Latest market data showed the iPhone staging a recovery since March
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India issues security alert on Samsung phones
The vulnerabilities impact various Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Flip 5, Galaxy Fold 5, and other Samsung devices running Android versions 11, 12, 13, and 14
Google follows Apple’s lead in manufacturing smartphones in India
Will start rolling out in 2024 beginning with its latest Pixel 8, the company announces at it ‘Google for India’ event
Samsung’s premium flagship devices Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5 to be made in India
The Korean handset maker is expected commence pre-booking for the devices from midnight of July 27
India’s Supreme Court rejects Google’s plea for stay on $165mn penalty
The court granted the tech giant seven days to deposit 10 percent of the penalty imposed by Competition Commission of India
Google to pay $391.5mn to settle location tracking lawsuit with 40 US states
It is the largest multi-state privacy settlement by state authorities in US history; the agreement also includes a binding commitment for improved disclosures by the company
Google delivers its first-ever Pixel Watch, and it comes loaded with FitBit features
The tech giant will also launch its Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones on October 13; It also releases new details of its upcoming Pixel Tablet
Huawei remains strong in Middle East despite US restrictions
Gulf countries have signed 11 5G contracts with Huawei
Huawei says revenue surges despite US sanctions
Smartphone shipments in the first half of the year reached 118 million units, up 24 percent from a year earlier
Samsung plans new launch of foldable smartphone in September
Samsung had planned to launch the Fold in April, but pushed back the release date after early reviewers reported screen problems after just days of use
Video: Is Nokia making a grand comeback?
Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, General Manager – Middle East of HMD Global speaks about the decline and growth of the smartphone industry in the UAE and Nokia maintaining its relevance in an oversaturated market.
Facebook to cut off Huawei to comply with US sanctions
People with existing Huawei smartphones with Facebook apps will continue to be able to use and download app updates provided by Facebook
Most UAE residents think smartphones are spying on them
New survey shows 55% of UAE phone users believe that their devices record personal information without their knowledge
Samsung’s foldable screens fail in some early review models
The world’s largest smartphone maker is counting on ground-breaking gadgets to propel growth and excite consumers as demand for mobile devices flattens
Smartphone brand Oppo picks Dubai as international launch pad
China-based Oppo has chosen Dubai as the international launch market for its new Reno product range
Samsung’s S10 is the fastest ordered android phone in the UAE
Device maker reaches pre-order limit within 10 days of unveiling its latest line in the UAE
Google parent Alphabet hit by rising costs
Alphabet reported a profit of $8.9bn in the fourth quarter on revenue that was up 22% from the same period a year earlier.