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Apple execs put iPhone Air’s durability to the test ahead of launch
Apple’s newly announced iPhone Air has already been put through a durability demonstration, with senior executives keen to prove that the company’s thinnest iPhone yet won’t suffer the same fate as earlier…
Qualcomm and HARMAN partner to bring generative AI to the car cockpit
Qualcomm and HARMAN are joining forces to bring generative AI deeper into the car cabin, announcing a collaboration that merges Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Elite platforms with HARMAN’s Ready portfolio of…
200MP and still insecure: Samsung trolls iPhone 17, gets roasted
Samsung tried to take a swipe at Apple’s newly launched iPhone 17 Pro series cameras this week, but the move quickly backfired. After Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup at its “Awe…
Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 now available for pre-order on noon.com at AED 949
Apple’s third-generation AirPods Pro are now available for pre-order on noon.com for AED 949, following their unveiling at the company’s September 9 “Awe dropping” event. The wireless earbuds are scheduled…
ESR launches full accessory line for iPhone 17 and AirPods Pro 3
ESR has introduced a new lineup of accessories for Apple’s iPhone 17 series and AirPods Pro 3, designed to provide stronger protection, MagSafe compatibility, and practical everyday features. The collection…
Beats launches new iPhone 17 cases with kickstand and rugged options
Beats has introduced a new lineup of iPhone 17 cases, offering three designs that balance protection, functionality, and style. The collection covers the full range of Apple’s latest models — iPhone…
Huawei Pura 80 launches in UAE for AED 2,699 with advanced camera system
Huawei has launched the Pura 80 in the UAE, positioning it as a minimalist flagship phone with strong performance and advanced camera capabilities. The device is now available through Huawei’s official online…
Nothing teases Android 16 update with redesigned OS 4.0
Nothing is preparing to roll out its Android 16-based update, Nothing OS 4.0, with the company teasing a “redefined” experience in a short video shared this week. Nothing OS 4.0 Refined.…
It’s here: Spotify finally launches lossless streaming after years of delays
Spotify is finally rolling out lossless audio streaming for Premium subscribers, a long-promised feature that puts it on more equal footing with rivals like Apple Music and Amazon Music. The…
Baseus upgrades PicoGo 10K power bank with Qi2.2 wireless charging
Baseus has announced an upgraded version of its slim PicoGo 10K magnetic power bank. The new model, called the PicoGo AM52, keeps the same 10,000 mAh capacity as its predecessor but…
Sony launches PlayStation Family app for parental controls on PS4 and PS5
Sony has launched a new mobile app called PlayStation Family, now available on both the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. Unlike the main PlayStation app, this isn’t about managing…
Apple updates MagSafe charger with Qi2 25W support
Apple has released an updated version of its MagSafe Charger, now certified for Qi2 25W wireless charging. The charger is available to order with either a one-meter or two-meter built-in…
watchOS 26 adds four new Apple Watch faces, but two are exclusives
Apple’s upcoming watchOS 26 update will add four new watch faces, expanding customization options for Apple Watch users. While the software was previewed back in June, the new faces were…
UAE students win Dyson Award with low-cost emergency ventilator
A team of engineering students from three UAE universities has won the 2025 UAE James Dyson Award for their invention, the Disaster Relief Backup Volume-Based Ventilator (DRBVV). The low-cost, portable…
Acer expands Predator lineup with hybrid gaming laptop
Acer has introduced a new lineup of Predator hardware in Dubai, led by the Predator Helios 18P AI, a hybrid gaming laptop designed to handle both professional workloads and high-end…
iPhone Air takes flight: Apple unveils its thinnest, lightest iPhone yet
Apple has announced the iPhone Air, a new entry in the iPhone lineup that emphasizes thinness and lightness without sacrificing performance. At just 5.6mm thick, it is the slimmest iPhone…
Apple’s iPhone 17 brings pro-level features to the mainline model
Apple has introduced the iPhone 17, its standard flagship model for 2025, with upgrades that bring it closer to the Pro tier. The new phone features a redesigned front camera…
iPhone 17 and 17 Pro: full list of eSIM-only countries
Apple’s iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro lineup introduces a significant regional difference in how cellular connectivity is handled. In several markets, the devices will be available in eSIM-only configurations, eliminating…