Apple iPadOS slapped with EU DMA designation
The European Commission added Apple’s iPad operating system to a list of platforms falling within the remit of the Digital Markets Act, with the manufacturer given six months to ensure it complies with the legislation.
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Spain pushes on with Telefonica stake building
The Spanish state’s investment company moved closer towards its target of owning ten per cent equity in Telefonica, with the latest batch of shares bought taking it to the six per cent mark.
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Orange Q1 boosted by MEA unit, Spain deal conclusion
Orange CEO Christel Heydemann underlined the importance of the recently completed merger of its Spanish business with Masmovil during the company’s Q1 results statement, where the operator also highlighted continued growth in its MEA business.
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EU on the cusp of fresh device repair rules
The European Parliament waved through proposed rules designed to encourage consumers to have products such as mobile phones repaired rather than replaced, with manufacturers required to ease the process and make it more cost effective.
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ICT sector advised to prepare for industrial 5G marathon
Industrial 5G advocate Andreas Mueller warned ICT players must adapt to dealing with longer timelines and more conservative customers than they may be used to when deploying the technology for industrial use cases, though believes it will ultimately prove successful.
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Vodafone, VMO2 trumpet UK rural network progress
Vodafone UK flicked the switch on its 200th mast in the country’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) project, a move announced days after rival VMO2 inked a deal with Starlink to bolster its own efforts for the scheme.
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Nokia chief brands Q1 low point for mobile network demand
Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark cited low levels of spending in North America and India as contributing to a slump in Q1 sales for its mobile networks division, though the vendor expects the market to pick up later in the year.
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Heavyweights push EU ministers for tech-friendly policies
Ericsson, Nokia, Vodafone Group, IBM and Intel implored EU authorities to take urgent action to elevate the region in the era of the industrial internet, citing a need to shape policies to capitalise on emerging technologies.
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DeepMind CEO expects Google to top $100B in AI spending
The CEO of Google’s AI division DeepMind Demis Hassabis reportedly the company was likely to spend north of $100 billion developing artificial intelligence technology.
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Apple extends repair scheme to include used parts
Apple claimed an upcoming move to allow second-hand components to be used to fix iPhones was a step forward in improving access to safe and affordable repairs.
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