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UAE Consumers, Retailers Ready For Apple Pay, Says MasterCard

Apple’s new mobile wallet system will be introduced in its iPhone 6 models and the Apple Watch.

Saudi Billionaire Prince Alwaleed-Backed Twitter To Raise $1.3bn Through Debt Offerings

The San Francisco-based company said it would use part of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.

Jumbo To Launch World’s First Gold Gaming Consoles In Dubai

The Xbox and PS4 consoles feature a rose gold case created by Italian jeweller, Gatti, and will be available for sale at the GAMES14 exhibition.

Google Launches 360-Degree Views Of Egypt’s Pyramids, Says Received Govt Support

Users of Street View on Google Maps can explore the Pyramids and five other landmark sites in Egypt.

Apple To Charge Banks In New Payment System – Bloomberg

Apple’s new iPhones come equipped with a new mobile payments service, which launches in the United States next month.

Etisalat To Launch iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus On September 26 In UAE

The new devices were described by Apple CEO Tim Cook as the company’s “best phones ever made.”

Apple Unveils The Watch, Larger iPhones At Star-Studded Event

It’s the first new product to be developed and introduced under Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook’s reign.

Apple Launches Two iPhone 6 Models, Says “Best Phones Ever Made”

The iPhone 6 runs on iOS 8 and includes a new mobile wallet system called Apple Pay.

Review: Xbox One

The latest console launched by Microsoft is more than simply a gaming platform.

Basic Challenges Such As Mediocre Battery Life Plague Apple’s iPhone

Aside from improving battery life, Apple should create more options for media file sharing, says a tech enthusiast.

As Apple Prepares To Unveil iPhone 6, Quick UAE Launch Urged

The new device from Apple is expected to do “extremely well” in the UAE, says expert.

Apple To Add Security Alerts For iCloud Users, Says Cook – WSJ

Apple will alert users through email and push notifications when someone tries to change an account password or restore iCloud data to a new device.

Apple’s Smartwatch To Have NFC Technology

Apple is also expected to add NFC, which is used for making wireless payments, to the next version of its iPhone.

Review: HTC Desire 816

The mid-market offering from HTC feels well balanced and solid, but battery life is limited.

Microsoft Launches Affordable Lumia Phones 830, 730 And 735

Unveiled at the IFA in Berlin, the new phones run on the Windows Phone 8.1 OS and include apps such as Skype, Microsoft Office and OneDrive.

Sony Mobile Unveils Z3 Device Lineup

The manufacturer has announced two additions to its premium smartphone range, one to its mid-range, a new tablet and two new wearables.

Apple’s iPhone 6 – What Will It Feature?

A round-up of five key features that Apple’s new smartphone – launching next week – is expected to have.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Note 4 With Extras, But No Breakaway Features

The new Galaxy Note 4 features a crisper, 5.7-inch display in a metal frame.

VoIP Services Such As Skype, Viber Illegal In UAE, Clarifies Regulator

The TRA has issued a brief statement saying only Etisalat and du are licensed to provide VoIP services in the country.

Celebrity Hacking Clouds Apple’s Upcoming Product Launch

In the wake of a security breach, cybersecurity experts and mobile developers have called out inadequacies in Apple’s and, more generally, cloud-services security.

The UAE Should Publish More Data Online – UN Expert

The UAE needs to make more public information available online to improve its ranking on the UN e-government survey, an official said.

Samsung Finally Gives In To The Clamour For Metal, But Is It Too Late?

Saad Elkhadem, research analyst at IDC ME, Turkey and Africa explores the changing dynamics in Samsung and Apple’s battle for smartphone supremacy.

Apple Invites Media To September Event; New iPhones Expected

Apple is expected to reveal the latest line of its best-selling smartphones and its much anticipated smartwatch at an event on September 9.

Samsung Unveils Smartwatch That Can Make Calls Without A Phone

The Gear S has a 2-inch curved display and offers features like WiFi connectivity, pedestrian navigation and a built-in GPS.

Apple Planning 12.9-Inch iPad For 2015

Apple has been working with its suppliers for over a year on larger touch-screen devices, Bloomberg reported.

Game Over: Has Sony’s PS4 Won The Console War?

Figures indicate that the PlayStation 4 has performed much better than its rival, Microsoft’s Xbox One.

Amazon Buys Live Video Startup Twitch For $970m

The deal is expected to close in the second half of the year.

Sony PlayStation Network Taken Down By Attack

The company said that no personal information of the network was accessed in the attack.

Sony Launches ‘World’s Most Waterproof Phone’ Xperia M2 Aqua In UAE

The mid-range phone, priced at Dhs1299, comes with most of the same features as the Xperia M2.

Google Considering YouTube, Gmail Accounts For Kids

Internet companies such as Google and Facebook Inc do not offer their services to children under 13.