‘No technological grounds’ to ban Huawei from 5G networks, say MPs
There are no technological grounds for banning Chinese firm Huawei from the UK’s 5G networks, the Science and Technology Select Committee has said.
Smartphones
What is 5G and when can I receive it?
The era of 5G is upon the UK, with faster speeds not only expected to transform everyday smartphones but also everything from virtual reality to healthcare.
How to switch mobile network provider with a text message
Mobile users across the UK can now switch network provider via text message in a move aimed at simplifying the process.
Huawei UK boss insists ‘nothing has changed’ despite US trade restrictions
Huawei’s UK managing director has insisted “nothing has changed” for the Chinese company despite a US-issued trade ban on the firm.
Oppo debuts under-screen smartphone camera technology
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has revealed another glimpse of its hidden selfie camera technology as manufacturers explore new designs to maximise display space.
Huawei insists newest devices will receive Android Q update
Huawei has claimed many of its newest devices will be able to receive the next version of the Android operating system, despite a US trade ban restricting access to products.
Apple’s Tim Cook criticises other tech firms for data breaches
Apple boss Tim Cook has taken aim at “chaos factory” technology giants for failing to take responsibility for data breaches and privacy violations.
Ofcom pledges to stamp out unfair mobile, broadband and TV practices
Telecoms watchdog Ofcom has launched a new set of guidelines for broadband, phone and TV companies as it pledges to stamp out unfair practices in the industry.
Huawei founder says revenue will be billions below forecasts
Huawei’s founder has likened his company to a badly damaged plane, and said revenues will be 30 billion US dollars (£24 billion) less than forecast over the next two years.
Should you buy … the Google Pixel 3a XL?
Google’s attempt at taking a bigger bite out of the hardware side of the smartphone sector continues in its Pixel range, which now includes a budget version of its third handset.
Will smartphone photography ever take the place of professional cameras?
Huawei’s P30 Pro phone is creating a stir among mobile photography enthusiasts.
Huawei accused of pushing adverts to phone lockscreens
Huawei has been accused of pushing adverts onto the lockscreen of some of its mobile phones after some users complained of suddenly being served the adverts without warning.
Fault hits Vodafone’s mobile data and broadband
Vodafone is working to fix a fault which has affected some customers’ access to its mobile data and broadband services.
Smartphone addiction studies based on ‘flawed’ data, researchers say
Many studies into the impact of technology use on psychological wellbeing rely on flawed measures, researchers say.
WhatsApp to begin taking legal action over spam messages
WhatsApp is to take legal action against anyone it determines is linked to abusing the messaging app’s terms of service around spam messages, the company has said.
WhatsApp to begin taking legal action over spam messages
WhatsApp is to take legal action against anyone it determines is linked to abusing the messaging app’s terms of service around spam messages, the company has said.
UK network operators ‘call for clarity over position on Huawei’
The UK’s network operators have reportedly written to the Government asking for it to be clearer about its position on Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, over fears it could impact on the country’s roll-out of 5G.
Huawei security chief denies complicity with China
A senior Huawei executive has denied the firm is complicit in alleged repressive actions by the Chinese Government, fending off comparisons to those who manufactured the gas chambers in Nazi Germany.
Facebook stops pre-installing its apps on Huawei phones
Facebook has suspended Huawei’s ability to pre-install the social network’s apps on its smartphones.
Apple App Store hit by outage
Apple’s App Store and a number of the iPhone maker’s other services are currently suffering an outage affecting some of its users.