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Apple Expands iPhone Sales In Spite Of Shortages
Apple retakes worldwide No. 2 smartphone spot as Samsung retains lead in spite of decline, shipping more than 3 million foldable devices in third quarter
Facebook Says Instagram Makes People ‘Feel Better’
Facebook responds to criticism over well-being, saying it is spending $5bn on the issue this year and that Instagram makes young people 'feel better'
Location Data Firm Addresses Privacy Breach Concerns
UK-based Huq acknowledges at least two of its partner apps collected users' location data even when users had explicitly opted out
Australia Wants Search Engine Choice Screen On Smartphones
Search engine move plotted down under. Australian watchdog plans to make Google offer smartphone users an alternative search engine
US Copyright Office Adds Support For Right To Repair
With the right to repair movement supported by the Biden administration, US Copyright Office expands legal shield to fix tech goods
EU Regulators Open Investigation Of Nvidia’s ARM Acquisition
Setback for Nvidia, as the European Commission confirms full-scale investigation into purchase of British chip designer ARM Holdings
FCC Revokes China Telecom Licence In US
US communication regulator has officially revoked and terminates the license of China Telecom to provide services in the United States
Australia Funds Telstra Buy Of Digicel Pacific To Thwart China
Strategic blocking? Australian government joins forces with Telstra to acquire Digicel Pacific, after interest from state-owned China Mobile
Apple ‘Very Likely’ To Face DoJ Antitrust Lawsuit – Report
Two year investigation by Department of Justice of tech giants has seen acceleration of Apple probe, reportedly increasing likelihood of lawsuit
France Holds Secret Talks With Israel Over NSO Spyware
Top adviser to French President holds talks with Israeli counterpart to discuss NSO spyware allegedly targetting French government ministers
Samsung Barred From Importing Smartphones Into Russia
Russian court bans Samsung Electronics from importing and selling 61 models of smartphones in Russia over IP lawsuit concerning Samsung Pay
Vodafone To Hire 7,000 In Digital Services Push
British mobile giant Vodafone to hire thousands of software engineers to assist in its digital transformation and digital services push
FCC Urged To Address Spy Risk To US Telecom Networks
American senators have urged the US communications watchdog to address surveillance threats posed by foreign firms providing services to US telcos
Google Pixel 6 Launches At Compelling Price Point
Two new Android flagship phones from Google continues the aggressive pushback against more expensive smartphone alternatives
Hacker Group Linked To China Compromising Global Telecom Networks
Warning from security experts CrowdStrike that 'LightBasin' hackers are burrowing into telephone networks around the world to grab data
CMA Competition Probe Into Music Streaming Market
British competition watchdog announces investigation into music streaming market, and issues recommendations for anti-virus industry
Apple Risks South Korean Clash After Investigation Warning
South Korean government official warns of possible investigation into Apple's compliance with new App Store payment law in that country
TSMC Confirms Chip Plant For Japan
Taiwanese chip giant TSMC confirms it will build a chip factory in Japan, that will focus on the older chips that are in such short supply
Apple iPhone 13 Production To Be Reduced Due To Chip Shortage
Global chip shortage will likely see Apple slash production of its iPhone 13 by as much as 10 million units, report warns
EU To Investigate Nvidia’s Purchase Of ARM – Report
Concessions offered last week by Nvidia have reportedly failed to offset an extended antitrust investigation by European Union officials
TSMC, Sony Mull Joint Chip Factory With Japanese Gov Help – Report
TSMC and Sony reportedly consider building a chip factory together, with financial assistance from the Japanese government
Apple Seeks Pause On Epic Games Antitrust Ruling
As appeal against ruling on Epic Games lawsuit begins, Apple asks US judge to put on hold orders to change App Store practices
Sky Launches Streaming Television Unit, Sky Glass
Look mum, no satellite dish. Sky launches streaming television that doesn't require a satellite dish or even a set-top box
Nvidia Offers EU Concessions Over $54bn ARM Deal
Why not the UK's CMA? Filing shows Nvidia offering concessions to the EU over its acquisition of British chip designer ARM
Nokia Tablet Unveiled By HMD Global
Possible challenger to Apple iPad? New Android-based tablet device unveiled, namely the £199.99 Nokia T20 tablet from HMD Global
Apple ‘May Be Working On Mobile Advertising Platform’
Anti-tracking tech in iOS 14.5 may be part of Apple plan to compete in online advertising against Facebook and Google, financial analysts say
Top Search On Bing Is ‘Google’, Google Tells Court
Top search term on Microsoft's Bing is 'Google', Google tells European Union court as it argues record £4bn antitrust fine should be overturned
Huawei Confirms Appeal Against Sweden’s 5G Ban
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei confirms it will appeal against court ruling upholding ban on the sale of its 5G equipment in the country
Flaw With Apple Pay, Visa Uncovered By University Researchers
Researchers uncover flaw when Apple Pay linked to a Visa card is used for transportation payments on say the London Underground