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January 17, 2020
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App developers sue Facebook over ‘anti-competitive conduct’
Lawsuit is based on leaked internal Facebook documents obtained and published by Computer Weekly and NBC last year
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January 17, 2020
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Jan'20
O2 goes O-RAN to improve network service
Telefónica UK subsidiary announces open radio access network project to help customers better utilise its network, addressing issues such as densification of coverage and enabling faster uptake of 5G-based services in autonomous vehicles
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January 17, 2020
17
Jan'20
Sky comes to the UK 5G party
Telco, broadband and pay-TV provider switches on 5G services in 20 leading UK towns and cities with packaged based on Samsung devices
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January 17, 2020
17
Jan'20
Australian wildfires take toll on telco networks
Major telco networks in Australia were disrupted by power cuts resulting from devastating bushfires, raising questions about the resilience of the country’s communications infrastructure
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January 16, 2020
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Jan'20
Ericsson launches eSIM
Swedish comms tech giant aims to drive communication service providers’ top line and improve consumer experience
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January 16, 2020
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Jan'20
Consumers download 1.7 billion mobile business apps in 2019, spending over $500m
Mobile app sector fuelling digital transformation, and businesses with a robust mobile-first strategy and engaging apps are enjoying much success
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January 16, 2020
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Jan'20
Four-fifths of SIM-swap fraud attempts successful
Researchers from Princeton University find that despite advances in technology, SIM-swap fraud continues to be difficult to detect and prevent, as fraudsters adapt attack techniques
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January 15, 2020
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Jan'20
Spry cancels out P&J Arena dead zones with multi-operator 4G coverage
Tech supplier installs smart mobile signal booster in Aberdeen to ensure high-speed data connectivity for live video streaming and social media activities
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January 15, 2020
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Jan'20
LGBTQ+ social app Grindr accused of breaching GDPR
Norwegian Consumer Council files complaints about LGBTQ+ social networking app, alleging it is in breach of the General Data Protection Regulation
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January 15, 2020
15
Jan'20
Gates Foundation mobile money projects in developing world to go live this year
Mobile money projects aim to give millions of the world’s poorest people access to financial services
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January 15, 2020
15
Jan'20
Cerence, LG drive into AI-powered connected car platform
Artificial intelligence will enhance in-car experiences through voice commands to allow drivers and passengers to have far more control over car functions
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January 15, 2020
15
Jan'20
Asos trials AR tool to give customers idea of fashion fit
Online fashion brand Asos has launched an augmented reality trial to help customers see how garments will fit their body type
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January 15, 2020
15
Jan'20
Threat landscape grew in complexity in 2019, no respite in sight
Check Point’s annual state of security report shares some 2019 trends and looks ahead to 2020
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January 14, 2020
14
Jan'20
Global used smartphone market set to grow 17.6% year-on-year
Questions may be asked of the longevity of steep growth in the new smartphone arena, but research finds no signs of slowing down across the used market
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January 14, 2020
14
Jan'20
Vodafone extends UK 5G reach and introduces 5G roaming to Ireland
Leading UK mobile operator claims 5G tech first and broadens 5G reach across UK and into the Republic of Ireland