BlackBerry AtHoc
BlackBerry is now providing dedicated EU instances of its BlackBerry AtHoc service, enabling customers to comply with EU data protection regulations and prepare for the upcoming Public Warning directives by localising personal data in additional data centres located in the Netherlands and France, as well as the existing one in the UK.
Blis
Blis has today announced an exclusive partnership with O2 that will give clients exceptional accuracy and scale when advertising online. The proposition, Telco-powered Targeting – together with O2, will use aggregated and anonymised customer behaviour data to match websites with audience segments.
O2 Bubl
O2 has launched a new creative platform, in a new positioning that OS says is the company returning to its roots; "a brand and business that’s obsessed with putting customers’ first", building on its industry leading levels of customer loyalty through a completely new creative direction with the introduction of Bubl.
Samsung Galaxy S20
Back in August, Samsung brought an update to their Find My Mobile app, which enabled the ability to locate your phone, watches or earbuds, even when they lack an active internet connection. This meant that If, for instance, someone has stolen your phone and turned off the data and WiFi antennae, you might still be able to track it down.
Vodafone 5G Duet
Vodafone and Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton have teamed up to showcase the potential of 5G with the world’s first 5G piano duet. For the one-off performance, two pianos in different locations in London were connected, allowing Lewis to show off his piano playing skills live with UK musician and producers, Jay Keys.
EE
EE has launched a new range of 5G Business Plans, allowing customers Unlimited Data and a range of unique Smart Benefits. Exclusive to EE only, business handset customers also cover Lifetime Guarantee and Free Next Day Replacement for their device at no extra cost, and the option to upgrade to a new device when they want during their contract.
BTS
Fancy snapping a selfie with boyband BTS? BTS are now available for a virtual selfie only at Samsung KX, London’s hub of innovation. The AR/XR area is equipped with The Sero as a preview screen and the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition as the shooting device.
EE
EE today launched The Full Works Plan for iPhone, allowing EE customers for the first time in the UK to receive inclusive access to Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade for the duration of their plan, as well as unlimited mobile data and the option to upgrade to a new phone anytime.
Huawei TalkBand B6
Huawei has launched the new Huawei TalkBand B6 in the UK, combining a wearable fitness tracker with a Bluetooth headset. Housing a high definition, a 3D curved screen in a 1.53-inch long body, the new band is stylish and offers a range of rich features.
Connected
Vodafone UK is currently experiencing an outage across the United Kingdom today, leaving thousands of customers unable to access 4G internet or make calls. Particular hotspots appear to include London and the south of England, as well as Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.
BIg Data Ldn 2020
The UK’s largest event for data, Big Data LDN (London) will be a virtual event this year and will take place on 23rd and 24th September. Global data leaders will gather virtually for the first time ever to allow visitors, speakers and exhibitors to remotely explore the new data frontier.