Mobility

Google Cancels Controversial ‘Project Dragonfly’

Pressure from staff. Android search engine app for Chinese market cancelled by Google

5 years ago

Vodafone Expands UK’s 5G Network

5G network expanded into 15 towns and cities in the UK, coupled with 55 locations in Europe

5 years ago

Microsoft Puts Amazon’s Alexa On Windows 10 Lock Screen

Feature arrives in a test Windows 10 build aimed for final release later this year, along with enterprise and security…

5 years ago

US Signals Huawei Sales Could Recommence ‘In Two Weeks’

But Chinese firm is already planning massive layoffs at its US research and development subsidiary as trade restrictions bite

5 years ago

MPs: No Technical Grounds For Huawei Ban

Committee finds Chinese gear could be safely allowed in some areas of 5G networks, but says there may be 'geopolitical…

5 years ago

Galileo Satellite Navigation System Suffers Major Outage

Disruption means receivers are not picking up usable signals 'until futher notice', reportedly due to a fault at a ground…

5 years ago

IBM Touts AI For Wimbledon Highlights, App Experience

Big Blue's 30 year partnership at Wimbledon continues with AI used to power App and highlights programme

5 years ago

Apple Restores OurPact App After Privacy Row

Parental control app restored to Apple's App Store after it, along with others, were purged earlier this year

5 years ago

Apple Co-Founder Wozniak Warns People To ‘Get Off Facebook’

Steve Wozniak urges people to ditch Facebook over ongoing concerns at its privacy implications

5 years ago

25 Million Android Phones Infected With Fake Apps

'Agent Smith' malware replaces legitimate installed apps (such as WhatsApp) with malicious versions

5 years ago

Apple Disables Watch Walkie-Talkie App

Vulnerability could have allowed people to listen in, so Apple takes decision to disable app

5 years ago

Microsoft To Open Retail Store In Central London

Redmond finally remembers the consumer market, as it readies opening of new retail outlet in heart of London

5 years ago

Banks Stay Away From Facebook’s Libra Over Regulatory Risk

Banks also cite their own competing payment projects and past failed digital wallets as reasons to be sceptical of Libra

5 years ago

TfL Begins Collecting Data On Tube Passengers This Week

The anonymous tracking data is to be used to help passengers avoid congestion and improve transport policy

5 years ago

Facebook EU Privacy Challenge Raises Prospect Of Data Disruption

Case opening this week in European Court of Justice could invalidate legal basis for transfer of citizens' data to any…

5 years ago

Huawei’s First 5G Handset Set To Arrive In UK This Month

Launch of the Mate 20 X (5G) in Europe had been in doubt after Huawei was placed on a US…

5 years ago

All Four UK Telecoms Operators ‘Working With Huawei’ On 5G

The collaboration could prove risky if government decides to ban Huawei on national security grounds, as requested by the US

5 years ago

BA Faces Record £183.39m Fine For Massive Data Breach

The fine, intended to penalise 'poor security arrangements' that allowed the attack to take place, is the largest ever announced…

5 years ago

EU Votes Against Wi-Fi-Based Car Standard

Victory for 5G? European nations defeat attempt to create a Wi-Fi-based car standard

5 years ago

Exports To Huawei Still Subject To ‘Highest Scrutiny’

Easing Huawei blacklisting? Not really, as US Commerce Dept insists it will apply highest national security scrutiny

5 years ago

Chinese Border Guards Install Spy App On Tourist Phones – Report

Surveillance state. Android phones belonging to tourists reportedly have spy app secretly installed

5 years ago

Vodafone Offers Unlimited Data After 5G Switch On

Second 5G network goes live in seven UK cities, with unlimited data plans for businesses and consumers

5 years ago

Samsung Boss Admits Rushing Galaxy Fold Launch

Launch flop of hugely expensive folding smartphone 'embarrassing', admits CEO of Samsung

5 years ago

Sir Jony Ive’s Soul Had Left Apple Years Ago – Report

Chief designer spent the last couple of years distancing himself from Apple and rarely came into the office

5 years ago

BT To Launch 5G Services This Autumn

BT broadband users are to get first access to 5G services running on EE's mobile network, which launched in parts…

5 years ago

Microsoft Set To Pull Plug On Books Purchased From Microsoft Store

As it pulls out of e-book sales, the company is to remove access to all books aquired from the Microsoft…

5 years ago

US To Relax Huawei Trade Ban Under China Trade Talks Deal

The US is to issue licences to some companies to sell to Huawei under a deal between the US and…

5 years ago

EU Requires New Electric Cars To Emit Noise

The new regulations come in response to complaints that electric vehicles pose a danger to pedestrians because they are too…

5 years ago

New Rules Allow Users To Switch Mobile Providers With A Single Text

From Monday users can switch to a new provider within one working day without notice period charges

5 years ago

Nokia Slams Huawei For ‘Serious’ Security Flaws – Updated

Update - Nokia says that the comments of its CTO does not reflect its official view on the matter.

5 years ago