Apple has released iOS 17.4.1, bringing two important security fixes. Two issues are fixed in CoreMedia and WebRTC where processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
The United States Justice Department (DOJ) has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors, stifles innovation and keeps prices artificially high.
Apple is in talks with Google-parent Alphabet over licensing its "Gemini" artificial intelligence training model for use in iPhones.
Microsoft and NVIDIA have expanded their longstanding collaboration with new integrations that leverage the latest NVIDIA generative AI and Omniverse technologies across Microsoft Azure, Azure AI services, Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft 365.
The UK Government are to ensure that EV owners in England, without driveways or dedicated parking spaces, can access a £350 chargepoint grant
If you're a confused developer in the EU trying to follow Apple's ever-changing guidelines, you're not the only one. Apple keep reversing their position in an effort to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Apple has implemented transcripts for Apple Podcasts, a new feature that makes podcasts more accessible and easier to navigate.
Apple has released iOS 17.4, bringing the biggest changes to iOS in a long time, especially for EU based iPhone users, where the iOS 17.4 upgrade includes huge changes to comply with the DMA.
Google has released the March 2024 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Apple today unveiled the new MacBook Air with the M3 chip. With M3, MacBook Air is up to 60 percent faster than the model with the M1 chip and up to 13x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air.
Coinbase has launched two new wallet solutions aimed at simplifying the development of Web3 applications.
Apple has been fined €1.8bn (£1.5bn) by the European Commission (EU) after an investigation found it had limited competition from competitive music streaming services.
Apple has reversed its decision disable web apps on its iOS architecture, a decision it had blamed on the EU’s incoming Digital Markets Act rules.
Apple has published a whitepaper that outlines its solutions to address the changes the DMA requires to commissions and payments.
switch-off will also reduce the operators’ costs and significantly cut power consumption on their network.
Apple has hit back at Spotify over the long-running competition complaint filed with the EU that could see Apple face a huge fine if found guilty.
Apple will be introducing quantum computer protection for iMessage with the release of iOS 17.4, which Apple describes as the “most significant cryptographic security upgrade in iMessage history,”
Apple today released Apple Sports, a free app for iPhone that gives sports fans access to real-time scores, stats, and more.
BlackBerry has opened the new ‘BlackBerry loT Center of Excellence, Engineering and Innovation’ in Hyderabad, a world-class facility designed to advance mission-critical embedded software development for loT industries.
Vauxhall is teaming up with Tesco to provide new EV customers with one year’s free charging credit at stores across the country.
Later this month, Meta will pass along Apple’s 30% service charge to advertisers who pay to boost the visibility of their posts on its social networks.
Disney and Epic Games are to collaborate on an all-new games and entertainment universe that will further expand the reach of Disney stories and experiences.
Octopus Energy has launched the UK's first vehicle-to-grid tariff, guaranteeing free charging for electric vehicle owners who sell the power from their cars' batteries back to the grid during peak hours.
BlackBerry has completed the full repayment of all principal and interest amounts outstanding under its 1.75% extendable convertible unsecured debentures.
BlackBerry is the first vendor to be cleared by the German Federal Office for Information Security, BSI, certification program for the use of BlackBerry UEM for mobile device management (MDM) on Apple iNDIGO (iOS Native Devices in Government Operations) devices.
Apple has released iOS 17.3.1, bringing bug fixes for your iPhone including: Text may unexpectedly duplicate or overlap while typing.” .
Google has released the February 2024 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Apple has launched its newest product, the Vision Pro, a virtual reality headset, which became available in Apple stores Friday in the United States.
Apple will be launching Apple Vision Pro tomorrow with more than 600 apps and games designed to take advantage of the unique and powerful capabilities of Apple Vision Pro.
Apple turned in another record quarter in its services business, as strong iPhone 15 sales boosted total revenue 2% in the last three months of 2023.
Apple's iCloud Mail service has suffered a global outage, impacting millions of users worldwide. Apple confirmed the service is down after reports of the outage emerged on Wednesday morning.
Spotify has called Apple’s new rules to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) a “complete and total farce” that “does not comply with the letter and the spirit of the law”.
Apple has announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store impacting developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Apple is preparing to impose new fees and restrictions on software downloads outside of its App Store
BlackBerry Announces Pricing of Upsized Private Offering of $175 Million of Convertible Senior Notes
BlackBerry has announced the pricing of its private offering of $175 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029
BlackBerry intends to offer $160 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 in a private offering.
Apple has released iOS 17.3, bringing Stolen Device Protection, AirPlay for hotel TVs, Collabirative playlists and brings the usual bug fixes.
The European Commission is seeking feedback from rivals and customers on Apple's offer to settle EU antitrust charges and stave off a possible large fine.
Apple has said it will open up its tap-and-go mobile payment system to rivals, the European Union said Friday, as the company seeks to resolve an antitrust case and avoid a fine that potentially could be worth billions.
Apple has updated its developer guidelines, allowing developers in the US to link out to the web to inform users about other ways to subscribe to a service without using in-app purchases.
From Jan. 18, Apple will again be banned from selling Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 devices in the US due to its ongoing patent infringement case with Masimo.
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied both Apple and Epic Games’ request to appeal a lower court’s ruling on the alleged anticompetitive nature of Apple’s App Store.
Vodafone and Microsoft have signed a 10-year strategic partnership that leverages their respective strengths in offering scaled digital platforms to more than 300 million businesses, public sector organizations, and consumers across Europe and Africa.
Apple is planning to remove its blood-oxygen feature from the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, to circumvent a US ban of the devices.
Public transport operator First Bus has announced a new EV charging partnership with the UK’s largest broadband network provider, Openreach.
Sainsbury’s has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) charging business in a bid to “provide an exciting new service” for shoppers, in tandem with the electrification of its own fleet.
VicOne and BlackBerry are teaming up with the aim of strengthening the cybersecurity posture of the automotive ecosystem.
Apple has started sending payments to affected iPhone users as part of a $500 million ‘Batterygate’ settlement in the US.
Apple Vision Pro, an augmented reality headset, will be available beginning Friday, February 2, at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple Store online.
BT Group's start-up and Digital incubation team Etc has powered up its first EV charging unit built from a street cabinet traditionally used to store broadband and phone cabling.
Pebble, a new entrant to the electric RV market founded by veterans from Apple, Tesla, Cruise, and Volvo, announced at CES that its upcoming Pebble Flow RV will be the first on the market with semi-autonomous assists.
UK police are investigating a case of an alleged rape in a virtual reality game after a teenage girl was "sexually attacked" by a group of strangers in the metaverse.
Google has released the January 2024 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Avenged Sevenfold has minted one million NFTs for their alternate reality game (ARG) and “Life is But a Dream…” album announcement and single release.
Apple has started resuming sales of its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the country.
Apple will be able to sell the latest Apple Watches after an import ban was temporarily stopped by a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday.
US president Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday opted not to veto a government tribunal's ruling to ban imports of Apple Watches.
Apple filed an emergency motion with a U.S. appeals court to pause a ban on importing and selling some of its Apple Watch models.
Apple has given us a first glimpse of the next generation of Apple CarPlay, with manufacturers like Porsche, Polestar and Aston Martin signing up to allow for full customisation of the car home screen and dials using the app.
Canada's final version of the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard was published this week, and it includes a sales ban on new cars that generate emissions from 2035.
Apple has released iOS 17.2.1, bringing a a number of unspecified important bug fixes. This update provides is recommended for all users.
Apple is planning to stop selling some versions of the Apple Watch in the United States as soon as this week to get ahead of what could be one of the most momentous patent disputes in years.
Apple, Mastercard and Visa are facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that they conspired to suppress competition in the market for point-of-sale payment card services.
Apple has recommended all Apple Watch users to only use chargers made by Apple, or chargers that have completed Apple MFi certification and use the Made for Apple Watch badge.
Tesla is to issue software updates to more than 2 million vehicles due to problems associated with their autopilot technology.
Apple is making security changes to protect iPhone users if their phone is stolen, aimed at preventing someone from using your passcode to change your Apple account.
Apple has released iOS 17.2, bringing a number of new features, the highly-anticipated Journal app and fixes a total of 12 security vulnerabilities, some of which are said to be serious.
Journal, a new iPhone app available today, helps users reflect and practice gratitude through journaling, which has been shown to improve wellbeing.
watchOS 10.2, iOS 17.2, and iPadOS 17.2 were released earlier today, allowing Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, iPhone, and iPad users to access and log their Health app data using Siri.
Italy has launched its anti-piracy platform, Piracy Shield, which forces operators and providers to block content.
Apple may reportedly open the standardised tap-to-pay technology in iPhones to competitors following an antitrust investigation by European Union officials.
BlackBerry has promoted John Giamatteo to chief executive and called off plans for an initial public offering of its Internet of Things business, but still plans to split its operations.
Apple has blocked Beeper Mini, an Android app which allowed messaging between Android and iPhone users.
Google has released the December 2023 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Apple has released iOS 17.1.2, bringing patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities for iPhone and iPad users.
Nissan's Sunderland plant in the UK is to manufacture all-electric cars as it unveiled three new electric vehicle (EV) models, making the EV36Zero hub the UK’s largest hub for EVs.
A Philippine-based web3 technology platform, Taga-crypto, has soft launched with a mission of driving social impact and revolutionizing education.
Microsoft has announced it has hired Sam Altman and fellow OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman to lead a team conducting artificial intelligence research, days after the pair were pushed out of OpenAI.
Following on from the launch in October of Pod Point’s EV Exclusive tariff powered by EDF that gives new home charging customers access to one of the cheapest EV tariffs in the UK
The Government of Malaysia and BlackBerry have signed a long-term software and services agreement to strengthen Malaysia's cybersecurity.
In a surprising move, OpenAI has fired co-founder Sam Altman as its CEO. The company’s board, after a thorough review, expressed a loss of confidence in Altman, citing his lack of transparency in communications as a primary concern
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Mercedes-Benz in the UK has extended their partnership with Pod Point, who operates the largest network of EV charging points in the UK.
Apple is to bring Rich Communications Services (RCS) support to the iPhone in 2024.
In an open letter, the UK's CMA has warned about the potential risks of limited competition in the electric vehicle charging infrastructure sector, specifically along motorways.
Samsung has admitted personal contact information of some of its UK customers has been “unlawfully obtained” in a data breach.
Apple has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in France, empowering millions of merchants, from small businesses to large retailers
Apple has given iPhone 14 series owners another free year of satellite communications, answering one of the big questions around its recent models.
BlackBerry has paid off $365 million worth of debentures but still holds $150 million worth of convertible notes.
British Gas has launched a new scheme, offering drivers the opportunity to benefit from a years’ worth of free electric vehicle charging.
Australian EV charging company Jolt has launched in the UK, initially providing a network of roadside EV charge stations in the London Borough of Barnet.
Almost ten years on from the collapse of Phones 4u, and after five years of litigation, a UK Court finds insufficient evidence to prove operators acted in collusion
Taylor Swift has been named Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2023. Across the charts, streams, and concert stadiums filled with screaming, bracelet-wearing super fans, Swift undeniably reached a new realm of superstardom this year.
Polestar and StoreDot have showcased new fast charging technology that could charge an EV in a fraction of the time of current models.
Apple has released iOS 17.1.1, bringing a fix for the wireless charging issue on BMW cars and iPhone 15's, although Apple doesn't directly name any car manufacturer.
Google has released the November 2023 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Apple will be releasing iOS 17.2 soon, and it will bring an update to iMessage, which will be a huge boost to iPhone security.
Under EU state aid rules, the European Commission has granted Verkor €659m in funding to support its innovative project to develop lithium EV batteries.
The University of Salford’s MediaCity campus is now available to visit as a 3D virtual environment thanks to a new partnership with software company PixelMax
Apple's attempt to block a mass lawsuit accusing it of hiding defective batteries in millions of iPhones by "throttling" them with software updates is to proceed in the UK.
Ericsson has launched a new software toolkit to strengthen 5G Standalone network capabilities and enable premium services with differentiated connectivity.
After ten years at the helm of BlackBerry, CEO and executive chairman John Chen will retire from the company at the end of this week - November 4.
Apple has released iOS 17.1, bringing some new features and a wealth of bug fixes. Lets take a look at the new features first.
MPs have agreed on new regulations to ensure transparent pricing across electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, as well as ensuring contactless payment options are available.
At the Japan Mobility Show today, Nissan unveiled the Nissan Hyper Force, the resounding finale to its innovative series of five "hyper" concept vehicles.
Apple has officially launched Apple Pay Later in the United States, allowing users to split the cost of an Apple Pay purchase into four equal payments over six weeks without being charged interest or late fees.
Fastned has launched its new station finding app for Android Auto, following the Apple CarPlay app that was introduced earlier this year.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has opened a £250m electric vehicle test facility at its engineering centre in Coventry in a move which is creating 350 jobs.
Pod Point has teamed up with She’s Electric, joining them on a series of events where more women have the opportunity to really understand the world of EVs and why they should make the switch to electric cars.
ubitricity and UK Power Networks (UKPN) have signed an agreement to Add Flexibility to EV Charging by Shifting Demand Away from Peak Hours.
EE has announced a shift towards platform services, expanding its offering from selling traditional telecoms.
BlackBerry has expressed its intention to support the country's economic growth through collaborations with Malaysia.
Microsoft has launched an exchange offer for Activision Blizzard’s outstanding debt as part of its acquisition of the company.
BlackBerry and D2L are teaming up to support STEM education for K-12 students in North America, with BlackBerry naming D2L its Sustainability Partner.
BlackBerry has unveiled its new Generative AI powered assistant for Security Operations Center (SOC) teams.
BlackBerry today unveiled new advanced features for BlackBerry SecuSUITE for Government, the company's secure voice and text communications software.
Reltime has launched its highly anticipated suite of Comprehensive APIs, designed to empower customers and partners with the tools to seamlessly integrate Reltime's Web3 technology in their own applications.
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is asking for market feedback on the impact that the merger of U.K. telecommunication businesses of Vodafone and CK Hutchison's Three UK could have on competition in the country.
Apple has released iOS 16.7.1 for those using iPhone 14 and below, who have haven't yet upgraded to iOS 17. The update patches a kernel vulnerability that has been exploited in attacks
Apple has released iOS 17.0.3, aimed at fixing the issuing where iPhone 15 models were seriously overheating. iOS 17.0.3 also provides important bug fixes and security updates.
BlackBerry is planning to spin off its Internet of Things (IoT) and cybersecurity business units, followed with a subsidiary initial public offering (IPO) for the IoT business during the next fiscal year.
