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Apple Plans Flagship Store In The UAE

US-based company has posted advertisements for several positions in the UAE.

HTC Launches Affordable Models – Desire 516, Desire 616 In UAE

The 516 is priced at Dhs799, while the 616 retails for Dhs949.

Cisco To Cut 6,000 Jobs As Forecast Falls Flat

The latest round of layoffs is at least the third workforce reduction in about as many years.

New iPhone 6 Photos Leaked As Expected Launch Date of Sept 9 Looms

Leaks suggest that Apple’s latest smartphone will have a larger screen, rounded edges and recessed volume controls.

Review: Blackberry Z3

The Z3 is the latest in the line of devices using that OS and looks like a phone that can replicate the mid- segment success BlackBerry had with the Curve 8520.

Samsung, Apple End Patents Battle Outside US

The agreement ends patent disputes in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain and the UK.

Lenovo Reveals September UAE Launch For New VIBE Z2 Pro Smartphone

The new device comes with a 6-inch screen and a 16MP rear camera and offers several photography features.

Apple To Hold iPhone-Related Event On September 9 – Report

Analysts and media reports have said Apple may launch two iPhone models with 4.7 and 5.5 inch screens this year.

BlackBerry Opens Up BBM To Windows Phone Users

The Canadian firm has been lately touting new BBM features in a bid to make it a more viable messaging tool for corporate clients.

Tech Threats Push CIOs To The Fore

Increased reliance on IT systems within firms is expanding their role and responsibilities, but the transition is far from simple.

Review: Dell Venue 7

The 7-inch Android tablet will work well for professionals who may need a tablet as a backup for their laptops and smartphones.

Apple Asks Suppliers To Produce Up To 80m Large-Screen iPhones

The forecast for the iPhones with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays is much larger than the initial order last year for iPhone 5S and 5C models, says report.

India’s Tech Mahindra Forms JV To Expand Saudi Operations

The Indian firm will have 51 per cent ownership in the joint venture called Tech Mahindra Arabia while Saudi-based Midad will have a 49 per cent stake.

Microsoft Plans To Cut Up To 18,000 Jobs

The company is reducing the size of its recent Nokia acquisition and trimming down other operations.

Samsung Faces Rising Pressure As Apple Readies iPhone 6

Research firm says the eight-month-old iPhone 5s outsold the Galaxy S5 in May, although Samsung’s flagship device was only released in late March.

Five Minutes With… Steve Rotter, VP Digital Marketing, Brightcove

Video content is playing an increasingly important role in online advertising, marketing and brand awareness, says Steve Rotter, VP Digital Marketing, Brightcove.

Samsung Unveils Swarovski Encrusted S5 Cover In UAE, Priced Dhs499

The crystal-encrusted cover comes in two shades – smoky grey and blue, and solid black.

Middle East Tech Start-Ups Lure Large VC Funds

The Middle East is catching the eye of venture capitalist (VC) firms eager to cash in on the growing number of tech start-ups in the region.

Flydubai Partners With Microsoft To Launch App For Passenger Check-In

Through the use of the app, check-in time will be reduced to two minutes per passenger, the airline said.

Sony Launches Dual SIM Xperia C3, Priced Dhs1,199 In The UAE

Billed as being the ‘world’s best selfie smartphone,’ the C3 will be released in the UAE at the end of August.

Etihad Partners With Google To Register On Flight Search Tool

Google’s Flight Search tool allows users to check out flight schedules and live ticket prices.

Microsoft Says Disrupts Cybercrime Rings With Roots In Kuwait, Algeria

The operation targeted traffic involving malicious software known as Bladabindi and Jenxcus, which were written and distributed by developers in Kuwait and Algeria.

Facebook Scores Record One Billion Interactions For World Cup

The tournament is set to break new records as the biggest social media event to date.

The Cloud Is Coming With Unprecedented Market Growth In 2014

This year, the total expenditure on cloud spending is set to reach $100 billion, with the market growing by a quarter.

Google Plans TVs, Cars And Watches Beyond Smartphones

Google’s free Android software runs on more than three out of every four smartphones sold globally.

BlackBerry’s Affordable Z3 Smartphone To Launch In UAE In July

The phone, BlackBerry’s new android app-compatible model, will be priced at Dhs899.

Dhs14,750 Antares Smartphone Launches in UAE

The luxury device from Tonini Lamborghini will be available across 10 Dubai stores from tomorrow.

GCC Consumers Won’t Sacrifice Privacy for Technology Benefits

Study reveals a disparity in consumer’s privacy expectations and where they believe responsibility for their privacy lies.

Apple’s iPhone 5 Named UAE’s Most Popular Smartphone In Q1 2014

Samsung Galaxy S3 was the second most commonly used smartphone with 2.7 per cent of market share, followed by iPhone 5s that had 2.5 per cent share, official data reveals.

Apple’s iWatch May Come In Multiple Designs – Report

Taiwan’s Quanta will begin mass production of Apple’s first smartwatches from July, in time for an October launch, sources say.