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UK and EU launch antitrust investigation into Google and Meta over ad practices
The regulators claim that Google and Meta software giants partnered up and created a “Jedi Blue” agreement between them to restrict and block out competition from the concentrated advertising market.
Google invests more than $1 billion in its UK offices and shares renovation plans
Google announced that it’s purchasing the Central Saint Giles site in London, which is already the home of Google, for $1 billion. The company also will also recruit thousands of new employees in the coming months and years ahead.
Pocketnow Daily: Samsung Galaxy S21: NO Charger Already? (video)
On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about Samsung removing chargers with the Samsung Galaxy S21, Apple Silicon iMacs and more.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro hits the shelves in UK on February 20, registrations now live
Huawei Mate 30 Pro buyers will get the Huawei Watch GT2 and the Huawei FreeBuds 3 TWS earbuds as freebies - until stocks last.
Pocketnow Daily: Kuo: Apple’s 2020 Plans are CRAZY AGRESSIVE?!(video)
On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the products we can expect from Apple in the first half of 2020, the new OPPO Find X2 and more
The UK and the EU won’t ban Huawei, against warnings from the US
Both the United Kingdom and the European Union have allowed their networks to acquire the necessary equipment from Huawei in their 5G infrastructure
US cranks pressure on UK over Huawei, 5G
DC officials are telling their London counterparts that Huawei can still send data back to its home government and circumvent hardware inspections.
Google Stadia revealed as a game streaming service for all platforms – TVs and phones included
The new service was announced as a major step to taking the burden off of gamers for having to own massive, powerful computers to play.
UK to see Sony Xperia 1 from “end of May” for £849
If that sounds a bit steep to you... well, it is. But it's still early days to see how the flagship-level Sony Xperia 1 will price out in the US.
A Nokia-inspired QWERTY slider in 2019? Meet the F(x)tec Pro 1
It's not just a phone with a sliding keyboard. F(x)tec is a privately-funded startup that has ideas to bring back functionality to Android.
OnePlus launches competition to develop the killer 5G app
The phone maker is partnering with EE UK to encourage developers to make the killer 5G app of their dreams. The winners have much to gain from their pitch.
Head of UK’s MI6 stuck between competitive and security concerns on Huawei
It's not a simple question of whether Huawei is allowed to participate in the build-out of the nation's 5G network, but the MI6 chief's talking about it.
UK unlocked Galaxy Note 9 devices receiving Android Pie
Also in this story, we get a timeline from Canada's Rogers Wireless on when it will update the S9, S9+ and Note 9 to Android 9.
Google discontinues Chromecast Audio
After a prolonged discount period, the only places you'll probably find a Chromecast Audio are your big box spots and peer-to-peer marketplaces.
OnePlus 7 leaked with inverse notch, perhaps also a teardrop notch?
Two concepts are shown, both featuring barely any bezels at the edges, save for a housing above the display and with one device featuring a teardrop notch.
Pete Lau reaffirms OnePlus 7 will be separate from 5G phone
There will be challenges with 5G first adopter hardware, but OnePlus hopes to minimize it through some facets of its partnership with EE in the UK.
Huawei does damage control in Europe
It denies the notion that it is a security threat to European Union member governments and is working on fixing its labs in the United Kingdom.
OnePlus commits to producing first 5G phone for EE in Europe
The smartphone maker wants to be the first not only in the United Kingdom, but in the whole of Europe. It will do so with the help of BT.
Xiaomi UK’s “Crazy Deal” failed spectacularly as a contest
It was supposed to be a random chance event where 10 lucky customers could get a phone for £1. But that wasn't made obvious to the public.
Amazon agrees to list iPhone, iPads, other Apple products
It already sells MacBooks and has made great strides to carry the Apple TV line. Now, more of Apple's goods are on the way to Amazon.