Samsung Electronics plans a last appeal to the US Supreme Court to avoid paying hundreds of millions of dollars in fines for infringing Apple patents.
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Note5 & Galaxy S6 Edge+
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the fifth generation of the Galaxy Note and the Galaxy S6 edge+ in the GCC. Sporting a better designed S Pen and next-level wireless charging technology, the Galaxy Note5 is set to raise productivity to new heights, while the Galaxy S6 edge+ delivers a comprehensive multimedia experience, according to the company.
Samsung introduces Galaxy Note5 & Galaxy S6 edge+ in GCC
Sporting a better designed S Pen and next-level wireless charging technology, the Galaxy Note5 is set to raise productivity to new heights, while the Galaxy S6 edge+ delivers a comprehensive multimedia experience, according to the company.
Review: Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
James Dartnell takes Sony’s latest mid-range smartphone for a spin, and decides if the waterproof product sinks or swims.
Samsung announces launch of new mobile payment service
Samsung will soon be launching its mobile payment service, a new offering that aims to compete with heavyweights Apple and Google.
Healthy foundations
In any 21st Century industry, technology provides the foundations for operational efficiency, business agility and increased bottom line. However, in no sector are lives impacted more than in healthcare. Michele Rosso, Chief Financial Officer, Mediclinic Middle East, told CNME about the company’s partnership between IT and finance.
Samsung profits drop during Q2 2015
Samsung has suffered falling sales and profits during the April to June period due to the lack in demand for its flagship Galaxy S6 smartphone and higher marketing costs.
Review: Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
James Dartnell takes Sony’s latest mid-range smartphone for a spin, and decides if the waterproof product sinks or swims.
Qualcomm to cut workforce by 15%
According to recent reports Qualcomm will layoff about 15 percent of its workforce and may separate its chip and patent businesses as part of major realignment within the company.
EU launches anti-competition investigation against Qualcomm
According to recent reports, Qualcomm is under investigation by the European Union, under the suspicion having anti-competitive movements in the 3G and 4G smartphone chipset market.
Gartner: Worldwide IT spending to decline 5.5% in 2015
According to the latest report by Gartner, worldwide IT spending is on pace to total $3.5 trillion in 2015, a 5.5 percent decline from 2014.
Future ready
Mobility is without a doubt a huge piece of the IT ecosystem’s future. With this, the spotlight turns toward mobile access and the doors it opens for future users. Siva Shankar Maheswaran, End User & Consultant Business Manager, HID Global, discusses current and future trends in mobile access control.
Etisalat, Prestigio launches new mobile data campaign
Etisalat and Prestigio recently announced a new campaign offering customers free 250MB mobile data for three months on purchase of the new Prestigio MultiPhone 5454 DUO smartphone.
Four challenges for Twitter’s next CEO
Dick Costolo has stepped down as CEO of Twitter after five years on the job, relinquishing his post amid longstanding problems including sluggish growth and frequent abusive comments posted to the social network.
Channel premiers
A round-up of the most influential executives in the regional IT channel.
Bad behaviour
Companies can spend untold funds on the latest security software, keep their firewalls and security infrastructure up-to-date, monitor networks, and employ the highest level of IT talent all in the name of security. However, it can all be rendered useless by one simple thing – employees choosing to ignore basic regulations.
UAE consumers among most tech-savvy
According to findings of a new global report commissioned by BT and Avaya, tech savvy consumers in the UAE are more active on social media platforms that the global average.
Review: Oppo N3
The smartphone comes powered with many features but the camera alone is worth the buy.
Review: Oppo N3
The smartphone comes powered with many features but the camera alone is worth the buy.
Prolific partnerships
Promotional gimmicks aside, Lenovo’s Tech World conference boasted a formidable roster of elite industry CEOs as well as some exciting product launches and demos. On the enterprise side, the firm also discussed its strategy to usher in more services and solutions-oriented offerings. James Dartnell reports from Beijing.