Hotel chain Global Intercontinental is about to embark on a novel use of mobile phones – as a door key.

One of Samsung’s newest phones – the Samsung I8330 – is reported to be available shortly on the Vodafone network and under the name Vodafone 360 H2.

Nokia has announced its C5 mobile phone is now available on the T-mobile network.

Researchers have unearthed film footage of what looks like the oldest mobile phone.

There is a rumour that the next generation 4G iPhone has video chat installed. So, now everyone who buys a new iPhone will be able to make his or her own home movies or chat face to face to face.

Sony Ericsson has announced that its latest handset – the Vivaz Pro – is now available to buy in some regions. However, the announcement doesn’t specify which regions the phone will be shipped to first. The announcement made on the Sony Ericsson blog states that it has already commenced shipping “to selected markets around the world.”

Finnish mobile phone company Nokia has commandeered a fleet of black cabs to promote their new Ovi maps.

HTC has finally announced that the Desire will be upgraded to Android 2.2 Froyo on 23rd June.

RIM’s new BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 is now available to pre-order. This is slightly earlier than expected which for those of you waiting to get one is good news.

Nokia has teamed up with Yahoo! to take over mapping for both companies.