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.
- The fall of Nokia: How this Finnish city fought back
Thousands lost their jobs in the remote Finnish city of Oulu – but locals weren’t prepared to accept defeat.
- Silent running
Boat companies are having to spend millions of euros converting their fleets to electric.
- Amsterdam's canal boats go electric
All of Amsterdam’s boats must go electric by 2025, but switching to electric is not straightforward.
- Boz: Defending Facebook's Portal screens
The social network’s hardware chief Andrew Bosworth makes the case for trusting its new video chat screen.
- Heathrow fined for USB stick data breach
A worker lost a USB stick containing personal data which was later found by a member of the public.
- Facebook Portal video chat screens raise privacy concerns
Two camera-enabled smart devices for the home are unveiled in the midst of a privacy crisis.
- Facebook Portal: Hands-on with new video gadget
Facebook’s Portal offers video chat around the home – but do consumers trust Facebook enough?
- Microsoft pauses Windows 10 update after files disappear
Some Microsoft users complained their files vanished after installing the latest update for Windows 10.
- Google iPhone data privacy case blocked by High Court
Campaign group Google You Owe Us wanted compensation for people whose handsets were allegedly tracked.
- Facebook's UK tax bill jumps as profits rise
The social media giant’s bill triples to £15.8m – but will fall to £7.4m because of a tax credit.
- Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket lights up California sky
Launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Falcon 9 rocket took an Argentine satellite into orbit.
