The UK has become one of the first countries in Europe where people will be able to receive flood alerts on their computer, phone or personal device through the Google Public Alerts map. Flood warnings issued by the Environment Agency will now appear on Google Search and the Google Public Alerts map with live alerts becoming visible on personal devices in a matter of seconds once they have been issued.
Mobile security research firm, Check Point, has revealed a new bug in messaging service, WhatsApp. The bug appears to affect only WhatsApp Web has the potential to allow ransomware and malicious apps on your device.
iOS 18
Apple has officially released iOS 18, a major release that features more customization options, the biggest redesign ever of the Photos app, new ways for users to manage their inbox in Mail, Messages over satellite, and so much more.
Netflix
Netflix is currently in the process of rolling out a new version of its website. Built with mobile devices in mind, the website has been reworked to make it easier to navigate and discover new content, says the company.
Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from the company's board of directors to devote more time to his philanthropic projects. Gates will continue to serve as technology adviser to CEO Satya Nadella and others.
Apple Made for Business
Apple are to launch a special Today at Apple series titled “Made for Business” in May, offering small business owners and entrepreneurs free opportunities to learn how Apple products and services can support their growth and success.
Amazon
Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Business, a new service to meet the procurement needs of businesses of every size. Sellers on amazon.co.uk now have the opportunity to grow their sales by reaching business customers.
An SDK for the mobile pre-release of the Tizen 2.4 beta has been officially released for developers. Tizen 2.4 comes with many new features including the Application Background Policy which restricts CPU resources for background application processes.
Meta Arabs
Dubai-based company Meta Vision is to launch the first utility-based NFT in the MENA region. The project—Meta Arabs NFT—will consist of 9,999 unique and carefully curated pieces of digital art that serve a greater purpose and provide benefits to their respective holder.
Amazon Prime YouTube
Earlier today, Netflix announced it was reducing video quality on its services in Europe for the next 30 days in an attempt to alleviate the strain on internet service providers. Amazon and YouTube have both now confirmed that they will join Netflix by reducing the quality of their streams.
Halloween #Fun_Tastic Party
TCL is to launch a Halloween campaign on the virtual gaming platform Roblox to empower users to create their own immersive experiences. TCL has developed an engaging Halloween-themed virtual party to connect with audiences in a personalized virtual world.
Ballet NFT Services
Crypto hardware wallet maker Ballet has launched its NFT Services. Ballet created this consulting service to empower organizations of every kind to integrate non-monetary crypto assets into their business strategies.
Competition and Markets Authority
Facebook parent company Meta has been ordered by the UK competition watchdog , the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), to sell the gif creation website Giphy
MetaTag
MetaTag, is to give gamers worldwide full control of their digital identity across all aspects of the Metaverse, NFT games, online gaming platforms and exchanges. Players will be able to register a username or gamertag of their choice on the blockchain.
With mobile security issues increasingly becoming a regular part of our lives, it is more important for consumers and organizations to be more transparent and work closer together to stay on top of the rapidly changing landscape.