An electronic device including a housing (2,3) and a cover (4) connected by a flexible member (5) about which the cover (4) may pivot with respect to the housing (2,3) between an open and closed position, the housing (2,3) and the cover (4) also being connected by a flexible resilient strap (30) configured to bias the cover (4) into the open position in which the covet (4) extends away from the housing (2,3). The electronic device is preferably a mobile telephone.