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.
- Twitter could save Vine by selling it – CNET
Several bidders are rumoured to be making enquiries about the microvideo platform.
- LG beats Samsung to Nougat, rolling out OS update to G5 phones – CNET
LG was the first Android maker other than Google to ship a phone with the Nougat operating system, and now it’s becoming the first brand to push out a Nougat update, too.
- Samsung takes out full-page ads to apologise for the Note 7 – CNET
The ads appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
- Google Home recycles much of Chromecast's guts, teardown finds – CNET
This year’s voice-operated speaker sports the same processor, flash memory and RAM contained in last year’s wireless video dongle.
- Cosplay of PAX Australia ups the ante yet again – CNET
They might be keeping their outfits together with duct tape and a prayer, but these PAX cosplayers prove that the best in the world come from down under.
- Facebook challenges LinkedIn with new job openings feature – CNET
New feature in testing allows business page admins to post job openings and accept applications.
- Trump or Clinton? Sharks and a psychic goat are split – CNET
A long, long election cycle is coming to an end and different polls predict different outcomes, even among prognosticating animals from both land and sea.
- 'Pantsuit Nation': Inside the secret Hillary Clinton Facebook group – CNET
A private social media group, which serves as a safe space for the candidate’s fans, tallies up 2 million members and spawns a movement.
- Ohio State marching band soars with superhero tribute – CNET
The famed group known for its elaborate halftime shows brought out some big names from the Marvel and DC universes to tackle villains. Including you, Michigan Wolverines.
- Tech giants offer up last-minute Election Day help – CNET
Companies like Facebook, Google and Twitter have built tools to tell you who’s running, where to vote and even who’s winning.
- Hold still! The mannequin challenge is freezing the internet – CNET
These picture-perfect poses are the latest craze across social media.
- Sega Genesis returns to production — in Brazil – CNET
The venerable 16-bit video game console is returning to retailers’ shelves in Brazil, complete with an SD card and A/V support.
- Shaggy dog story
The sharing economy is forecast to grow hugely over the next 10 years, but is it simply a way of avoiding tax and regulation?
- 100 new Pokemon Go monsters could be hatchin' for your catchin' – CNET
The rumored second generation of Pokemon Go creatures could emerge sooner rather than later, according to data miners at a gaming site.
- Soylent is made of algae, and that might be making people ill – CNET
The meal replacement brand sifted through its formula for the cause of nasty gastrointestinal problems, and may have found what’s turning tummies.
- Hyperloop One teases Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes – Roadshow
A day ahead of its November 8 launch, a YouTube video boasts that the rapid-fire transportation system can cut an hour train journey to a 12-minute straight shot.
- Game on! Nintendo's Power Line returns this weekend only – CNET
Time-warp back to those days when we had to call a live hint line to get Mario out of that weird underwater level.
- Real snake on a plane slithers out during flight – CNET
Passengers on an Aeromexico flight get a creepy-crawly surprise when a green snake makes an in-flight appearance.
- Say whaaaat? In old set footage, Chewbacca speaks English – CNET
Ready for the shock of your Star Wars lifetime? Depending on where you stand, Chewie’s English accent on set either makes the magic or spoils it.
