At long last, Android emoji reactions show up properly on iPhones By David Nield published 10 November 24 It seems Apple and Google have rolled out a small but important update for cross-platform messaging.
Google One has a cheaper, larger storage option — but you probably won't get it just yet By Craig Hale published 11 September 24 Some Indian customers are seeing a new 30GB Google One Lite option – could a wider rollout be around the corner?
All your messages in one place: the new Besties app for Google Pixel will bring together chats from Google Messages, WhatsApp, and other apps By Jamie Richards published 11 February 25 Google is adding its new Besties app to Pixel phones, allowing users to centralize messages from their closest friends across various messaging services
How to (briefly) chat with Grok on X for free By Eric Hal Schwartz published 7 December 24 xAI releases limited free tier for Grok AI chatbot on X.
Gemini just got an enhanced memory upgrade for all users and you’ll love what you can do with it now By Graham Barlow published 3 March 25 Google is adding the ability to remember information to the free tier of Gemini.
AWS is already limiting access to its new Kiro AI coding tool - because it's too popular By Craig Hale published 22 July 25 Kiro proved so popular AWS is forced to restrict access and stop taking new users.
Apple’s iPhone Air kills the SIM card: what this means for eSIM providers, telcos, and consumers By Udita Choudhary published 11 September 25 This shift will put pressure on mobile operators to improve digital onboarding and reduce reliance on SIM distribution.
China's Huawei powers ahead solo with 5G-Advanced, predicts 100 million smartphones will be 5G-A compatible by the end of 2025 - and it's only just getting started By Efosa Udinmwen published 8 October 25 Huawei outlines 5G-Advanced roadmap linking AI agents, smartphones, and networks, projecting trillions in output, though global adoption remains uncertain.
India to get biggest data center investment outside of US with Google pledging $15 billion project By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 14 October 25 The race for AI data centers is on and Google wants in on the action.
Amazon's rival to Starlink offers "fastest downloads and uploads" - but how will it stack up in real life? By Efosa Udinmwen published 27 November 25 Amazon pushes Leo Ultra into enterprise testing with high-speed claims, direct AWS links, and expanding satellite coverage.
The UK's first football club mobile network is here - but you probably won't guess which team has launched it By Mike Moore published 26 March 25 Millwall FC becomes the first British club to launch its own mobile network.
China Mobile unveils 6G baseband prototype system for Sub7GHz frequency band — advanced capabilities should set the stage for future wireless communication technologies By Efosa Udinmwen published 29 October 24 With a focus on deep integration of sensory and computing technologies, China Mobile’s 6G baseband prototype system aims to revolutionize mobile services
Mobile networks set to flood market with eSIMs to fend off competition from smaller rivals By Efosa Udinmwen published 28 October 25 Travel eSIM revenue is rising sharply as mobile operators prepare to challenge smaller competitors and protect their international roaming profits.
Apple Intelligence gets a Xiaomi tribute act with 'thoughtful' Super Xiao AI assistant By John-Anthony Disotto published 13 November 24 Xiaomi's Super Xiao AI assistant looks an awful lot like Apple Intelligence.
Another top employment website found exposing recruiter email addresses By Sead Fadilpašić published 27 May 25 A bug in the API caused the leak, but was since then plugged.
Glass out, plastic in: New fiber optic technology set to be deployed in AI data centers is both cheaper and faster By Wayne Williams published 5 May 25 Japanese researchers have invented plastic fiber that slashes costs and boosts AI data speeds to 106Gbps.
Jordan's Discord fans flock to VPNs to defeat sudden outage By Mark Gill published 15 October 25 Jordan’s Discord outage triggers a 250% surge in Proton VPN Free signups as users seek ways to safely bypass the block.
Want to try Gemini Live? You don't need to subscribe to Gemini Advanced anymore, it's free for all Android users By John-Anthony Disotto published 13 September 24 Gemini Live, Google's impressive voice assistant, was once packaged as a paid subscription but now it's free.
Adobe and Google team up to offer more AI models and YouTube integration By Craig Hale published 29 October 25 Creative Cloud gets full suite of Google AI models, while Premiere mobile app has a dedicated YouTube mode.
WhatsApp is officially getting ads – and I’m worried it’s a slippery slope from here By Hamish Hector published 17 June 25
Telegram gets some AI integration but you may not love the source By Eric Hal Schwartz published 28 May 25 Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok is now embedded into Telegram.
Look out ChatGPT – the creator of Proton Mail has just launched a new AI chatbot that’s super-secure and private By Graham Barlow published 23 July 25 Proton launches a new AI assistant called Lumo that puts the emphasis firmly on the security and privacy of your sensitive information.
Watch out, Nvidia - Qualcomm acquires Alphawave Semi in latest addition to its AI data center push By Efosa Udinmwen published 22 December 25 Qualcomm completes Alphawave Semi acquisition early, strengthening connectivity capabilities while advancing its strategy for scalable AI data center platforms.
Looking for Gemini on iOS? It’s now only in Google’s dedicated Gemini app – complete with the new research mode for subscribers By John-Anthony Disotto published 19 February 25 Gemini is no longer available in the Google app on iOS – it's now accessed solely via the dedicate Gemini app.
Huawei is betting on an army of 130 million influencers to supercharge 10GbE Ethernet adoption in China - and the rest of the world can only watch By Wayne Williams published 27 June 25 Huawei bets on influencers to drive 10GbE and FTTR expansion across China.
JBL launches new Quantum 950, 650, and 250 gaming headsets featuring pro-grade audio By Demi Williams published 21 August 25 During Gamescom 2025 JBL unveiled three new models in its Quantum headset series.
Scientists engineer erbium molecular qubits that plug directly into existing fiber networks, promising telecom-ready quantum systems By Efosa Udinmwen published 4 December 25 Erbium molecular qubits create a spin-photon interface compatible with telecom networks, enabling hybrid quantum devices and potential scalable quantum communication.
First your money, now your data: Klarna wants to become a global mobile network with unlimited 5G data, joining N26, Revolut - I just wonder how long before PayPal joins in By Efosa Udinmwen published 23 June 25 Klarna launches a $40 unlimited 5G mobile plan via AT&T, aiming to challenge telecom titans, but raising long-term reliability concerns.
Your next smartphone could have SSD-class storage as JEDEC UFS 5.0 specification plans for speeds approaching 11GB/s, faster than PCIe 4.0 SSDs - and yes, it's all because of AI By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 October 25 UFS 5.0 introduces SSD-class performance to smartphones, enabling faster AI data processing while raising questions about the everyday benefits for users.
DeepSeek disappears from the Italian App Store and Google Play Store amid privacy complaint By Chiara Castro published 30 January 25 While DeepSeek remains blocked on Italian app stores, a VPN should help bypass the block couples with some extra workarounds. Experts, however, aren't advising it.