Deutsche Telekom has switched on 5G networks in five German cities, including Berlin and Munich
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IFA 2019: Samsung Galaxy Fold Relaunch Set For 6 September
Samsung will relaunch its troubled foldable phone at the end of the week, starting in South Korea
Bluetooth Messaging App Bridgefy Grows Amid Hong Kong Protests
Going offline. Protesters in Hong Kong are reportedly using a Bluetooth-based messaging app to communicate
US Commerce Department ‘Has Received 130 Huawei Exemption Requests’
Applications pile up, but department has yet to issue a single licence allowing US firms to get around Huawei blacklist, amidst US-China deadlock
Microsoft HoloLens 2 May Arrive This Month
Senior executive comments suggest device may go on sale in September, as Microsoft focuses augmented reality tech on business and industry
Hackers Take Over Jack Dorsey’s Twitter Account
The account was used to broadcast offensive messages to more than four million followers following a hack of Dorsey's mobile phone number
Apple Apologizes For Listening To Siri Recordings
My bad. Formal apology from Apple and pledge to make Siri recordings optional going forward
Social Media Apps Pose Biggest Enterprise Threat – Survey
Gigamon survey finds biggest threat to enterprise security is not from hackers, but rather social media apps
Google Warns Of ‘Sustained Effort’ To Hack Apple iPhones
Google's Project Zero warns of a 'sustained effort' to hack iPhones over past two years, via poisoned websites
Apple Agrees To Supply Parts For Third Party Repair Shops
Independent repair shops will be able for the first time ever to source genuine Apple parts
Huawei Next Flagship Smartphone May Not Contain Google Apps
Huawei Mate 30 will still be launched in Europe, even without Android OS, or Google Maps or YouTube
Google To Move Pixel Smartphone Production Out Of China
Trade war escalation. Search engine giant set to shift production of Pixel smartphones from China to Vietnam
Facebook Threads App To Take On Snapchat
Development of new Threats app to give social networking giant ability to ramp up pressure on Snapchat
Cyber warfare, IoT hacks, and mass data gathering – the new security threats of a hyper-connected world
With 5G touted as the catalyst that will propel us into a future transformed by the Internet of Things, we spoke to Troy Hunt, Microsoft Regional Director and MVP, and the creator of the Have I Been Pwned? about the changing nature of ...
Rural 5G Could Mean Taller Mobile Masts
Government plans to speed up 5G rollout could result in taller mobile phone masts in rural areas
Android 10 To Arrive Next Week
Google support staff let slip the release date for Android 10, previously known as Android Q
UK To Make Huawei 5G Decision By The Autumn – Minister
Will they, won't they? The UK will make its official decision on Huawei 5G equipment before the end of the year
Huawei Sets Blacklist Cost At £8bn As It Introduces Latest AI Tech
Huawei introduces Ascend 910 AI chip and MindSpore framework as national security blacklist spurs efforts to reduce reliances on US tech
Qualcomm Wins Partial Stay On Enforcement Of Antitrust Ruling
Sweeping decision would have forced Qualcomm to renegotiate deals with customers and licence essential patents to rivals
Google Announces End Of Dessert Names For Android
No more internal codenames like Jellybean, Lollipop or Marshmellow for Android releases, Google confirms
Nokia Developing Affordable 5G Phone
HMD Global aims to deliver a much cheaper alternative to premium 5G handsets like the Samsung S10 5G
Facebook Breakup Would Be Difficult If Services Are Integrated – FTC
Plans to integrate WhatsApp and Instrgram brands could make it more difficult to breakup Facebook, FTC boss admits
Adware Hidden In Play Store Apps Infects 8 Million Users
Malware found in 85 apps posing as games or photography utilities displays full-screen ads and takes 'unique' steps to avoid detection
Google Shuts Down Android Data Programme ‘Over Regulatory Fears’
Mobile Network Insights service provided aggregated, anonymised user data to mobile operators to help them spot network weaknesses
US Grants 90-Day Extension To Huawei Blacklist Reprieve
Administration says US firms are to be given more time to find other telecoms equipment suppliers before ban comes into effect
Samsung Display Mulls LCD Production Suspension Amid Oversupply
Panel maker considers suspending one liquid crystal display (LCD) production line amid oversupply
Huawei Delays Launch Of Foldable Mate X Again
Launch of foldable device delayed again until after November, following cancellation of June arrival
Lenovo Warns Of Price Rise Amid US Tariff Threat
Warning to Trump? Chinese manufacturer warns prices will rise for PCs and laptops, if US tariffs increase
Vodafone Switches On Ireland’s First 5G Network
5G network in five city locations in the Republic of Ireland are switched on by Vodafone and Ericsson
MPs Urge Consideration Of Hands Free Phone Ban For Drivers
Government urged to consider tougher restrictions on using hands-free phones whilst driving