The charges reportedly include supplying drug cartels with BlackBerry and Samsung phones that had been modified by Canadian-based company, Phantom Secure, which made them harder to trace by authorities.
Apple using “secret” facility to produce its own screens
The technology giant is making a significant investment in the development of next-generation MicroLED screens, say people familiar with the matter.
AI, 5G to redefine the future of smartphones
Tarek Sabbagh, Head of IT and Mobile (IM) Division, Samsung Electronics Gulf, discusses which technologies will impact the future of …
Five ways the Galaxy S9 might be better than iPhone X
In case you missed it, Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+ made their debut and that can only mean one thing: iPhone X has its first true competitor.
GCC smartphone sales could continue to fall this year: report
The GCC mobile phone market has experienced mild seasonal growth during the last quarter of 2017, according to the latest data revealed by IDC.
Why LiFi could be the answer to all your bandwidth worries
pureLiFi, a pioneer in LiFi technology, has big plans to transform the future of wireless networks using LiFi integrated devices.
Apple to announce three new iPhones this year
Apple Inc is planning to unveil three new smartphones towards the end of this year. According to a reports, this …
The Galaxy S9 is just the calm before the next big thing
The Galaxy S9 may be visually indistinguishable from the Galaxy S8, but there’s no reason to think the company has lost its innovation edge.
Why 2018 could be a big year for iPhone fans
Apple Inc is planning to unveil three new smartphones towards the end of this year. According to a Bloomberg report, …
Only three or four smartphone makers will survive: Huawei CEO
The smartphone industry is bound to consolidate as the heavy investments required to remain competitive mean that, in the long-run, only a handful of firms can make money, said Huawei Technologies CEO for Consumer Business Group Richard Yu.
UAE turns to AI to fast-track medical tests for visas
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has unveiled a fully autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) medical fitness centre in the region. SALEM Innovation …
Why smart glasses going mainstream cause IT headaches
As the use of smart glasses becomes more ubiquitous in the workplace, the challenges for IT departments and, indeed, for enterprises generally will grow.
What to expect from this year’s Mobile World Congress
Mobile World Congress 2018 will spotlight the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in telecoms, as a means of combating stagnating mobile service revenues as once-lucrative features like text messaging have become commoditised.
Apple in talks to secure cobalt directly from miners: sources
Apple is in talks to buy long-term supplies of cobalt directly from miners for the first time, seeking to ensure it will have enough of the key battery ingredient amid industry fears of a shortage driven by the electric vehicle boom.
Qualcomm, Broadcom plan Valentine’s rendezvous: sources
Qualcomm and Broadcom plan to meet on Wednesday to talk about the latter’s $121 billion acquisition offer, the first time …
Five awesome Android features you should know about
It’s easy to become obsessed with the next big update to Android and what we want Google to add, but …
Whirlpool wants you to talk to your appliance
The advent of Internet of Things technology has opened up limitless possibilities to connect any device or object to the …
Contactless payments set for mainstream adoption
The recent launch of Amazon Go in Seattle, a new kind of retail experience with no checkout required, could stimulate …
Masters of Tech names Middle East’s top innovators
CPI Media Group and Tahawul Tech hosted the inaugural Masters of Tech Awards on Monday night at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, …
Mark your calendars: Galaxy S9 launch revealed
Samsung has rolled out invitations to its much-anticipated Galaxy S9 unveiling, announcing the launch event to take place on 25th …