The Day Without Service Centres initiative, implemented as per the directives of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …
Symantec acquires VPN provider SurfEasy
Symantec has announced that it has acquired SurfEasy, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) provider that delivers easy-to-use solutions for online …
Broadcom announces $130B bid to acquire Qualcomm
In what could be the biggest deal ever in the tech sector, Broadcom bid $130 billion to acquire for rival chip maker Qualcomm.
Etisalat UAE subscribers to enjoy free upgrades with ‘iPhone for Life’
Etisalat’s ‘iPhone for Life’ offering allows subscribers owning iPhone 7 and 7 Plus to have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy a free upgrade to the new iPhone X , iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 plus upon completion of 12 months into their contract.
TP-Link MEA signs Etihad Specialized as Neffos KSA distributor
TP-Link Technologies has partnered with Etihad Specialized Trading, a sister company of Assr Al Jawal to distribute its Neffos smartphone …
Apple’s shares soar as iPhone X hits stores
Apple shares have hit record highs after the company reportedly posted ‘better-than-expected’ quarterly results and its highly anticipated iPhone X hit shelves.
Broadcom plans to bid for Qualcomm
Communications chipmaker Broadcom is planning to unveil a bid for smartphone chip supplier Qualcomm by Monday, three sources familiar with the …
Swisscom offers Gigabit LTE with Radio Dot System
Ericsson and Swisscom are bringing gigabit connectivity to Swiss consumers, starting with the deployment of the Ericsson Radio Dot System in the operator’s retail stores.
iPhone X first impressions
Apple has selected a handful of bloggers and vloggers to review its much-awaited iPhone X. Here’s what they have to say.
iPhone X arrives at Etisalat tomorrow
Customers can pre-order iPhone X today at www.etisalat.ae and Etisalat stores, and it will be available in stores starting on 3 November.
Samsung Electronics shakes up leadership team
Samsung Electronics has announced its new leadership team post the resignation of CEO Kwon Oh-hyun. The company has promoted three …
CEO Khalid: Noon KSA launch set for year-end
Noon will launch in Saudi Arabia before the end of this year, chief executive Faraz Khalid has said. Khalid made …
Apple’s Face ID tech reduced in iPhone X to ease production: Bloomberg
The Face ID system has been a major talking point among the $999 iPhone X’s features. It uses a mathematical model of users’ faces to allow them to sign on to their phones or pay for goods with a steady glance at their phones.
Samsung unveils fitness wearables at Dubai Mall store opening
Samsung Gulf Electronics has introduced three new fitness devices to its wearable portfolio: Gear Sport, Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear …
SANS Institute opens registrations for ‘SANS Gulf Region 2017’
SANS Institute has announced that its cybersecurity training event in the Middle East, taking place in Dubai from the 4th to the 16th of November.
Qualcomm achieves ‘world’s first’ 5G connection on 5G chipset
Qualcomm Incorporated has announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, has successfully achieved a 5G data connection on a 5G modem chipset for mobile devices.
DarkMatter joins counter-terrorism conference in Saudi
DarkMatter has announced its significant participation at the second instalment of the International Conference on C4I Solutions taking place in …
Young guns: Why millennials will redefine the GCC tech industry
By 2050, 54 percent of the region’s population is expected to be under 36 years of age. How will this growing influx of millennials shape the future of technology in the Middle East?
Review: Xiaomi Mi6
The latest top range device from the Chinese firm packs in features that can go head to head with all …
DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer: legal industry desperately needs IT transformation
“Does society want people to feel confident in solving their problems in a court?” DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer OBE …