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Apple Pulls Parental Control Apps
Firm denies it was competition move, but insists that security and privacy concerns were main reason
Apple Issues Recall On UK Plugs
Shock recall for plugs shipped in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore between 2003 and 2010
Huawei Leak Probe Could Turn Criminal, Warns Government
Hot water ahead for the leaker of government's Huawei 5G decision, as minister confirms possible criminal investigation
Investigation Demanded After UK Huawei 5G Leak
Outrage from senior ministers after UK's controversial decision on Huawei was leaked to newspaper
Microsoft Paint To Remain Part Of Windows 10
Redmond confirms much loved Paint app will remain part of Windows operating system "for now"
UK To Allow Huawei Limited Access To 5G Network – Report
Chinese maker will supply 5G equipment, but will be banned from 'core' areas of the British 5G network
China ‘Delays’ Enforcement Of Data Law As Trade Talks Continue
Chinese regulators are reportedly looking to avoid a fresh confrontation with US companies amidst sensitive trade negotiations
Tesla Investigates As Model S Bursts Into Flames In Shanghai
The car was gutted by a fire that began whilst it was stationary in a parking garage, firefighters said
Which? Study Ranks Vodafone Worst Network For Eighth Year Running
Customers give Vodafone and other large networks poor rankings, with GiffGaff and other small operators at the top of the list
Samsung Postpones Galaxy Fold Launch Over Screen Failures
Company says it will push back folding smartphone debut after some reviewers found displays developed faults after less than 48 hours of use
Samsung Halts Galaxy Fold Media Events In China
After a few display issues, Samsung delays Chinese media events for innovative Galaxy Fold smartphone
CIA Alleges Huawei Accepted Funds From Chinese Military
The allegations from the US' intelligence agency are the latest to pile pressure on Huawei in the West
Apple Opens Up About Recycling iPhones Via Robot
Apple shows off robot called Daisy that can disassemble 200 iPhones per hour in both the US and Holland
BBM To Close End Of May
The king is dead, long live the king? Consumer version of BBM will be axed, as enteprise addition opens to everyone
Google To Give Android Users Choice Of Browser, Search Engine
'No more penalties please EU', as Google confirms browser and search choice for Android users
Samsung Galaxy Fold Trouble For Some Reviewers
Some reviewers report trouble with the innovative display of the $2,000 folding smartphone
UK Porn Viewers To Face Age Checks From 15 July
No 'summer loving' for British porn viewers if they fail to verify their age from mid July
Fully Automated Vehicles ‘More Than Ten Years Away’
Developers see major technical challenges in making automated cars road-worthy – and adapting to a regulatory environment that doesn't yet exist
Intel Exits 5G For Smartphones After Apple Settlement
No surprise. Intel confirms 5G smartphone modem exit, after Apple and Qualcomm kiss and make up
Apple Surprises With Qualcomm Settlement
Billion dollar lawsuits around the world halted after Apple agrees to pay Qualcomm undisclosed sum
Huawei ‘Open’ To Becoming Apple’s 5G Chip Supplier
Apple has few choices where it comes to 5G smartphone tech, as it launches massive court battle with Qualcomm
US To Seek Tougher European 5G Security Rules At Prague Summit
The US has said it believes a 'rigorous' application of security rules will effectively mean banning Huawei from next-generation networks
Netherlands Task Force To Probe 5G Security Amid Huawei Furore
Meanwhile, Belgium says it has found no evidence so far that Huawei equipment could be used for spying
Apple’s £21bn Patent Lawsuit Against Qualcomm Arrives In Court
The row focuses on Qualcomm's lucrative licensing practices for patents and its dominant smartphone modems
Gatwick Drone Attack ‘May Have Been Inside Job’
Gatwick officials say the attacker had knowledge of airport procedures and may have monitored its communications networks
Facebook Messenger App To Be Ditched, Researcher Claims
Messaging service may be incorporated back into main Facebook app, after trial was spotted by researcher
No Nationalised 5G Networks, Says President Trump
No nationalised 5G. Private sector is best way to deploy nationwide 5G networks, says President Trump
IT Life: Allan Alford, Mitel
Mitel chief information security officer Allan Alford talks about evolving security challenges, machine learning – and how he unexpectedly ended up with an iPhone
Toddler Disables Dad’s Apple iPad For 48 Years
Bit of a wait. A father will have to wait until 2067 before he can try to unlock his Apple iPad