Launched at the Mobile World Congress edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report reveals the impact of different levels of network performance on smartphone users and their perceptions of mobile operators and digital content providers.
Jumbo Electronics organises smartphone festival
Jumbo Electronics recently launched the ‘Jumbo Mobile Festival’ to encourage the growth and business development of its independent retail (IR) channel partners.
Criteo: Smartphones the preferred Middle East m-Commerce device
Criteo has released its Q4 2015 State of Mobile Commerce Report, which examines mCommerce trends on a quarterly basis and provides insight into online shopping behaviour as consumers’ path to purchase continues to evolve.
Task to bring Xiaomi smartphones to MENA
Task, a Dubai-based distributor, will launch a range of Xiaomi’s smartphones initially in Saudi Arabia and the UAE at the start of 2016, with a subsequent roll-out across the rest of the GCC and North Africa shortly afterwards.
TP-LINK launches Neffos smartphones
TP-LINK, a global provider of Wi-Fi networking products has recently announced a new product line of smartphone: Neffos, making an entry to the mobile device market to expand the scope of business.
Global smartphone sales up 15.5% in emerging markets
According to a recent report by Gartner, continued demand for affordable smartphones in emerging markets drove worldwide sales of smartphones in the third quarter of 2015.
UK Wileyfox Smartphone brand enters GCC
Wileyfox is entering the GCC smartphone market with its products, Swift and Storm.
Quantum launches Titano smartphone series
Quantum has launched its Titano smartphone and feature phone series in the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
InnJoo unveils new Fire Plus smartphone
InnJoo announced the launch of new 5.5-inch smartphone, Fire Plus. According to the smart-device company, the new slim edge smartphone is equipped with full HD IPS screen that aims to offer clear visual effect even under strong outdoor lighting conditions.
Xiaomi leads China’s smartphone market
Xiaomi regained its position as China’s leading smartphone vendor in the second quarter, while Apple fell to third place despite increased sales of its iPhones.
‘Four’ releases three new smartphones
Four, a UAE-based mobile phone manufacturer, has recently announced the launch of three new smartphones.
Smartphone ‘kill’ switch
A report suggests that Apple’s introduction of a smartphone ‘kill switch’ resulted in a significant drop in phone thefts.
BlackBerry cutting staff in smartphone unit
BlackBerry plans to lay off an unspecified number of staff in its devices unit, as it attempts to make that …
Qualcomm Technologies launches LG G4 smartphone
Qualcomm Technologies will be powering LG’s latest flagship smartphone, the LG G4.
Smartphone market sees boom in MEA region
According to the Q4 2014 Handsets Tracker report released by the International Data Corporation (IDC), smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa region saw a year-on-year growth of 83 per cent during the year 2014.
Huawei introduces new P8 and P8 max smartphones
Huawei’s Consumer Business Group has unveiled the Huawei P8 and P8 max smartphones.
Samsung regains number one spot in smartphone market
Samsung Electronics regained the number one position in the smartphone market in the first quarter.
MEA smartphone shipments soar 83 percent
Smartphone shipments to the Middle East and Africa saw unprecedented year-on-year growth of 83 percent in Q4 2014, IDC.
Lenovo to launch S60 smartphone at GITEX SS 2015
Lenovo will launch its Lenovo S60 smartphone at GITEX Shopper Spring 2015, with UAE being the first country to receive the device in the Middle East. The smartphone will be sold exclusively at the four-day event which starts on April 1st at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Apple catches Samsung as smartphone leader
The iPhone 6 has sold so well that Apple tied with Samsung for the top position in the smartphone market in the fourth quarter, closing the gap with its South Korean competitor.