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Google announces numerous updates to Google Assistant

Along with its new “entry-premium” smartphones, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, and changes to the upcoming Android Q, Google announced a list of changes to its popular virtual assistant, Google Assistant. To start with, Google says it has made its assistant faster—up to ten times faster.

Connected Google

·7 years ago

Google Unveils Nest Hub Max and Home products rebrand

Google has announced that the company's smart home products will be re-branded with the Nest name going forward. Google Home, Google Assistant and Nest, as of today, all merged into one smart home brand named Google Nest

Devices and OS Connected

·7 years ago

EE broadband prices rising on June 26

EE has announced that its broadband prices are rising on June 26, with an average increase of £2 per month. Customers who signed up with EE or upgraded their account before February 29 will be affected. However, if you’ve signed up with EE since then, you won’t have to pay these higher costs.

EE Connected UK

·7 years ago

EE launches new “Smart Plans”

EE have launched a new service which promises a smarter way for customers to enjoy their mobile phone contract. The new Smart Plans offer some valuable perks, including a lifetime guarantee on the handset while in contract and an annual check up of the device and contract by an EE expert.

UK EE Connected

·7 years ago

Marvel and Nimbix oppose BlackBerry’s Jarvis Trademark Registration

BlackBerry has been trialling Jarvis with some of the world's largest automakers since 2018 and the company recently filed a trademark application for the term JARVIS, which it plans to use for its automobile cybersecurity software. Entertainment giant and the studio behind Avengers Endgame, Marvel Enterprises LLC, are opposing BlackBerry’s registration.

BlackBerry Connected Automotive

·7 years ago

UK and South Korean businesses to pilot 5G technology on Seoul subways

A new UK / South Korea 5G competition has been launched by Digital Minister Margot James to help prepare the UK for a future 5G rollout. Businesses are now being encouraged to apply for a unique opportunity to trial new content and services on South Korea’s transport networks.

5G Connected UK

·7 years ago

Google Assistant’s ‘Tell Me A Story’ comes to Android and iOS

Google has rolled out their "Tell me a story“ feature on Android and iOS. By simply saying "Hey Google, tell me a story.”, devices will read out stories (both regular and bedtime) in English to people in the UK, Australia, Canada, India and the US.

Apps Connected

·7 years ago

EE testing 5G at Glastonbury 2019

EE will be testing a 5G-powered WiFi at Glastonbury this summer. It will be the first time this technology is used at a UK festival and comes ahead of it being rolled out to other cities and events later this year.

EE 5G Connected UK

·7 years ago

O2’s 5G network to power autonomous vehicle testing

O2 will be the public and private network provider of 5G connectivity for the testing and development of CAV technology at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire.

O2 5G Automotive UK

·7 years ago

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 665, 730 and 730G

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 665, Snapdragon 730 and the Snapdragon 730G, three new mobile platforms aimed at high-end and mid-tier devices. The three new SoCs are commercially ready and will start showing up in devices from the middle of 2019.

Connected Devices and OS

·7 years ago

Apple watchOS 5.2 brings ECG app and irregular rhythm notifications to UK and more

Apple has released watchOS 5.2 to all compatible Apple Watches, bringing the ECG app and irregular rhythm notification to the UK and 19 other markets including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Devices and OS Apple SmartWatch

·7 years ago

L-Spark launches Secure IoT Accelerator program with Telus, BlackBerry and Solace

SaaS accelerator program L-Spark is launching a new Secure IoT Accelerator program, working with Telus, BlackBerry and Solace. The program will work with Canadian ventures developing Internet of Things (IoT) products and services.

BlackBerry Connected Canada

·7 years ago

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