Vodafone has carried out what it says is the UK's first satellite-enabled smartphone video call. The company says the call - made from a mountain in Ceredigion, west Wales - is part of the process of adding satellite connectivity to its UK phone network by the end of the year, and across Europe in 2026.

Vodafone said it had made the world's first video call via satellite using a standard smartphone from a remote location, and it plans to roll out the technology for its users across Europe later this year and in 2026.

Spokeo reviewed academic research and survey data to answer important questions facing parents considering when to give their children a smartphone.

Smartphones also leave a trail of web activity and notifications. A forensic expert can uncover whether a driver was browsing the internet, reading articles or checking notifications just before the crash. Such data builds a case by showing how the driver's attention may have been diverted.

One of the biggest advantages of using a mirrorless camera over a smartphone is access to a range of impressive telephoto zoom lenses – but a Hong Kong company is aiming to give smartphones a massive 20x to 60x zoom with an add-on lens. The Apexel 20-60x is an add-on zoom lens that gives smartphones up to a 60x zoom, but it needs manual focusing.

Apple lost the top spot in the Chinese smartphone market after a domestic brand replaced the iPhone as the country's top choice.

Alongside the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung will also update Galaxy AI. How will this define AI smartphones in 2025 and beyond?

Hohem, a leading innovator in the field of smartphone gimbals, has once again pushed the boundaries of what's possible with the launch of the iSteady M7. This flagship AI tracking smartphone gimbal is set to transform the way content creators capture and share their stories,

Another challenge that smartphone users face when shooting macro pictures is getting close enough to their subject without casting the device’s shadow on the subject. The Apexel PhoneMicro 5 Kit overcomes the shadow problem by using a tiny LED ring light to illuminate your subject - even if the smartphone’s lens is placed directly against a surface such as a piece of paper or the back of your hand.

Google Pixel 9a, the most affordable in the Pixel 9 lineup, is expected to launch in March with a 6.28" AMOLED display and Tensor G4 chip.

Samsung has slashed the prices of its Galaxy S24 smartphone series by up to Rs 19,000, following the release of the new Galaxy S25 series in India. The revised prices are now Rs 64,999 for the 128GB version and Rs 70,