UK

UK to shut down 3G services by the end of next year
The UK is set to shut down its 3G services by next year, making way for faster and more efficient 4G and 5G networks.

Meta Verified is Now Available in The UK
Meta, Facebook and Instagram's parent company, has expanded its paid verification program, Meta Verified, to the United Kingdom.

Microsoft dream is over - UK's CMA Blocks Activision Blizzard deal
The UK regulator decided to put an end to Microsoft's plans on acquiring Activision Blizzard. It cites cloud gaming concerns.

Google Play changes coming to UK - To Allow Third-Party billing options
As per a new report, it seems that Google will allow developers to select third-party billing systems for their apps in the UK.

UK Government Wants WhatsApp and Signal to Remove End-to-end Encryption
The UK government wants WhatsApp and Signal to remove end-to-end encryption, an issue that is sparking a heated debate over privacy rights.

Sony sued in $5,9 billion over PlayStation Store practices
Sony is being sued for almost $6 billion in the UK over anti-competitive practices adopted by the PlayStation Store

In UK, Migrants Convicted Of Crimes Will Be Required To Wear Smartwatches All The Time
Starting this fall, the UK government will require migrants convicted of crimes to wear smartwatch and take photos five times a day.

British Army's Twitter and YouTube accounts have been hacked
The British Army Twitter and YouTube accounts were being used by hackers to promote cryptocurrency and NFT info.

Sign of relief for Apple - the U.K. will not follow the EU's resolution
Sign of relief for Apple - the U.K. will not follow the EU's resolution. This means that Apple could still use the Lightning charger in the UK

EU And UK Launched Investigation Into 'Jedi Blue' Deal Between Google and Facebook
In 2018, Google and Facebook signed the so-called "Jedi Blue" deal. And now EU and the UK antitrust agencies investigate it.



