The Note 4 is pricey, but works for those looking for a big phone that delivers on look and feel.
RAK Bank, Mashreq and Emirates NBD will offer digital wallets using the MasterPass system in the UAE.
Luxury managers often see digital media as a threat, but digital channels offer powerful connections with customers, say David Dubois, INSEAD assistant professor of marketing and Debbie Teo, INSEAD MBA ‘12.
The smart app aims to create a comprehensive Dubai video guide for travellers, relocating executives and residents.
Apple bought music streaming and audio equipment company Beats in May for $3 billion.
Infinix aims to sell 3,000 smartphones an hour during the opening sales weekend of the remarkably familiar ZERO smartphone.
The account, @UAEGOV, includes a library of exclusive photos of officials and behind-the-scenes work in government entities.
MENA Online retailer looks to follow the success of behemoth Alibaba, which generated $9 billion worth of e-commerce sales during China’s recent Singles Day.
Dubai airline launches mobile app on iOS first while work is underway on an Android version
Profits from new handsets will depend on their cost-effective production and the company’s success in coaxing developers to tailor applications for the new format.
Loaded with its latest Windows Phone 8.1 operating system, the Lumia 535 and Lumia 535 dual SIM will be priced at around 110 euros (about $137) before taxes and subsidies.
The phone scores on battery life and design, but lacks any major upgrade compared to the previous model.
The airline said that almost half a million passengers have connected to its in-flight wi-fi since Emirates launched the service three years ago.
French hospitality giant confident about region’s outlook and identifies eight key tech areas
The iPhone 5s also registered the largest increase in its market share during the second quarter, the UAE’s telecom regulator said in its quarterly report.
The phone has some good features, but falls short on battery life.
The wrist-worn device has sensors that monitor pulse rate, measure calorie burn and track sleep quality, Microsoft said in a blog post.
The projects will be built over five years and will include 10 million square feet of space for innovation complexes, technology laboratories and smart buildings.
The Japanese electronics giant said that the world’s first Xperia Aquatech store in Dubai is nearing completion and will open on December 3.
UAE and KSA responses to the International Tablet Survey suggest a stark contrast in the perceived value of tablets compared to other nations.
The hackers potentially gained access to passwords, iMessages, photos and contacts, Greatfire.org said.
CEO Paul Kenny says the new name, which means ‘our travel’ in Arabic, better reflects the site’s offering and reach.
The wearable gadget’s battery life will exceed two days of regular use, Forbes reported.
The larger tablet includes new features such as an anti-reflective screen and the “Touch ID” sensor.
The Note 4, priced at Dhs2,799, will be available from October 16, while the Note Edge will be launched later as a limited edition product.
Around 20 per cent of the employees polled in the UAE said that IT security policies made it harder for them to do their job, a new survey shows.
Currently around 30 public entities are offering their services on mobiles, a senior official confirmed.
The recent split will drive more focused investments to the sector, company executives say.
The Japanese electronics company aims to grow its overall business in MEA to over $1 billion.
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