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.
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Google updates Android for entry-level smartphones to be faster and safer
Google has announced a new version of Android Go, claiming the updated operating system for entry-level smartphones will run apps faster and support new data encryption technology.
Huawei all smiles with $1.5bn developer plug amid the chaos
At its Connect Conference in Shanghai, Huawei executives attempted to put themselves on the front-foot with a $1.5 billion commitment to lure developers into its computing platforms.
Nokia found to be best brand for prompt Android updates
There is significant variation in the performance of the leading Android smartphone makers when it comes to updating Android, according to new research.
Google exposes massive iPhone hacking operation
Google’s Project Zero security team has revealed a vulnerability in iOS that exposed large numbers of users to a hack that allowed the installation of a monitoring implant.
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.
Cisco hits expectations once again, but disappoints on forecast
Cisco has released financials for the final three-month period of 2018, beating market expectations for the 21st consecutive quarter.
Samsung seeks to improve its productivity offering by cozying up to Microsoft
One of the more interesting parts of the Galaxy Note 10 launch was the announcement of a productivity partnership with Microsoft.
Huawei Android alternative set to go live
Huawei has been forced to accelerate the development of its own smartphone operating system by the threat of having Android support taken away.
IBM and Red Hat seal the deal
The $34 billion acquisition of opensource enterprise software vendor Red Hat by venerable tech giant IBM has finally been completed.
KaiOS gains Orange support in African drive
Orange has come out in support of KaiOS Technologies, as the telco contributed to the $50 million raised in total during its Series B funding round led by Cathay Innovation.
Huawei UK tries to calm fears about Android support
The news that Google may stop supporting Android on Huawei phones has inevitably hit their sales. But in the UK at least Huawei is fighting back.
Ericsson soups up its 5G software
Kit vendor Ericsson has released some new software designed to help operators with their move so standalone 5G NR when they eventually get around to it.
It’s Red Hat, but not as we know it
Software vendor Red Hat is celebrating the launch of Enterprise Linux 8 and the approval of its acquisition by IBM with a change of wardrobe.
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.
Europe unveils its own attempt to address ethical AI
Addressing the ethical implications of artificial intelligence has become very fashionable in recent months, and right on cue, the European Commission has produced seven guidelines for ethical AI.
Huawei’s software comes under renewed scrutiny
A leading UK cyber security expert has slammed Huawei’s software engineering as “very, very shoddy”.
Virgin Media gives some smarts to wifi
Virgin Media has unveiled a new, ‘intelligent’, router which it claims will bring faster speeds to more areas of the home.
Ericsson and Intel partner for 5G cloud platform
Ericsson and Intel have announced a new partnership which is aimed at aligning the Swedes efforts for software-defined infrastructure with Intel’s Rack Scale Design.
Telefónica pulls its SOCs up with Nokia’s help
Operator group Telefónica is changing its UK Network Operations Center into a Service Operations Center to show how customer-centric it is.
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