Category: Mobile

Verizon hedged its satellite bets by striking a direct-to-device (D2D) deal with Skylo Technologies to launch an emergency messaging and location-sharing service over the coming months for select Google Pixel and Samsung phones.

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Huawei unveiled a health monitoring system set to be included in its upcoming wearable products, a platform the company positions as a milestone in delivering accurate science-based fitness technology to device users.

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Cybercrime contributed to German companies losing around €267 billion in the past 12 months, digital association Bitkom found, with the majority of businesses bracing themselves for an increase in attacks in 2025.

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Around 150 new business premises in Sweden are set to be connected by Tele2, after property company Easy Depot tapped it to enable remote management in a deal spanning several years.

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IDC increased its 2024 forecast for global smartphone shipments by almost 2 per cent to 1.23 billion units, driven by demand for budget Android handsets and more integration of generative AI on premium devices.

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Meta Platforms announced its Spark platform used by third parties to create augmented reality effects would be stubbed out on 14 January 2025, with the company planning to shift its resources to products deemed to better meet future customer needs.

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