Autonomous driving computing chip maker Black Sesame Technologies (Black Sesame) has selected BlackBerry QNX to power its latest chipset developed for autonomous driving.
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EE today extended its Apple Music and Apple News+ six months free offer for new and existing pay monthly mobile customers to include Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade for the first time.
Vodafone has switched on the UK’s first 5G OpenRAN site in Bath, the first of 2,500 5G and 4G OpenRAN sites that Vodafone has committed to
Vodafone, Qualcomm and Thales have joined forces to demonstrate a working smartphone featuring iSIM (based on the ieUICC GSMA specification
Vismo has launched the Vismo Monitor, an app to help organisations easily monitor alerts about threatening, or potentially threatening events, from their travelling or lone working employee
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EE is offering customers who choose a new Fibre Max plan up to 12 months’ Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and unlimited mobile gaming data, worth up to £252 at no extra cost.
Apple has released iOS 15.2.1 bringing fixes for CarPlay, Messages and more.
Despite other major networks bringing back roaming charges, users of the Virgin Media O2 phone network will not face roaming charges this year .
Navi is an app that uses the SharePlay API to provide subtitles and live translation in 20 languages during FaceTime calls.
OnwardMobility has taken to their blogs in an effort to convince anyone still interested that neither the company nor an upcoming 5G smartphone is dead.
BlackBerry and the University of Waterloo’s Water Institute, one of the world’s top water research institutes, have launched a first-of-its-kind innovation research challenge for professors and students.
German data security company NitroKey, has launched the NitroPhone 2 and NitroPhone 2 Pro.
BlackBerry today demonstrated an automotive-grade hardware demonstration of BlackBerry IVY, the company's Intelligent Vehicle Data Platform, co-developed with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Wejo Group is developing a breakthrough Wejo Neural Edge platform that will enable intelligent handling of data from vehicles at scale
BlackBerry is introducing a new feature to BlackBerry Jarvis, the company's software composition analysis tool, that enables those doing business with the U.S. Federal Government
BlackBerry and PATEO are collaborating on integrating Berry IVY into PATEO's intelligent Digital Cockpit solution to develop data-driven in-vehicle services and drive new business opportunities in the Chinese market.
BlackBerry will be participating at the following virtual investor conferences in January 2022.
A U.S. judge has thrown out BlackBerry's bid to dismiss a long-running lawsuit claiming it defrauded shareholders
Apple’s latest ad promotes the emergency features of the Apple Watch. Quite superbly, the ad uses genuine, live emergencies from real people who were in serious danger.
For those BlackBerry users desperately clinging on to their old BlackBerry phones, this is a reminder that BlackBerry are to decommission legacy services for BlackBerry 7.1 OS and earlier, BlackBerry 10 software, BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 and earlier versions, with an end of life or termination date of January 4, 2022.
Vodafone has launched the 5G Mobile Hotspot – its first-ever 5G mobile broadband device. Developed for consumers and businesses, the...
BlackBerry beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by demand for its cybersecurity and Internet of Things products.
BlackBerry, in partnership with Exabeam, has launched BlackBerry Guard 2.0, a managed detection and response (MDR) service to now deliver a managed extended detection and response (XDR) service.
Apple has now seeded the first public beta of iOS 15.3 bringing no new features but simply "bug fixes and improvements".
EE will upgrade 4G in more than 2,000 areas by June 2024 as part of the Shared Rural Network initiative to extend coverage in rural areas across the UK.
BlackBerry and BMW Group have entered into a multi-year agreement to collaborate and develop technology for the automotive manufacturer’s next-generation vehicles
Apple released iOS 15.2 the other day and one of the main features was the initial release of Digital Legacy
In partnership with charity, Hubbub, O2 has launched its ‘Phone Retriever’ service to encourage the public to rehome their old smartphones and fight digital exclusion this Christmas.
Cloud-based subscription management platform provider Zuora has joined the BlackBerry IVY Advisory Council
BlackBerry says it has achieved carbon neutrality across Scope 1, Scope 2 and material Scope 3 emissions, the three groups that categorize the emissions a company creates, as classified under the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard.
Apple has released iOS 15.2 bringing new privacy features, Apple Music Voice Plan, Digital Legacy and more.
EE’s latest brand campaign documents a real-life demonstration of the power of its Full Fibre Max broadband as it is used to land a plane from a UK home.
O2 has launched its Christmas sale with savings to be made across the latest devices and gadgets including headphones, tablets and smartwatches.
Late last year, Apple Music became accessible on Nest speakers and displays in the United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany, and Japan.
UK mobile network operators have all agreed to switch off their 2G and 3G mobile data services by 2033 at the latest – freeing up room for 5G.
BlackBerry will report results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 at 5:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday December 21, 2021.
Amazon has launched AWS Private 5G, a new managed service that helps enterprises set up and scale private 5G mobile networks in their facilities in days instead of months.
Facebook parent company Meta has been ordered by the UK competition watchdog , the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), to sell the gif creation website Giphy
Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R and The Weeknd have all won awards at the third Apple Music Awards.
Payments platform, Paysafe and Huawei have teamed up to bring Paysafe’s online cash payment solution paysafecard as an alternative payment method in the Huawei App Gallery.
Apple has filed a lawsuit against Israel’s NSO group and its parent company to hold it accountable for what it calls the “surveillance and targeting” of the company’s users.
BlackBerry and L-SPARK have launched the third phase of their joint accelerator program, which aims to accelerate Canadian technology start-ups that are focused on vehicle connected services and cloud connectivity to the vehicle.
CityFibre has named Lincoln as the next UK city in line for a multi-million-pound investment in its digital infrastructure – a move that will see it become one of the world’s best-connected communities
SE Labs has rated BlackBerry Cylance as the best new endpoint security offering of 2021.
Ericsson has entered into an agreement to acquire Vonage for $21 per share, representing a total acquisition price of approximately $6.2 billion.
BlackBerry QNX is to power the Cockpit Domain Controller For Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) XUV700 SUV. The deployment marks a significant Indian automotive market expansion for BlackBerry.
Virgin Media has has completed one of the UK’s largest ever mobile defibrillator roll out programmes, through its life-saving initiative with the British Heart Foundation.
Apple has released iOS 15.1.1, bringing improved call-drop performance for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13.
Apple are to officially support users repairing their own iPhones for the first ever time. 'Self Service Repair 'will allow customers to buy genuine Apple parts and tools
visual content moderation software company, Image Analyzer, has been selected to receive a share of the UK Government’s Safety Tech Challenge Fund to find new ways to detect Child Sexual Abuse Material
Virgin Media O2 has opened up Priority to its 5.7 million Virgin Media broadband, TV and landline customers, via the rewards app from O2.
Okta has integrated its Identity Cloud with BlackBerry Spark unified endpoint management (UEM).
BT and OneWeb have agreed terms for a new Distribution Partner Agreement, with OneWeb to provide Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication services across BT Group.
ExtraHop has expanded decryption support for Microsoft authentication and application protocols, providing high-fidelity detection of malicious activity associated with nearly two-thirds of the most exploited network protocols.
BT has been appraised at maturity Level 3 of ISACA’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) for its Enterprise Managed Services offering. This marks BT as the only organisation in the UK to successfully publish an appraisal at this level.
In the next phase of its 5G rollout, EE has switched on indoor 5G at more than 50 sites across the UK to deliver high-performance connectivity for its customers.
EE has installed and activated the Emergency Services Network (ESN) in Glasgow’s Subway stations, connecting all 15 Subway stations. This 4G connection will be important when first responders reach the stage of transitioning to ESN.
BT has launched a new digital advertising platform to make it easier for businesses to run their own digital marketing campaigns, helping them to better promote their goods and services online.
Apple has released iOS 15.1 bringing SharePlay, Lossless Audio for HomePod, ProRes Video and a change to Macro Mode.
Microsoft has released the first preview of Android apps on Windows 11, available for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel in the U.S.
Apple today kicked off Tech Talks 2021, a new online developer engagement series with more than 100 live sessions and 1,500 office hours running over the course of the next eight weeks.
Google has launched the next handsets in its Pixel range, the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, with the main feature being the Google Tensor SoC, which is Google's first main SoC in a smartphone.
Samsung and Virgin Media O2 are to conduct 4G and 5G trials2, where the two companies will verify the capability and performance of Samsung’s 4G and 5G network solutions in Virgin Media O2’s commercial network.
Apple has unveiled the third generation of AirPods featuring spatial audio and a new contoured design.
BT is launching its most sophisticated cyber defence platform yet — Eagle-i. It combines BT’s network insight with advances in AI and automation to predict, detect and neutralise security threats before they get a chance to inflict damage.
BlackBerry today announced new partners Okta, Mimecast, Stellar Cyber and XM Cyber to its extended detection and response (XDR) ecosystem.
BlackBerry today unveiled BlackBerry Guard 2.0, a managed detection and response (MDR) service, which will include artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mobile threat defence (MTD), user behaviour risk analytics and network analytics technology.
Nokia has expanded the Industry 4.0 digitalization enabler application ecosystem running on the newly launched Nokia MX Industrial Edge. Nokia partners will help address enterprise demands for Industry 4.0 capabilities and use cases. MX
Nokia has made a Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) breakthrough which could see wireless broadband capacity increase by 5 to 10 times. Nokia engineers have used a novel approach to make 5G mmWave fixed wireless access viable.
Apple has released iOS 15.0.2 the second official release since the launch of iOS 15 last month and the bug fix release of iOS 15.0.1 that quickly followed.
OPPO has begun the roll out of ColorOS 12 public beta globally, becoming one of the first OEMs to run on Android 12. Coming firstly on Find X3 Pro in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia
BlackBerry and Deloitte are teaming up to assist OEMs and those building mission-critical applications secure their software supply chains.
BlackBerry has updated the leadership of the standing committees of the company's Board of Directors.
John Chen, Executive Chairman & CEO of BlackBerry, will lead a discussion on National Zero Trust Strategy at the Billington CyberSecurity Summit. Joining him for the discussion will be executives from the United States Navy, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Accenture, and Appgate.
Visteon Corporation and BlackBerry are expanding their collaborative work to accelerate the deployment of digital cockpit solutions for automakers and suppliers around the world.
WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook are all suffering a major global outage, completely bombing shortly before 5pm. As they are all owned by Facebook and share the same infrastructure, this also means that apps like Facebook Messenger and Facebook Workplace are also down.
Apple has released iOS 15.0.1 the first official release since the launch of iOS 15 last month. iOS 15.0.1 fixes a number of bugs and issues, particularly on Apple's new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro models.
BlackBerry and Ridecell are teaming up to bring a next generation fleet operations and ADAS data platform to automotive OEMs via the BlackBerry IVY intelligent vehicle data platform.
BlackBerry opened registration for its 8th annual Security Summit last month, and the company has now unveiled the Agenda and Speaker Line-Up.
The European Commission wants to make it mandatory for smartphone manufacturers and manufacturers of other electronics to include a USB-C charging port on their devices and is putting forward legislation to establish a common charging solution
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Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), will speak at the BlackBerry Security Summit 2021.
BlackBerry has reported financial results for the three months ended August 31, 2021. Revenues fell 34% to $175 million, nearly $11 million better than consensus expectations.
One day after the rollout of iOS 15, Apple has now seeded the first developer build of iOS 15.1 for developers. The beta updates reintroduce features like SharePlay, lossless audio for HomePod, vaccine cards in wallet and more.
Apple officially began the rollout of iOS 15 today, a major update making FaceTime calls more natural, introduces SharePlay for shared experiences, new ways to manage notifications, and brings more intelligence to photos and search to quickly access information.
BlackBerry's SecuSUITE for Government now provides certified end-to-end encryption of all group phone calls and instant messages for governments and enterprises.
ITV and EE have signed a new product placement partnership, with plans unveiled for ‘EEs latest store opening on one of the most famous streets in the UK, Coronation Street.
Anyone using a consumer Microsoft account can now go completely passwordless! You can now delete your password from your Microsoft account—or set up a new account with no password—
As well as unveiling iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini today. Apple unveiled iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Redesigned inside and out, both models introduce an all-new Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion featuring an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz.
Apple today unveiled iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, featuring a new design with sleek flat edges in five new colours.
Samsung has launched its latest monitor, the 24-inch Webcam Monitor S4, with a built-in webcam, speakers and microphone that helps users connect and collaborate with ease.
Huawei has launched its mobile application engine, integrating the application ecology of PC and mobile phones. It integrates a seamless connection between the computer and the smartphone.
When it comes to mobile carriers keeping promises, they are as reliable as a chocolate kettle. , Despite promising not to in 2019, Three is the latest UK carrier to announce that they will be reintroducing roaming charges for customers.
BlackBerry has enhanced the integration of BlackBerry Unified Endpoint Manager (UEM) and Microsoft 365, where BlackBerry UEM and Microsoft 365 customers can now enjoy a BlackBerry secure version of modern authentication in the cloud.
Apple has officially announced September 14 as the date for its biggest product launch of the year, when the company is set to unveil its latest line of iPhone 13's and other products.
German company NitroKey has launched Nitro Phone 1 smartphone, combining security, privacy and ease of use with state-of-the-art hardware.
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined WhatsApp Ireland €225m for infringements of data protection rules.
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Apple has lined up the first U.S. states to allow drivers to store their licenses within Apple Wallet, with Arizona and Georgia the first states to offer Apple Wallet functionality.
At the World 5G Convention, China Mobile, together with Huawei and over 10 other partners, set up the 5G VoNR+ (New Calling) Working Group for the 5G Deterministic Networking Alliance (5GDNA).
Microsoft Windows 11, the first major update to the platform since the launch of Windows 10 nearly six years ago, will start to become available on October 5, 2021.
BlackBerry and Nobo Technologies have announced that the advanced digital cockpit controller platform developed by Nobo built on the BlackBerry QNX Neutrino Realtime Operating System (RTOS) and QNX Hypervisor has now entered mass production.
BlackBerry has opened registration for its 8th annual Security Summit. Hosted virtually for the second year in a row, the event will bring together industry experts and thought leaders from across the globe
BlackBerry Protect and BlackBerry Optics won the AAA award for detecting and preventing cyberattacks during the SE Labs Breach Response Test. This test subjected BlackBerry products to a wide range of hacking attacks publicly available. All threats were stopped before damage occurred.
Centrilogic has launched an expanded Cybersecurity and Managed Security Services portfolio, which includes Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)-as-a-Service, thorough security assessments based on industry best practices, fully managed security services and innovative incident response programs.
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BlackBerry has launched a new Partner Protect & Earn program, a new global program for partners to incentivise the acquisition of net new customers, with up to $45,000 on offer
Boku has launched the M1ST (Mobile First), the world’s largest mobile payments network. The M1ST Payments Network features an unrivalled 330+ mobile payment methods
A security flaw in BlackBerry QNX software could put cars and medical equipment at risk and expose highly sensitive systems to attackers, the US drugs regulator and a federal agency said today.
BlackBerry has issued a public advisory identifying an integer overflow issue with multiple Real Time Operating Systems from multiple vendors.
HSBC Bank USA and Microsoft will provide grants and resources to support Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.
California-based financial technology solution provider Car IQ are to deliver highly-secure vehicle-based payment capabilities to unlock a connected car payments market that is projected to reach over €530 billion by 2030.
Car IQ, the first payment solution developed specifically for fleet vehicles, has raised $15 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Forté Ventures.
Vodafone has launched Vodafone Pro Broadband with a new Alexa-integrated WiFi booster, giving households the ability to listen to music, check the news, set reminders, activate internet downtime and more.
BlackBerry will be participating at the J.P. Morgan 2021 Auto Conference and the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference in August 2021.
EE has launched the UK’s first hybrid, 5G powered club night, EE x Beatport Presents Parallel, coming to Liverpool on August 12th and Manchester on August 19th. engl
BlackBerry has launched a first-of-its-kind flood risk and clean water monitoring solution. Based on BlackBerry AtHoc, a critical event management platform.
Stellar Cyber has partnered with BlackBerry to accelerate adoption of AI-powered security solutions for enterprises and managed security service providers (MSSPs).
Huawei has launched its latest flagship smartphones – P50 and P50 Pro – for the market in China, and some of the phones have been built on Snapdragon 888. The launch also marks the launch of first major phones running on HarmonyOS.
BT and Microsoft today announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate innovation across enterprise voice, cyber security and industry-focused services in sectors from digital manufacturing to health, setting businesses in the UK and around the world back to growth.
BlackBerry's QNX OS for Safety will be deployed in sTraffic's Communications-based Train Control System (CBTC). sTraffic is South Korea's leading fit-for-purpose, solution developer for transportation infrastructure systems.
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BlackBerry has launched BlackBerry Jarvis 2.0, the latest edition of the company's flagship software composition analysis tool.
