Andy Rubin, the creator of Android, has launched a smartphone and Smart Home assistant under his new company called Essential.
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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.1 4159
Mobile phone penetration rises in the UAE: TRA
According to recent data from the UAE Telecommunications Regulations Authority (TRA), the mobile phone usage in the country has increased to 228.3 phones per 100 people in 2017.
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.
New Apple store expected to open in Dubai Mall
Technology giant Apple is set to unveil a mega retail store in Dubai Mall, according to a Gulf News report. This further strengthens the brand’s commitment to the region.
Apple wins China patent battle over iPhone 6 design
Apple has fended off a claim that the iPhone 6’s design infringed a patent from a little-known local company in China.
Xiaomi brings latest smartphone offerings to MENA region
Xiaomi, in partnership with its authorised distribution partner TASK, has announced that it will be launching three of its smartphones in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Review: iPhone 7
Apple’s iPhone 7 takes the smartphone user experience to a higher level.
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.
Huawei reveals plans to build ‘Intelligent Phone’
At CES 2017, Huawei Consumer Business Group’s CEO Richard Yu shared Huawei’s vision of the next frontier in mobile – the Intelligent Phone, an AI-powered device.
HMD Global launches first Nokia Android smartphone
The Nokia 6 it the first Android smartphone release by Finnish company HMD Global, which acquired the rights to release Nokia-branded devices from Microsoft in 2016.