Commercial cloud annualized revenue run rate exceeds $13.0 billion. Microsoft today announced the following results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016
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Apple today introduced iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus featuring new advanced camera systems that take pictures like never before, more power and performance with the best battery life ever in an iPhone.
Spain's Telefonica Chairman, Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete, said today the company would hold a partial sale or an IPO for O2 before early 2017, four months after regulators blocked its takeover.
Samsung today unveiled the Gear S3, a striking and innovative smartwatch. Inspired by traditional timepieces, the Gear S3 includes IP68 water resistance, mobile payments, LTE connectivity and built-in GPS.
For the first time, industry leaders are leveraging the power of mobile telecommunications to create a community exclusively for drivers and the businesses that serve them.
It would appear that BlackBerry are now on the patent offensive. After filing a patent suit against Avaya two weeks ago, BlackBerry has filed two patent lawsuits in the United States, this time against BLU Products.
Infinite Peripherals (IPC), a provider of enterprise mobility solutions, has added mobile communications industry veteran Eric Nicolaisen to the newly created position of director, enterprise product management.
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LG's upcoming LG V20 smartphone will not only be the first phone to run Android 7.0, but will also be the first smartphone to feature feature 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC.
Apple has released the third iOS 10 public beta. Members of Apple's Beta Software Program can download the previews now on registered devices, or simply update on the phone from public beta 2.
Google has rolled out a series of third-party add-ons to Google Docs and Sheets for Android users who use the productivity tools on the go.
Vodafone UK today launched its Superfast Fibre broadband service for the country’s small businesses. Vodafone Business Broadband and Phone will enable the UK’s small businesses to stay connected.
A new report by a leading global provider of decision science and big data analytics solutions, Mu Sigma, has revealed a diverse landscape when it comes to how multinational enterprises tackle problem solving and analytics.
APWorks plans to use the 3D printing services recently announced by SAP to operate a bionics network that connects 3D printing experts and end users.
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New research published today on the network activity of 1 million European mobile phone users has revealed the threat of a cyber-attack more than doubled during the games.
Western Digital today introduced new 256 gigabyte microSD cards, which includes the new 256GB SanDisk Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card – the fastest microSD card in its class.
Facebook has announced that users can now easily share 360 photos on Facebook. Simply take a panorama with your phone or capture a 360-degree photo using a 360 photo app or 360 camera.
Egnyte today announced the launch of the first hybrid data governance solution for enterprise, Egnyte Protect.
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Hyundai is adding smartphone integrations to several existing models today, via do-it-yourself installation. The software update compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto is now available at no cost through MyHyundai.com.
Pebble has just announced its third Kickstarter campaign, offering two affordable, heart rate-enabled smartwatches and a hackable, 3G ultra-wearable for phone-free running with GPS and music.
Vodafone UK customers with Android devices can now more easily pay for content in the Google Play Store, such as apps, games, music, films, TV shows and e-books, by charging it directly to their monthly phone bill.
SAP today announced general availability of the SAP Anywhere solution in the U.S. This new front-office cloud solution is specifically designed to help meet the e-commerce and customer interaction needs of small businesses.
Vodafone UK has written to Sharon White, the CEO of Ofcom, with a ‘10 Point Plan for a Better Openreach’, a plan which contains a series of proposals aimed at creating a reformed Openreach.
Google has announced today that it will stop showing adverts from payday loan companies to protect its users from "deceptive or harmful financial products".
Apple CEO Tim Cook appeared on CNBC's Mad Money yesterday and talked with host Jim Cramer at-length about a variety of topics ranging from China, India, the company's Q2 earnings and more.
A U.S. Federal Judge has granted the Federal Trade Commission's request for summary judgment in the agency’s lawsuit against Amazon for billing consumers for unauthorized in-app charges incurred by children.
HTC is providing more consumers with the ability to experience virtual reality with its Vive system first hand through a relationship with Microsoft stores and GameStop locations across the U.S. and in Canada.
The LG G5, LG's first modular smartphone, is set to be transformed by G5 Friends companion devices, available on April 8, 2016.
Reddit has released their long-awaited apps for both Android and iOS devices. The new Reddit app will serve as the official means for accessing Reddit on mobile and will replace Alien Blue.
Facebook has announced new features for Facebook Live bringing users more ways to discover, share, and interact with live video, and more ways to personalize your live broadcasts.
Nine months after Apple Pay launched in the UK, Barclays and Barclaycard customers are now able to make contactless payments using Apple Pay.
When Apple refused to unlock an iPhone for the FBI, it generated a huge amount of free positive advertising about how secure their devices were. However, the tech giant has now been left with egg on it's face.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has officially ended legal action against Apple in the month-long encryption feud between the the tech giant and the FBI.
The BlackBerry Priv, the first-ever BlackBerry smartphone powered by Android, is now available to by in Japan and will set you back 99,800 Yen (excluding tax).
The LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE – the first Android Wear smartwatch with cellular connectivity that lets you make and receive calls right from your wrist – is now available for pre-order at AT&T and Verizon stores and online.
BMO Financial Group and MasterCard today marked the beginning of a phased launch of the first biometric corporate credit card program in Canada and the U.S.
Apple has today rolled out iOS 9.3, packing in a load of new features for iPhone and iPad users, including Night Shift for reduced eye strain, a Touch ID-secured version of Notes, additional 3D Touch Quick Actions and more.
SAP HANA Vora Now Available to Bring Contextual Analytics Across All Enterprise and Big Data Systems
SAP SE today announced general availability of SAP HANA Voraâ„¢, an in-memory query engine that brings powerful contextual analytics across all data stored in Hadoop, enterprise systems and other distributed data sources.
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Following the success of BlackBerry and Exclusive Networks partnership in Australia and the Nordic region, the companies are extending their distribution agreement into the UK, Benelux and DACH.
Qualcomm today announced that it will be launching a new virtual reality (VR) software development kit (SDK).
ZTE today launched the latest iterations in its popular Blade series, the Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite, at Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona.
LG today the LG G5 smartphone, a brand new design with not only a sleek, metal uni-body featuring a Slide-out Battery but a Modular Type design that gives a greater smartphone experience.
Microsoft has announced that the company has started rolling out group video calling on iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets in Western Europe and North America.
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Samsung is rolling out Android 6.0 Marshmallow update starting with Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge today (February 15, 2016) and other GALAXY devices will soon follow.
The latest software update for iPhone 6 handsets is allegedly rendering the devices useless if it detects that a repair to the phone has been carried out by a non-Apple technician.
Google has announced a number of changes for Android Wear-powered smartwatches that make controlling things easier from your wrist.
Hutchison Whampoa, the owner of Three, has promised to freeze prices for five years and sell off portions of its mobile spectrum holdings as it looks to push through its £10.25 billion acquisition of O2.
BlackBerry announced today that it received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") to amend its current normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") in order to increase the maximum number of common shares that may be repurchased.
BT has completed its £12.5 billion acquisition of EE, creating the biggest telecoms provider in the UK. In a filing to the stock market, BT confirmed it has transferred shares over to Deutsche Telekom.
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphone vendors shipped a total of 399.5 million units during the fourth quarter of 2015
Ontario Superior Court of Justice allows Swisscanto to proceed to next step in BlackBerry litigation
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted leave and allowed Swisscanto to proceed to the next step of litigation against BlackBerry, certification of the class action.
QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, today announced that Ford Motor Company has ported its open source SmartDeviceLinkâ„¢ (SDL) technology to the QNX CARâ„¢ Platform for Infotainment.
LG will unveil its newest addition to its IoT ecosystem, SmartThinQ Hub, at CES 2016. LG SmartThinQ Hub serves as a gateway to smart sensors and connected appliances in the home but is more than that.
Samsung announced today that it will showcase at CES 2016 its new Creative Lab (C-Lab) projects – WELT – a smart wearable healthcare belt, rink – a hand-motion controller for mobile VR devices and TipTalk.
Slackhas announced it’s teamed up with its investors Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, KPCB, Spark, and Social+Capital and together they’ve thrown in $80 million for a Slack-first fund.
Wanting to make a toy that would increase interaction between children offline, just as much as online, the Draw & Code team designed the cost efficient and accessible line of toys; the SwapBots.
QNX Software Systems, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, and AdasWorks, an innovative startup developing artificial intelligence-based software for automated driving.
Microsoft announced today the creation of a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Linux on Azure certification.
Factory images for the Android 6.0.1 update are now available for a variety of Nexus phones and tablets. The update is now available for the following Nexus devices.
Google has released the December 2015 Security Bulletin, detailing the next update and what has been addressed.
Snow Software today announced the release of its Snow Optimizer for SAP Software version 1.5 solution, introducing a wealth of new features designed to help SAP customers optimize their software license expenditure across the vendor’s databases.
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Google has released an update to the Android Wear Software Development Kit (SDK) to include support for API 23 and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Apple today announced iPad Pro is available to order online on Wednesday, November 11, from Apple.com .
Microsoft and Red Hat on Wednesday announced a partnership that will help customers embrace hybrid cloud computing by providing greater choice and flexibility deploying Red Hat solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Ofcom has confirmed plans for releasing valuable new airwaves that could be used to meet the growing demand for mobile broadband services.
BlackBerry has appointed Narendra Nayak, BlackBerry India Managing Director.
Nayak will be responsible for driving BlackBerry's software and services business through all channels in India.
BlackBerry today announced that EMS is now offering BES12 Cloud in addition to BES12 on-premise in India.
After an initial review of its third quarter 2015 performance, SAP SE today announced its preliminary financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015.
BlackBerry CEO John Chen said Thursday, at the Code/Mobile conference, that the company would consider exiting the handset business in a year if it’s not profitable.
Google has updated Maps for iOS that brings support for Apple Watch. The update will allow Apple Watch users to look up for directions directly from their wrists and more.
Apple today announced that Apple Music, iTunes Movies and iBooks are now available to customers in China.
Apple has scheduled its Q4 2015 earnings call for Tuesday, October 27. The call is set to take place 2 PM PT/5 PM ET, and audio from the call will be streamed on Apple's website.
Facebook has re-branded Internet.org as Free Basics. A few months ago, Facebook opened up the Internet.org platform to developers after being accused of violating net neutrality rules.
Yesterday we reported how Apple had to remove a variety of malware-infected apps from its App Store after false developer code, called XcodeGhost, found its way into a number of apps.
Apple has released their iOS 9 operating system update today. Unveiled at Apple's World Wide Developers Conference in June...
Yota Devices has announced that they have signed an agreement with China's ZTE to manufacture the next-generation YotaPhone, YotaPhone 3.
SAP today announced future integrated digital enterprise technologies that are intended to transform the relationships companies have with their customers.
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Microsoft has today sent out press invites for an event in New York on October 6. As expected, Microsoft is going to reveal new first party Windows 10 devices at this event.
Nokia, Ericsson and Intel have announced that they will be working together to commercialize NB-LTE (Narrow-Band LTE).
Russian hackers have created an app called Porn Droid, which masquerades as a viewer for adult content.
The hackers are using social engineering, customizing emails and social media messages to target specific individuals
Apple are making it even easier for you to get a new iPhone every year, with its new iPhone Upgrade Program.
Apple today announced iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, adding a powerful new dimension to iPhone’s revolutionary Multi-Touch interface.
Apple today announced the all-new Apple TV, bringing a revolutionary experience to the living room based on apps built for the television.
Apple today introduced the all-new iPad Pro, featuring a stunning 12.9-inch Retina display with 5.6 million pixels, the most ever in an iOS device.
Apple today introduced beautiful new Apple Watch cases and bands, available starting today, including new gold and rose gold aluminum Apple Watch Sport models.
Apple and Hermès today introduced Apple Watch Hermès, a new collection of Apple Watch in stainless steel with finely crafted leather bands in distinctive styles from Hermès.
Apple today announced iOS 9 will be available on Wednesday, September 16 as a free update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users.
Microsoft has announced the availability of Bing Ads for Android. Bing Ads for Android joins the iOS app as a great way to manage your campaigns while you’re on the go.
According to CCS Insight's latest wearable tech report, Wearables Forecast Worldwide, 2015 - 2019, if trends keep going the way that they are, as many as 245 million wearable devices will be sold in 2019.
Google has announced that Android Wear now officially works with iPhones and is rolling out today.
The Android Wear app connects your iPhone to your Android Wear watch.
Qualcomm today announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), is extending its mobile security technology leadership with the introduction of Qualcomm Snapdragon Smart Protect.
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Instagram has announced that you can now finally share photos and videos in both portrait and landscape orientation on Instagram.
According to the latest report by research firm Gartner, approximately 330 million smartphones were sold worldwide in Q2 2015, an increase over 13.5 per cent from the 290 million sold a year ago.
Skype for Android has received an update today, bringing personalized ringtones and the ability to forward photos from your chats to other Skype users.
The U.S Patent Office has overturned an Apple design patent that a jury said Samsung infringed on leading to a huge monetary award.
Apple has released what is likely to be the last version of iOS 8.4 before it rolls out iOS 9 sometime next month.
Samsung unveiled today that Samsung Pay will launch in Korea on August 20 and in the U.S. on September 28. Samsung plans to roll out the service in the U.K., Spain and China, with partners to be named in each market.
Microsoft has announced the preview of Skype for Business apps for Android and iOS. The company states that the preview apps include a new dashboard for easy navigation of your contacts, calls and meetings, and updated the In-Call and In-Meeting experience.
Microsoft has released an early look at the Windows Bridge for iOS (previously known as ‘Project Islandwood’). While the final release will happen later this fall.
Sony announced today the new Smart B-Trainer, an all-in-one training device and application that features intelligent music playback based on heart rate monitoring, various training plans, and real time voice coaching.
Samsung has announced that it will implement a new Android security update process that fast tracks the security patches over the air when security vulnerabilities are uncovered.
Viber for Android has received an update which brings increased sharing functions, easier video calling and more.
Nokia today announced an agreement to sell its HERE digital mapping and location services business to a consortium of leading automotive companies, comprising AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG.
Earlier today, we reported how developers can now start submitting their apps to the new Windows Store. However, if you’re a Windows 10 user and would like to create an app for your own use, you can create an app for Windows 10 pretty easily with the App Studio.
Microsoft today launched Windows 10 in over 190 markets and are now providing developers the tools they need to submit Universal Windows Platform apps and games to a single unified Windows Store.
According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global smartwatch shipments grew an impressive 457 percent annually to hit a record 5 million units in the second quarter of 2015.
SAP SE today announced it is offering new capabilities to turbocharge spatial intelligence by simplifying, accelerating and geo-enabling access to enterprise data.
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ASUS has today released the convertible ChromeBook Flip C100 that combines the form and function of a productive notebook and a media consuming tablet into a ultra-portable device.
Navmii, the free navigation and traffic app for drivers, has announced a new partnership with online presence specialist uberall.
On July 23, Cornerstone Hospital Medical Center will host an interactive reveal of the InTouch RP-Vita, a state-of-the-art robot fondly known as Bentley.
Microsoft has released their PhotoDNA technology, a free service that helps identify and remove online child sexual abuse photos.
Google today announced Second Quarter 2015 Results with revenues of $17.7 billion and revenue growth of 11% year over year.
Back in June, Apple announced that Apple Pay would be coming to the UK in July. According to a tweet by HSBC, the service will launch tomorrow (Tuesday 14 July).
Microsoft has announced that its Power BI tool will be generally available to businesses on July 24. New updates will continue to be added to the current Power BI preview over the course of the month, ending with the general rollout of the software.
Facebook has announced that it is to give users greater control over what they see in their News Feed. The new options allow you to determine what kind of News Feed items are most important to you, such as which friends and pages you see first.
Data quality solutions provider Data8 has announced the release of a new bank validation application for the most recent version of Salesforce.
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On the eve of Amazon’s 20th birthday, the company introduces Prime Day, a global shopping event, with more deals than Black Friday, exclusively for Prime members.
A report by Sky News reveals how an artist has written software to convert the website’s 11.5 million entries into a print-friendly format. The printed version could be bought for £314,000.
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Kyocera and Microsoft have announced they have signed an agreement expanding on a prior patent licensing arrangement.
On July 1st, all calls made from mobiles to Freephone numbers (0800 and 0808) will at last be free in the UK.
This move from Ofcom is great news for consumers, but will have a financial and practical impact on any UK business that uses on Freephone numbers for inbound calls.
The government of Equatorial Guinea has partnered with American company, Microsoft, to computerize the public administration of the country.
