North America Regulation January 30, 2018 FCC seeks more precise wireless emergency alerts The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an order to improve geographic targeting of the emergency alerts sent by mobile operators in a bid to improve accuracy. By Diana Goovaerts
January 30, 2018 Cake prepares to take on Safari, Chrome Cake Technologies launched an updated mobile browser to take on Safari and Chrome, announcing it raised $5 million to build the product. By Saleha Riaz
Big Tech Meta January 30, 2018 Facebook under pressure to shutter Messenger Kids Facebook was sent an open letter from Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) asking for its Messenger Kids app, aimed at children aged under 13, to be discontinued. By Saleha Riaz
Apple Devices January 30, 2018 Apple cuts iPhone X production, holds iOS updates Apple reportedly halved production plans for the iPhone X amid weak demand and will delay a handful of iOS updates scheduled for the back-half of the year to focus on security and performance improvements. By Diana Goovaerts
January 30, 2018 LG expands G6, Q6 colour options LG Electronics will make some colour options from its V30 smartphone line available across other devices, stating “we want customers to be able to express their distinct personalities through LG’s unique and diverse range of colour options”. By Steve Costello
January 30, 2018 SpherePay targets new markets after raising $10M Singapore-based SpherePay is set for rapid expansion across Southeast Asia in a bid to elevate itself into one of the largest mobile payment providers in the region. By Chris Donkin
Big Tech Google January 30, 2018 Google tests local news app Google is working on a free, lightweight, app called Bulletin which it said is aimed at users who want to contribute “hyperlocal stories” about their community. By Saleha Riaz