Latest from Mobile Phones

Girl gamers on the rise
Nearly half of gamers are female and more parents are playing video games than ever.

'Parents are clueless' about technology dangers - experts
Parents should limit kids' tweeting and texting and keep smartphones and laptops out of bedrooms, a US paediatricians group says.

App aims to curb boozing habits
A new ACC-backed app is designed to help young New Zealanders cut down on their drinking.

Fans hungry for bite at new Apples
Hundreds are expected to line up today to be among the first in New Zealand to buy the new iPhones.

Cinema chain gives texters an aisle
An American cinema chain has come up with a novel idea of how to deal with the much-debated problem of people texting on their phones during a film.

Telecom lifts 4G data caps
Telecom has raised the amount of mobile internet data offered in its new "4G-ready" plans, but some say users will still chew through monthly allowances.

Rules on use of devices in the wings
NZ's aviation experts are closely watching American moves to allow electronic devices to be used on planes during take-off and landing.

Smartphones '#1 hack target'
Smartphones have become the number one target for hackers trying to cheat New Zealanders, says a Kiwi academic who has been studying global trends.

Does iOS 7 make you sick?
If you feel slightly nauseated while using your iPhone or iPad, you’re not alone: you join a number of people reporting Apple’s new mobile operating system is a little too dynamic.

Rush on new iPhone
The new iPhone models have gone on sale, with eager shoppers flooding into Apple's flagship stores.

Diana Clement: Smartphone apps can help smooth out finances
Despite advances in technology, there are no perfect personal finance smartphone apps, says Diana Clement.

Kiwis ahead in smartphone banking
Kiwis are less concerned with online privacy issues and more likely to bank through their smartphones than Australians, a survey has revealed.