Huawei is offering a new trade-in programme for Saudi retailers

Huawei launches OS for IoT

As Huawei Technologies target smart homes, cars, wearables and more with its own operating system – Liteos. The Chinese tech company recently launched the OS to help third-party vendors break into the emerging Internet of Things space.

Smartphone market sees boom in MEA region

According to the Q4 2014 Handsets Tracker report released by the International Data Corporation (IDC), smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa region saw a year-on-year growth of 83 per cent during the year 2014.

Review: Asus T300 Chi

James Dartnell takes the Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi for a spin, and reveals why although it may have its critics, it ultimately delivers as a stylish travel product.

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James Dartnell takes the Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi for a spin, and reveals why although it may have its critics, it ultimately delivers as a stylish travel product.

Etisalat launches ‘C’Me’ mobile app

Etisalat has announced the launch of its C’Me communication application, which features high definition voice and video calling over Wi-Fi, an address book, and messaging with the new ‘C’Me wave window’ and fully integrated social networks.

Fly reveals new phablet

European mobile maker Fly is meeting growing regional demand for phablets with the latest addition to its big-screen phone family, …

MEA tablet sales up 26 percent

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) tablet market recorded robust year-on-year growth in the final quarter of 2014, with holiday purchases and aggressive end-of-year promotions spurring a particularly strong performance in the consumer segment.

Lenovo to launch S60 smartphone at GITEX SS 2015

Lenovo will launch its Lenovo S60 smartphone at GITEX Shopper Spring 2015, with UAE being the first country to receive the device in the Middle East. The smartphone will be sold exclusively at the four-day event which starts on April 1st at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

HTC replaces CEO with founder

HTC founder Cher Wang is taking over as company CEO, as the Taiwanese Android smartphone maker fights to revive its struggling business.

Google confirms carrier plans

Google has confirmed for the first time that it plans to offer connectivity directly to mobile users in the U.S., but a senior executive downplayed the competition it would be to major U.S. cellular carriers.

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