Global sales of smartphones to end users declined 2.7 percent in the first quarter of 2019, totaling 373 million units, according to Gartner.
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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 2227
Review: HONOR 10i
We took the new HONOR 10i for a spin, and its impressive photographic capabilities prove to be a real game …
Dubai-based Careem expands food delivery services into Riyadh
Careem has recently announced the expansion of its delivery services to Riyadh, with over 100 restaurants and outlets available at launch.
OPPO unveils latest smartphone series in Dubai
OPPO has officially launched its newest smartphone series, Reno, in the Middle East.
Virgin Mobile UAE offers “big savings” to customers
Virgin Mobile UAE has announced that customers subscribing to yearly plans will not only get 50 percent off from their mobile bill but they will also get three-months complimentary access to streaming service Netflix.
Dubai RTA to ease taxi transactions with cashless payments
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reportedly completed the installation of Point of Sale (POS) devices across the entire fleet of taxis in the emirate comprising of 10800 vehicles to ease the payment of taxi fares.
OPPO teams up with UAE’s Etisalat to conduct first 5G smartphone test
China-based OPPO has announced that its teaming up with UAE’s Etisalat to test the compatibility of its 5G smartphones with the telco’s 5G network.
GCC online travel market to reach $15 billion in five years
The online travel market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is expected to reach $ 15 billion by 2023, according to MENA Research Partners.
Review: Nokia 7.1
Since being revamped under HMD Global, the Nokia brand has made a remarkable comeback into the market. Nokia’s big re-do may only be in its third year, but it has already introduced a number of solid, value-for-money phone lineup.
OPPO, Ericsson ink patent licence agreement
OPPO and Ericsson have signed a multi-year global patent license agreement, including collaboration on a number of business projects.