Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to make 20 percent fewer components for the three new iPhones it plans to launch in the second half of 2018 compared to last year’s plans for its iPhone X and iPhone 8 models.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 4625
UAE announces shortlist for astronaut programme
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has shortlisted a total of 95 applicants, including 75 men and 20 women, for the UAE Astronaut Program, WAM reported.
DP World opens UAE’s first green storage, warehouse facilities
DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, has launched the UAE’s first green storage and warehouse facilities in Dubai.
Dubai Chamber opens applications for Market Access programme
The Dubai Startup Hub has launched the second edition of its Market Access programme aimed at boosting cooperation and facilitating deals between innovative startups, SMEs, leading companies and government entities in the emirate.
Thoma Bravo to buy majority stake in LogRhythm
Private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority interest in LogRhythm, a next-generation …
No silver bullet for cybersecurity: why a unified defence is the best strategy
Enterprises of all sizes are falling victim to very determined malicious actors whose motivations range from financial gain to government sponsored campaigns. The threats are not limited to commercial enterprises but have significant impact on civilian and non-civilian government agencies.
Microsoft snaps up developer site GitHub: Bloomberg
Microsoft has reportedly acquired GitHub, the code-repository company popular with many software developers.
How to watch WWDC 2018: Apple keynote livestream
On 4 June Apple will announce various new products during its WWDC keynote, potentially including iOS 12, macOS 10.14, the iPhone SE2 and HomePod mini. Here’s how to watch the live stream and follow our WWDC 2018 live blog.
Bahrain sovereign wealth fund reduces IT costs by 50% with AWS
Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently announced the successful migration of the company’s IT infrastructure to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud and the closure of its onsite and offsite data centres.
Tesla car hit parked police vehicle while on “autopilot”
A driver of a Tesla Model S, last week, crashed into an unoccupied, parked police vehicle in California, while on autopilot mode.