Global sales of smartphones to end users declined 2.7 percent in the first quarter of 2019, totaling 373 million units, according to Gartner.
How Wi-Fi 6 and 5G will revolutionise connectivity
Cisco predicts that the rollout of 5G and Wi-Fi 6 will truly result in better connectivity and an explosion of …
Dubai RTA to ease taxi transactions with cashless payments
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reportedly completed the installation of Point of Sale (POS) devices across the entire fleet of taxis in the emirate comprising of 10800 vehicles to ease the payment of taxi fares.
MEA PC market outlook remains bleak: report
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market has declined 5.0 percent year on year in Q4 2018, according to the latest insights from IDC.
UAE’s homegrown digital video on demand firm hits one million subscribers
UAE homegrown subscription video on demand (SVOD) service and digital start-up STARZ PLAY has reported a significant growth as it reaches one million subscribers.
GCC smartphone shipments plunge to lowest level
Smartphone shipments to GCC countries have fell 9.4 percent year on year in 2018 to total 23.6 million units, the lowest since 2013, according to IDC.
UAE will be ready for 5G this year, says telco
UAE telco Etisalat has announced plans to launch its 5G service for all consumers with its infrastructure and get the network ready to support all 5G devices in 2019.
Xiaomi unveils Mi MIX 3 in UAE
Xiaomi unveiled its latest premium flagship Mi MIX 3 in UAE.
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 slashes forecast amid sluggish iPhone sales in China
In an unusual step, Apple has slashed its quarterly sales forecast, with chief executive Tim Cook attributing it to decelerating …
UAE among biggest drivers of regional wearables growth
Shipments of wearable devices in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region reached 1.13 million units in the third quarter of 2018.
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.
No 5G iPhone for Apple fans until 2020: report
Apple plans to hold off until at least 2020 before offering an iPhone that can connect to the next generation of high-speed phone services coming next year.
Global wearable device sales to reach $42 billion in 2019: Gartner
Ear-worn devices (“hearables”) shipments will take over as the top wearables segment with 158 million units shipped Gartner, Inc. forecasts that …
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.
Shipping fresh Mate 20 stocks daily to meet demand: Huawei
Huawei grew 33 per cent annually in 2018 and currently holds the second spot in the rankings – and has …
Google mobile payment feature now available in UAE
Android phone users in the UAE can now make “secure and contactless” payments with Google Pay.
First ever folding smartphone unveiled
Royole, a California based firm with factories in China says it is the only company in the world currently mass …
RAKBANK to tie-up with three new fintech firms
UAE based RAKBANK says it is in the process of tying up with three new fintech firms, in an attempt …
Dejamobile flaunts fintech offerings at GITEX
Fintech solutions firm Dejamobile is showcasing its latest offerings at GITEX Technology Week. As part of the French Pavilion hosted …