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Russia Agrees To Use Huawei 5G Kit
Win for embattled Chinese vendor as Russian operator agrees to use Huawei kit for 5G network
NHS Laptop, Mobile Theft Rises Dramatically
Rise in theft of tech from the NHS has prompted warning about cyber risk to patient data
Huawei Denies Order Reduction Report
Chinese firm has again denied media reports that it is reducing orders to its manufacturing partners
Apple Services Recovered After Tuesday Outage
Users of Apple services around the world suffer disruption on Tuesday, but services are now restored
Huawei Reduces Smartphone Production After ‘Entity’ Listing – Report
Ouch. US blacklisting has apparently resulted in Chinese firm shutting down some of its smartphone production lines
UK Has Not Made Final Decision On Huawei Ban – US
US national security advisor says UK has not made final decision on Huawei 5G ban
EE Launches 5G Network In Six Cities
UK's first 5G network goes live in the busiest parts of six British cities, but customers will need new handsets and expensive plans
Alexa Patent To Listen To All Words Spoken
Privacy threat? New Amazon patent means Alexa could always listen and record every word spoken to it
Qualcomm Seeks Antitrust Enforcement Delay, Ahead Of Appeal
Chipmaker disputes US judge ruling, and asks her not to enforce the antitrust order until it can appeal
Huawei Expands Challenge To US Federal Ban
Lawsuit against American government amended, as Chinese firm expands its legal challenge in the US courts
TfL To Collect Commuters Wi-Fi Data From July
VPN time? Commuters in London are to have Wi-Fi data collected to help improve journeys on the underground
US Judge Rules Qualcomm Violated Antitrust Law
US judge rules Qualcomm's policies strangled competition for years, but an appeal against the ruling is planned
Apple Promises To Be ‘Upfront’ About iPhone Battery Health
Promises UK watchdog that it will be “clearer and more upfront” with iPhone users about battery health
ARM Memo Tells Staff To Halt Huawei Work – Report
ARM becomes latest chip firm to distance itself from Chinese firm after memo tells staff to halt co-operation
EE To Launch 5G Network At Month End
Need for speed. EE to switch on 5G services in six UK cities on 30 May
Samsung Ready With Galaxy Fold Fix – Report
Electronics giant reportedly solves the problem with its folding smartphone with hinge and screen changes
Trump Escalates Fight Against Huawei With Complete Ban
Executive order bans Huawei on national security grounds, and prevents it buying vital US parts and components
Broadband Customers To Get End-Of-Contract Notice
New Ofcom rules means TV and ISP suppliers must inform customers of best deals, and when a contract ends
Questions Surround HTC After China Retreat
HTC 'temporarily closes' Chinese outlets. Is this the end for pioneering Android smartphone maker?
Third Android Q Beta Available For Download
New mobile operating system concentrates on improving security, privacy and 'digital wellbeing'
UK Could Delay 5G Rollout Because Of Security Concerns – Minister
Mike Pompeo warns the UK that Margaret Thatcher would have taken a much firmer line to using Huawei kit
Google Surprises With Budget Pixel 3a Smartphone
Taking the fight to Samsung, Apple, as Google launches cut price Pixel 3a and 3a XL smartphones
SAP Uses Apple Machine Learning To Expand App Family
Apple in the enterprise. SAP expands app portfolio with deal to use Apple's machine learning tech
Officials Gather To Discuss 5G Security
Countries from around the world discuss 5G security, but Russia, China and Huawei not invited
Samsung Tablet At Centre Of Wi-Fi Antenna Reports
Reported antennagate problem sees Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S5e losing Wi-Fi connections
US Border Phone, Laptop Searches Need Warrant, Say Campaigners
Travellers to the US are being increasingly ordered to unlock their smartphones and laptops for searches
Apple Profit Falls As iPhone Sales Slow
Smartphone worries as Tim Cook said China demand and price cuts helped stablise iPhone sales
Plusnet, TalkTalk Most Complained About ISPs
Winners and losers of the broadband and mobile market have been named and shamed by Ofcom study
Profits Slump At Samsung Due To Chip Sale Slowdown
Better times ahead predicts South Korean electronics giant after profits take a hit in the first quarter