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Apple Issues Recall On UK Plugs
Shock recall for plugs shipped in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore between 2003 and 2010
Huawei Leak Probe Could Turn Criminal, Warns Government
Hot water ahead for the leaker of government's Huawei 5G decision, as minister confirms possible criminal investigation
Investigation Demanded After UK Huawei 5G Leak
Outrage from senior ministers after UK's controversial decision on Huawei was leaked to newspaper
UK To Allow Huawei Limited Access To 5G Network – Report
Chinese maker will supply 5G equipment, but will be banned from 'core' areas of the British 5G network
Samsung Halts Galaxy Fold Media Events In China
After a few display issues, Samsung delays Chinese media events for innovative Galaxy Fold smartphone
Apple Opens Up About Recycling iPhones Via Robot
Apple shows off robot called Daisy that can disassemble 200 iPhones per hour in both the US and Holland
BBM To Close End Of May
The king is dead, long live the king? Consumer version of BBM will be axed, as enteprise addition opens to everyone
Google To Give Android Users Choice Of Browser, Search Engine
'No more penalties please EU', as Google confirms browser and search choice for Android users
Samsung Galaxy Fold Trouble For Some Reviewers
Some reviewers report trouble with the innovative display of the $2,000 folding smartphone
UK Porn Viewers To Face Age Checks From 15 July
No 'summer loving' for British porn viewers if they fail to verify their age from mid July
Intel Exits 5G For Smartphones After Apple Settlement
No surprise. Intel confirms 5G smartphone modem exit, after Apple and Qualcomm kiss and make up
Apple Surprises With Qualcomm Settlement
Billion dollar lawsuits around the world halted after Apple agrees to pay Qualcomm undisclosed sum
No Nationalised 5G Networks, Says President Trump
No nationalised 5G. Private sector is best way to deploy nationwide 5G networks, says President Trump
Vodafone Turns On 5G At Birmingham Train Station
But will it make the trains run on time? Birmingham New Street become first train station to trial 5G network
Former Mozilla CTO Ordered To Unlock Devices At US Border
Apple staffer and American citizen Andreas Gal detained by US border agents after refusing to unlock devices
Apple Loses Confidence In Intel’s 5G Chip Deadline – Report
Apple reportedly expands own engineering team to develop modem chips for forthcoming iPhones
South Korea Launches Commerical 5G Network
Speed for need. Asian nation launches commercial 5G network, with monthly costs of £37 (and upwards) per month
Huawei Slams US ‘Loser Attitude’ Amid Strong Results
Chairman of Chinese firm has harsh words for US administration and its campaign against it
Three Warns Huawei Ban Would Delay 5G Deployment
Three echoes Vodafone's concerns that Huawei ban would damage and delay deployment of 5G networks
Spotify Hits Apple With Antitrust Complaint
The day the music died? Spotify says Apple is not playing fair with its App Store fees and its own music streaming service
Foxconn Boss ‘Furious’ At Microsoft Patent Lawsuit
Microsoft launches break of contract lawsuit at manufacturing giant for “unpaid royalties” and missing paperwork
US Warns Of Pull Out Where Huawei Kit Is Used
Secretary of State warns US will not be able to operate in environments where Huawei equipment is used
Qualcomm Launches Chip For 5G Smartphones
But will Apple use it? New 5G modem chip to connect upcoming smartphones to 5G networks
Apple Restarts Sales Of Older iPhones In Germany
Apple stores in Germany can sell older iPhones equipped with Qualcomm chips, as legal battle continues
Bluetooth 5.1 Delivers Pinpoint Location Accuracy
Location services boost as new spec delivers exact location data, to within one centimetre
Microsoft Finally Signals End Of Windows Phone
Windows 10 Mobile diehards have just over 360 days to switch to Android or iOS, before Redmond pulls support
China Warns Canada Of ‘Repercussions’ For Huawei 5G Ban
Relationship turns increasingly frosty as Canada mulls whether to ban Huawei's 5G equipment
US Police Cannot Force Suspects To Unlock Devices
Suspects cannot be forced to biometric unlock their devices as it breaks self-incrimination laws, US judge rules
Apple To Scale Back Hiring After iPhone Slowdown – Report
Hiring spree at Apple to slow for certain divisions, warns Tim Cook, but there will be no hiring freeze