As developers for tablets and smartphones we like to keep abreast of the latest mobile technology developments . This is a daily digest of mobile development and related technology news gathered from the BBC, the New York Times, New Scientist and the Globe and Mail to name a few. We scour the web for articles concerning, iPhone, iPad and android development, iOS and android operating systems as well as general articles on advances in mobile technology. We hope you find this useful and that it helps to keep you up to date with the latest technology developments.
- Broadcom to buy Brocade for $5.9B as it looks to IoT era – CNET
The Internet of Things is changing our homes forever — as well as the chipmaking industry.
- A folding iPhone could be in your future – CNET
The company has been granted a patent on a design showing a folding, bending iPhone.
- Boosted warns of battery threat in its electric skateboards – CNET
Board maker urges owners to stop using and charging their devices pending a probe into reports of overheating.
- Mopar's SEMA concepts are a crazy blend of old and new – Roadshow
A 1971 Challenger with 2017 fasciae, a 1966 CJ body on a TJ frame and a Durango with Viper seats — they’re all part of Mopar’s SEMA lineup, and they’re all pretty nuts.
- Survey shows iPhone 7 adoption by physicians significantly less than for prior versions
Adoption of iPhone 7 for physicians has not been nearly as high as it was for iPhone 5 and iPhone 6.
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- Gawker settles Hulk Hogan privacy lawsuit for $31 million – CNET
The four-year battle between Gawker and the former pro wrestler has ended.
- Facebook warns advertising revenue growth will slow
Facebook warns advertising revenue growth will slow, sending its shares down 7% in New York.
- Judge upholds California ban on voters taking selfies of ballot – CNET
Law is upheld despite ACLU claiming state’s ban on taking selfies at the ballot box violates freedom of speech.
- Facebook doubles down on video as forecast worries investors – CNET
With new video features, the social network is preparing itself for the future. Still, investors are worried about the coming year.
- Don't forget your phone on Election Day — you may need it – CNET
No, not for selfies but for research, which many of us are still doing when filling out the ballot.
- Bruce Campbell on 16mm film, iPhones and why horror must go 'up the butt' – CNET
Evil Dead star says iPhones and cheap editing equipment make it “almost too easy” for filmmakers these days. That hasn’t stopped him from upping the ante on schlock horror.
- Fanboy favorites: BMWs, Porsche 911s and Nissan GT-Rs at SEMA 2016 – Roadshow
While wandering the halls, we noticed a great deal of attention paid toward the three types of vehicles mentioned here. So, naturally, we snapped some pics of the cars we found to be the most popular amongst the trend-setting youth, or whatever.
- SF cab company sues Uber for 'predatory' pricing – CNET
Flywheel Taxi says Uber uses its billions to put rivals out of business and create a monopoly.
- 'Escape from New York' with Snake Plissken's countdown watch – CNET
Kurt Russell’s character bet his life he could beat it, but now fans can support a Kickstarter campaign to make a smartwatch version of the retro timepiece.
- Nissan e-Power to use gas to charge the battery, not turn the wheels – Roadshow
Its new e-Power drivetrain is a hybrid system unlike most others.
- Nearly 9 out of 10 smartphones shipped run on Android – CNET
Google’s mobile software ran on 88 percent of all phones shipped between July 1 and the end of September, Strategy Analytics says.
- Is this the new Motorola Moto M? – CNET
Thanks to a recent leak, we may have our first look at the new Motorola Moto M.
- In the eye of the beholder: The most out-there car designs at SEMA – Roadshow
We’d break the site if we tried to put every single wacky car, truck or bike design in this gallery, so we hand-picked some of our favorites from the aftermarket show here in Vegas.
- Watch The Game Awards from front row in VR – CNET
If you don’t have a ticket to the video game industry’s Oscars, at least you can pretend to be there.
