Samsung has introduced DeX, a new device that the company claims to be instrumental in lightening the electronics load of professionals who are embracing their organisations’ mobile business strategies.
Samsung reveals ‘long-awaited’ Galaxy S8
Samsung has officially unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8 and S8+.
China invests $22 billion to domestic chip industry
China is pouring more money into chasing its semiconductor ambitions. The state-backed Tsinghua Unigroup, which has been building up the country’s chip-industry infrastructure, received a $22 billion in financing.
MEA wearable market grows: IDC
The wearables growth story continues unabated in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, with shipments reaching an all-time high …
Samsung to revamp hordes of recalled Note7’s
Samsung has announced it will refurbish and sell some of its Note 7 smartphones, in a drive to manage its …
Apple wins China patent battle over iPhone 6 design
Apple has fended off a claim that the iPhone 6’s design infringed a patent from a little-known local company in China.
Review: Lenovo Phab 2 Pro
We got our hands on the first handset to feature Google’s augmented reality (AR) software Tango, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, and it was ‘phabulous.’
Dubai-based Mara Social Media acquires Nimbuzz
Mara Social Media, a Dubai-based platform, has announced that it has acquired global mobile calling and messaging app Nimbuzz, with 200 million users across the Middle East and India.
Micromax rolls out products in MENA markets
Micromax Informatics has rolled out four new handsets across major MENA markets. Only a month into the partnership, Micromax and its regional channel specialist, tchannl, have set up a robust distribution network across Bahrain, Oman, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE.
Apple unveils special-edition iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
Apple has announced iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus RED Special Edition in a vibrant red aluminum finish, in recognition of more than 10 years of partnership between Apple and (RED).
US device ban another slap in the face for Middle East
I’m sure I’m not alone in expressing my disdain at the news that a series of electronic devices will soon …
Is AR Apple’s ‘next big thing’?
Apple is betting big on augmented reality (AR) and is working integrating the technology to the iPhone, a recent Bloomberg stated.
GCC mobile market rebounds after quarters of decline
According to the latest figures by IDC, the GCC mobile phone market ended the years on a positive note after suffering three consecutive quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) declines from Q1 2016 to Q3 2016.
How can partners help SMEs fend off cybercriminals?
Hemayun Bazaz, Regional Manager, Channel Sales, Middle East and Turkey at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, elaborates on how SMEs are a growing target for cybercriminals in the Middle East and why specialisation can help partners be successful here.
Mitigating mobile risks
As mobile devices continue to proliferate, mobile security is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. Every mobile device, whether it is …
Can UAE visa law changes create a global tech hub?
The UAE government has recently announced that it would change laws to provide residence visas for top IT talent. James Dartnell asks regional and national heads of some of the world’s biggest tech firms about the opportunities this will bring the country.
Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 in the UAE
Glesni Holland caught up with Karim Talhouk, business solutions leads, Microsoft Gulf, at the UAE launch of Dynamics 365, to get a deeper insight into how the service aims to encourage businesses in the region to capitalise on digital transformation opportunities.
Key takeaways from the Mobile World Congress 2017
The 2017 edition of Mobile World Congress saw the relaunch of the iconic Nokia 3310, concrete signs of 5G progress and the vast promise of network function virtualisation. Jeevan Thankappan reports from Barcelona.
Vintage tech: CD-ROM
The CD-ROM (compact disc, read-only-memory) is an adaptation of the CD that is designed to store computer data in the form of text and graphics, as well as hi-fi stereo sound.
IDC: MEA tablet market sees decline
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) tablet market declined 24.2 percent year on year (Y-o-Y) in the final quarter of 2016 to total 3.07 million units, according to the latest figures announced today by International Data Corporation (IDC).