Apple plans to hold off until at least 2020 before offering an iPhone that can connect to the next generation of high-speed phone services coming next year.
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Blackberry KEY2 smartphone arrives in the Middle East
The all-new BlackBerry KEY2 is now available across a choice of leading retailers in the UAE and will be available in Saudi Arabia later this month.1 3823
New online initiative to enable UAE finance professionals
The Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS) has launched a new online research portal that will enable access to the latest industry and economic reports and whitepapers, scholarly articles and surveys.
GCC nations poised to become global leaders in 5G networks: report
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab States are set to be global leaders in the deployment of 5G networks, with all six markets expected to launch 5G mobile services in the next two years, according to recent reports.
Emirate NBD customers can now use Google Pay
Emirates NBD has announced that its debit and credit card customers can now pay via Google Pay.
UAE-based retail giant snaps up mobile wallet app Beam
UAE-based retail and real estate giant Majid Al-Futtaim has announced its acquisition of mobile wallet portal Beam.
UAE-based Virgin Mobile MEA mulls IPO
Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa is exploring options including selling all or part of itself, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.
Google mobile payment feature now available in UAE
Android phone users in the UAE can now make “secure and contactless” payments with Google Pay.
Calling all music lovers: Spotify now available in Middle East
Popular paid music streaming service, Spotify, has officially launched in the Middle East and North Africa, Reuters reported.
Global robotics market to reach $147 billion in seven years
The global robotics market’s revenue is expected to rise at a solid 17.4 percent CAGR between 2017 and 2025 hitting $147.26 billion in seven years.
Apple reveals hardware issues with iPhone X, MacBook Pro
Apple has reportedly found some issues affecting some of its iPhone X and 13-inch MacBook pro products and said the company would fix them free of charge.