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.
- 'Alien: Covenant' trailer horrifies for the holidays – CNET
Nothing was stirring on Christmas weekend…except for a deadly Xenomorph and screaming humans in this new trailer from the next film in the “Alien” saga.
- DIY broadband
Farmer Chris Conder has led a broadband revolution in rural Lancashire.
- The iPhone at 10: How the smartphone became so smart
Tim Harford tells the surprising story of how the iPhone became a truly revolutionary technology.
- Who chooses YouTube's "important videos"?
The “important videos” playlist has achieved cult status on YouTube. Its creator has remained anonymous – until now.
- Testing shopping's Christmas themed augmented reality
Retailers have installed augmented reality in shops to add to the shopping experience and fight the serge in online purchasing.
- Carrie Fisher in stable condition, her mother tweets – CNET
The actress, who apparently suffered a heart attack on a flight Friday from London to Los Angeles, remains hospitalized.
- The best mobile games of 2016. We're right, you're wrong – CNET
Unless you agree with us, in which case, you’re right, too.
- Google decorates search results for whatever's your holiday – CNET
Typing “Christmas,” “Chanukah,” “Kwanzaa” or even “Festivus” into the Google search box brings up pages specially decorated for each holiday. Cheers!
- The one person you should contact on Christmas Day – CNET
Commentary: Everyone knows someone who is on their own on Christmas Day. Through technology, you can make them feel a little better.
- Fitbit drops case to block Jawbone imports to US – CNET
A Friday filing puts an end to just one of the legal disputes between the fitness-tracker rivals. Meanwhile, Jawbone’s failing finances may be the bigger issue.
- Cyanogen to shut down services by year's end – CNET
The startup that promised a better version of Android will stop updating its OS on December 31 as part of an ongoing “consolidation.”
