Touching displays now a thing of the past

With the use of social media and fear that physical contact could lead to a lawsuit, our world is becoming less affectionate, says Deirdre Reynolds

Donald and Melania Trump have been known to show animosity in public

Seven in ten people now sleep with their smartphone, according to one survey, so it was probably only a matter of time before nomophobes here started “cuddling” their beloved gadget as well.

Communications giant HTC has just launched the world’s first squeezable phone, and boosting the company’s revenue by 52% last month alone, it’s certainly been welcomed with open arms by consumers.