Girls Talk London and partners BT, Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 and HSBC UK are to launch a technology talent accelerator for female university students in the UK and Ghana who are currently pursuing a career in technology.
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Microsoft has agreed to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard, for around $68.7bn, including net cash, in the biggest deal ever for the company.
Telesat and ENCQOR 5G are to work on 5G technology and demonstrations. Under the agreement, Telesat plans to conduct demonstrations, trials and pilots of 5G connectivity
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is now available for purchase online at Samsung Canada, at Samsung Experience Stores, and at national retailer and carrier partners across Canada.
Ashton Vale Club for Young People, a community-based charity in Bristol, has been announced as the third winner of the Virgin Media O2 Captain Tom Foundation Connector Award.
Google has released the January 2022 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Samsung has launched the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, with eye-catching design, powerful performance, a pro-grade camera, and seamless ecosystem connectivity.
Xiaomi has launched its latest flagships in Mainland China - Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro - powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
Following a request from ministers to UK mobile networks, every mobile phone owner in the UK will be sent a text message on Boxing Day urging them to get a booster jab if they have not already done so,
Huawei has unveiled a clamshell-style folding smartphone in China — P50 Pocket — that comes with a circular, 1-inch external display for quick access to notifications and widgets.
BT has created a Clinical Advisory Board, comprised of experienced healthcare professionals,
New and existing subscribers to SiriusXM's Platinum VIP plan can now activate 12 months of Apple Music for free with their SiriusXM subscription.
Nottingham is the third city in the UK to benefit from the new Street Hub 2.0 units, with the first unit in Nottingham unveiled in Canal Street today.
Google has released the December 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Glasgow is the second city in the UK to benefit from the new Street Hub 2.0 units, with the first unit in Scotland unveiled in Sauchiehall Street today
Samsung has launched One UI 4, which will roll out first on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Series including Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra starting today.
Google has released the November 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Unified Comms, Contact Centre and Cyber Solutions provider, Babble, has acquired Digital Communications Systems Ltd (DCS) and Halo Communications Ltd (Halo)
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition, which is essentially the same device as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 launched earlier in the year but with a whole lot more personal customisation.
Virgin Media has launched its new Hub 5, powered by WiFi 6 technology, which will deliver even faster speeds to connected devices throughout the home.
Virgin Media O2 has launched its first ever joint product, Volt, bringing together broadband from Virgin Media with mobile connectivity from O2.
Verizon, Samsung and Qualcomm have reached upload speeds of 711 Mbps in a lab trial using aggregated bands of mmWave spectrum.
Virgin Media O2 has successfully demonstrated delivering 2,200Mbps broadband speeds to homes in Edinburgh and Birmingham in real-world trials.
Huawei and Vodafone Hungary are teaming up to build Europe’s first smart railway hub managed by a 5G private network provided by Vodafone Hungary and Huawei Hungary.
UK mobile telecoms specialist Cellhire has won the Best Mobile/IoT Customer Solution award at the prestigious Comms National Awards 2021, held 7th October in Mayfair, London.
Google has released the October 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves.
BT, Associated British Ports (ABP) and RoboK have completed an automated drone trial at the Port of Southampton. The trial demonstrated a drone flying over the port’s vehicle inventory lot
Unified Comms, Contact Centre and Cyber Solutions provider, Babble, has acquired 8020, in a deal that provides scale to Babble while delivering a Scottish presence for the tech business as it continues its expansion.
Telegram has rolled out a new update bringing Chat Themes, Interactive Emoji, Read Receipts in Groups and Live Stream Recording and more.
A judge in California has issued a permanent injunction in the antitrust case involving Apple's mobile app payment policies and Epic Games. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers ruled that Apple must let developers direct customers to payment methods outside of the company's App Store.
Google has released the September 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Armadillo Managed Services has partnered with C3M to launch its Cloud Security Assessment as a Service to the market, helping companies to gain immediate deep visibility into their cloud infrastructure and cloud security posture.
A collaboration between BT Sport, Dorna, Vislink, the University of Strathclyde and MotoGP has showcased the world’s first stand-alone private 5G network for sports broadcasting.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A03s in the UK, bringing a 6.5-inch LCD Infinity V display with an HD+ resolution of 1560 × 720 pixels.
Infinera and South Reach Networks announced today that SRN’s southeast U.S. long-haul and metro networks are now live.
The new Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G with 6.5” Super AMOLED Infinity-O display, quadruple rear camera set-up and 128GB memory, is now available to pre-order at Vodafone UK.
The UK Cyber Security Council, the self-regulatory body for the cyber security education and skills sector, has begun accepting applications from organisations for membership.
Following the Galaxy A52 5G launched earlier this year,, Samsung has released the Galaxy A52s 5G with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC in the UK.
NEC Enterprise Solutions has launched two new cloud-based Unified Communications packages in the UK. UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT “WITH” Microsoft Teams and UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT “FOR” Microsoft Teams
Samsung held its Galaxy Unpacked 2021 today, unveiling two new foldable phones in the form of Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, along with new range of accessories like Galaxy Buds 2 TWS earbuds and Galaxy Watch 4 range of smartwatches.
A new charity initiative, Concerts for Carers, has launched today, with the support of founding partner O2, to provide NHS staff and paid Care workers access to free tickets to live events all across the UK as a means of promoting their mental health and wellbeing.
TCL is the new official handset sponsor of Motherwell Football Club.
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OPPO today unveiled its next-generation under-screen camera (USC) technology for smartphones. By combining the best in hardware and OPPO’s proprietary AI algorithms
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Credit control automation platform and service provider Chaser, has unveiled a new credit checking feature that helps businesses learn more about their customers' payment behaviours
realme has launched MagDart, a magnetic wireless charging solution, bringing the world’s fastest 50W magnetic wireless charger and and is the first true competitor to Apple’s MagSafe.
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Google has released the August 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Cellhire has appointed Simon Fort to the newly created position of UK Business Development Manager, Reseller Channel, responsible for the growth and development of key strategic partnerships within the UK mobile telecoms reseller industry.
The UK Cyber Security Council – the self-regulatory body for the cyber security education and skills sector – today issued a rallying call for industries to recommit to investment in cyber security skills development as they transition back to regular working practices following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
EE is zero-rating data across its mobile network this Sunday so football fans don’t miss a moment of the Euro 2020 football final. When it counts, EE and BT Mobile customers, including EE SME customers, will enjoy free data from 6pm-midnight on Sunday 11th July to stay connected, whether that’s to stream the game, message their friends or whatever they choose.
Qualcomm has launched it's first ever smartphone, “Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders”. A ‘Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders’, the new smartphone has been designed in collaboration with Asus and is specifically for the company's loyalty programme called Snapdragon Insiders that was launched in March.
Google has released the July 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month
BT’s social tariff, Home Essentials is now available for customers to buy online. Announced back in April, BT Home Essentials is exclusive to those on Universal Credit and a range of other means-tested benefits, the package offers fibre broadband and calls for £15 a month, saving customers £240 a year compared to an equivalent package.
Vodafone has launched EVO today, bringing a combination of device financing, trade-in and and upgrading any time from 12 months. Vodafone, unveiled its new flexible mobile offering Vodafone EVO earlier this month, and the launch is offering the latest Apple and Samsung devices at exceptional prices.
Software consultancy Scott Logic has been awarded a new contract to act as implementation and development partner on the Scottish Government's digital identity programme, part of the Scottish Government's Digital Strategy actions to build a suite of common platforms to be adopted across the public sector, transforming government. The commitment is to introduce a digital identity service for users: to develop and establish a trusted and secure service for users to prove who they are, and that they are eligible for a service.
Huawei and banking software company Temenos are teaming up to offer Temenos' cloud-native core banking solution on the Huawei Public Cloud. Temenos is the first core banking software certified with Huawei infrastructure and Huawei Public Cloud. Geographically, the partnership covers Asia with a specific focus on China and it also includes Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
Google has released Android 12 Beta 2 for developers bringing new privacy features like Privacy Dashboard, toast notification and more. There's a lot for developers in Android 12 - from redesigned UI and app widgets, to rich haptics, improved video and image quality, privacy features like approximate location, and more.
Apple today previewed macOS Monterey, bringing new ways for users to connect, get more done, and work more fluidly across their Apple devices. SharePlay, a new feature in FaceTime, lets users share experiences together, and Shared with You makes it easy to discover and enjoy content shared through Messages right in Photos, Safari, Apple Podcasts, Apple News, and the Apple TV app.
Google has released the June 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves. Those partners vary in their ability to release the patches in a timely fashion.
Huawei launched a range of smartphones, smart watches, and tablets powered by its new HarmonyOS 2 operating system earlier today, including the HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series. HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series features a curved glass screen and 316L stainless steel case, complete with a brand-new 3D rotating crown that senses different levels of pressure and provides haptic feedback in response to user input.
Nokia has launched its NetGuard XDR Security Operations platform and MDR services to provide communication service providers (CSPs) with stronger protection for their 5G networks, as well as new, revenue-enhancing security offerings.
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Apple is launching a new service on Thursday, May 20, called SignTime that enables customers to communicate with AppleCare and Retail Customer Care by using American Sign Language (ASL) in the US, British Sign Language (BSL) in the UK, or French Sign Language (LSF) in France
OPPO today launched Android 12 Beta 1 on its flagship smartphone - Find X3 Pro, making it one of the first handset makers to launch Android 12 Developer Preview Program at the Google I/O Developer Conference 2021.
Cellhire has launched its principal eSIM-based full MVNO, prior to a full global roll-out later this quarter, under the company’s “eSIMsmart” brand and becomes a member of the GSMA.
Google has released the May 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves.
Apple today unveiled the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in a stunning new purple colour. This new colour beautifully accentuates the flat aluminium edges of iPhone 12, which are perfectly colour-matched to the precision-milled back glass.
Samsung has launched the Samsung Galaxy M12 in the UK. The Samsung Galaxy M12 comes with Infinity-V Display, 90Hz high refresh rate, Octa-core 2.0GHz processor on top of a 5,000mAh battery for extended battery life.
Samsung will host its third Unpacked event of the year with the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 scheduled for April 28 with the presentation starting at 3pm GMT / 10 am ET.
China Mobile Cloud, the subsidiary of the leading mobile telecom provider China Mobile, will leverage Nokia's Nuage Networks end-to-end SDN solution for nationwide deployment of its public cloud service.
Google has released the April 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves.
Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free Smart TV video service, which delivers instant access to news, sports, entertainment and more, has now expanded to 10 additional countries globally – bringing the total of countries the free Smart TV video service is available in up to 23.
Google has released Android 12 Developer Preview 2.1 for developers which "updates WebView to fix an issue that caused some apps to crash.”
OnePlus today launched the OnePlus 9 Series, featuring a top-tier flagship camera experience with the Hasselblad Camera for a Mobile system, next-generation high refresh rate displays and fast wireless charging technology.
Amazon, Barclays, Gmail, Google Play, Halifax, Lloyds Bank, Natwest, O2, Outlook, TalkTalk, TikTok and Yahoo Mail are among many of the popular Android apps reporting problems today.
BlackBerry will report results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 at 5:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. The conference call can be accessed by dialling +1 (877) 682-6267 or live-streamed on the Company's website.
Earlier today, Samsung unveiled three new models for the lower-cost Galaxy A lineup, the A52, A52 5G, and A72.S7. The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is now available on O2.
Samsung has unveiled three new models for the lower-cost Galaxy A lineup, the A52, A52 5G, and A72.S7. All three models include higher-end features like Super AMOLED displays
The Samsung Galaxy SOS messages feature, which has been available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones since 2016, allows you to reach out for help if you find yourself in a situation where you do not feel safe and need to raise an emergency alert.
Oppo has launched the Find X3 Pro bringing Full-path 10-bit Colour Management System and True Billion Colour Display, two billion colour flagship cameras, flagship Qualcomm power and best-in-class VOOC Flash Charging.
Kyocera has launched its first 5G ultra-rugged Android smartphone, DuraForce Ultra 5G UW, which delivers ultra-durability, ultra-fast speeds and ultra-low latency on the Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband (UW) network.
Huawei has launched the Huawei Mate 40E 5G in China, the fifth model in the Mate 40 family. The Huawei Mate 40E 5G has a 6.5-inch OLED screen with curved edges and a punch-hole design.
Samsung has sent out invites for the upcoming Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event that will take place at 3pm on March 17, where the company is highly likely to announce the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 smartphones through the upcoming virtual event.
Google has released the March 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Infobip is supporting BT’s RCS launch through the development of a visual demo flow, which is being used to showcase key benefits of RCS Business Messaging to more business customers across the UK.
Huawei has launched the Mate X2 today still offering an 8-inch tablet screen, but that display folds inward this time, and Huawei has added another 6.45-inch touchscreen that's brought around front when the device is folded.
Apple TV is now available on Google's Chromecast with Google TV. If you don't already subscribe to Apple's £4.99-per-month streaming plan you can sign up directly from the on-screen app.
Google has finally added 4K HDR video support for the YouTube Android app. Users will be able to watch videos in 4K resolution at 60FPS with HDR on devices, provided the videos are uploaded at that resolution and support HDR.
Samsung's One UI 3.1 update is coming to the Galaxy S20 series (Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 FE) and Galaxy Note20 series (Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 Ultra), in addition to the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip series.
Revector has launched a new range of ruggedised military-standard covert detection devices. The technology uses the mobile network to enable police forces, military special forces, government security agencies, prison security services and telecoms regulators to detect, track, and locate illegal activity and keep the public safe.
Apple and foundry giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) are to develop micro OLED displays for Apple's upcoming augmented reality devices.
Google has released the February 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves.
Huawei slumped down the rankings of global smartphone sellers in the last quarter as it struggled under US sanctions, while Apple shot to the top on the back of strong demand for the iPhone 12 range.
Three UK is set to move to a new central office building in Reading, which will combine its colleagues across Maidenhead and Reading for the first time.
Samsung has announced its latest 5G advancement with the recent rollout of the company’s vRAN 2.0 solutions, the first fully virtualized commercial 5G RAN delivered end-to-end from a single vendor.
SAP and Microsoft are to integrate Microsoft Teams with SAP’s intelligent suite of solutions. The companies also formalized an extensive expansion of an existing strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of SAP S/4HANA on Microsoft Azure.
Google has released the January 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves.
Telegram has rolled out a new update bringing Voice Chats – persistent conference calls that members can join and leave as they please, and more.
ADARA Networks has launched a new version of its Virtual 5G for Android App, the second version of ADARA's Virtual 5G product.
Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free Smart TV video service, which delivers instant access to news, sports, entertainment and more, has now expanded to 12 countries and 742 channels worldwide, bringing access to over 60 million Samsung Smart TVs.
BT is to continue its support and investment into club rugby after agreeing a new three-year sponsorship deal with the four Welsh regions – Cardiff Blues, Scarlets, Dragons and Ospreys.
Huawei opened its first retail store in the UK today, marking the arrival of Huawei on the UK high street, making its wide range of technology and lifestyle products more accessible to local customers.
Vodafone has launched a pilot of ‘Connected Education’ – a suite of digital services for teachers and pupils – at Bridge of Allan Primary School in Stirling, Scotland. Connected Education incorporates tablets for teachers and children, mobile Wi-Fi connectivity, advanced-grade security and specialist training to help teachers gain digital skills.
Google has released the December
2020 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
BlackBerry will report results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 at 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 17, 2020. The conference call can be accessed by dialling +1 (877) 682-6267 or live-streamed on the Company's website.
Google is rolling out end-to-end encryption for Android messages users, making it harder for anyone, including law enforcement, to read the content of messages.
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Avast has launched an iOS version of Avast Secure Browser (ASB) to add to its multi-platform portfolio which also includes support for Windows, Mac and Android.
Huawei is to sell its Honor smartphone business to a consortium of more than 30 companies, acknowledging that the budget brand needed help
OPPO held the global launch for its all-new ColorOS 11 Beta earlier this morning, making the company one of the first OEMs to bring the latest Android 11 update to global users.
Google is ending free unlimited high-quality backups for Photos users, which means that once users hit the 15GB Drive cap, they will need to purchase a storage plan to backup more photos.
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Business Messages enables rich features such as carousels, cards, quick replies, photos, and more
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro is now available to pre-order in the UK with availability from November 13. Huawei Mate 40 Pro debuts Huawei’s new flagship 5nm Kirin 9000 chipset.
Google has released the November
2020 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Telegram has rolled out a new update bringing multiple pinned messages in every chat, Live Locations 2.0, Playlists, and more.
Google is launching “VPN by Google One,” a new virtual private network service, which will initially work on Android and is a free aspect to Google One plans with 2TB plans or higher.
Edinburgh-based company Holoxica has created the first glasses-free 3D videoconferencing solution for remote working.
Zoom faced a number of new challenges due to an unprecedented surge in users as COVID-19 forced employees to work from home and students to learn from home amid local lockdown restrictions.
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Huawei has launched the Huawei P Smart 2021 in the UK, Huawei’s first smartphone with a central punch-hole display design.
Huawei has launched Huawei FreeBuds Studio headphones, the company's first ever over-ear wireless design, boasting a "hi-fi-level listening experience and up to 48kHz wide frequency high-resolution sound quality
Huawei has rolled out its newest flagship devices: the Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro, debuting Huawei’s new flagship 5nm Kirin 9000 chipset.
Following the roll-out of Vodafone Gigafast Broadband to 15 towns and cities, from today, new and upgrading Vodafone Gigafast Broadband customers can now receive up to six months free across selected plans.
Xiaomi today unveiled its next generation fast charging – 80W Mi Wireless Charging Technology. A major leap forward from Xiaomi’s 30W Wireless Charging Technology.
