third Samsung Electronics has today slashed its third-quarter profit estimate by 33.3%, citing fallout from the recall nightmare surrounding its scrapped Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. Business • 12 Oct 16
Samsung revises Q3 profit estimate down a third Samsung Electronics has today slashed its third-quarter profit estimate by 33.3%, citing fallout from the recall nightmare surrounding its scrapped Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. Business • 12 Oct 16
Samsung in meltdown Embarrassment has a new name: the Galaxy Note7, writes Niall Kitson. Business • 11 Oct 16
Samsung in meltdown Embarrassment has a new name: the Galaxy Note7, writes Niall Kitson. Business • 11 Oct 16
Samsung suspends Note 7 production - reports Samsung has suspended production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones following reports of fires in replacement devices, South Korean media said. News • 10 Oct 16
Samsung suspends Note 7 production - reports Samsung has suspended production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones following reports of fires in replacement devices, South Korean media said. News • 10 Oct 16
Samsung to replace Irish Galaxy Note7 devices Irish owners of Samsung's Galaxy Note7 smartphones will be able to exchange their devices for new ones from September 19. Business • 07 Sep 16
Samsung to replace Irish Galaxy Note7 devices Irish owners of Samsung's Galaxy Note7 smartphones will be able to exchange their devices for new ones from September 19. Business • 07 Sep 16
OnePlus warns Brexit could result in price hikes Smartphone maker OnePlus has said the UK's decision to leave the European Union could force it to raise its prices. Technology • 29 Jun 16
OnePlus warns Brexit could result in price hikes Smartphone maker OnePlus has said the UK's decision to leave the European Union could force it to raise its prices. Technology • 29 Jun 16
1st quarter breakeven tops Blackberry expectations BlackBerry said today that it broke even in its first fiscal quarter, beating expectations. Business • 23 Jun 16
1st quarter breakeven tops Blackberry expectations BlackBerry said today that it broke even in its first fiscal quarter, beating expectations. Business • 23 Jun 16
Xiaomi unveils flagship Mi 5 smartphone China's Xiaomi has unveiled its flagship Mi 5 smartphone, combining the latest components and an innovative ceramic design with a price at just over $400 that significantly undercuts rivals. Business • 24 Feb 16
Xiaomi unveils flagship Mi 5 smartphone China's Xiaomi has unveiled its flagship Mi 5 smartphone, combining the latest components and an innovative ceramic design with a price at just over $400 that significantly undercuts rivals. Business • 24 Feb 16
Smartphone sales growth at lowest in eight years Smartphone sales around the world in the last three months of 2015 grew at the slowest rate in eight years. Business • 18 Feb 16
Smartphone sales growth at lowest in eight years Smartphone sales around the world in the last three months of 2015 grew at the slowest rate in eight years. Business • 18 Feb 16
China's Xiaomi misses 2015 handset shipment target Smartphone maker Xiaomi said it had shipped over 70 million handsets in 2015, undershooting its own target and casting doubts about the growth prospects of China's most valuable tech startup. Business • 15 Jan 16
China's Xiaomi misses 2015 handset shipment target Smartphone maker Xiaomi said it had shipped over 70 million handsets in 2015, undershooting its own target and casting doubts about the growth prospects of China's most valuable tech startup. Business • 15 Jan 16
BlackBerry quarterly revenues top expectations BlackBerry has today reported a smaller than expected fiscal third-quarter loss and its first quarter-to-quarter revenue gain in over two years. Business • 18 Dec 15
BlackBerry quarterly revenues top expectations BlackBerry has today reported a smaller than expected fiscal third-quarter loss and its first quarter-to-quarter revenue gain in over two years. Business • 18 Dec 15
HTC launches new phone to challenge Apple Taiwan's smartphone maker HTC unveiled a new flagship model today, taking on Apple's latest iPhones. Business • 21 Oct 15
HTC launches new phone to challenge Apple Taiwan's smartphone maker HTC unveiled a new flagship model today, taking on Apple's latest iPhones. Business • 21 Oct 15
Google launches range of new products Google has announced a range of new products, including two new phones, a new laptop tablet hybrid, an update to its Chromecast streaming device and a new audio only version of it. Technology • 29 Sep 15
Google launches range of new products Google has announced a range of new products, including two new phones, a new laptop tablet hybrid, an update to its Chromecast streaming device and a new audio only version of it. Technology • 29 Sep 15
Huawei launches Mate S smartphone China's Huawei Technologies has unveiled a new smartphone, taking aim at the high end of the market, which is dominated by Apple and Samsung Electronics. Business • 03 Sep 15
Huawei launches Mate S smartphone China's Huawei Technologies has unveiled a new smartphone, taking aim at the high end of the market, which is dominated by Apple and Samsung Electronics. Business • 03 Sep 15
Google to delay trial of its modular smartphone Google is to delay the trial of its modular smartphone until next year at the earliest as its development proved more complicated than had been expected. Business • 18 Aug 15
Google to delay trial of its modular smartphone Google is to delay the trial of its modular smartphone until next year at the earliest as its development proved more complicated than had been expected. Business • 18 Aug 15
Samsung unpacked: Two new smartphones and payment system revealed Samsung has unveiled the two new smartphones it believes can take on Apple. Business • 13 Aug 15
Samsung unpacked: Two new smartphones and payment system revealed Samsung has unveiled the two new smartphones it believes can take on Apple. Business • 13 Aug 15
Lenovo to cut jobs as Motorola sales dip China's Lenovo Group will lay off 10% of white-collar staff after sales of Motorola handsets fell by a third, raising doubts over the personal computer giant's bet that a money-losing brand it bought for nearly $3 billion will help it become a global smartphone leader. Business • 14 Aug 15
Lenovo to cut jobs as Motorola sales dip China's Lenovo Group will lay off 10% of white-collar staff after sales of Motorola handsets fell by a third, raising doubts over the personal computer giant's bet that a money-losing brand it bought for nearly $3 billion will help it become a global smartphone leader. Business • 14 Aug 15
Nokia preparing to re-enter smartphone race Nokia is hiring software experts, testing new products and seeking sales partners as it plots its return to the mobile phone and consumer tech arena it abandoned with the sale of its handset business. Business • 10 Aug 15
Nokia preparing to re-enter smartphone race Nokia is hiring software experts, testing new products and seeking sales partners as it plots its return to the mobile phone and consumer tech arena it abandoned with the sale of its handset business. Business • 10 Aug 15
LG's profits collapse on sluggish sales South Korea's LG Electronics has reported a 45% drop in its second-quarter net profit owing to sluggish smartphone sales and unfavourable currency rates. Business • 29 Jul 15
LG's profits collapse on sluggish sales South Korea's LG Electronics has reported a 45% drop in its second-quarter net profit owing to sluggish smartphone sales and unfavourable currency rates. Business • 29 Jul 15
