The company said it had received eight reports of those batteries “overheating, melting, or charring.” Those reports included property damage and burns.
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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 4000
Apple admits to slowing down older iPhone models
Apple has recently admitted to intentionally slowing down iPhones as they get older to prevent the devices from shutting down due to old batteries.
Expo 2020 begins global search for new gadgets
The first telephone (1876), television (1939), the mobile phone (1970) as well as ASIMO, the humanoid robot (2005), were all products that were first introduced to the public at World Expos.
Toshiba flaunts latest hybrid laptop
Toshiba Gulf has introduced the new Satellite S50W, its latest hybrid laptop with touch display. With a 15.6-inch Full HD …
Apple bids ‘goodbye’ to iPod Nano and Shuffle
The devices have reportedly been removed from Apple’s online store and the company is slowly phasing them out from retail locations.
Android creator Andy Rubin unveils Essential Phone
Andy Rubin, the creator of Android, has launched a smartphone and Smart Home assistant under his new company called Essential.
Apple iPhone sales slide
Apple has reported falling iPhone sales, shifting 50.8 million of the devices in the quarter ending 1st April, down from 51.2 million …
Bose launches new Bluetooth speakers
Bose has launched what the company claims to be its best Bluetooth speakers ever — the new SoundLink Revolve and SoundLink …
Sony Mobile launches the Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Mobile Communications MEA has showcased its latest smartphone, Xperia XZ Premium, during an exlusive event in Dubai.
IDC: MEA tablet market sees decline
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).