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Sting Operation With Underworld App, Results In Hundreds Of Arrests
Police around the world have arrested more than 800 people after using encrypted messaging app An0m developed by law enforcement
Apple FaceTime To Open Up To Android, Windows Users
Apple WWDC announcement reveals Android and Windows users will be able to join FaceTime calls in the Autumn, but only via a browser
Apple Updates AirTags Over Stalking Concerns
Apple issues software update to AirTag tracking devices after users find they can be used to secretly follow people's movements
Samsung Patent Reveals Folding Tablet Device
Patent from Samsung reveals double folding tablet device that can be expanded into a computer screen like display, or other shapes
Apple Developing New iPad Pro With Wireless Charging – Report
On the way in 2021/2022? New iPad Mini, as well as a new iPad Pro with wireless charging are reportedly being developed by Apple
Amazon US Users Have One Week To Refuse Shared Wireless Network
Privacy nightmare or useful functionality? Every Echo speaker and Ring doorbell or camera in US to opt into shared wireless network
TSMC Begins Construction Of 5nm Arizona Chip Factory
US chip factory update. CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. confirms construction has begun of new fab at Arizona site
Google Photos Ends Unlimited Storage – What To Do
No more unlimited free photo storage, as Google ends years of free cloud storage for photos. But is there an alternative unlimited service from a rival?
LG Makes Its Last Ever Smartphone
That's all folks. LG this week reportedly ceases manufacturing smartphone handsets, with the last phone made on Monday 31 May
‘Twitter Blue’ Subscription Service Appears On App Stores
'Twitter Blue' subscription service expected to offer features such as 'Undo' button for tweets, 'Reader Mode' and 'collections' of bookmarks
Huawei To Launch Harmony 2.0 Operating System Next Week
Huawei's Android replacement operating system for mobile handsets and devices, Harmony OS 2.0, will be officially launched next week
Apple Executive Admits Mac Malware Problem
Software boss Craig Federighi admits Apple Mac computers have an unacceptable amount of malware, unlike the iPhone platform
Google To Open Retail Store In New York
Good idea? Google retail store in New York’s Chelsea neighbourhood will sell Pixel phones, FitBit devices and Nest products
Virgin Media, O2 Merger Achieves Final Clearance By CMA
CMA gives its official blessing to merger of O2 and Virgin Media, after being 'reassured that competition … will remain strong'
Google I/O: Android 12 Boasts Major Redesign
Google I/O: With few hardware (Pixel etc) announcements, Google confirms massive redesign for Android 12, including new look and feel
IFA 2021: Berlin Show Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Vaccine Worry
IFA consumer trade show to be held in Berlin in September has been cancelled, with organisers citing concern about the vaccine rollout
US Senate Democrats Propose $52 Billion For US Chip Production
Democrat leader in the US Senate revises legislation to approve $52 billion plan to ramp up US semiconductor manufacturing
BT Targets Hull To Begin Removal Of Huawei Kit – Report
BT begins program to remove Huawei equipment from its 4G and 5G mobile network, with Hull in East Yorkshire being the first location
Price For Microsoft Surface Duo Slashed In US
Another Microsoft phone failure? Seven months after Redmond's dual screen smartphone device went on sale, and prices are being halved
Most Users Opt Out Of iOS App Tracking – Flurry Analytics
Expected blow for advertising industry, as new figures show a clear majority of people refuse to allow iOS apps to gather tracking data
US Removes Xiaomi From DoD Blacklist
Shares in Xiaomi rally after US DoD removes Trump's blacklisting of Chinese smartphone maker over alleged ties to the Chinese military
Apple Sued Over Excessive App Store Charges
More legal headaches. Landmark class action lawsuit filed in the UK against Apple, over its 'excessive and unlawful' fees for its App Store
Chip Shortage To Last A Few Years, Warns Michael Dell
Head of one of the world's largest PC makers has warned the ongoing silicon shortage is likely to persist for several years
Twitter Tests ‘Tip Jar’ Payments Feature
Twitter begins limited testing of 'Tip Jar' feature for sending money to other accounts, as users raise ethical and privacy questions
Apple Developing Foldable iPhone For 2023 – Report
Noted Apple analyst predicts Apple will launch a foldable iPhone in 2023, as next innovation for high-end smartphones after 5G
Android ‘Exposes’ Covid-19 Contact Tracing Data
Android devices expose contact tracing data to hundreds of third-party apps, finds analysis of 'privacy-first' Apple-Google framework
EU Charges Apple Over App Store ‘Monopoly’
European Commission says Apple breaches EU competition law by levelling 'high' fees on music streaming services while promoting its own competing app
Chip Shortage Will Not End Soon, Forrester Warns
Analyst house Forrester warns global shortage of semiconductors is not going to end any time soon due to fabless chip manufacturing trends, supply hoarding
Apple Profits Double As Users Upgrade To 5G iPhones
Apple reaps reward from strong spending on Macs, apps and iPads during lockdown, coupled with people upgrading to 5G iPhones