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.
- Equifax's credit-monitoring site also reportedly hackable – CNET
The vulnerability could let hackers spoof the site, allowing sensitive data to be siphoned off, ZDNet reports.
- 10 iPhone 8 secrets spilled by Apple's superleak – CNET
Will Apple have any surprises left?
- Senators demand Equifax answer questions about massive hack – CNET
Leaders of Senate Finance Committee want to know what executives knew about the security breach and when.
- iPhone X: 10 key moments leading up to the new handset
A look back at some of the key moments along the way to the 10th anniversary iPhone.
- Cashing out
Card and phone payments may be replacing coins and notes, but are Swedes ready to get rid of cash altogether?
- Nintendo: SNES Classic preorder mess wasn't all our fault – CNET
Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aimé says last month’s preordering issues were “outside our control” and that there’ll be plenty of consoles available.
- Patty Jenkins signs on to direct 'Wonder Woman' sequel – CNET
With a release date slated for December 2019 and Gal Gadot already on board to reprise her role, the last major piece of the puzzle is finally in place.
- The Final Countdown: iOS 11 GM reveals everything about the iPhone X (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 99 and a 1/2) – CNET
There is so much to talk about before Apple’s keynote, we decided to do Episode 99 1/2 to break it down.
- Star Wars corn maze lets you stroll through Leia's hair buns – CNET
Maize the force be with you. A Star Wars-loving farmer carves an impressive Princess Leia tribute to Carrie Fisher out of a corn field.
- Get a closer look at the big solar flares that keep coming – CNET
The sun should be quiet right now. Instead, it’s been shooting hot particles and plasma into space for the past week, to the delight of scientists.
- Google's Safe Browsing software protects 3 billion devices – CNET
Search giant says the anti-malware software is keeping a billion more devices safer than it did a year ago.
- Hey Siri, it’s time to ‘glow up’ – CNET
A pep talk with Apple’s AI assistant.
- Google appeals record $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine – CNET
The search giant’s appeal comes less than a week after Intel’s $1.26 billion EU antitrust fine was ordered to be re-examined.
- Apple reportedly can't make enough of the iPhone X to go around – CNET
The company may only be able to produce 10,000 iPhone Xs a day, according to a respected analyst.
- Saturn moon's crazy plume stars in last look from Cassini – CNET
Saturn’s moon Enceladus shows off its icy plume one last time in a NASA movie created from Cassini spacecraft images.
- Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package aims for subtlety – Roadshow
And, in a rare display, you get more stuff than the standard GT3 — for free.
- Viking warrior in ancient grave turns out to be a woman – CNET
Female Viking warriors aren’t a myth. DNA tests show a high-ranking Viking found in a 10th-century grave was a woman.
- These are Amazon's new Fire TVs, report says – CNET
Here’s a first look at two upcoming Amazon Fire TVs, according to a report.
- Tim Cook: Apple doesn't make products just for the rich – CNET
Commentary: Perhaps anticipating the reaction to a high-priced new iPhone, the company’s CEO tells Fortune that Apple is for everyone.
