Mobile Technology News, September 22, 2017

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.

iPhone 8, 8 Plus draw Apple fans at launch despite X holdouts – CNET
A decade on, fans still queue up for Apple’s latest phones. But lines aren’t as long as they’ve been in the past because many are waiting for iPhone X.
Google's $1 billion HTC deal is too much for my emotions – CNET
I’ve spent years hoping HTC would bounce back. Its deal with Google makes me nervous.
Weekend Streaming: 'Ghosted' hits Twitter before official premiere – CNET
A new Fox comedy is streaming on Twitter for a limited time before it makes its television debut in October.
iPhone 8, 8 Plus go on sale around the world – CNET
The queues might not be what they were 10 years ago, but Apple fans still turned out to buy the latest and greatest (before the iPhone X gets here that is).
Researchers: CCleaner attack aimed at major tech companies – CNET
Hackers set their sights on companies like Google, Microsoft and Samsung, infecting potentially hundreds of computers with malicious software.
How business is driving the new space race
Why firms are spending millions to beat each other into orbit
Invisible threat
Many firms have no idea how many devices are connected to their networks – a major cyber-security risk.
Verizon is giving away free iPhone 8s, if you can find them – CNET
Through Friday, Sept. 22, Verizon’s iPhone 8 promotion will lead you on an AR scavenger hunt across the city.
Facebook will hand over 3,000 Russia-linked ads to Congress – CNET
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg also vows to protect “election integrity,” promising more transparency around political ads.
Police need warrant to track cell phones, appeals court says – CNET
A judge must sign off when police use “Stingrays” to record all the cell phone numbers nearby. The devices trick cell phones by acting like cell towers.
Wes Anderson's 'Isle of Dogs' trailer is absolutely pawesome – CNET
Dog person or not, you might find it ruff to get through this stop-motion film, about dogs exiled to a trash dump, without shedding a tear.
CNET asks: How has the Equifax security breach affected you? – CNET
About half of the US population’s personal data has been compromised. Does it scare you? What have you done about it? We want to know.
Alexa beams up new Star Trek skills, including Klingon – CNET
The Amazon Echo boldly goes where no smart personal assistant has gone before, adding spacey sound effects, trivia and more.
Facebook ads will target people who visited physical stores – CNET
The move comes as the social network faces increased scrutiny over its advertising tools.
2018 Honda Odyssey picks up IIHS Top Safety Pick+ – Roadshow
It passed all but one test with perfect scores.
Instagram brings face filters to live video – CNET
The Snapchat-like feature comes to video broadcasts.
'Red Oaks' returns to Amazon Prime in October – CNET
The third season of the show is one of the bigger additions in a light month for Amazon.
Nvidia Shield TV gets a $20 price cut after Apple TV 4K debuts – CNET
The 4K and HDR-compatible streamer is down to $179 — the same price as the Apple TV 4K.
Crime-fighting robot can detect weapons in a crowd – CNET
Watch out, criminals. Knightscope’s new security robot uses the same technology as TSA screening points to detect the size and shape of weapons.