Mobile Technology News, September 3, 2018

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.

Amazon's Alexa assistant is now in over 20K devices – CNET
Alexa’s expansion is way up from the 4,000 devices that had it in January.
IFA 2018's quirky and cool gadgets – CNET
Cow trackers, chess bots and pleasure givers; the tech confab has its share of interesting products.
9 phones with the most interesting camera tricks: iPhone X, Note 9 and more – CNET
From pop-up selfie cams to thermal imaging and face tracking, we look at phones with the unique camera features.
New 2018 iPhone XS, iPhone X Plus, iPhone 9: All of the rumors on specs, release date, price – CNET
Apple sent out invites, and a leak may have revealed the name and first photo of the new iPhones.
California lawmakers give thumbs-up to 'gold standard' net neutrality bill – CNET
The bill offers the strongest protections on net neutrality yet and sends a message to the rest of the country.
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.
Did you buy the wrong speaker? – CNET
It happens, but it may not be the speaker’s fault — it could be the wrong kind of speaker for you.
Perfect Vinyl Forever’s deep cleaning process resuscitates your LPs – CNET
Send your precious LPs or even 45 RPM singles to Perfect Vinyl Forever and they’ll come back with their sound transformed.
Tuscany’s Harley-Davidson F-150 concept picks up where Ford left off – Roadshow
The one-off Ford F-150 concept will be on display at the Harley-Davidson museum in Milwaukee.
Juicero is still the greatest example of Silicon Valley stupidity – CNET
Wild-eyed commentary: A year after a hyped-up, Wi-Fi connected juicer failed spectacularly, Silicon Valley’s obsession with it still makes me crazy.
2018 iPhone XS and Watch Series 4 leak before Sept. 12 event – CNET
Here’s a recap of all the iPhone news this week.
See Harry Potter's massive Lego Hogwarts up close and magical – CNET
The 6,000-piece wizarding school has so many details to see.
Lego Hogwarts: Go inside the 6,000-piece Harry Potter school – CNET
We got a close look at Harry Potter’s completed school full of classrooms, corridors and even rotating staircases.
Lovely phones, IFA 2018. Too bad the US won't see most of them – CNET
The batch of new phones from Huawei, ZTE and others show it’s not just about Apple and Samsung.
10 car insurance terms you need to know – Roadshow
Understanding the legal terms is the key to getting the coverage you need.
9 great reads from CNET this week – CNET
Fortnite faces security problems on Android; cryptocurrency investors are storing passwords in DNA; and the US National Park Service is putting microchips in cacti so you won’t steal them.
Hello, helos: Top choppers spin up at the Helicopter Museum – CNET
From a Soviet Hind attack helicopter to the Westland Lynx that broke the ‘copter speed record, England’s Helicopter Museum has some fascinating exhibits.
Check out random rotors and cool choppers at England’s Helicopter Museum – CNET
A Soviet Hind, a famous Lynx, a tip-jet Djinn, and more at the fascinating Helicopter Museum in southwest England.
All the Apple original series announced so far – CNET
Apple’s deep bench of original programming is all dressed up with nowhere to go. Yet.