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.
- Huawei row: UK to let Chinese firm help build 5G network
Reports suggest the UK will allow the Chinese company to provide equipment for a 5G data network.
- Galaxy Fold loss could help other foldable phones – CNET
Commentary: Foldable phones just took another hit — it’s likely rivals are taking notes.
- Marvel 59-hour movie marathon: Follow as I watch MCU films for three days straight – CNET
Avengers: Endgame opens this week, so I’m getting in the mood by holing up in a theater and watching 22 Marvel films back-to-back. Keep up with the madness.
- Avengers: Endgame has no postcredits scene, but there is (kind of) a stinger – CNET
Spoiler-free answers (and some extremely minor speculation) below.
- Facial recognition errors are bad for business: Most of us aren't white men – CNET
MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini says AI must do better at gender and skin color.
- Avengers: Endgame review — Three-hour Marvel thrill ride tops Infinity War – CNET
Spoiler-free: The Russo brothers’ engrossing, wholly satisfying MCU superhero epic doesn’t leave a second to spare.
- Jacinda Ardern leads effort to curb online extremism
New Zealand and France will host a summit aimed at curbing the use of social media to promote terrorism.
- Tesla Model S and X get more range, new lease on life – Roadshow
Tesla’s aging Model S sedan and Model X SUV just got a bit of an upgrade, now offering up to 370 miles of range on a charge.
- Sony challenges Samsung for 8K crown with $70,000 98-inch TV – CNET
It also has cheaper TVs, including five new OLED models and a bunch of mainstream 4K LCD TVs.
- Another Galaxy Fold screen bites the dust — literally – CNET
A reviewer’s phone has a problem with dust getting under the foldable screen, creating issues.
- Donald Trump meets Twitter's Jack Dorsey at White House
Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey spoke with the president about “the health of public conversation”.
- Hackers hit Atlanta Hawks shop with malware that steals credit card information – CNET
There’s a technical foul on the Hawks fan shop, says a security analyst. The team says it’s investigating.
- Kingdom Hearts 3 is the best-selling game of 2019 (so far) – CNET
The wait was worth it. For Square Enix, at least.
- Elon Musk says Tesla will make a leaf blower, for some reason – CNET
The CEO is a hammer and even life’s littlest annoyances are nails.
- Marvel heroes Spider-Man and Ant-Man team up to defeat fear itself – CNET
Seven seconds of a Marvel movie can decrease symptoms of spider and ant phobias.
- How virtual reality may help Grenfell survivors 'let go of emotions'
England footballer Les Ferdinand is using VR to try to help young men deal with the trauma of the Grenfell Tower fire.
- Avengers: Endgame reviews are in: See it on the 'largest screen possible' – CNET
The critics have assembled. Here’s a spoiler-free look at what they’re saying.
- Google questioned by Congress over Sensorvault location database – CNET
A House committee wants a briefing with Google by May 7 about the database law enforcement has tapped for location data.
- The first FDA-approved device to treat ADHD, explained – CNET
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have a new, nondrug treatment option for managing the condition.
