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watchOS 8

watchOS 8 bringing new access, connectivity, and mindfulness features

Apple today previewed watchOS 8, bringing new features for users to stay healthy, active, and connected. Updates to the Wallet and Home apps extend Apple Watch as an increasingly useful tool for convenient access across the car and places users live, work, and visit. A reimagined Breathe app and new Tai Chi and Pilates workout types help users lead a fit and healthy life and support mental well-being, while a new Portraits watch face and enhancements to Messages and the Photos app make staying connected to loved ones even easier.
Devices and OSAppleSmartWatch
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Apple App Store

Apple App Store facilitated $643 billion in billings and sales during 2020

Apple today revealed that the App Store ecosystem facilitated $643 billion in billings and sales during 2020, a 24 percent year-over-year increase. An independent study by economists from the Analysis Group found that developers selling goods and services across many categories grew their businesses while reaching customers around the world.
DevelopersApple
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Nokia

Nokia Self-Organizing Networks software to enhance BT network reliability

EE is deploying Nokia’s Self-Organizing Network (SON) software solution to enhance network reliability and service in its 4G and 5G networks, as part of a new vendor deal. With Nokia SON, EE can overcome network complexity to create flexible solutions that better manage its network, as well as automating operations across diverse eco-systems to minimize and address network issues more cost-efficiently.
5GConnectedBT Group
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Eco Rating Mobile Phones

Pan-industry Eco Rating scheme launches for mobile phones

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, Telia Company and Vodafone have teamed up to update and launch a new pan-industry Eco Rating labelling scheme that will help consumers identify and compare the most sustainable mobile phones and encourage suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of their devices.
NewsVodafone UK
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Online Safety Bill

Ofcom to gain new online safety powers

The UK Government has today published its draft Online Safety Bill, granting Ofcom new responsibilities that will help to keep people safe when they are online. Under the draft bill, search services, social media platforms, and other online services that enable user-generated content to be shared between users must mitigate the risk of harm arising from illegal content.
NewsUK
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BT Group

BT to develop multi-million pound contact centre in Dundee

BT is planning to develop a brand new, multi-million pound contact centre in Dundee which will become the new home to around 1,000 employees. The new office will be at West Marketgait in the heart of the city centre, close to the waterfront and part of a £1bn regeneration area.
UKBT Group
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