Hidden web code means hackers 'can wipe Samsung Galaxy S3'

Malicious hackers can hide a code in a web page that will trigger a full factory reset of Samsung’s best-selling Galaxy S3 smartphone, deleting contacts, photographs, music, apps and other valuable data, security researchers have discovered.

Apple and Samsung patent cases dismissed

Apple and Samsung have both had patent lawsuits - taken out against each other - thrown out by a German court.

U.S. Backs Apple in Patent Ruling That Hits Google

A federal agency ruled on Monday that a set of important features commonly found in smartphones are protected by an Apple patent, a decision that could force changes in how Google’s Android phones function.

HP donates WebOS to open sourcers

The code behind the mobile operating system, WebOS, is being released to open source software developers by Hewlett Packard.

HTC sues Apple after Google sells tech patents

Taiwanese smartphone firm HTC has fired a fresh salvo in its continuing war with Apple over patent infringement.

HTC has used patents it bought from Google last week to lodge a fresh complaint against Apple with the US International Trade Commission (ITC).

It has alleged that Apple's computers and mobile devices infringe patents involving wi-fi capability and processor communication technology.