Industry news

McLaren has denied it is in acquisition talks with Apple after claims the iPhone maker was preparing a billion-pound bid for the British supercar manufacturer. Complete article: McLaren: sale or investment from Apple?

Whatsapp have been forced to inform all users that they will not be at risk from it sharing user data with Facebook. The move comes after claims that sharing users’ data with parent company Facebook puts them at risk. Complete article: WhatsApp and Facebook – data sharing

As it grapples with a massive global smartphone recall that is estimated to cost more than $1 billion, Samsung Electronics Co. is moving swiftly to sell stakes in other technology companies to raise cash. Complete article: Samsung – Cash from sale of stakes  

The European Commission (EC) is set to expand some of its telecom security regulations to encompass over-the-top (OTT) voice and text services like Apple’s FaceTime, Skype, and WhatsApp, according to Reuters. Complete article: News – WhatsApp and Skype

The safety of Autopilot, which helps drivers stay in lanes and steer on highways, was thrust into the public spotlight after a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model S driver using the new technology in May. Tesla said in a blogpost after the accident that “neither Autopilot nor the driver noticed the white side of […]

Facebook may try to compete with Steam, or at least win back revenue lost when casual gaming shifted to mobile. Today Facebook formally announced it’s working with game engine Unity to build a dedicated, downloadable desktop gaming platform, plus it’s broadening the Facebook.com experience for gamers. Complete article: Facebook is building its own desktop gaming platform

Apple has quietly switched on mobile carrier billing in two countries, thereby doubling its total reach. Switzerland and Taiwan — the latter marks its first such partnership in Asia — the two countries are added to Germany and Russia, where Apple first introduced the payment option last year. Complete article: Apple introduces carrier billing

Google’s new app, Duo, is a simple video-calling service that’s available for Android and iOS today. Alongside the upcoming messaging app Allo, it’s one of two communication apps Google announced earlier this year at its I/O conference, and one of four altogether from the company. Complete article: Google Duo – video calling

The time has come to get your pre-order in for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the phone tipped to be one of the hottest that 2016 has on offer. Carphone Warehouse has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will be available for £699 SIM free, but you’ll get a free Gear VR headset with that. This […]

WhatsApp is working on several new features to make its platform more interesting. The messaging app unveiled new features for Android and iOS users recently, which includes the ability to leave a Voice Message for a missed calls, the option to call back, quote message, ability to share with multiple contacts, text-formatting, new fonts and […]

Apple Inc. is preparing the first significant overhaul of its MacBook Pro laptop line in over four years, according to people familiar with the matter, using one of its older products to help reverse two quarters of sliding sales. Complete article: Apple – MacBook Pro overhaul

In a new ad campaign, the Teutons are getting their cute on. They’re deriding Tesla in what they think is a witty way, but you might think is rather a smack in Tesla’s gum region. Indeed, BMW has decided to ask you: “Why, oh, why are you waiting for a Tesla when you can buy a BMW […]