HTC has revealed that the world’s first major blockchain phone – the Exodus – will be available early to fans in the third quarter of 2018.
Blackberry KEY2 smartphone arrives in the Middle East
The all-new BlackBerry KEY2 is now available across a choice of leading retailers in the UAE and will be available in Saudi Arabia later this month.
Infinix unveils AI-powered smartphone
Infinix has partnered with Google to launch the all-new Infinix Note 5 as part of Android One programme, designed to deliver the best Android OS experience powered by artificial intelligence.
Samsung still the world’s most popular smartphone brand
Global sales of smartphones to end users returned to growth in the first quarter of 2018 with a 1.3 percent increase over the same period in 2017, according to Gartner.
UAE smartphone users need more data storage space: study
Storage appears to be a real problem for many smartphone users in the United Arab Emirates, with 41 per cent running out of space at least once a month and 55 per cent running out of space at least every three months, according to a UAE-wide independent consumer research conducted by YouGov, on behalf of Western Digital Corporation (WDC).
Essential cancels second smartphone: Reports
Reports via Bloomberg claim that Essential, the tech company headed by Android creator Andy Rubin, has shuttered plans to develop a second …
“Mixed reality has more potential than smartphones”: Expert panel
Microsoft today hosted a panel discussion at its London headquarters that highlighted a range of compelling use cases for the …
Nokia on track to be among top five smartphone brands globally
Speaking to Tahawul Tech, Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, general manager, Middle East, HMD Global, said that the company is on track to reach its goal of becoming among the top five smartphone vendors in the next five years.
OPPO launches 25MP “AI Beauty 2.0” smartphone
OPPO has launched the F7, “the first” smartphone equipped with a 25 MP selfie camera and Sony 576 Sensor with …
AI, 5G to redefine the future of smartphones
Tarek Sabbagh, Head of IT and Mobile (IM) Division, Samsung Electronics Gulf, discusses which technologies will impact the future of …
GCC smartphone sales could continue to fall this year: report
The GCC mobile phone market has experienced mild seasonal growth during the last quarter of 2017, according to the latest data revealed by IDC.
Alcatel debuts latest smartphone portfolio at MWC
TCL Communication has unveiled an all-new evolution in the company’s Alcatel smartphone portfolio, which includes three new product series – the Alcatel 5, 3 and 1 series.
Huawei shows off world’s first smartphone-driven car
Huawei has announced a new offering that will allow users to drive a car with an AI-powered smartphone. The ‘RoadReader’ project is part of Huawei’s object recognition technology and puts the learning capabilities, speed and performance of its AI-powered devices to the test.
Only three or four smartphone makers will survive: Huawei CEO
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.
Samsung unveils latest flagship smartphone with “reimagined camera”
Samsung unveiled its new flagship smartphone on Sunday with a focus on augmented reality and with what the tech giant claimed as a “reimagined the smartphone camera.”
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 …
iPhone 8 and X propel Apple into smartphone lead over Samsung
Apple has surpassed Samsung as the world’s leading shipper of smartphones, according to two industry reports released. Though IDC and …
Diabetic patients can now use smartphones to check glucose levels
The LibreLink app reads diabetic patients’ glucose levels via the FreeStyle Libre sensor placed on the back of the upper arm, eliminating the need for routine finger pricking while delivering instant results.
How Gartner believes AI will transform smartphones
Artificial intelligence features will become a critical product differentiator for smartphone vendors in acquiring new customers, according to Gartner. …
UAE-based YaHalla to launch new smartphone in January
The UAE-based YaHalla, the first Emirati-owned company to design smartphones in the country, aims to strengthen its presence in the …