Apple and Qualcomm agree to settle legal cases
Apple and Qualcomm have agreed to settle all ongoing litigation between the two companies, ending a long-running legal battle between the tech giants.
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South Korea launches 5G smartphone networks ahead of schedule
South Korea’s telecoms providers have turned on super-fast 5G mobile internet networks abruptly ahead of schedule, in an attempt to ensure the country becomes the first in the world to launch the services.
Free wifi on Dundee Waterfront won’t begin until 2020 at earliest
Council bosses have finally put out a tender to bring free wifi to the city centre but visitors will not be able to log on until March next year at the earliest.
5G ‘could boost UK businesses by £15.7 billion a year by 2025’
5G technology has the potential to boost UK business revenues by up to £15.7 billion by 2025 if rollout is accelerated, a report has claimed.
Three’s profits edge up ahead of 5G launch
Mobile operator Three has booked rising annual revenues and profits as it prepares for the launch of its 5G network later this year.
EE announces new video streaming subscriptions for pay monthly customers
EE pay monthly customers can now receive six-month subscriptions to the Amazon Prime Video and MTV Play streaming services as part of their plan, the telecoms firm has announced.
Trump calls for 5G and even 6G technology ‘as soon as possible’
Donald Trump has called for mobile networks to ramp up their efforts to deliver faster speeds, demanding that 5G and even 6G be introduced as soon as possible.
O2 confirms 5G rollout plans
Telecoms giant O2 has confirmed it will start rolling out its 5G network this year, beginning in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London.
Huawei concerns not about China, says UK security chief
The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has said the current issues the organisation has with Huawei are about ensuring security standards and not the firm’s links to China.
Huawei founder says US ‘cannot crush’ Chinese tech giant
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has said there is “no way the US can crush” the Chinese tech giant in its continuing stand-off with the United States.
Vodafone begins 5G trial at Manchester Airport
Vodafone has started a trial of 5G mobile technology at Manchester Airport in the latest test of the next-generation communications network.
Huawei 5G risk can be managed, say UK cybersecurity bosses
Any potential risk posed by Chinese technology giant Huawei to UK telecoms infrastructure can be mitigated, government cybersecurity bosses have determined.
Huawei blames ‘jealousy’ for cybersecurity criticism
Jealousy could be behind some of the criticism of Huawei in the West, the Chinese technology giant has suggested.
Holographic AI stylist to capture fashion of stars on Bafta red carpet
A holographic AI stylist will grace the red carpet at this year’s Bafta awards, capturing the stars’ styles as part of an EE trial using its 5G network technology.
What will a 5G mobile phone be capable of?
Faster download speeds and more reliable connections are just some of the benefits mobile users should expect once 5G networks begin to take shape.
CES marks the ‘dawn of 5G’
This year’s technology trade show CES has been described as the start of the 5G era of mobile technology.
CES 2019: What to expect from the annual technology show
Some of the world’s biggest technology companies will gather in Las Vegas next week to unveil their latest innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
China accuses UK of ‘deep-rooted pride and prejudice’ amid Huawei concerns
China has accused the UK of “deep-rooted pride and prejudice” in response to increased concern about technology firm Huawei’s involvement in upgrading the UK’s mobile network.
Williamson has ‘grave’ concerns over Chinese telecom giant Huawei
The Defence Secretary has said he has “very deep concerns” about Chinese technology firm Huawei being involved in upgrading the UK’s mobile network.
EE to test 5G live broadcast capabilities with BT Sport
EE will use a test of its 5G network to carry out the first remote production live broadcast of a sporting event this weekend.