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Apple’s Swift SDK brings official Android app development support
Apple’s Swift programming language has officially expanded into Android development, marking a major milestone for cross-platform app creation. The Swift team this week released the first preview version of the Swift…
Samsung’s first tri-fold smartphone rumored to debut at APEC 2025 summit
Samsung’s long-anticipated tri-fold smartphone appears to be on the verge of its official debut. According to a report from The Korea Herald, the company is preparing to unveil its next-generation foldable…
OPPO partners with Google to deliver personalized and private AI on Find x9 Series
OPPO has announced an expanded collaboration with Google to enhance personalized and privacy-focused mobile AI experiences across its upcoming devices. The partnership aims to integrate Google’s Gemini models more deeply…
Nothing confirms October 29 launch for Phone (3a) lite
Nothing has confirmed that its next smartphone, the Phone (3a) Lite, will launch on Wednesday, October 29, at 1 PM GMT. The device marks the company’s first entry into the…
Nvidia’s DGX Spark brings supercomputer power to the desktop
NVIDIA has begun shipping DGX Spark, a compact desktop supercomputer designed to bring advanced AI development capabilities directly to individual researchers and developers. Unveiled by NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen…
Kerno and Intel join forces to develop AI and edge computing systems in Dubai
Kerno Enterprises FZE, a UAE-based technology manufacturer, has entered into a collaboration with Intel Corporation to advance the country’s high-tech production capabilities. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding…
Google’s Gemini can now turn your ideas into full presentations in seconds
Google has expanded its Gemini platform once again, introducing a new capability in Gemini Canvas that can automatically generate complete presentations from a short prompt or uploaded document. The feature,…
Apple highlights $1 billion in fraud prevention and $100 billion in sales from Apple Pay growth
At this year’s Money 20/20 USA conference, Apple Pay and Wallet vice president Jennifer Bailey outlined the company’s growing influence in digital payments and the steady expansion of its financial…
Next iPad Pro to feature laptop-style vapor chamber cooling system
Apple’s next-generation iPad Pro is expected to feature a vapor chamber cooling system, marking a significant change in how the company manages heat in its high-performance mobile devices. According to…
Nothing OS 4.0 beta brings android 16, and unexpected lock screen ads
Nothing’s rollout of the Nothing OS 4.0 beta — based on Android 16 — has drawn mixed reactions from users. The update, now available for several models including the Phone…
Adobe Premiere for iPhone: a free editor with professional roots and practical limits
Adobe has released a free version of its Premiere video editing software for iPhone, expanding access to one of the company’s best-known creative tools. The move puts Adobe in direct…
Samsung launched the Galaxy XR mixed reality headset: here’s how to get it in the UAE
Samsung has officially entered the mixed reality market with the launch of the Galaxy XR, its first headset built for the new Android XR platform. Priced at USD 1,799.99, the…
OpenAI said to be working on generative music tool trained with Juilliard students
OpenAI is reportedly developing a new generative music tool capable of creating compositions from text and audio prompts, according to The Information. The project would allow users to generate original music…
Google Meet adds waiting room feature for better host control
Google Meet is introducing a new waiting room feature that gives hosts more control over who can enter a meeting and when it officially begins. The feature creates a virtual…
Instagram adds “Watch History” so users can revisit previously viewed Reels
Instagram has introduced a new “Watch History” feature that allows users to revisit previously viewed Reels — a long-requested addition that aligns the app more closely with TikTok’s viewing tools.…
Instagram adds Meta AI tools for creative story editing and object removal
Instagram is rolling out a suite of new AI-powered editing tools that bring Meta’s generative technology directly into the Stories creation process. The update allows users to edit photos and…
New Sega partnership aims to boost Arabic game localization and talent in the Gulf
Sega has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Media City Qatar, marking a new phase in Arabic-language game development and localization across the Middle East and North Africa. The…
Inside the UAE’s wearable wellness movement: where health meets technology
The UAE has rapidly become one of the most active and forward-looking markets for wearable technology, where health, innovation, and lifestyle converge. What began as a niche category has evolved…