Computers
Apple to spend billions of dollars on 5G technology
Apple has announced a multi-billion-dollar collaboration with U.S. tech firm Broadcom to make "cutting edge" components for wirelessly connecting to high-speed 5G telecom networks.
The iPhone maker did not specify exactly how many billions of dollars it would put into the Broadcom alliance.
Smartphone sales sag as consumers delay purchases: report
Global smartphone sales have slumped this year amid a "gloomy economic outlook," prompting people to spend money on essentials instead of the latest gadgets, according to a market tracker.
Smartphone sales in the recently ended quarter were nine percent less than in the same period a year earlier, hitting a low not seen since 2014, according to research firm Canalys.
Back-to-school shopping boosts computer sales
Back-to-school shopping spree is giving a strong boost to personal computer sales that recently slowed after seeing a spike during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some 2.2 million computers are expected to be sold on the local market this year, according to people from the sector. Last year, sales also stood at 2.2 million units.
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From 2024 - The Same Chargers for All Small and Medium Mobile Devices in the EU
Representatives of the 27 EU member states and MEPs agreed on a universal charger for smartphones, tablets, consoles and digital cameras. It should be introduced by the autumn of 2024. At the next stage, the unification of laptop chargers is also expected. This was announced by the European Parliament, quoted by AFP.
Government unveils open data platform, mobile app for digital services
The Greek government unveiled on Monday an open data platform that will allow citizens and researchers to access information collected by state bodies and an application that provides access to the single state digital portal (gov.gr) from smartphones and tablets.
BlackBerry Smartphones Stopped from Production
China's TCL Communication, a manufacturer of BlackBerry smartphones has stopped manufacturing them, TASS reported. This was announced on the official website of the company, TASS reported.
The company won't sell anymore BlackBerry devices after August 31, 2020, and it has no rights to "design, manufacture or sell any new BlackBerry mobile devices" beyond that, either.
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Microsoft Introduced a Foldable Smartphone (VIDEO)
US technology giant Microsoft is returning to the mobile device market with a folding smartphone and a dual-screen tablet and Android operating system, which is expected to hit the market next year, the Associated Press reported.
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Vivacom Filed a Complaint Against Apple in Bulgaria's Commission for the Protection of Competition
Vivacom, the largest Bulgarian revenue telecom, filed a complaint against the US giant Apple in the Bulgarian Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC), a notice posted on the regulator's website. The complaint of the home company is related to the iPhone's best-selling product of the US company. Upon request from Money.bg,
61 percent of Turks do not read books: Survey
The number of Turks who "do not read books at all" increased by 8.1 percentage points, reaching 60.9 percent, a recent poll made public on Jan. 30 showed.
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