Apple Devices October 10, 2019 Apple scraps HKmap Live Apple reversed a decision to offer access to an app tracking social unrest in Hong Kong, stating the service breached its guidelines by endangering law enforcement officials and residents in the city, Reuters reported. By Joseph Waring
Devices October 9, 2019 Realme continues EU push with X2 Chinese smartphone vendor Realme unveiled the next devices spearheading a push into Europe, as it looks to build on its entry to the region in May. By Manny Pham
Apple Devices October 9, 2019 China state media slams Apple over protest app China’s official state newspaper criticised Apple for allowing App Store users to access a service offering live updates on social unrest in Hong Kong, accusing it of helping rioters engage in illegal behaviour. By Joseph Waring
Big Tech Devices Google October 9, 2019 Google issues digital health mandate for Android Google redoubled efforts to help users manage their screen time, adding new terms to its manufacturer agreement requiring OEMs to embed digital wellbeing tools on devices running Android 9 and 10. By Diana Goovaerts
Devices October 8, 2019 Mara Group enters Africa smartphone market Rwanda-based Mara Group took the wraps off its first smartphones, as it aimed to pioneer a made in Africa push and boost the country’s ambitions to become a technology hub for the region. By Kavit Majithia
Apple Devices Regulation October 8, 2019 Apple beats university patent rap A US university failed in a bid to restore a massive court-ordered fine against Apple after the nation’s Supreme Court refused to give it air time, apparently drawing a line under a long-running patent dispute. By Diana Goovaerts
5G+ Devices RAN Vendors Samsung October 8, 2019 Samsung forecasts another steep profit drop Samsung Electronics announced its operating profit for the third quarter would again drop sharply year-on-year, but noted the decline was mitigated by brisk sales of its 5G handsets. By Joseph Waring
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