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Qualcomm penalised for buying Apple’s loyalty
The US chipmaker Qualcomm was hit with a EUR 997 million ($1.2 billion) fine by European Union antitrust regulators for paying Apple to use only its chips, blocking out rivals such as Intel. Apple was...
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AI will soon know you better than your family
AI could provide unique business advantages, according to author Geoffrey Moore Emotion artificial intelligence (AI) systems are becoming so sophisticated that Gartner, Inc. predicts that by 2022,...
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Apple slashes iPhone X production targets
Apple has reportedly notified suppliers that it will cute its iPhone X production target for the first quarter by 50 percent to around 20 million units. According to Reuters, the cut was prompted by...
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iPhone 8 and X propel Apple into smartphone lead over Samsung
Apple has surpassed Samsung as the world’s leading shipper of smartphones, according to two industry reports released. Though IDC and IHS Markit had differing numbers for the fourth quarter of 2017,...
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E-City reveals ambitious expansion plan for GCC region
Jaouad Dakir, E-City E-City, the electronics retail arm of UAE-based Albatha Group, has revealed a strategic AED 67 million expansion initiative that is aimed towards reinforcing the company’s market...
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Protect your investment: best rugged cases for Samsung Note 8
If you spend $950 on a phone like the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, you’re going to want some measure of protection. With a glass back and side-hugging display, the Galaxy Note 8 is as fragile as it is...
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TP-Link unveils new entry-level smartphone
TP-Link has announced the latest addition to its smartphone brand’s growing mobile lineup, the entry-level Neffos C5A. According to the company, Neffos, a startup brand, is dedicated to offering...
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Apple mulls rebates for battery replacement on old iPhones
Apple has seen “strong demand” for replacement iPhone batteries and may offer rebates for consumers who paid full price for new batteries, the company said in a letter to US lawmakers. In December,...
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Apple, Cisco to offer cyber insurance to customers
Apple and Cisco Systems have teamed up with insurer Allianz SE to offer discounts on cyber insurance to businesses that primarily use equipment from both technology companies. The arrangement, which...
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Apple Watch can help detect diabetes: study
The tiny Apple Watches on our wrists have already saved lives. Not only do they keep us more active, they can also detect a variety of heart diseases without needing any additional bands or...
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Xiaomi opens third Mi store in UAE
In partnership with its local distributor TASK, Xiaomi has opened its third Mi Authorised Mi store in the UAE in keeping with its intensified expansion plan in the country. The newly opened offline...
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Worldwide device shipments to reach 2.32 billion units in 2018: Gartner
Worldwide shipments of devices — PCs, tablets and mobile phones — totaled 2.28 billion units in 2017, according to Gartner. Shipments are on course to reach 2.32 billion units in 2018, an increase of...
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UAE’s #PostWisely campaign shows dangers of sharing tragedies online
The second phase of du’s campaign to raise awareness around conscientious social media usage was unveiled this week, under its theme, “If it were your pain, would you share it?” The campaign comprises...
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iOS 11.3 Battery Health: what it does and how to use it
The second public beta of iOS 11.3 is available for download, and it brings highly anticipated changes to the Battery settings that let you see your battery health and control throttling. While it...
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Nokia goes retro again
At last year’s Mobile World Congress, HMD Global whipped the geek crowd into a frenzy with a fun reboot of the Nokia 3310, complete with bright colors, hard keys, and candy bar nostalgia. They’ve done...
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Why 2018 could be a big year for iPhone fans
Apple Inc is planning to unveil three new smartphones towards the end of this year. According to a Bloomberg report, this will include the largest iPhone ever, with a bigger display than Samsung’s...
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Huawei shows off world’s first smartphone-driven car
Huawei has announced a new offering that will allow users to drive a car with an AI-powered smartphone. The ‘RoadReader’ project is part of Huawei’s object recognition technology and puts the learning...
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Broadcom calls out Qualcomm for dodging takeover talks
Qualcomm has recently said that it is open for a new meeting to negotiate an increase to Broadcom’s $117 billion acquisition offer. However, Broadcom recently called a proposal by US semiconductor...
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Alcatel debuts latest smartphone portfolio at MWC
TCL Communication has unveiled an all-new evolution in the company’s Alcatel smartphone portfolio, which includes three new product series – the Alcatel 5, 3 and 1 series. As part of the Alcatel 1...
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The Galaxy S9 is just the calm before the next big thing
No, Samsung hasn’t run out of ideas. The Galaxy S9 may be visually indistinguishable from the Galaxy S8, but there’s no reason to think the company has lost its innovation edge. Like Apple, Samsung has...
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