US to raise Huawei concerns with UK ahead of final decision on 5G network
The US will step up efforts to persuade the UK to exclude Huawei from its 5G network as the Government prepares to makes its final decision on the Chinese firm.
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Leadsom plays down dispute with US in row over tech tax
Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom has said Britain and the United States remain committed to reaching a free trade deal, despite a dispute over UK plans to tax US tech giants.
Motorola Razr pre-orders open in UK
Motorola’s revamped version of the Razr phone can now be pre-ordered in the UK, the company has confirmed.
Pay-as-you-go car insurance explained
Getting car insurance can be a convoluted process at times. You have to research different providers, use comparison sites, enter in a whole host of information about yourself and compare and contrast different premiums in order to get the best deal. It’s easy to see why many people find the process a little daunting.
MI5 chief dismisses US intelligence-sharing fears over Huawei
The head of MI5 has said he has no reason to think Britain’s intelligence-sharing relationship with the United States will be damaged if the Chinese tech giant Huawei is given access to the UK’s 5G network.
EE and Vodafone discount proposals for out-of-contract customers criticised
Discounts proposed by EE and Vodafone for out-of-contract customers will leave too many people continuing to overpay for their handset, Citizens Advice has said.
‘Demonised’ mobile phones can be force for good, says leading head teacher
Mobile phones are “demonised” but can be a force for good in the classroom, according to a leading head teacher.
CES 2020: What to expect at the world’s largest technology show
Artificial intelligence, 5G and robotics are expected to be among the biggest talking points when the world’s largest technology show – CES – begins in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Facebook, Huawei and 5G: 2019 in technology stories
It has been another busy year in the world of technology, with new innovations arriving during 2019 including 5G, but also political problems such as the ongoing debate around Huawei.
Smile please! Average Briton ‘now taking more than 450 selfies a year’
Taking selfies is more popular than ever, with the average person in the UK now snapping more than 450 such photos each year, according to new research.
Ofcom proposes ban on mobile firms selling locked phones
Ofcom is proposing a ban on the sale of “locked” mobile phones as part of plans to make it easier for mobile users to switch operators.
Google launches ‘smarter’ Assistant with updated speech processing
The AI-powered Google Assistant can now open apps and find photos using just voice commands thanks to an update to its speech processing.
Labour’s plans to nationalise services: Everything you need to know
Labour wants to nationalise mail, water, energy distribution and supply, train operators and fibre broadband provision.
Nearly half of students want voice assistant to help with work, research finds
Nearly half of students would like to be given access to a voice-activated assistant to help with their studies, new research suggests.
Playing Pokemon Go among reasons given for smartphone-related injuries – study
An American study has shone a light on some of the smartphone-related accidents reported to emergency departments in the US over the last 20 years, which range from walking while texting to playing Pokemon Go.
Boris Johnson pictured using Huawei phone despite security concerns
Boris Johnson has appeared on television using a Huawei smartphone, despite ongoing security concerns around the Chinese company.
Facebook launching new tool to transfer images to Google Photos
Facebook is releasing a tool that allows users to transfer their photos directly to Google’s storage service in a bid to give people “control and choice”.
Apple Pay’s Express Transit arrives in London for faster TfL entry
Apple has introduced a feature to its mobile payment system allowing London commuters to travel more seamlessly without needing to prepare their device.
Tories pledge to tackle poor mobile phone signal and rural ‘not-spots’
Boris Johnson has promised to make poor mobile phone signal a thing of the past if the Tories win the General Election.
UK’s text relay app service relaunches
An app that helps people across the UK with hearing or speech impairments make phone calls has been relaunched with a new name and a number of improvements.
Three delays 5G network rollout
Three is delaying the rollout of its 5G service for an undisclosed amount of time, the network operator has announced.
EE expands 5G network to 14 new towns and cities
EE has announced the expansion of its 5G network to 14 new towns and cities, including Liverpool, Glasgow and Huddersfield for the first time.
Bedtime phone use causing sleepless nights, research suggests
Nearly one in four UK adults say they have trouble sleeping because they spend too long on their smartphones before bed, according to research.
Apple picks up three prizes at EE Pocket-lint Awards
Apple has picked up three awards including the best flagship phone of 2019 at the annual EE Pocket-lint Awards.
Motorola revives Razr flip phone with foldable screen
Motorola has revived its popular Razr flip mobile phone as a modern smartphone with a foldable screen.
Facebook bug turns on iPhone camera as users scroll through app
A Facebook bug has been discovered which allows the social media giant’s app to access the iPhone camera as a user scrolls through their feed.
Ad for children’s app banned for encouraging ‘likes’ and ‘followers’
An ad for the app PopJam that encouraged users to “get likes and followers” has been banned over concerns it could be detrimental to children’s mental health and self-esteem.
BT introduces home visits from tech experts as part of new internet plan
BT is to offer home visits by technology experts as part of a new phone and internet plan.
Gates: Windows Mobile would have beaten Android had antitrust case not happened
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says we would all be using Windows Mobile today instead of Android if an antitrust case had not been lodged against it in the late 90s.
WhatsApp adds fingerprint unlock feature for Android users
WhatsApp users on Android can now lock the messaging app using their fingerprint.