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Thursday, 25 February 2021
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TelecommunicationsWhatsApp privacy update despite backlash

WhatsApp says it will go ahead with its controversial privacy policy update but will allow users to read it at "their own pace".

TelecommunicationsCambodia PM backs internet control system

Critics of a planned internet control system in Cambodia, that is backed by the prime minister, say it could be used to block content critical of authorities.

$400m COVID hitTelstra cuts ties with independents in stores shake-up

The country’s largest telco provider has announced a major shake-up to its network of retail stores dotted across Australia.

Steven Deare

TelecommunicationsApps sparking Aussie attention in 2020

Youtube was the most popular social media platform for Australians during a year when Zooming, gaming and online shopping became commonplace, researchers say.

Nick GIbbs

TelecommunicationsClubhouse app access troubles in China

Users of the popular audio discussion app Clubhouse in China have had trouble accessing it, prompting concerns that it has been blocked.

Brenda Goh

TelecommunicationsObjective flags 70 per cent H1 profit rise

Software group Objective Corporation has hit a record share price after flagging a 70 per cent rise in first-half net profit.

Steven Deare

TelecommunicationsTrump bars eight Chinese apps

The Trump administration has banned US transactions with eight Chinese software applications, including Ant Group's Alipay mobile payment app.

Alexandra Alper and David Shepardson

TelecommunicationsFear phone separation? You're not alone

A whopping 99.2 per cent of Australians have nomophobia - a fear of being separated from their mobile phones, new research has found.

Karen Sweeney

TelecommunicationsFrench watchdog fines Google, Amazon

A record 100 million euro fine has been handed out to Google by French regulators, while Amazon have also been punished for breaching online regulations.

Mathieu Rosemain

TelecommunicationsTop cybersecurity firm 'hacked by govt'

FireEye, one of the largest cybersecurity companies in the United States, says it's been hacked, with the culprit likely a national government.

Hefty penaltiesCommentsPremiumTelcos face $250k fines for failing to stop scam calls

Telecommunication firms will face fines of up to $250,000 if they fail to stop scam calls under a new code to be released by the Federal watchdog today.

Lanai Scarr

TelecommunicationsAcademics alarmed over Google's Fitbit buy

More than a dozen academics, including Australians, say Google's takeover of Fitbit will monetise health data and should be blocked by regulators.

Luke Costin

‘Challenging year’VideoPremiumCOVID strips $200m from Telstra profit

The telco has reported an expect fall in annual profit and warned COVID will have an even bigger impact this financial year.

Sean Smith

TelecommunicationsApple enjoys blow-out third quarter

Apple has delivered a blow-out third quarter earnings report, with revenue increasing 11 per cent on the previous-year quarter.

Brent Lang

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US trade spat ends Huawei’s $200m Perth trains deal

The controversial contract will go back to restricted tender after the telecommunications giant was forced to pull out because of US trade restrictions.

Josh Zimmerman

TelecommunicationsFacebook says it doesn't need news content

Facebook says it's being unfairly targeted by a proposed industry code which would force it and Google to pay for news content on their platforms.

Finbar O'Mallon

‘No plan’PremiumHuawei slams Morrison Government over lack of 5G plans

Chinese tech giant Huawei has slammed the Federal Government over its lack of a clear plan to make 5G accessible in regional areas, claiming WA will be “left behind”.

Sarah Ison

TelecommunicationsCargo giant Toll's stolen data on dark web

Freight and logistics giant Toll Group has confirmed data stolen from its servers a fortnight ago has been posted by the hackers on the dark web.

Luke Costin

TelecommunicationsChina hackers suspected in easyJet attack

Chinese hackers may be behind a cyber attack on British airline easyJet that exposed the emails and travel details of about nine million customers.

Jack Stubbs and Kate Holton

National security concernsPremiumTelco makes play to take on 5G rollout ban

The head of the Australian arm of Chinese telco Huawei is again lobbying the Morrison Government to reconsider its ban on allowing the “high risk” firm to compete in Australia’s 5G network.

Lanai Scarr

No goPremiumPorter rules out backflip on Huawei ban

Attorney-General Christian Porter has ruled out any Federal Government review of the decision to ban Huawei from Australia’s 5G network.

Lanai Scarr

PRICING CHANGESTelstra cuts charges for payphones

Telstra has slashed charges for street payphones, and also made it possible for them to receive calls.

TelecommunicationsAustralia slips in global digital ranking

Asia Pacific countries are moving up in a global ranking on digital competitiveness whereas Australia has slipped a position, a new report shows.

Laura Polson

TelecommunicationsApple unveils cheaper iPhone, streaming TV

Apple has unveiled new iPhones, and versions of its internet-connected watch and iPads, at its latest product launch in the US.

Michael Liedtke

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