The smartphone industry is bound to consolidate as the heavy investments required to remain competitive mean that, in the long-run, only a handful of firms can make money, said Huawei Technologies CEO for Consumer Business Group Richard Yu.
Connected tech to redefine smart living
It is easy to imagine a scenario in future when all our household appliances operate according to voice commands, not least because hardware such as Amazon’s Alexa are already making this reality for some devices.
Nokia goes retro again
At last year’s Mobile World Congress, HMD Global whipped the geek crowd into a frenzy with a fun reboot of …
HP Inc expands pocket printer line-up
HP has expanded its mobile printer Sprocket line-up in EMEA with the introduction of Sprocket Plus. The newest pocket printer …
What to expect from this year’s Mobile World Congress
Mobile World Congress 2018 will spotlight the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in telecoms, as a means of combating stagnating mobile service revenues as once-lucrative features like text messaging have become commoditised.
HP unveils new set of Device-as-a-Service offering
HP Inc. has launched a new set of Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) offerings for customers and partners, including new predictive analytics capabilities …
Canon unveils new range of PIXMA G series ink jet printers
Canon Middle East has launched its new collection of refillable ink tank printers, successor models to Canon’s existing PIXMA G …
Dubai residents can now recharge parking accounts using Nol cards
The new service, that currently operates on the Android RTA app platform only, is part of the Smart City initiative of the Dubai Government, and the ongoing efforts to deliver top and handy services to beneficiaries.
55 billion messages a day: The story of WhatsApp
When Neeraj Arora met with WhatsApp founders Brian Acton and Jan Koum, after completing just more than four years at Google, he instantly fell in love with their vision – to build a communication platform for the world.
How a Google game console could take on Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam
It’s called “Yeti,” and it’s the code name attached to an intriguing rumour about Google’s gaming ambitions that emerged this week.
Apple Watch can help detect diabetes: study
The tiny Apple Watches on our wrists have already saved lives. Not only do they keep us more active, they can also detect a variety of heart diseases without needing any additional bands or accessories. But a new study by Cardiogram is taking it one step further.
British Airways keep passengers connected during long-haul flights
British Airways has announced that it will be implementing high-speed Wi-Fi to three of its long-haul aircrafts. According to the airline, it plans to connect 118 of its long-haul aircraft over the next two years.
What is a VPN and which are the best ones on the market?
Choosing the right virtual private network (VPN) service is no simple task. A VPN should keep your internet usage private and secure, …
Why we’re getting self-driving delivery before self-driving Ubers
The public will have to wait another decade for self-driving Ubers. But autonomous vans are already delivering groceries.
Huawei to debut P Smart in Saudi Arabia
Huawei Business Consumer Group has announced the launch date of its new Huawei P Smart smartphone, which will be available to users in Saudi Arabia on February 8th.
How iSolutions is making its mark in the UAE cloud industry
Ahmed Eid, CEO of iSolutions, looks back on a successful debut year for the firm in the UAE, following its …
TP-Link unveils new entry-level smartphone
TP-Link has announced the latest addition to its smartphone brand’s growing mobile lineup, the entry-level Neffos C5A. According to the …
Open-source turns 20: here’s how the movement influenced PCs
It’s been 20 years since the term open source was coined by the Open Source Initiative, and computers haven’t been the same since.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Note8
With a big high-quality display, high-performing cameras, great software and responsive stylus, Samsung’s latest flagship just hits all the right notes.
Google cleans up the Play Store
Earlier this month, Google removed some 60 games from the Play Store after it was uncovered that a malware that was delivering inappropriate and malicious ads to kids.