The Middle East and Africa (MEA) tablet market declined 24.2 percent year on year (Y-o-Y) in the final quarter of 2016 to total 3.07 million units, according to the latest figures announced today by International Data Corporation (IDC).
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Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 4033
Gemalto, Microsoft secure connectivity for Windows 10 devices
Gemalto and Microsoft have teamed up to allow end-users to have a secure and ubiquitous connectivity experience.
Micromax enters ME with Tchannl partnership
The company said it has entered a strategic agreement with Tchannl, one of the leading players in telecom, IT and consumer electronics domain, to bring the latest smartphone technology within everyone’s reach in the region.
BlackBerry announces licensing deal with India’s Optiemus Infracom
BlackBerry Limited has announced a new licensing agreement for its BlackBerry software and services to produce “secure” BlackBerry Android handsets in more global markets including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Nokia phones poised for a comeback in 2017
Former Finish phone giant Nokia is looking to make a comeback into the smartphone market after its acquisition by Microsoft in 2014.
BlackBerry launches new smartphone – DTEK60
BlackBerry Limited has announced the latest in its series of most secure Android smartphones, DTEK60.
BlackBerry unveils DTEK60
BlackBerry Limited has announced the latest in its series of most secure Android smartphones, DTEK60.
TRA warns against selling and using unlicenced devices
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has called on telecommunications devices retailers to avoid selling unapproved and unlicensed devices in the country and make sure these devices have authentic stickers provided by suppliers before selling them to customers.
GITEX 2016 to put the spotlight on growing wearables market
A new report by Frost & Sullivan, which was prepared in collaboration with GITEX Technology Week, highlighted that the demand for seamless connection to the Internet of Things will drive wearable shipments to double by 2020.
FAMOCO to showcase new devices at GITEX 2016
FAMOCO has announced the worldwide release of the FX200 and FX300 devices to complement the existing FX100+.