Google undercuts the flagship 5G smartphone market with Pixel 5
Internet giant Google has launched the latest version of its own-brand smartphone, which will set you back a relatively modest 600 quid.
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Apple manages to both underwhelm and antagonise with latest launch event
Gadget giant Apple had one of its Autumn events, but this time the new iPhone was AWOL. Meanwhile a new bundle of services is sure to face scrutiny from antitrust authorities.
Google in talks for more prominence on Samsung devices: report
According to reports on Bloomberg, Google and Samsung are in preliminary talks to grant more search tasks to Google products on the Korean devices.
Wearables and services are paying off for Apple
The iPhone is still the biggest contributor to the monstrous profits Apple claws in each quarter, but efforts in wearables and services are balancing out the company.
Google pushes further into hardware world with Fitbit purchase
Google has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire wearables brand Fitbit as it further explores its options in the hardware segments.
Apple continues its transition from products to services
Quarterly revenues for gadget giant Apple were up year-on-year but down for the full year, as the company increasingly relies on services.
Apple finally gets the memo on sacrificing margin for market share
By making its entry-level new phone cheaper than last year’s one and only charging a fiver for its new video service, Apple is further compromising its premium image.
Apple given golden opportunity to crack India with relaxed rules
Apple has struggled to gain any sort of traction in the Indian markets to date, but new Government rules could perhaps open the door a crack.
BT streamlining continues with reported £100m Dutch infrastructure sale
UK telco group BT is reportedly flogging £100 million of infrastructure assets in The Netherlands as its new CEO strives to make it a leaner operation.
Sky becomes first top-tier MVNO to join the UK 5G race
Sky has become the first MVNO in the UK to join the 5G race, making use of the O2 network.
Vodafone pumps Manchester for 5G ecosystem development
In a few weeks’ time, Vodafone will become the second telco in the UK to switch on its ‘5G’ network, but up in Manchester, the team is focusing on ecosystem development.
Apple investors hope short-term pain will lead to long-term gain
16% growth in the steadily growing software and services business seems to be enough to rally investor confidence in the face of declining revenues.
Apple announces original content, a credit card and a news subscription service
Apple’s big services event didn’t disappoint, with a bunch of potentially disruptive launches accompanied by new levels of hyperbole and clapping.
Weak iPhone sales take bite out of Apple revenues
It might not come as a huge surprise, but the Apple financials are not as glorious and fruitful as the quarterly bonanza of yesteryear.
Apple finds the water is warming up in App Store legal battle
Apple has found itself in court once again, but Qualcomm is no-where to be seen. Instead, a few of its loyal iLifers are challenging the firm over whether the App Store is an illegal monopoly.
iPhone X drives Apple growth past analyst expectations
Apple has reported its quarterly results for the three months ending June 30, collecting an eye-watering $585 million in revenue a day over the period.
Seat and Orange aim to make the car your home away from home
Orange Spain and Seat have signed an agreement to promote new advances in the development and use of the connected car, promising to make it your home away from home.
Nokia puts Global Services at the centre of its diversification strategy
Using a mixture of artificial intelligence, automation and consulting, Nokia is hoping its Analytics Services offering will unlock a bunch of new markets.
Ericsson finally has a plan – flog media and cloud hardware units, double-down on services and IoT
Having spent the first quarter of the year reviewing the state of his company, Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm has now unveiled his grand plan to turn the company around.
S7 series leads charge as Samsung reports profits of $7.22 billion
Samsung has announced its strongest profits for two years, reported profit of $7.22 billion, up 18% year-on-year, largely due to a strong performance from the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge across the period.
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