A senior executive at Chinese ICT conglomerate Huawei has conceded that the company is going to need more time to achieve its aspiration of being the No.1 smartphone manufacturer in the world.
Who has ‘Trump’ card in tech trade war between US and China
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China shows no signs of reaching a resolution as negotiations between the two global economic superpowers remains deadlocked. However, the topic of technology has now temporarily displaced the thorny subject of tariffs as the main currency in the dialogue between officials in Beijing and Washington, with the US, launching an aggressive offensive against major technology players in China.
Huawei retains No. 2 spot in global smartphone sales despite restrictions
Global sales of smartphones to end users declined 2.7 percent in the first quarter of 2019, totaling 373 million units, according to Gartner.
Apple unveils new game subscription service
Apple Arcade will give customers the freedom to try any game from its handpicked collection of titles that are all-you-can-play, have no ads, ad tracking or additional purchases, and respect user privacy.
Apple takes on Netflix with new streaming platform
Apple has announced Apple TV+, a new video platform for storytellers featuring exclusive original shows, movies and documentaries.
Apple unveils second generation of AirPods
The new AirPods can respond to “Hey Siri” commands thanks to a new H1 chip, charge wirelessly (with an optional case), and offer more talk time than the previous generation.
Spotify files antitrust complaint against Apple
Spotify has filed a complaint with EU antitrust regulators against Apple, saying the iPhone maker unfairly limits rivals to its own Apple Music streaming service, Reuters reported.
Veritas Vision Solution Day 2019: shining the light on dark data
Data management, digital transformation and security were on the agenda as Veritas brought its Vision Solution Day conference to the …
Saudi Arabia national payment system, Mastercard tie up for Apple Pay
Mastercard has collaborated with the national payment system of the Kingdom, mada, on the rollout of Apple Pay in the country.
Apple Pay goes live in Saudi Arabia
Visa cardholders in Saudi Arabia can now make easy, quick and secure purchases using their iPhone and Apple Watch in stores that accept contactless payments.
Avaya and Friends: breaking down walls one partnership at a time
Avaya & Friends provides Avaya channel partners with industry-specific, ready-made solution sets that can be delivered quickly and easily, because they’re built on the leading UC and CC platforms that enterprises love
Oman bank introduces biometric features for mobile services
Sohar International has recently integrated biometric authentication technology into its mobile banking services.
Apple fixes FaceTime privacy bug
Apple has said that it has fixed a privacy flaw in its group video chat software and that it plans to improve how it handles reports of software bugs.
Customers can now purchase refurbished products on Noon
The region’s homegrown digital marketplace noon has announced that customers looking for a bargain on the latest tech gadgets can …
Apple demanded $1 billion “incentive payment” from Qualcomm
Apple has reportedly demanded $1 billion as an “incentive payment” from Qualcomm Inc in order for the chipmaker to become the supplier of modem chips for iPhones, Qualcomm’s chief executive testified on Friday.
Chinese smartphone brands drive worldwide smartphone sales
In the third quarter of 2018, Chinese brands Huawei and Xiaomi, helped drive global smartphone sales, according to Gartner.
What you need to know about noon’s Yellow Friday sale
noon’s Yellow Friday is now live with a selection of phenomenal deals across all categories from fashion and beauty to home, toys, electronics and more until 24 November.
“Cybercrime could have dire effects”: World Economic Forum president
The president of the World Economic Forum has said that the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the increased risk of cybercrime …
UAE’s Etisalat now offers eSIM for Apple devices
Etisalat has announced the launch of the long-awaited 12.1 iOS compatible eSIM for Apple devices making the operator the first …
Apple’s new iPad pro stretches limits, yet not a MacBook replacement
Apple last night unveiled several new gadgets including a more powerful all new iPad Pro, a Mac Book Air with …