Sources: CNet
The European Commission announces plans to require the USB-C connection to become the standard port for wired charging of all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers and handheld video game consoles. 2021-09-23
Apple and Google reject an update by the National Health Service to their contact tracing app because it breaches their privacy rules. 2021-04-12
Citing security concerns because of recent terrorist activity, the American and British governments impose a ban affecting inbound-passengers flying from much of the Middle East and North Africa. The ban includes airplane cabin passenger-accessible items such as laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices which are larger than a smartphone. Larger such electronic devices will still be allowed on board in checked baggage which is thus more closely screened and passenger-inaccessible. 2017-03-21
Apple Inc announces that it will speed up work on an electric car to be ready by 2019. 2015-09-21
Samsung is barred from selling its Galaxy Nexus phone in the United States due to a patent dispute with Apple Inc. 2012-06-30
Barnes & Noble, a company best known for its chain of book stores, enters the tablet computer market with the Nook Tablet, an extension of its line of Nook eReaders. 2011-11-7
Apple Inc announces plans to introduce a digital locker music service called iCloud with negotiations well advanced with major label record companies for rights. 2011-05-31
Intel announces (former codename "Oak Trail") Atom processor will be in devices beginning in May, especially designed for netbook and tablet devices. 2011-04-11
Steve Jobs unveils the Apple iPad, a tablet PC at a press conference in San Francisco. 2010-01-27