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Asus ROG Phone 9 geared up for November launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite Power
Asus has officially confirmed the upcoming launch of its next-generation gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 9. Set to be unveiled on November 19th, the ROG Phone 9 will be powered…
CAFU plugs into the future with on-demand EV charging in the UAE
CAFU, the pioneering on-demand fuel delivery service, is expanding its offerings to include electric vehicle (EV) charging, further solidifying its commitment to green mobility in the UAE. This new service…
HONOR Magic7 series to launch with Autopilot AI features
HONOR has announced its upcoming Magic7 Series smartphones, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, will feature groundbreaking AI capabilities, including an industry-first on-device AI Agent and real-time NPU…
Gemini to gain lock screen access and UI refresh on Android
Google's Gemini AI assistant is poised for a significant upgrade, according to an APK teardown of the latest Google app beta. The update hints at expanded functionality and a redesigned…
WhatsApp for iOS introduces new home screen widget and camera enhancements
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for iOS users, bringing a convenient Home Screen widget and improved camera functionality. The update, version 24.21.81, allows users to add a dedicated…
Apple users can no longer subscribe to Disney+ via App Store
In a strategic move to increase revenue and control costs, Disney has ended the option for customers to sign up for Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions through Apple's App Store. This…
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite, a flagship chip with Oryon CPU and revamped GPU
Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite, its latest flagship chipset designed to power the next generation of high-end Android smartphones. This new chip boasts a unified naming scheme…
iOS 18.1 RC arrives with Apple Intelligence, paving the way for public launch
Apple has released the iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 Release Candidate to developers, marking a significant step towards the public launch of these updates. The highlight of this release is…
DOOGEE S200, a rugged smartphone that can handle anything
DOOGEE, a renowned name in rugged smartphone technology, has unveiled its latest offering: the S200. This device is built to withstand the harshest conditions while delivering impressive performance and innovative…
Samsung Galaxy Ring arrives in the UAE, bringing a new era of personalized wellness
Samsung Gulf Electronics has launched the highly anticipated Galaxy Ring in the UAE, expanding its wearables lineup with a focus on advanced health monitoring and personalized wellness. This innovative smart…
Samsung launches slimmer, more powerful Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Samsung has surprised the tech world with the launch of a special edition Galaxy Z Fold in its home market of Korea. This new iteration of the foldable flagship boasts…
ZainTECH brings HTC VIVE XR to the Middle East & Africa
ZainTECH, the digital solutions arm of Zain Group, has joined forces with HTC VIVE to deliver industry-leading Extended Reality (XR) hardware and software across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).…
Meta’s AI is now too smart for human input (our overlords have arrived?)
Oh, the irony! Meta, the company that basically built its empire on harvesting human data, has now created an AI that can apparently train itself and its robot buddies without…
OnePlus 13 official design and spooky launch date revealed
OnePlus is set to unveil its latest flagship phone, the OnePlus 13, on October 31st in China. The company has been teasing the device in recent weeks, and now, a…
TikTok unveils Smart+ to streamline and enhance ad campaigns
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, marketers are constantly seeking innovative solutions to optimize their advertising strategies. TikTok, a leading global entertainment platform with over a billion users, has introduced Smart+…
Revo SuperCD, a modern music system with a nostalgic twist
In an era dominated by streaming services and digital downloads, the humble CD might seem like a relic of the past. Yet, for many music lovers, the compact disc remains…
iPhone 16 series sees strong early sales in China, Counterpoint reports
Apple's latest iPhone models have enjoyed a strong initial reception in China, with sales of the iPhone 16 series climbing 20% in the first three weeks following their launch compared…
Mastercard and noon Payments bring passwordless future to the Middle East with Payment Passkeys
In a move set to revolutionize online shopping in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Mastercard has joined forces with noon Payments to introduce its innovative Payment Passkey Service…