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David Holeck explains why the company chose to go the Google route and become the first car manufacturer to team up with the multinational technology company
Volvo launches its XC40 Recharge electric vehicle in South Africa
The premium Swedish manufacturer’s global plan is to move to a fully electric car company by 2030
Google to overhaul ad tracking system on Android devices
Tech giants are under growing pressure to better balance privacy and ad-targeting, as users complain and regulators threaten tougher rules
UK telecoms giant EE says to launch 5G without Huawei
The telecommunications company has ousted Huawei from its 5G plans after Google decided to cut ties with the smartphone manufacturer
Google and Android system start to cut ties with Huawei
The move could have major implications for Huawei smartphone users, as the telecoms giant will no longer have access to Google’s proprietary services
After conquering the world, smartphone faces uncertain future
The next catalyst for smartphones could be the possibilities offered by the forthcoming 5G or advances in virtual and augmented reality
Google hit with record €4.34-billion fine over ‘illegal’ Android strategy
The search engine giant has said it will appeal the EU decision to slap a record antitrust fine over the use of its Android operating system
Pokémon GO floods social media as gamers dump their keyboards to hunt for cyber beasts
You’ve no doubt seen your social media timelines and newsfeeds inundated with posts about Pokémon Go. Here’s an explainer on what it’s all about.
Big hole in Android phones
Mobile security team discovers a vulnerability in Android that allows applications to gain illegitimate privileged access rights.
The flaw in factory resets
A new service allows users to sell old phones and tablets, but deleting information before selling a device does not wipe your slate clean.
Elections news in the palm of your hand
The Mail & Guardian has launched a free elections app, to keep the public informed in the run-up to May 7.
The M&G: Now available on Kindle Fire
It’s finally here: the weekly Mail & Guardian can be downloaded for Kindle Fire tablets. The better news is that the first two editions are free.
The weekly Mail & Guardian is now available on Android tablets
It’s finally here: the weekly Mail & Guardian can be downloaded for Android tablets. The better news is that the first two editions are free.
Please Cure Me: Medics dial it down
Medical apps could drastically improve lives, but can’t be accessed by those who need them most.
BBM is coming to iOS, Android
In a surprise move, BlackBerry is taking its popular chat service cross-platform, with iPhone and Android versions due out later this year.