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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.

• Sweepstakes: We are giving away a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – CNET
  Enter for a chance to take home the new Note 9, unlocked. This giveaway ends Sept. 10, 2018.
• 2019 Jeep Compass adds styling packs, more features – Roadshow
  The small SUV adds adaptive cruise control and better infotainment tech.
• Segway's self-balancing e-skates prove a challenge
  BBC Chris Foxx takes Segway’s new self-balancing e-skates out for a test run.
• Sony says you can't have cross-play because PlayStation is the best – CNET
  Commentary: It’s a splash of cold water for those who thought Sony might relent.
• Apple's self-driving car has its first confirmed crash – Roadshow
  Doesn’t look like it was Apple’s fault.
• China plans crackdown on ride-hailing companies after customer deaths – CNET
  The move comes after two female passengers were allegedly killed by drivers for Didi Chuxing.
• Uber, Lyft reportedly skimp on background checks – CNET
  The companies use a budget background-check service, Download.com says.
• Sprint's new Unlimited Premium plan adds Amazon Prime and more – CNET
  The plan costs $90 a month.
• Google just reportedly said it won't release a Pixel Watch this year – CNET
  You’ll have to wait for Google’s own watch — for now, you’ll have to buy from partners.
• Motorola One and One Power look like iPhone X copycats, but cost much less – CNET
  Plus, they run Android One and will get Android Pie soon after their release.
• Tesla confirms it's working on an aftermarket Model 3 Performance Upgrade package – Roadshow
  If you didn’t think to check the option box for the $5,000 Performance Upgrade package when ordering your Model 3 Performance, Tesla is working on a solution for you.
• Watch Red's 'holographic' Hydrogen One phone get first video unboxing – CNET
  It looks seriously slick.
• This Venus flytrap-like robot mouth could help the Army retrieve drones fast – CNET
  It’s designed to make collecting drones of all sizes much easier.
• Step aside, Super Soaker, the Spyra One shoots water bullets – CNET
  Water guns could use an upgrade.
• AptX Adaptive wants to fix Bluetooth audio quirks, starting in Android P – CNET
  Qualcomm says aptX Adaptive adjusts depending on whether you’re listening to music, streaming video or playing games.
• Neato's D4 and D6 robots target dirt, deal seekers and pet owners – CNET
  Neato Robotics unveiled two new vacuum cleaners at IFA 2018. The first is the Botvac D4 Connected that’s designed to appeal to value-minded shoppers. The second, the Botvac D6 Connected, Neato says is best for handling pet hair and dander.
• Star Wars land: Everything we know about Galaxy's Edge – CNET
  Disney’s new Star Wars theme park experience will open in 2019. Here’s what we know.
• Walmart.com won't sell certain items if you live too far away, report says – CNET
  The retail giant is telling customers items are out of stock to avoid expensive shipping costs, according to The Wall Street Journal.
• Nissan recalls 166K vehicles for ignition-switch defect – Roadshow
  The Juke, Sentra, Versa and others are included in the recall of 2017-2018 vehicles.

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