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.
- August adds three devices to its growing smart home roster – CNET
August just added two new smart locks and a doorbell to its product lineup.
- 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' golden cast runs in circles – CNET
Despite Colin Firth, Channing Tatum and Julianne Moore, this star-studded spy sequel doesn’t quite earn its license to kill.
- China Communist Party Youth Twitter account prompts abuse
An account in the youth league’s name is criticised for hypocrisy, but the league denies it’s theirs.
- Samsung releases Dez Bryant Galaxy Note 8 ad to bad timing – CNET
Commentary: After Washington’s Josh Norman mocks Dallas receiver in a Note 8 ad, Bryant responds … on a day when his Cowboys are crushed.
- Equifax reportedly suffered a hack earlier than disclosed – CNET
The credit-reporting firm says an “incident” in March was unrelated to the massive hack revealed earlier this month.
- Facebook: We don’t always 'get things right the first time' – CNET
The social network’s head of design talks about people misusing its products. He also fields questions about Snapchat Stories and Alexa.
- Pepe the Frog's creator goes after the 'alt-right' – CNET
Artist behind co-opted cartoon issues a flurry of cease-and-desist orders and DMCA takedown notices.
- Red Sox may have used Fitbit, not Apple Watch, to steal signs – CNET
Apple’s smartwatch was initially identified as possibly helping tip off what pitches were going to be thrown by the New York Yankees.
- Slow drive?
Electric cars have had a lot of publicity recently, but petrol and diesel engines are far from dead yet.
- Troll, ransomware, alt-right added to dictionary – CNET
Pass the sriracha and consult the hive mind, there are now 250 more words and phrases you can look up at Merriam-Webster.
- Look up! The moon is in very rare formation right now – CNET
In the latest lunar rarity since August’s total solar eclipse, the moon is busy covering for a half dozen other heavenly bodies in a single day.
- Hackers hid malicious code in popular CCleaner software – CNET
Avast-owned Piriform, which makes the computer-cleaning program, says no harm was done to any users but encourages people to check which version they have.
- Roku could be hopping on the Echo train – CNET
A Variety report suggests the streaming device maker, which has filed for an IPO, could be working on its own smart speaker.
- Lara Croft has a freaky neck in this 'Tomb Raider' poster – CNET
A new “Tomb Raider” movie poster inspires Twitter jokes about giraffes, E.T. and video game mishaps.
- Huawei skewers iPhone X's Face ID with a creepy clown – CNET
This bizarre Facebook video teases Huawei’s upcoming phone.
- New York proposes stricter regs following Equifax hack – CNET
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants heftier security requirements for credit reporting agencies to better protect consumer data.
- Please don't be a SUV: Toyota trademarks Celica – Roadshow
Seriously, my heart cannot take any more nameplate retcons this year.
- You'll have to wait for Venmo-type Apple payments – CNET
iPhone and iPad users can get iOS 11 on Tuesday. But the peer-to-peer Apple Pay feature won’t come until later this fall.
- China to get even tougher on bitcoin trading – CNET
Chinese regulators are preparing the biggest crackdown on the cryptocurrency to date.
