With the Samsung Galaxy Note II phone being about 75% larger than the original Apple iPhone, some tech reviewers are describing it as a phone for giants. These 'phablets' are increasingly impractical as they don't fit in pockets.

Despite smartphone manufacturers increasing the screen size of their devices, Apple has stuck to phones with smaller screens for better usability with one hand. But following strong growth in the phablet category, Apple has launched the iPhone 6 Plus.

In the UK, children's mobile phone use is declining for the first time since 2005. But they're not rejecting digital; the kids are turning to tablets to access the internet instead. The use of tablets has tripled among the 5 to 15 age range since 2012.

Over four iPhones are bought every second. Sprint’s iPhone for Life plan lets Apple fans rent their favourite phone, and get an upgrade whenever a new model comes out. But what impact will it have on brand loyalty, and how does it reflect changing attitudes towards ownership?