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Huawei Readies Harmony OS For 2021 Android Replacement
Second version of Android replacement operating system, Harmony OS, announced by Huawei - with 2021 hinted at general release date by CEO
Apple Teases Event On 15 September
Arrival of the delayed iPhone 12 portfolio? Smartphone maker Apple schedules Tuesday 15 September for unspecified media event
Verizon Opts For Samsung 5G Equipment
Bad news for Nokia and Ericsson, as one of the largest mobile operators in the United States opts for 5G equipment from Samsung
Apple Delays Advertising Privacy Changes
After pushback from Facebook and advertising associations, Apple delays implementation of new privacy controls on advertisers tracking ability
NSA Surveillance Program Exposed By Edward Snowden, Ruled Unlawful
Spying setback. US Court of Appeals rules the NSA surveillance and mass data collection program exposed by Edward Snowden, was unlawful
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 To Cost $1,999
Not getting any cheaper. Second generation of Samsung's folding phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, will still cost an eye watering sum of money
Apple Orders 75 Million 5G iPhones From Suppliers – Report
Big demand expected for next generation iPhone handsets, as Apple reportedly asks suppliers to build 75 million 5G iPhones
Your Post Tap Business: The Future Is Voice
Learn how voice is about to become an essential component of your business. Discover why your business must use voice to connect to your enterprise and customers.
French Operator Bouygues Confirms Huawei Antenna Removal
After France recently restricted Hauwei from 5G networks in the years ahead, Bouygues confirms removal of 3,000 antennas by 2028
Canada To Be Final ‘Five Eyes’ Member To Exclude Huawei – Report
Fifth member of intelligence-sharing group delays formal decision, effectively forcing Canadian operators to exclude Huawei 5G equipment
Carmakers Urge FTC Intervention After Defeat In Qualcomm Appeal
Tesla, Ford, Honda, HP, and Intel ask the US tech regulator to carry on its case against Qualcomm after US court quashes Qualcomm licencing injunction
Apple To Reopen Some US Stores – Report
Open, close, open, close, open. A small number of Apple's retail stores in the United States will reportedly reopen at the end of August
Epic Wins Unreal Ruling, But No Fornite Return To Apple App Store
US judge partially backs Epic and grants its injunction, preventing Apple from removing Unreal engine from Apple developer program
TikTok Launches Legal Action Against US Executive Order
TikTok prepares to sue US government over 6 August order that banned deals with the company after 45 days, as it holds talks on selling off US operations
Apple Tells Judge Fortnite Row ‘Of Epic’s Own Making’
Apple tells court Fortnite can return to App Store as soon as Epic removes its independent payment system, amidst antitrust row over app commissions
BlackBerry Phones Live Again, As Texas Startup Promises 5G Device
BlackBerry back from the dead. New BlackBerry phone is promised for 2021, boasting 5G connectivity and a physical keyboard
Apple Becomes First US Company Valued At $2 Trillion
Wall Street has gained its first ever American company valued at a whopping $2 trillion, in the form of iPhone maker Apple
Canada Defends Disclosure Of Huawei Emails With US
Canadian government tells court that it has released as much information over the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou as it legally can
United States Tightens Export Screw On Huawei
Trump administration expands its restrictions on Huawei, and bans suppliers from selling it chips that utilise US technology
Epic To Be Removed From Apple’s Developer Program After Lawsuit
The Empire strikes back. Epic Games files an injunction to stop it being removed from Apple's Developer Program later this month
Tech Antitrust Probe Going ‘Full-Tilt’ – DoJ Official
Official antitrust investigation of technology giants is a major priority, deputy head of US Justice Department has confirmed
ZX Spectrum Next Issue 2 Surpasses Kickstarter Goal
Hankering after a bit of retro tech? Next model of the successor to the original ZX Spectrum of the 1980s, surpasses its kickstart funding goal
Microsoft Surface Duo To Cost $1,400
How much? Microsoft makes its dual screen Duo smartphone available for pre-order in the US only, starting at an eye-watering $1,399
Softbank Confirms It Is Exploring Sell-Off Of ARM Holdings
Japanese giant Softbank has confirmed it is exploring selling off British chip designer ARM Holdings, including selling off parts of it
Eurostar Blames Coronavirus For Limiting Onboard Wi-Fi
Wait...what? Train operator Eurostar says withdrawal of Wi-Fi connectivity from standard class carriages was down to Covid-19
Tim Cook Now A Billionaire After Apple Share Surge
Welcome to the club. CEO Tim Cook now said to be a billionaire after almost a decade in charge of the technology giant Apple
Trump Administration Announces 5G Spectrum Auction
5G growth. The White House has announced a spectrum auction to strengthen “the United States’ leadership in 5G communications”
TikTok Owner Promises Legal Action Over US Ban
TikTok owner ByteDance challenges US executive order against it, as Trump administration targets WeChat in major trade war escalation
NHS Covid-19 Tracing App For England, Wales, Nears Launch
Date for limited rollout of delayed NHS track and trace app for England and Wales expected to be announced within next couple of days