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.
- Nissan Leaf: Best-selling electric car gets an upgrade
Nissan’s new Leaf electric car has a longer range, but is it enough to battle its many rivals?
- Nissan launches longer-range electric car
The Leaf, the world’s best-selling electric car, faces growing competition in the green car market.
- Man claims UPS 'trapped' him in his house with Amazon delivery – CNET
Commentary: A man tweets a photo of a long, thin Amazon package jammed so tightly under his doorknob that he couldn’t get out.
- PSA: Your Note 8's Face Unlock can easily be fooled – CNET
It’s not secure, no matter what your phone tells you.
- With Trevorrow out, how about these directors for Star Wars? – CNET
Colin Trevorrow’s leaving as director of “Star Wars Episode IX,” but we’ve got ideas for who else could put their own spin on a galaxy far, far away.
- 'Star Wars: Episode IX' director Colin Trevorrow steps down – CNET
Another big change hits the Star Wars galaxy, this one involving the final film in the saga.
- Smart nappy changing mat lets parents track baby's growth
Hatch Baby can track things like weight, feedings and sleep. But is more data good for parents?
- Irma's clouds may bump SpaceX spy plane launch – CNET
Elon Musk’s rocket company is set to launch the Air Force’s X-37B experimental space plane from Kennedy Space Center just ahead of Hurricane Irma’s arrival in Florida.
- Apple leads as Samsung looks for direction – CNET
Commentary: As Samsung’s co-CEO admits his company is a ship without a captain, Apple’s Tim Cook seems to be poised to take his brand higher.
- Card gangs
Why modern cyber-crime forums were inspired by a site started by Ukrainian credit card thieves.
- Red Sox said to use Apple Watch to steal signs from Yankees – CNET
Boston reportedly says its used electronic devices during the recent games, but it’s unclear if any rules were broken.
- Here’s what you need to know about DACA and tech – CNET
The Trump administration just killed the Obama-era program that allows undocumented children of immigrants to live and work in the US legally. And tech execs are mad about it. Here’s why.
- Mini races into Frankfurt with extreme John Cooper Works GP concept – Roadshow
It’s small, it’s wide and it looks ready to party.
- Apple, Google, Facebook and more speak out on DACA – CNET
Silicon Valley once again is speaking out against President Donald Trump, this time over his plan to end the popular but controversial “Dreamers” program.
- Revisit the first landing of a probe on an alien moon – CNET
Celebrate the end of the Cassini mission with a look back at when the Huygens probe’s landing on Saturn’s moon Titan.
- Who's that girl? Madonna turns to Twitter to prove identity – CNET
Even the Material Girl can have issues with the day-to-day woes of life. Can social media spread a Ray of Light, and get the singer back Into the Groove?
- DACA's demise puts tech dreamers in a tough position – CNET
The Trump administration ends an Obama era program that let some undocumented immigrants work in the US. That raises questions echoing across Silicon Valley.
- Honda divulges deets on CR-V Hybrid before Frankfurt – Roadshow
It’s basically an Accord Hybrid, but taller.
- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds sells 10 million copies – CNET
Let’s put the viral game sensation in context.
