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HarmonyOS may launch first on Huawei P50 series

Huawei has confirmed that HarmonyOS – a brand-new mobile operating system designed to rival Google's version of Android will launch in 2021. The new OS was first announced back in summer last year, with a beta for the operating system recently launching ahead of a full release in the new year.

Devices and OS Huawei

·5 years ago

European Commission finally approves Google’s $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit

The European Commission has finally approved Google's $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit following an antitrust probe. The decision stipulates that Google allows competitive fitness trackers to operate on Android.

News Google

·5 years ago

Samsung and IBM to develop edge computing, 5G, and hybrid cloud solution

Samsung are to collaborate with IBM to develop edge computing, 5G, and hybrid cloud solutions to help businesses across all industries modernize their operations and realize the promise of Industry 4.0.

Samsung 5G

·5 years ago

Nokia holding an investor call on December 16, 2020

Nokia will hold an investor call on December 16, 2020 at 3 p.m. Finnish time (EET) to share the second phase of its refreshed strategy.

Financial

·5 years ago

BMW Group and AWS Team Up to Accelerate Data-Driven Innovation in Automotive Industry

AWS and the BMW Group are teaming up on a comprehensive strategic collaboration to further accelerate the automaker’s pace of innovation by placing data and analytics at the centre of its decision-making.

Automotive

·5 years ago

WhatsApp Carts lets users buy products via the chat app

WhatsApp has implemented shopping carts for businesses, offering a new intuitive experience for users that allows companies to keep track of orders and increase their sales.

Apps

·5 years ago

Nokia to lead the EU’s 6G project Hexa-X

Nokia is to to lead the EU’s 6G project Hexa-X, the European Commission’s 6G flagship initiative for research that will drive the overall 6G vision. The project goals include creating unique 6G use cases and scenarios, developing fundamental 6G technologies and defining a new architecture for an intelligent fabric that integrates key 6G technology enablers.

Connected

·5 years ago

Vodafone installs 5G-powered light display in Bristol

Vodafone has installed a massive 5G-powered light display in Bristol, launching the display on the car park of Cabot Circus to showcase Christmas drawings created by children from across the UK.

UK Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

Three reopens stores in England with extended opening hours

Three UK has reopened its stores across England this week. Throughout December, Three stores will also have extended opening hours to better serve customers when they need it most – adding a massive 2,000 extra trading hours.

Three UK

·5 years ago

Vodafone Business and RingCentral team up to Deliver New Cloud-based Communications Services

Vodafone Business and RingCentral are to create a new co-branded, cloud-based service that will be the lead Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solution for Vodafone Business.

Vodafone UK Connected

·5 years ago

Vodafone and Disney unveil Neo, a smartwatch for kids

Vodafone and Disney have unveiled the Neo, a smartwatch for kids that gives them independence as they take their first steps into the digital world, but which also helps parents stay connected.

SmartWatch UK Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

UK Telcos banned from installing new Huawei 5G equipment from September 2021

UK Telecoms providers will be banned from installing Huawei equipment in the UK’s 5G networks from next September, the government has said.

Huawei 5G Connected UK

·5 years ago

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