HCL Infosystems has predicted that tablets will overtake smartphones and laptops to become the number one device used by consumers …

Orange, Baidu introduce mobile browser for MEA
Mobile operator Orange and Chinese Internet giant Baidu have developed a co-branded mobile browser for Android-based smartphones in the Middle …

Dropbox users face weekend frustration
The weekend saw Dropbox users frustrated by issues with syncing and uploading files, as well as creating shareable links. The …

Galaxy S3 and iPhone 5 users consume most data
Apple iPhone 5 users consume more cellular data than anyone else, while owners of Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S III upload …

Ditching restrictions
File sharing is a critical, sensitive and valuable task for companies in all verticals. It’s costly, involves patching, management, and …

Eros Group unveils DSF 2013 promotions
Eros Group has announced a number of promotions for this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), featuring offers from the likes …

Nokia Lumia sales top 4.4 million in Q4
Apparently ending 2012 on a high, Nokia’s Devices and Services unit exceeded expectations by selling 4.4 million Lumia smartphones during …

China will become Apple’s largest market, says Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook expects China to become the company’s largest market, surpassing the U.S. Optimistic about the potential of …

Blue Coat outlines top 5 BYOD traffic disruptors
Blue Coat has identified its Top 5 bring your own device (BYOD) traffic disruptors – activities and content sites that …

Samsung flaunts upcoming 8-core Exynos 5 Octa processor
Samsung has announced its next Exynos processor for smartphones and tablets, an 8-core chip that uses a novel architecture to …

Intel to boost mobile device experience
Intel executives plan to accelerate new mobile device experiences across the company’s growing portfolio of smartphone, tablet and Ultrabook offerings, …

Samsung says profit likely doubled on phone, chip sales
Samsung Electronics said its operating profit nearly doubled in the fourth quarter, on strong sales of high-end smartphones and the …

Apps in cars, but without the phone?
Smartphones have had a massive impact on the driving world in the past few years, from saving drivers money on GPS …

Ballmer, Big Bird and Desmond Tutu make a scene at Qualcomm’s CES
Qualcomm called on some big names Monday to ensure its opening-night keynote at the International CES wasn’t a dud. Steve …

12 security resolutions for 2013
Among your typical New Year’s resolutions–lose weight, stop smoking, be happier–you should consider making some pledges to better secure your …

Jelly Bean breaks the 10% mark on Android devices
The latest versions of Google’s mobile operating system, Android 4.1 and 4.2 (Jelly Bean) are running on more than 10 …

2012’s final week sees most device activations, app downloads
Tech gadgets have proven to be popular Christmas gifts this year, leading the last week of 2012 to see the …

ITC confirms investigation of Samsung at Ericsson’s request
The U.S. International Trade Commission is investigating Samsung for possible trade violations in response to a complaint filed by Ericsson. …

Internet Explorer browser gains share in 2012
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) turned things around in 2012, posting an annual usage share gain for the first time in …

Future iPhones may smell, taste, and touch (as well as see and hear)
IBM has updated its seventh annual IBM 5 in 5 list of upcoming technical innovations and describes a new generation of machines …


