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Vodafone Rated As Worst Mobile Operator In Which? Survey
But EE not much better, with smaller players achieving a higher rating according to annual customer satisfaction survey
Google Launches ‘Chat’ App To Rival iMessage
Search engine looks to resolve messaging element for Android with the launch of its 'Chat' app
ZTE Claims Survival At Risk Due To US Sales Ban
Chinese firm claims its survival is at risk after US officials banned the sale of components to the firm
EU Android Antitrust Probe ‘Advancing’
How long? Three years after probe was officially launch, antitrust boss says Android investigation is “advancing”
TalkTalk, Vodafone Continue To Top Complaints League
Vodafone, TalkTalk, and BT remain on Ofcom's naughty step for most complaints from consumers
Android Phone Makers ‘Forget’ Google Security Updates – Report
Porky pies? Research claims that Android phone makers are telling users phones have been updated, when it hasn't
Vodafone First To Test UK 5G Spectrum
After securing largest block of 5G spectrum last week, Vodafone tests it between Manchester and Newbury
Amber Rudd To Earmark £9m For Dark Web Crackdown
Experts question whether additional funding will help in the fight against criminals who exploit dark web
Does Latest iOS Update Kill Repaired iPhone 8 Screens?
Not again. Apple reportedly disables iPhone 8 touch ability if cracked screens are fixed by third parties
Global IT Spending To Rise 6.2 Percent, Gartner Predicts
Good news for tech industry with prediction of significant rise in IT spending thanks to weak US dollar
British Operators Pay £1.4bn For 5G Spectrum
Big four dig deep to secure spectrum for 5G services, and O2 gains valuable 40Mhz block for 4G
Apple To Drop Intel Chips From Macbooks – Report
Intel processors will reportedly no longer feature in Macs from 2020 as Apple plots inhouse CPUs
Microsoft Restructuring Sees Exit Of Veteran Terry Myerson
Another Nadella shakeup at Redmond sees focus on “intelligent cloud and intelligent edge”
Poor Broadband Hinders Education Of 1.2 Million Children
Digital poverty line. Poor broadband line speeds see 1.2 million children falling behind, survey finds
Facebook Cuts Ties With Data Brokers
Damage limitation continues as social giant axes ties to data brokers after Cambridge Analytica scandal
Privacy International Warns About Police Access To Smartphone Data
Police should obtain a warrant to download a person's data held on a mobile device, campaign group warns
Theresa May Surrenders BlackBerry For Apple iPhone
Prime Minister finally hands over beloved BlackBerry in favour of an Apple iPhone
Best Buy Pulls Plug On Huawei Smartphones – Report
National security move as largest US electronics chain in America is to cease stocking phones from China's Huawei
EE Tackles More Not-Spots To Extend 4G Coverage
Operator installs more mobile masts and upgrades 4,000 existing sites to further spread of its 4G network
Apple Begins MicroLED Screen Development – Report
Watch out Samsung, Sharp etc, as Apple reportedly begins development of MicroLED screens in the US
BlackBerry Extends John Chen’s Contract With $130m Sweetener
Nice little earner. Five year extension as CEO in return for compensation valued at close to $130 million
WhatsApp Agrees Not To Share Data With Facebook… For Now
The messaging app maker has said it won't share data with its parent company, as the Information Commissioner concludes its privacy probe
Apple Audit Finds Serious Violations Among Suppliers
Expanded audit finds higher number of serious labour and environmental violations, but overall compliance has improved
Vodafone, Three Face Ofcom ‘Throttling’ Investigation
The UK regulator has launched an inquiry into the 'traffic management practices' of Vodafone and Three amidst an ongoing debate over net neutrality
Vodafone Offers Broadband Speed Guarantees
Money back if you don't get the broadband speed you pay for, Vodafone promises customers
Ofcom Announces Auction Bidders For 5G Spectrum
Six bidders for 5G spectrum auction officially approved by UK communications regulator
Smartphone Shipments Record First Ever Decline, Gartner Warns
Saturation point? Last quarter of 2017 saw first ever decline in smartphone shipments, but Samsung still leads
Broadcom Lowers Qualcomm Offer To $117bn
Broadcom shaves 4 percent off its 'opportunistic' offer for Qualcomm, after objecting to raised bid for NXP
Apple Works To Fix Telegu Character Bug That Crashes iPhones
Not again. Fix on the way to stop iPhones crashing due to an Indian language Telegu character