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Businesses Can Speak To Facebook Messenger Lite Users From ‘Day One’
Facebook Messenger head says stripped down version for Android might not have some functionality, but is still attractive for businesses
Apple Partners With Deloitte To Inject iPhones And iPads Into Businesses
The tie-up will see Deloitte set up a dedicated Apple consultancy and professional services practice
Europol Warns Of Gangs Making Fake Android Mobile Payments
Euro cops warn of criminal gangs said to be using Android smartphones to conduct fraudulent transactions
Android Smartphones Could Also Ditch Headphone Jack With USB-C Audio Upgrade
Android smartphone owners could need new headphones as USB-C gets power-efficient audio transmission
German Regulator Orders WhatsApp To Halt Data Harvest
Breaking the law...Watchdog accuses WhatsApp of 'misleading' users and breaking German data protection laws
Ofcom Android App To Assess Mobile Network Performance
The app will be used to bolster Ofcom's research into mobile telecoms operators
Startup Showcase: Nested
CEO and co-founder of Nested, Matt Robinson talks about proptech, selling houses and starting his first business at the age of 16
The Essential Download: macOS Sierra, Google Trips, Ryder Cup
Get more productive, active and entertained with our weekly roundup of the best new and updated iOS, Android and Windows apps
Google Daydream VR Platform Opens To Android Developers
Developers now have access to the Google VR SDK to create Daydream-based Android apps
Google Launches Allo Smart Messaging App For Android And iOS
Google has launched Allo, bringing its artificial intelligence powered chat app to Android and iOS smartphones.
Euronews Adopts Samsung Gear 360 For VR News Reports
The news company looks to make its reports more immersive with virtual reality
Google Pulls Four Overseer Spyware Infected Apps From The Play Store
The spyware harvested user and device data from infected Android smartphones
Amazon Echo Coming To UK And Germany
The Echo presents opportunities for smart home software developers
Android Pay Adopted By Santander, NatWest, RBS And Ulster Bank To Chase Apple Pay
Apple iWork Gains Real-Time Collaboration To Challenge Microsoft Office 356 And Google Docs
Apple's productivity suite gets an update to keep competitive with Google and Microsoft apps
Startup Showcase: Karhoo
This week we hear from Daniel Ishag, CEO of cab comparison app Karhoo, about his startup and its ambitions
The Essential Download: Android N, iOS 7.3.5, Opera VPN
The essential apps and updates for your iOS and Android device. This week sees operating system upgrades, free VPNs and Deus Ex Go
EE Offers Free Apple Music To 4G Subscribers
EE agrees another content deal to ensure it maintains 4G lead, while Apple Music gets chance to expand reach in the UK
WhatsApp Changes Privacy Policy To Let Businesses Send Messages
WhatsApp changes terms and conditions to allow businesses to send users messages and to give Facebook more information for ad targeting
Free Opera VPN App Arrives On Android
Opera says VPN offers better performance, privacy and choice on Android
Android 7.0 Nougat Comes To Google Nexus Smartphones
Android Nougat brings VR, security and multi-tasking features to Google Nexus smartphones
Report: Apple Buys Personal Health Startup Gliimpse
Apple purchases personal health data specialist but as usual refuses to comment publicly on the matter
Twitter Pulls The Plug On More Terrorist Accounts
Twitter suspends 360,000 accounts for 'promotion of terrorism', but warns there is no magic algorithm to ID suspects
Alipay Strengthens European Drive With Ingenico Alliance
Millions of Chinese tourists will now be able to use their Alipay app to pay for goods across European retailers
Google Releases Duo Video Chat App
Duo launches with 'Knock Knock' feature for live preview of caller
Skype For Windows Phone Ends ‘Early 2017’
Microsoft reveals final resting date of native Skype client as Skype-for-the-cloud marches forward with Windows 10 Mobile
Apple Was ‘Embarrassed’ By Disastrous Maps Launch In 2012
Apple executives discuss the backlash and lessons learned from the heavily criticised maps launch with iOS 6
BBC Will Broadcast Rio 2016 Olympic Games In 360 Degree Video
BBC experiments with VR and 360 degree video for Rio 2016 Olympics and will broadcast one live event a day on BBC Sport 360
BlackBerry Hub And Other Apps Arrive On Android
BlackBerry Hub+ gives Android users a 30 day free trial as cross-platform strategy continues