ZTE agrees to plead guilty and pay up to $1.2b to settle Iran sanctions caseZTE Corporation has admitted that it contravened US trade sanctions on sales to Iran and will pay up to $1.2 billion in penalties to settle the case.March 7, 2017 by Tas Bindi in Mobility
South Australian government denies app requires inappropriate permissionsThe South Australian government has explained why certain permissions are required to use the mySA GOV app, following criticism from the public.October 10, 2017 by Tas Bindi in Mobility
Xiaomi India claims it surpassed $1b in revenue in 2016Xiaomi India boasts crossing $1 billion in revenue in 2016 thanks to a focus on online sales and creating an ecosystem of companion products.January 5, 2017 by Tas Bindi in Mobility
Mobile and tablet internet usage surpasses desktop for first time: StatCounterGlobal internet usage on smartphones and tablets exceeded desktop usage for the first time, according to October statistics from web analytics firm StatCounter.November 1, 2016 by Tas Bindi in Mobility
BlackBerry licenses brand to Chinese phone maker TCLBlackBerry has handed over its hardware business entirely, licensing the brand to TCL Communication for the development and release of all future BlackBerry-branded mobile devices.December 15, 2016 by Tas Bindi in Mobility
China's ZTE to axe 3,000 jobs in Q1 2017: ReportThe Chinese telecommunications hardware maker is reportedly eliminating 5 percent of its 60,000-strong global workforce.January 8, 2017 by Tas Bindi in Mobility
Google Play will rank apps based on performance qualityApps that crash and drain your smartphone will slide down the Play Store ranks, even if they're popular, thanks to updated algorithms.August 3, 2017 by Tas Bindi in Mobility
ZTE admits mistake and reconsiders specs for crowdsourced phone HawkeyeThe Chinese telco hardware maker is considering upgrading the specs for its crowdsourced smartphone Hawkeye after learning of disappointed Kickstarter backers.January 23, 2017 by Tas Bindi in Mobility
Virgin Australia switching on Wi-Fi for domestic and international flightsVirgin Australia's in-flight Wi-Fi will be fitted onto 90 percent of its aircraft by the second half of 2019 in partnership with Optus and Gogo.August 9, 2017 by Tas Bindi in Mobility
A third of wearable devices abandoned by consumers: GartnerConsumers are initially drawn to shiny new wearable devices, but a good portion abandon them after they get bored of them, a study by Gartner has found.December 6, 2016 by Tas Bindi in Mobility