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.
- Google launches special payment app just for India – CNET
India’s e-commerce is booming, and Google wants in.
- 'The Handmaid's Tale' scores Hulu its first major Emmys – CNET
After snagging a few Creative Arts Emmys, Hulu picks up several major awards for its adaptation of
Margaret Atwood’s novel, including outstanding drama series. - Snapchat blocks Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia
Snapchat has been caught up in an international row between Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
- Meet Wengie, a YouTuber who became the fourth Powerpuff Girl – CNET
Wendy Ayche’s job as a YouTuber with more than 8 million subscribers helps her land the gig of her dreams — voicing the new Powerpuff Girl named Bliss.
- Sean Spicer crashes Emmys, mocks Trump crowd-size claims – CNET
Too soon? Some on social media weren’t ready to see the former White House press secretary — and his famed podium — playing along with a comedy skit.
- Emmys sends #DCPublicSchools to head of the class – CNET
John Oliver picks up on Dave Chappelle’s awards-night mention and the educational hashtag scores.
- Facebook gives investigators new details on Russian ads – CNET
The social networking giant has given copies of ads and other information involving what it’s learned from the 2016 election, according to a report in The WSJ.
- Waymo seeks to delay trial in Uber trade secrets lawsuit – Roadshow
Alphabet’s self-driving car unit says it needs more time to review recently obtained evidence in the case.
- iPhone X: Forget the experts, here’s what real people think – CNET
Commentary: Tim Cook says Apple doesn’t make phones just for the rich. So I roamed around California and asked real, non-rich people whether the iPhone X excited them.
- Qualcomm says cars, not phones, will see the most innovation – Roadshow
That’s coming from the head of the world’s largest mobile chip maker.
- 5 Upcoming Android Phones That Are Worth Waiting For
New year, new phones! Maybe you aren’t smitten with today’s superphones or you have a suspicion that the perfect phone is just around the corner. Here’s a list of the most intriguing upcoming Android phones.
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- Remembering 'Alien,' 'Twin Peaks' actor Harry Dean Stanton – CNET
Commentary: The famous character actor, a true original, died Friday at age 91, and he’s already dearly missed.
- Canelo-GGG fight ends in a draw, and Twitter's all tied up – CNET
Ties are like kissing your sister, and most boxing fans aren’t Jaime Lannister. One judge in particular turned into an online punching bag.
- Trump retweets 'heroic' image of him dragging Apple back to US – CNET
Commentary: As well as retweeting a gif of his golf swing knocking down Hillary Clinton, the president retweets a glorious work of art.
- Apple's iPhone X gives Android copycats a big, big gift – CNET
No more home button makes the design even easier to mimic.
- Before the Air Force: From biplanes to jet prototypes – CNET
The US Army was flying airplanes for four decades before it gave birth to the Air Force in 1947. We take a look back at those early years.
