Mobile phones can act as a “trojan horse” for pathogenic microorganisms, according to the authors of one research paper about germs on cellphones.

A new survey has reignited the debate about smartphone cleanliness, suggesting our beloved devices might be harbouring more germs than a toilet seat. While the exact numbers vary, the study ...

For example, in 2012, researchers from the University of Arizona found that phones could be more contaminated than toilet seats. Researchers from the University of Michigan point out that we ...

BERLIN: Do you swipe before you wipe? Many of us might be tempted to check our smartphones while using the toilet, but microbiologists aren’t sure that’s the most hygienic of habits.

Americans spend more than 5 hours a day on their phones, according to a December ... it's often dirtier than a toilet seat. Since you hold it constantly and press it to your face, making regular ...