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O2 and Vodafone to team up in the UK to share 5G

O2 and Vodafone plan to extend the existing network sharing partnership term and include 5G at joint radio network sites. This would enable both O2 and Vodafone to deploy 5G faster, to offer 5G services to more customers over a wider geographic area, and to do so at a lower cost.

5G Connected UK O2

·7 years ago

Apple HomePod now available in China and Hong Kong

Apple has launched the Apple HomePod in mainland China and Hong Kong markets. The promotional material highlighted regional tweaks to Siri including recognition of queries for music genres "Mandopop" and "Cantopop," which will trigger playback of custom radio stations in Apple Music.

Devices and OS China Apple

·7 years ago

Microsoft to pull plug on Windows 10 Mobile December 10, 2019

Microsoft has announced December 10^th, 2019 as the final end date of Windows Mobile support. The last major release of Windows 10 Mobile occurred way back on October 2017, and Microsoft has only provided security updates since that time.

Devices and OS Microsoft

·7 years ago

Samsung and HARMAN reveal next iteration of Digital Cockpit

Samsung and HARMAN have revealed the next iteration of their innovative Digital Cockpit platform at CES 2019. The Digital Cockpit 2019 presents an enriched automotive experience that heightens personalisation, connectivity and safety throughout a suite of IoT solutions.

Connected Automotive Samsung

·8 years ago

Apple iOS 12.1.2 brings eSIM Activation Fixes for newer iPhones

Apple has released iOS 12.1.2 for iPhone and iPad bringing a minor patch designed to fix problems with eSIM support on the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max, as well as cellular connectivity with the same phones in Turkey.

Devices and OS Apple

·8 years ago

Apple iOS 12.1.1 brings FaceTime call improvements, additional eSIM support and more

Apple has released iOS 12.1.1 for iPhone and iPad bringing FaceTime call improvements, additional eSIM support for 2018 iPhones, an extension of Haptic Touch on the iPhone XR and more.

Devices and OS Apple

·8 years ago

SAP unveils SAP Intelligent Asset Management

SAP has introduced SAP Intelligent Asset Management, a set of solutions bringing collaborative asset intelligence, planning, prediction and simulation to equipment maintenance and operations.

Connected

·8 years ago

O2 working with Nokia on two Massive MIMO trials in London

O2 is working with Nokia on two Massive MIMO trials in Kings Cross and Marble Arch, aimed at enhancing connectivity for O2 customers and paving the way for the future deployment of 5G across the capital.

O2 5G Connected UK

·8 years ago

Microsoft to acquire AI bot startup XOXCO

Microsoft has signed an agreement to acquire XOXCO, a software developer focusing on conversational AI and bot development.

Connected Microsoft

·8 years ago

SAP to acquire Qualtrics for £8 billion

SAP has announced its intention to purchase Qualtrics for $8 billion. Qualtrics is an experience management platform that collects data around employee, product, brand and the customer for analysis.

News

·8 years ago

Xiaomi officially expands to the UK

Xiaomi has officially expanded to the UK with a slew of products at its first ever launch event in the market, highlighting its flagship Mi 8 Pro, making its global debut outside Greater China. Other products announced include Redmi 6A that offers great value and Xiaomi Band 3, Xiaomi’s wildly popular fitness band, as well as Mi Electric Scooter.

UK News

·8 years ago

Samsung unveils foldable phone

Samsung today unveiled its much-anticipated foldable phone and urged Android programmers to start writing apps for the product. The company described its Infinity Flex Display as "the foundation of the smartphone of tomorrow" and said it intended to start production within months.

Samsung Android

·8 years ago

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