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Nokia 5G
Nokia has been ranked as number one in 5G patents by an independent third party. In its study on Standard Essential Patents (published April 2021), independent analyst firm PA Consulting concluded that Nokia is number one for ownership of granted patents that the researchers found essential to 5G standards.
5G
BT’s mobile business, EE, has finalised new 5G spectrum holdings following the conclusion of the second, assignment stage of Ofcom’s auction and will start to launch some of the new spectrum into the 5G network immediately. EE won 80MHz overall of the 700MHz and 3.6GHz bands that were on offer in the auction.
iOS 14.5
Apple has officially released OS 14.5, bringing the ability to unlock iPhone with Apple Watch while wearing a face mask, more diverse Siri voices, new privacy controls, skin tone options to better represent couples in emoji, and much more.
Apple AirTag Accessories
Apple has finally unveiled AirTag, a small accessory that helps keep track of and find the items that matter most with Apple’s Find My app. Whether attached to a handbag, keys, backpack, or other items, AirTag taps into the vast, global Find My network and can help locate a lost item
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions
Apple today unveiled Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, a global marketplace for listeners to discover premium subscriptions offered by their favourite creators alongside millions of free shows on Apple Podcasts.
EE AR
EE is to host the world’s first 5G AR Foosball tournament live from Wembley Stadium. The star-studded line-up has been announced: on Team Aqua it’s Gareth Southgate, Yungen, Ugo Monye, Fara Williams and Elz the Witch, and on Team Yellow it’s Peter Crouch, Joe Cole, James Haskell, Chelcee Grimes and Lia Lewis.
iOS 14
Apple has released the seventh public beta of iOS 14.5. Members of Apple's Beta Software Program can download the previews and register devices now. iOS 14.5 will be the biggest update to iOS 14 to date, introducing several significant new features.