CHILDREN should only use mobile phones “for essential purposes” as they are far more vulnerable to cancer-causing radiation, according to advice from the Department of Health.

Juan Martin Del Potro eased into the second round of the Sony Ericsson in Miami today.

A 10TH employee of iPhone-maker Foxconn jumped to his death late on Wednesday, just hours after the company’s chairman promised to make life better for employees at the sprawling production site in southern China.

The world’s largest mobile phone operators, including the four largest in the US, announced today that they are combining forces to make it easier for software developers to write applications that will run on as many phones as possible.

THE internet search giant Google plans to sell its own mobile phone direct to consumers.

AN Irish company has developed anti-bullying software for mobile phones that can be downloaded online and installed in seconds.

THE first one-size-fits-all mobile phone charger should come on the market next year, bringing an end to every company providing their own unique charger.

Europe’s mass of different mobile phone chargers will be replaced next year by one type, following an industry agreement signed with the European Commission today.

BP’s two-year hunt to fill one of Britain’s most prestigious corporate jobs ended today with the appointment of Carl-Henric Svanberg as chairman.

Better-than-expected results from US banking giant Citigroup saw banks extend their rally today and helped the FTSE 100 Index hold firm above 4000.

Mobile phone giant Sony Ericsson today said it would axe 2,000 jobs worldwide as it crashed to losses of €358min the first three months of 2009.

THE man accused of murdering Swiss student Manuela Riedo in October 2007 sold Ms Riedo’s mobile phone to his sister’s boyfriend nine days after the killing, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

The Central Criminal Court has heard that the DNA of a Galway man accused of murdering Swiss teenager Manuela Riedo in October 2007 was found inside a condom that had been found at the scene of her death.

IT IS going to be a gizmo and gadget-filled Christmas and Ireland’s independent watchdog has already tested a festive selection of satnavs, TVs and the latest mobile phones.

Rattled investors gave Vodafone a stock market hammering today after the mobile phone giant warned of revenues at the bottom end of hopes.

Tickets for Cois Fharraige with Sony Ericsson festival will go on sale tomorrow, Friday June 13 at 9am from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.

Travis, Supergrass, The Zutons, The Futureheads, Seasick Steve, The Coronas, Cathy Davey and 28 Costumes have been confirmed to play the Cois Fharraige with Sony Ericsson festival this year.

'Atonement' led the way at the Sony Ericsson Empire Awards, scooping three of the most coveted prizes.

COMMANDING a budget of €20 million for some of Africa’s poorest citizens is no easy task.

The Sony Ericsson W300i Walkman phone available from Meteor, which includes features from Christina Aguilera, has recorded impressive sales.

AN Irish singer has become the first entertainer to launch an entire album exclusively on a mobile phone.

WIMBLEDON champion Roger Federer and Tim Henman could be dragged into a High Court battle between adidas and the All England Club next month.

WIMBLEDON champion Roger Federer and Tim Henman could be dragged into a High Court battle between adidas and the All England Club next month.

Christina Aguilera has signed a Pan-European partnership deal with mobile phone operator Orange and handset manufacturer Sony Ericsson, even though she has yet to confirm upcoming release or tour dates.

It was snubbed by the Golden Globes, the Baftas, and the Oscars – but film-goers have nominated the blockbuster King Kong for five film awards.

The battle to bring mobile TV to a phone in your pocket is hotting up.

Mobile phone operator Vodafone today announced a deal to sell its own-brand phones on the consumer market for the first time.

Mobile operator 3 has launched its latest 3G video mobile handset to the Irish market, the Sony Ericsson K608i.

We Are The Champions by Queen has been voted the world’s favourite song.

THE very latest in mobile phone technology was unveiled yesterday.

Sienna Miller is in the running for her first acting prize with a nomination for best newcomer at the Empire Awards.

Vodafone today announced the launch of Vodafone live! with 3G for Irish consumers.

Mobile operator Vodafone has unveiled its new range of third generation (3G) handsets that will go on sale in time for Christmas.

Mobile phone giant Nokia reported a further sales slump today despite a range of new handsets aimed at clawing back market share.

Mobile giant Nokia’s share of the handset market fell sharply this year as rival firms won over phone users, figures showed today.

Vodafone took another step in the roll-out of its third generation mobile phone technology today with the launch of commercial 3G services in Europe.

Sony Ericsson said today that first quarter pretax profit was €97m, compared with a loss of €113m in the same period a year earlier.

A Dutch consumer watchdog has called for Nokia Corp to launch an in-depth investigation regarding two Nokia mobile phones which exploded in the Netherlands within months of each other.

World Sports Solutions, the company which promotes stars including footballer Rio Ferdinand, today acquired marketing specialist Chris Reed for an undisclosed sum.

Mobile equipment maker, Ericsson has threatened to pull out of its joint venture with Sony, Sony Ericsson.

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications has signed a global partnership deal with Hallmark, the greeting card manufacturer.

Ericsson is shedding 20,000 jobs after announcing worse than expected first-quarter losses.