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TikTok and WeChat banned from US app stores from Sunday

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Friday morning that downloads of video app TikTok and messaging app WeChat will be banned in the U.S. from Sunday (Sept 20). If a deal is not struck by 12 November, the app will be fully banned, and using as well as downloading the app will be illegal.

US Apps

·5 years ago

Vodafone UK finally provides eSIM support for smartphones

Vodafone UK finally supports eSIMs in smartphones on its Pay Monthly plans. Promisingly, Vodafone says eSIMs will be provisioned using Vodafone’s accompanying online interface to load your eSIM on to your phone in just a few minutes rather than waiting days for a physical SIM card, or QR code to arrive in the post.

Connected UK Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

Ericsson, Qualcomm and U.S. Cellular achieve extended-range 5G data call over mmWave

Ericsson, Qualcomm and U.S. Cellular have successfully achieved the first extended range 5G NR millimeter Wave (mmWave) data call in the U.S. on a commercial network.

US 5G Connected

·5 years ago

Ultimate Guitar offers 3 months free on Huawei AppGallery

Ultimate Guitar today announced the start of a 3-month long campaign with Huawei AppGallery. The deepened partnership aims to further drive user growth and brand awareness among the two communities in 30 countries.

Apps

·5 years ago

Apple unveils eighth-generation iPad

Apple today introduced the eighth-generation iPad, featuring the A12 Bionic chip that brings the Neural Engine to the entry iPad for the first time. Starting at just £329, the upgrade packs even more value into the most popular and affordable iPad.

Devices and OS Apple

·5 years ago

Ericsson launches integrated Packet Core Firewall to boost 5G core security

Ericsson is advancing 5G core network security for communications service providers (CSPs) through the launch of the cloud native Ericsson Packet Core Firewall. Core network security is a key factor in CSPs’ forward business planning as they pursue innovative new business opportunities powered by 5G and emerging technologies.

5G Connected

·5 years ago

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney, London

BT and Microshare enable smart hospital in London

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability (RHN) in Putney has enlisted BT and start-up firm Microshare to introduce a smart Internet of Things (IoT) solution to help automate routine tasks to enable staff to spend more time with patients, and residents, and to reduce energy costs.

UK BT Group

·5 years ago

Huawei appoints Tony Yangxu as new CEO in Ireland

Huawei Ireland has appointed its UK sales director, Tony Yangxu, as chief executive officer, assuming overall responsibility for the company’s carrier, enterprise and consumer business units, including the national roll-out of 5G.

Huawei

·5 years ago

Vodafone and Disney team up on kids’ smart watch

Vodafone and Disney have collaborated to create a premium kids smart watch planned to launch in time for Christmas. It will feature hardware designed by the Vodafone smart tech team and a software experience from world class designers at Vodafone and Disney.

SmartWatch UK Vodafone UK

·5 years ago

Oracle agrees “partnership deal” with Bytedance for TikTok’s US operation

TikTok owner Bytedance has chosen Oracle as the technology partner to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, following Microsoft's statement that it had been rejected by ByteDance as a buyer.

Apps US

·5 years ago

NVIDIA to Acquire Arm for $40 Billion

NVIDIA and SoftBank Group have signed a definitive agreement under which NVIDIA will acquire Arm from SBG and the SoftBank Vision Fund (SoftBank) in a transaction valued at $40 billion.

Financial UK

·5 years ago

ByteDance rejects Microsoft bid for TikTok

TikTok owner ByteDance has rejected the bid from Microsoft for its U.S. operations. A deadline for TikTok to sell its U.S. operations or shut them down is arriving on Tuesday.

Apps Microsoft

·5 years ago

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