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Apple’s annual product announcement event took place yesterday (10th September), where the company unveiled the latest version of its iPhone range as well as a number of other products and services. Here’s what the tech giant revealed at this year’s event: iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max Apple announced iPhone …

Johnny Carpenter, Director of Sales EMEA at iland looks at the value a cloud-experienced channel company can offer its customers. For many organisations, the cloud journey has only just begun, while others continue to collect clouds as if they were coins or comic books. Both groups are venturing into uncharted …

West Midlands 5G Limited (WM5G), a new organisation set-up to deliver the UK’s first region-wide 5G testbed, has appointed Ninder Johal as one of its new non-executive directors. The next generation of mobile technology recently arrived in the UK following the launch of 5G services from leading mobile network operators. …

Apple is set to unveil the latest model of the iPhone today at 10am PDT (5pm GMT). Heavily rumoured to be named the iPhone 11, the new smartphone will be showcased at the Steve Jobs Theater at the Apple Park HQ in Cupertino, California. Leaks suggest we’re likely to see …

The next issue of PCR, which hits desks at the beginning of October, will look at the world of smart tech, featuring opinions and analysis around the sector as well as product guides looking at the latest smart home products and smartphone accessories. Here’s how you can get involved: Sector …

Tech Data has revealed that it will put the emphasis on sustainability at its Tech Data Live partner event, which takes place at Ascot Racecourse later this month. The company is using recyclable materials, minimising the use of paper and taking other measures that aim to keep the carbon footprint of the event as …

For IFA 2019, Philips TV has once again teamed up with British audio company Bowers & Wilkins to create two new OLED+ models designed to “redefine the definition of Premium TV”. The Philips OLED+934 and OLED+984 both feature the latest OLED panels and 3rd generation P5 processing suite, which extend …

ASUS UK’s ‘Trade Up Your Graphics’ program has been extended until the end of September 2019. The program gives customers cash rebates of up to £270 towards their next ASUS GeForce graphics card, including the most recent RTX series of cards. The program also encompasses all of ASUS’s range of …

QBS Distribution is increasing its channel team with the appointments of Paul Jackson and Ryan Fletcher, who have joined the company to help enable reseller partners to understand how to position the distributor’s range of software. Paul Jackson (PJ) is a channel vendor and alliances specialist with over 24 years …

Targus is showcasing it new docking station range at IFA 2019, heading up by the new DOCK190EUZ. The range of universal docking station solutions on display will highlight how home office workers and flexi-workers can easily connect multiple peripherals at a time to their laptop, says Targus. “As modern laptops …

At a Sony press conference held in advance of IFA 2019’s official opening, the company unveiled the new Xperia 5 smartphone. The Xperia 5, is a new addition to the flagship series that packs key features of Xperia 1. It supports HDR (high dynamic range) and combines a 21:9 aspect ratio …

EZVIZ has introduced the C3W Colour Night Vision camera at this year’s IFA show – the first EZVIZ camera featuring colour night vision. The C3W Colour Night Vision is an upgrade of EZVIZ’s bestseller, the C3W outdoor Wi-Fi camera. The new C3W boosts night vision performance and delivers vivid-as-day colour …