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Gitex Global 2022: UAE telecom giant e& enters the metaverse

Developed in partnership with HTC, the manufacturer of virtual reality and mobile devices, e& universe will be hosted virtually on Mars

STC to spend $1bn to make Saudi Arabia a regional data hub

STC is expanding into a range of services beyond its core telephone network business

OPPO

Interview: Billy Zhang, vice president, Overseas Sales and Service at OPPO

Zhang explains how the company has progressed over time by making significant investments in R&D to fulfill rising user demands

Ericsson

Ericsson to display latest technologies and 5G use cases at Gitex Global

Through various demos and speakers on stage, Ericsson is set to emphasise on how limitless connectivity will open opportunities for a sustainable future

Reno8

OPPO unveils latest Reno8 series, tablet and ear buds in UAE

The Reno8 Series is available to purchase from select retail partner stores across the GCC from September 23, 2022

MariSilicon X

‘Reimaging the future’ with OPPO’s MariSilicon X

Empowering users with the most advanced imaging experience, MariSilicon X enables smartphones to take brighter photos and videos capturing rich details even in dark environments

Honor

Interview: Why Honor focused on bringing vlogging solutions to users

Setting a new standard for mobile vlogging, the Honor 70 delivers a giant leap forward in mobile imaging and video performance, says Zac Li, general manager at Honor GCC

Honor 70

Hands-on review: Honor 70 smartphone

The smartphone is aimed at today’s social media generation, who seek flagship-level photography and videography capabilities

Honor IFA

Honor outlines the brand’s commitment to innovation and open collaboration at IFA 2022

At the event, the brand announces dual flagship strategy, MagicOS 7.0 plans, new spatial audio technology and the Honor Pad 8

Nokia smartphone

HMD Global launches four new Nokia devices, including an eco-friendly smartphone

The devices will be available in the UAE in the September or October

Reliance Jio to offer 5G services in India by October, invests $25bn

Reliance Jio to offer 5G services in India, announces $25bn investment

The 5G services will be rolled out in the four metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai by October

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Eyeing the prize: OPPO targets premium smartphone market

With global smartphone sales largely flat after a decade of almost exponential growth, 2021 was a watershed year for OPPO

Apple India

Apple plans to manufacture iPhone 14 in India

The company has been working with suppliers to ramp up manufacturing in India and shorten the lag in production of the new iPhone

Iphone 14

Apple targets September 7 for iPhone 14 launch

The new iPhone will kick off a busy fall product season, which will also include multiple new Macs, low-end and high-end iPads, and three Apple Watch models

Yahsat-H1 2022 figures

Yahsat H1 2022 revenues rise by 8.1% YoY, with net income increasing by 50.7%

Yahsat reported that its revenue reached Dhs755m ($206m) and the net income reported was Dhs167m

smartphones

Here’s how smartphones are shaping the future of payments industry

The future of smartphones is not only based on 5G, imaging and software security management but also on innovation in design, materials, form and function

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stc Bahrain announces plans to develop the foundation for 5.5G network

The announcement complements stc Bahrain’s strategy to establish and develop the infrastructure to power the next version of 5G within the next three years

e& h1 2022 profits

UAE’s e& reports consolidated net profit of Dhs4.9bn for H1 2022

The number of etisalat by e& subscribers in the UAE reached 13.3 million in H1 2022, a 10 per cent year-on-year rise

Mukesh Ambani pips Gautam Adani

Asia’s richest men prep for battle as Adani enters Ambani’s turf

Gautam Adani had overtaken Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s richest man a few months earlier

Asia’s Richest Men Prep for Battle as Adani Enters Ambani’s Turf

5G subscriptions expected to reach 263 million in MEA region by 2026: Nokia

The study also reveals that 5G and 4G together are expected to drive more than 90 percent of data traffic in the Middle East

batelco H1 2022 results announced

Bahrain’s Batelco achieves net profit of $100m in H1 2022

The company said operating profits decreased by 5 per cent from BD49.3m in H1 2021 to BD46.8m in H1 2022 due to increases in operating expenses 

stc Kuwait reports net profit of KD15m in H1 2022

Kuwait Telecommunications Company reports net profit of KD15m in H1 2022

The telecom company’s total revenue reached KD153.8m in the first half of 2022, with a growth rate of 10.3 per cent compared to KD139.4m in 2021

Honor Magic4 Pro

Here’s how Honor Magic4 Pro is transforming user experience

With innovative technologies and compelling features, Honor’s new flagship, the Honor Magic4 Pro is aiming to set new benchmarks in the smartphone industry

Nokia

Nokia’s latest ‘retro’ phones aim to deliver durability and battery life

The brand has introduced three iconic feature phones and a tablet

Oppo Hasselblad

Cover story: A look at OPPO and Hasselblad’s blend of classic and contemporary

OPPO has enabled cutting-edge imaging technology in its Find X5 series, thanks to its strategic collaboration with veteran camera manufacturer Hasselblad

Huawei P50

Hands-on review: Huawei P50

The Huawei P50 is available in UAE in Cocoa Gold, Pearl White and Golden Black

Etisalat video calling

Etisalat by e& launches ‘GoChat Messenger’ for voice and video calling

The all-in-one free app offers unique features such as local and international money transfers, news, games and home services

Raising the bar: How OPPO is inching towards the high-end segment

Driven by user demand and constantly surpassing industry standards, can OPPO become the next high-end brand?

Samsung

Samsung is first to start mass production of 3-nanometre chips

Samsung’s 3nm products reduce power consumption by up to 45 per cent and improve performance by 23 per cent compared to 5nm chips

Nokia G11 Plus

HMD Global announces the launch of Nokia G11 Plus in UAE

The smartphone is available in the UAE from mid-July, with prices starting at Dhs529