Saudi Arabia has more than 44 million mobile phone subscribers and 88 percent rate of smartphone ownership, which is almost …
How Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 aims to improve smartphones in 2018
Here are some features that smartphone aficionados can expect from Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-enabled devices in 2018 and beyond.
Africa’s smartphone market shows signs of recovery: IDC
Africa’s smartphone market bounced back from two consecutive declines to post quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth of 4.4% in Q3 2017, according …
Smartphone sensor shipments to top 10B in 2020: study
Today’s smartphones contain a plethora of sensors which provide an array of features and functionalities boosting the overall user experience …
IDC: GCC smartphone market down 4.9% in Q3
The GCC smartphone market dipped 4.9% while the mobile phone market remained flat in Q3 2017, according to the latest …
Gartner: top five smartphone vendors grew by double digits in Q3
Global sales of smartphones to end users totaled 383 million units in the third quarter of 2017, a 3 percent …
Smartphone use before bed could increase childhood obesity rates in UAE
Children who have a habit of using and playing with tech gadgets such as a smartphone before going to bed, may face an increased risk of becoming obese, warns a study.
Huawei CBG unveils AI-powered flagship smartphones
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has unveiled its AI-powered flagship smartphones – the Mate 10 series in the Middle East and Africa region
iPhone 6 sales dominate UAE smartphone market in Q2: TRA
The TRA also reported that 34.5% of all handsets registered on UAE mobile networks in the second quarter were manufactured by Samsung, but none of the company’s flagship phones were ranked in the top eight most popular.
UAE residents overlook smartphone security: report
The latest research by Kaspersky Lab has revealed a contradiction in the way people treat their data – although they are aware of the threat from cybercriminals, their actions show they’re failing to protect their data properly.
Gartner: Emerging markets drive 6.7% Q2 smartphone growth
Global smartphone sales totalled 366.2 million units in the second quarter of 2017, a 6.7 percent increase over the second …
Etisalat launches Xiaomi smartphones
Etisalat has announced the exclusive launch of the latest Xiaomi smartphones to all consumers with flexible smartpay options for as low …
Huawei adopts Dubai Font as a pre-loaded smartphone feature
The Executive Council of Dubai and China’s Huawei Consumer Business Group have signed a partnership that will see Dubai Font …
Micromax launches Canvas 2 smartphone in MENA region
Following its initial launch in 2012, the model is making a grand comeback in its 2017 edition, targeted to disrupt the mid-range smartphone segment.
Luxury smartphone maker Vertu shuts down
Closing the firm means that 200 jobs will be lost despite attempts by the company to salvage its business by slashing prices of its smartphones.
Alcatel unveils A5 LED smartphone in UAE
Alcatel has launched Alcatel A5 LED in the UAE. Claiming to be the world’s first interactive LED-covered smartphone, the company …
Red unveils ‘world’s first’ holographic smartphone
Red, known for its professional high-definition cameras used for filming movies such as Guardians of the Galaxy and The Hobbit, said its new Hydrogen One Media Machine smartphone will ship in the first quarter of 2018.
DXB launches smartphone e-gate scheme
The new service, called Smart UAE Wallet, has been launched in cooperation with Emirates Airline, and is expected to reduce departure clearance time to between 9 and 12 seconds per passenger.
Here’s what goes on inside a smartphone safety test lab
Before a smartphone, laptop or wearable goes on sale the Silicon Valley base of UL, a security testing group, examines and measures the radio waves emanating from these WiFi devices.
Jumbo expects smartphones to lead GITEX Shopper 2017
Jumbo Electronics, an omnichannel electronics retailer in the UAE, forecasts growing demand for consumer electronics with smartphones and laptops expected …