Experts ‘alarmed’ by work on ‘personalised risk score’ for NHS Covid-19 app
Experts have described a possible feature showing people a “personalised risk score” for coronavirus within the new contact tracing app as “alarming”.
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Contact tracing app rollout hit by issues over phone compatibility
The rollout of the new contact tracing app in England and Wales has been hit by complaints from some users that they are unable to download it because of the age of their mobile phone.
Tech-addicted north-east families wanted for new BBC show
A new TV series is looking for people who are struggling to beat their addictions to their screens.
US sanctions hit chip supply and growth, Huawei executive says
An executive has said that recent US sanctions against Huawei have caused a shortage of computer chips for the company, hurting the growth of its smartphone business.
Mobile game to help with anxiety in children receives medical approval
A mobile app designed to help children who suffer from anxiety has received approval from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Third of mobile owners ‘still overpaying out-of-contract despite pledge’
A third of mobile phone owners are still overpaying for bundled deals despite a pledge by operators to reduce prices, according to Which?.
Samsung would ‘welcome the opportunity’ to help build UK 5G networks
Samsung would “welcome the opportunity” to help build the UK’s 5G networks following the decision to ban Huawei, a UK executive has said.
Samsung reveals new Note 20 series phones and previews its next foldable
Samsung has unveiled its latest lineup of Galaxy Note series smartphones, as well as previewing its next foldable device.
Remote music events and autonomous lorries among UK 5G trial projects
Tests on how 5G technology could be used to enhance everything from remote music events to autonomous lorries are to receive a funding boost as the UK ramps up trials.
Lockdown highlighted digital divide in Britain, MPs told
Broadband and mobile networks generally “held up well” during lockdown but further highlighted the digital divide in Britain, MPs have been told.
Dixons Carphone shares hit by warning over ‘weakening’ consumer spending
Electricals retailer Dixons Carphone warned over “weakening” spending later in 2020 as it revealed that annual profits more than halved despite a surge in online sales.
BT: Huawei ban cost can be absorbed in £500m set aside from earlier cap
BT estimates that the cost of removing Huawei equipment from its 5G network can be absorbed within the £500 million set aside to comply with the original cap set by Government.
China hits out at UK decision to strip Huawei out of 5G networks by 2027
China has hit out at the Government’s decision to strip Huawei equipment from its 5G network, questioning whether the UK can provide a “fair” environment for business as tensions with Beijing deepened.
Chinese firm Huawei to be stripped out of UK 5G networks by 2027
Boris Johnson risked deepening tensions with Beijing after telecoms firms were ordered to strip Chinese tech giant Huawei’s equipment from 5G networks by 2027.
What does Huawei decision mean for UK’s 5G networks?
The Government has confirmed Huawei equipment is to be stripped out of the UK’s 5G infrastructure by 2027.
Huawei kit to be stripped out of UK 5G network by 2027
Chinese tech giant Huawei’s equipment will be stripped from the UK’s 5G network by 2027, adding billions to the cost and delaying the delivery of the high-speed mobile network.
Huawei warns UK risks 5G leadership role if it blocks Chinese firm
Huawei has warned the UK it risks its position as a global leader in 5G technology if it blocks the firm’s involvement in network infrastructure because of US sanctions against the company.
US sanctions on Huawei may have significant impact on 5G role, says Dowden
US sanctions on Huawei are likely to have a “significant impact” on the firm’s ability to play a role in the UK’s 5G network, the Culture Secretary has said.
National Security Council to look at Huawei 5G conditions, minister confirms
The National Security Council will look at the conditions of Chinese tech giant Huawei being involved in the UK’s 5G rollout, a Cabinet minister has confirmed.
UK poised to end use of Huawei technology in 5G network, according to reports
The UK is poised to end the use of Huawei technology in its 5G network as soon as this year amid security concerns, according to reports.
Huawei criticises latest US trade restrictions
Huawei has accused the United States of damaging the global technology industry and targeting individual companies after it extended trading restrictions placed on the Chinese firm.
US ban restricting Huawei from using Android extended until May 2021
Huawei has been barred from fully using Android for at least another 12 months, after Donald Trump extended his executive order banning US firms from working with companies deemed a national security risk.
Google reveals Ireland’s most searched for topics about lockdown release
Irish people were most concerned about when they could go to the hairdresser as the coronavirus lockdown is eased, according to Google Trends.
Steve Carell explains the ‘atypical’ origins of new Netflix comedy Space Force
Steve Carell has revealed the “atypical” origins of new Netflix series Space Force, saying it was presented to him with “no idea aside from the title”.
Fortnite added to Play Store over Google ‘disadvantage’ row
Fortnite can be downloaded through the Google Play Store for the first time, after developers blamed Google for putting software not on the platform at a “disadvantage”.
Ricky Gervais eager to make third series of After Life
Ricky Gervais has said that After Life is the first of his comedies that has made him to want to make a third series.
Should you buy… The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?
Samsung’s 2020 flagship smartphone places the emphasis on the camera, with the top-of-the-range S20 Ultra 5G the biggest and most powerful offering.
Apple unveils new £419 iPhone SE
Apple has unveiled a new version of its affordable iPhone SE, which will cost £419 when it goes on sale on April 17.
Huawei defends role in UK’s 5G network
Chinese hi-tech company Huawei has defended its role in the development of 5G in the UK.
Apple and Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
Apple and Google have launched a major joint effort to leverage smartphone technology to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.