Around ten years ago, mobile phones were not that common, even in advanced countries such as the USA and UK. But now the picture is entirely different. Today, the number of mobile phones is on the rise, thanks to falling prices. You can now buy a handset for just $50 that would have cost $500 ten years ago. Read on to find out more.
The international spying row, which has dominated talks among many of Europe's top leaders in Brussels, threatens to derail a key part of Britain's referendum strategy.
A free-trade deal between the EU and the US may become impossible because of claims that the US administration has been monitoring the mobile phone of Angela Merkel.
The row may also increase pressure for stronger laws on mobile phone data protection. Interestingly, David Cameron opposes the idea of making phone-protection laws more stringent.