OMA Emirates Group has announced that it will showcase its new and innovative technology in the mobility payment solutions which are witnessing an increasing uptake in the Middle East at Seamless Middle East 2017.
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 3458FCC scraps 2013 proposal to allow in-flight mobile calls
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has recently announced that he is planning to propose to end a 2013 regulatory proceeding that had sought to lift the ban on mobile phones on US airlines.
Sony Mobile launches the Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Mobile Communications MEA has showcased its latest smartphone, Xperia XZ Premium, during an exlusive event in Dubai.
Alan Gow joins Virgin Mobile MEA as Group CEO
Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa (VMMEA) has appointed Alan Gow as the Group CEO, to strengthen the existing management …
Qualcomm fires back at Apple lawsuit
Less than three months after being sued by Apple for $1 billion, Qualcomm is reportedly countersuing the iPhone maker in a dispute over licensing fees.
End-user spending on devices to reach $600 billion in 2017
According to a recent study by Gartner, users of PCs, ultramobiles and mobile phones are buying new devices at higher average selling prices (ASPs), resulting in growth in end-user spending in 2017.
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is here
Samsung’s newest flagship phone offerers 4K capability, an AMOLED display, and, hopefully, a safer battery.
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.
Digital Shadows expands offering for mobile threat reponse
Digital Shadows has announced new enhancements to its SearchLight digital risk management service helping organisations detect and respond to mobile application threats against their employees and consumers.
Africa’s smartphone market shows signs of a slowdown
The continent’s smartphone market totalled 95.37 million units in 2016. While this is up 3.4 percent year on year, it represents a considerable deceleration from the double-digit growth rates seen in the previous two years.