Simon K. simon.k@phonearena.com Recent articles by Simon iOS app developers can now invite up to 10,000 people to test apps in beta Simon K. Xiaomi secures $1 billion loan to build more stores and push its overseas expansion Simon K. Apple receives permission to start testing 5G wireless broadband Simon K. Playing mobile games is now a scientifically proven method to get rid of stress at work. Go tell your boss. Simon K. Foxconn’s CEO and president Trump announce plans for a $10 billion LCD factory in Wisconsin by 2020 Simon K. The iPhone 8 could start shipping in October/November, but supply may be limited for months; ‘Face ID’ to replace Touch ID? Simon K. Xiaomi unveils its own $45 smart speaker Simon K. iPhone 7s, 7s Plus and iPhone 8 are allegedly on the production belts, iPhone 8 will not be delayed Simon K. Google CEO promises 11 Daydream VR-compatible Android phones by the end of 2017 Simon K. 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