Microsoft has a lot of ground to cover in the competitive handheld segment, before it catches up with the likes of Apple, Google, and BlackBerry. With the Lumia 640 XL, Microsoft is targeting consumers in need of a capable, mid-range phablet.
Review: Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
James Dartnell takes Sony’s latest mid-range smartphone for a spin, and decides if the waterproof product sinks or swims.

Oracle, Google to head back to courts for Java dispute trial
According to recent reports Oracle and Google have each proposed new dates for the jury trial in their dispute over Google’s use of Java in Android.
‘Four’ releases three new smartphones
Four, a UAE-based mobile phone manufacturer, has recently announced the launch of three new smartphones.
emt signs exclusive distribution partnership with CoSoSys
emt Distribution has announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution partnership agreement with CoSoSys to distribute the entire portfolio of CoSoSys Endpoint Protector Solutions in Middle East.

Etisalat, Prestigio launches new mobile data campaign
Etisalat and Prestigio recently announced a new campaign offering customers free 250MB mobile data for three months on purchase of the new Prestigio MultiPhone 5454 DUO smartphone.

Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac released
Microsoft recently released Office 2016 for Mac to subscribers of its Office 365 rent-not-own plans, followed by an announcement that …

Smartphone ‘kill’ switch
A report suggests that Apple’s introduction of a smartphone ‘kill switch’ resulted in a significant drop in phone thefts.

EMC sells Syncplicity to Skyview Capital
EMC has recently announced that it will be selling its Syncplicity file-sharing and collaboration business to private investment company Skyview Capital.

Review: Oppo N3
The smartphone comes powered with many features but the camera alone is worth the buy.
Review: Oppo N3
The smartphone comes powered with many features but the camera alone is worth the buy.

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Samsung teams up with Red Hat to build enterprise apps
Samsung has announced a partnership with Red Hat to build a host of mobile apps for business users, in a strategic move which seems to be in response with Apple’s tie-up with IBM during the same period last year.

Blackberry posts positive cash flow for the fiscal 2016 first quarter
BlackBerry Limited has recently reported its financial results for the three months ended May 30, 2015.

Oracle launches 24 new cloud services
Oracle has recently launched a number of new cloud services that the company claims will provide enterprises with all the …

InnJoo Fire Series set to launch in UAE and KSA markets
InnJoo recently introduced its brand new Fire series of smartphones in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Home trading
The next big culture shift in consumer technology is clearly home automation, and both Google and Apple will have a lot to say about it in the coming days.

Saxo Bank launches trading platform
Saxo Bank today launched a new multi-asset trading platform for retail traders and investors across the Middle East – SaxoTraderGO.
Review: Galaxy S6 Edge
For smartphone aficionados looking for a device that combines style and functionality, the new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge might just be the phone for you.

Review: Galaxy S6 Edge
For smartphone aficionados looking for a device that combines style and functionality, the new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge might just …