For those with an affinity with Chinese numerology, then this is definitely the year for a new smartphone. Between the iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note8, there has never been a luckier line-up of smartphone to choose from.

Following rumours that HTC was on the verge of being bought out, Google has officially announced an agreement with HTC to acquire some of the latter's staff, as well as non-exclusive rights to the Taiwanese company's intellectual property.

You've seen the contract prices and you might be tempted to sign up and avoid paying big upfront for Samsung's excellent, expensive and explosion-proof Galaxy Note 8 — but while signing up for a plan may mean more money in your pocket in the short term, you could end up paying much more over the life of the phone. Here's how much you can save by buying a Note 8 outright and choosing the right prepaid plan.

After months of build up and beta testing, the finished version of iOS 11 is out September 19, ahead of the launch of the iPhone X. So what exactly can you do with it that's new? Here are the big new features you should get to know.

Announced at Hascon over the weekend and debuting later this month in the Transformers: Earth Wars mobile game, Volacanicus is what happens when the Autobots' robot dinosaurs get their act together.

Optus's contract plan pricing for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are out, just as pre-orders open. I think is an under-handed tactic to force you to jump onto a pre-order without carefully considering it, but in any case, here they are.

A few days after Vodafone's early announcement, Virgin Mobile has now locked in its plan pricing for the new iPhones. All of them. Here's your comprehensive list of Virgin's pricing for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone X.

Vodafone has just announced its pricing for the new Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. If you're thinking of picking up a new Apple handset come September 22, here's how much you'll be paying on Voda.

With Apple switching up its game and announcing three new iPhones today instead of the usual two, there's now some confusion between which features come on which handsets. So to make things a bit clearer, here's a rundown of all the major differences between the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X.

Described as a game about "giving", the makers of Journey and Flower unveiled their latest game at the iPhone 8/X reveal.

The iPhone 8 is set to release soon, and the hype is real: with rumors already circulating of features like facial recognition, AR capabilities, and upgraded storage, Apple's latest release is already making some serious waves in the industry.

To get you ready for its arrival, (and the onslaught of new development opportunities are sure to come) here are some top iOS courses!

With this morning's announcement that you can buy a brand new iPhone for the same price as probably your parents' first car, it's worth asking: how much would you pay for a phone exactly?

Apple's iPhone 8 isn't necessarily an upgrade for iPhone 7 buyers, but it should be attractive if you have a slightly older device. If you know you want one, here's when you can make that purchase and how much it'll cost you.

Ten years after Steve Jobs announced the original iPhone, today Tim Cook revealed the latest major revision of Apple's smartphone. The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus have a lot in common with the iPhone 7, but a new processor, improved camera, wireless charging, and the iPad Pros's True Tone display might be a compelling reason to upgrade again.

Apple's iPhone 8 isn't necessarily an upgrade for iPhone 7 buyers, but it should be attractive if you have a slightly older device. If you know you want one, here's when you can make that purchase and how much it'll cost you.

OK, so you've already read all about the iPhone X. You know what it is. You want one. When can you get it, and how much will it cost? Here's exactly where you can find out.

It's official, Apple's 10th anniversary iPhone is finally here and it's called the iPhone X. Apple seems to be pulling out the big guns for this on, calling it the future of smartphones and even if you just go by looks alone, the iPhone X is taking Apple's handsets to a whole new level. Its bezels have basically have been eliminated, its screen is bigger and its even got a glass back, something we haven't seen since the iPhone 5s.

If you want to get real angry about how much the price of a new phone will cost, then here's how to watch tomorrow morning's iPhone launch.

Apple's iPhone 8 event is coming up tomorrow morning, and we're expecting Tim Cook and company to announce far more than new handsets. Here's a quick primer.