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Carl Pei: 2026 will end the smartphone specs race
The smartphone world is bracing for a tectonic shift in 2026 — one driven not by new designs or shiny features, but by the invisible economics of memory chips. Research…
OPPO brings Reno15 series to the UAE with focus on AI-assisted portrait photography
OPPO has confirmed the launch of its Reno15 Series in the GCC, with the UAE serving as the first regional market. Announced in Dubai on 14 January 2026, the new lineup…
The quatix 8 Pro expands Garmin’s marine smartwatch lineup
Garmin has introduced the quatix 8 Pro, a high-end marine-focused smartwatch aimed at users who spend extended time offshore rather than those looking for a general-purpose wearable. The new model expands…
Apple releases quiet firmware update for AirPods Pro 3
Apple has released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3, making it available to the general public as of January 13, 2026. The update moves the firmware build number…
Google Gemini adds a documents hub to better organize research and drafts
Google is rolling out a small but meaningful organizational change to the web version of Google Gemini, introducing a dedicated Documents history inside the My Stuff area. The update is aimed at…
Insta360 updates its webcam lineup with larger sensors and revised audio features
Insta360 has introduced two new webcams positioned as an incremental step forward rather than a reinvention of the category. The Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro replace the earlier Link…
Apple introduces Creator Studio as a subscription hub for video, music, and design
Apple has announced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription offering that bundles its professional-grade creative software into a single package, reflecting the company’s continued shift toward service-based ecosystems for content…
Acer expands Predator and Nitro gaming laptops with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips
Acer has outlined its next wave of gaming hardware, expanding both its Predator and Nitro laptop lines with systems built around Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and NVIDIA GeForce…
Apple’s services business hits new milestones as global usage climbs
Apple closed 2025 with its services business posting its strongest year to date, driven by higher engagement across major platforms, continued geographic expansion, and a steady rollout of incremental feature…
Apple confirms Gemini partnership as Siri overhaul nears release
Apple and Google have confirmed a multi-year partnership that will see Google’s Gemini models underpin a range of future Apple Intelligence features, including the next-generation version of Siri. The announcement…
WhatsApp tests emoji-based sticker suggestions in iOS beta
WhatsApp is testing a new approach to sticker discovery on iOS that could make conversations feel more fluid by reducing the need to manually browse sticker packs. The feature, now…
iPhone overtakes Samsung to become the world’s best-selling smartphone
Global smartphone sales data for 2025 shows a notable shift at the top of the market, with the iPhone moving ahead of all competitors in annual shipments and edging past…
Speechify brings its voice AI assistant to iOS as it expands beyond text to speech
Speechify has expanded its product lineup with the release of a Voice AI Assistant for iOS, marking another step in its transition from a text-to-speech utility into a broader AI-driven…
Apple rolls out second iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 betas with focus on migration and EU changes
Apple has released the second developer betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, continuing its mid-cycle update cadence as it refines features introduced earlier in the development process. The new…
Seagate begins global shipments of 32TB hard drives as video analytics data grows
Seagate has begun shipping its new 32TB hard drives to channel and retail partners worldwide, using its appearance at Intersec 2026 in Dubai to underline how large-capacity storage is being…
HONOR X8d arrives with slim design and long battery focus
HONOR has expanded its mid-range portfolio with the official availability of the HONOR X8d, a smartphone positioned around slim form factor design, long battery endurance, and a growing set of AI-assisted…
BYD explores autonomous vehicle deployment and R&D plans in the UAE
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has confirmed it is in early-stage discussions with authorities in the United Arab Emirates about deploying autonomous vehicles and setting up a local research and development centre. According to…
Instagram clarifies password reset email issue amid data theft reports
Instagram has issued a clarification after a wave of unexpected password reset emails alarmed users and prompted speculation about a possible data breach. The company said the emails were the result…