Apps & Software
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Samsung One UI 3.1 update brings select powerful features from the Galaxy S21 to the Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Z series
New features and camera capabilities available to more Galaxy users as Samsung starts its One UI 3.1 update Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 1, 2021 – Today, Samsung Electronics announced the latest One UI 3.1 update is coming to the Galaxy S20 series (Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 FE) and Galaxy Note20 series […]

DMS’ media partner Dailymotion launches powerful video solution at no extra cost for Publishers & Broadcasters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1 March 2021, (AETOSWire): Digital Media Services (DMS), the digital arm of Choueiri Group recently announced that their media partner Dailymotion have very successfully rolled out a new video solution that enables publishers to use Dailymotion as a video player on their websites for free. The timely innovation arrives as the digital […]

Hoteliers must embrace digital technology, says TIME Hotels’ Corporate Director of IT
An increase in digital-savvy travel consumers has underscored the importance of interacting with customers across every touchpoint of their digital journey Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 28, 2021: Contactless technology, upgraded hotel software systems, integrated guest applications, and smart guest rooms are just some of the top technology trends Middle East hoteliers must adopt to attract […]

ArpuPlus unveils 2021 strategy for MENA, highlights last year’s success stories
CEO Medhat Karam: The company will produce and distribute more songs and strengthen Esaal’s video consultation service ArpuPlus, a subsidiary of A15 digital technologies and products, unveiled its 2021 strategy for the MENA region, with the implementation of the most impactful and meaningful digital services remaining to be at the core of its comprehensive business […]

Spotify Expands International Footprint, Bringing Audio to 80+ New Markets
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 – As part of our ongoing commitment to building a truly borderless audio ecosystem— connecting creators, listeners, and content—Spotify is embarking on a sweeping expansion that will introduce the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service available to more than a billion people in 80+ new markets around the world, and add 36 languages […]

SecurityHQ Release New Mobile App
LONDON, February 23rd 2021 — SecurityHQ, the leading provider in managed security services, launch their new Mobile App, SecurityHQ Response. Cyber never sleeps. Survival demands agility and response demands collaboration, visibility, and action. Which is why SecurityHQ is now part of the few MSSPs that offers an app for clients to handle and respond to incidents […]

Tweeq Signs Partnership Deals with Mastercard and Paymentology to Offer an Unparalleled Consumer Experience
Saudi based fintech will offer a new app-based spending account in the Kingdom Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 21 February 2021: Tweeq, a Saudi Fintech which aims to provide a feature-rich spending account for individuals and SMEs, has signed exclusive partnership agreements with Mastercard, the leading technology company in the global payments industry, and Paymentology, a leading cloud-based […]
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SHURE MV7 PODCAST MICROPHONE TAKES RECORDING AND STREAMING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Shure’s First Hybrid XLR/USB Microphone Means Less Time Editing and More Time Creating KSA, 21 February, 2021 – For podcasters, gamers, and vocalists, professional-level audio production is paramount. To answer the increasing demand for audio streaming and recording solutions at home, in the studio, or anywhere, Shure has unveiled the MV7 Podcast Microphone – the company’s first hybrid […]

Mobile gamers, Ready, Set, Race! 3D car racing game ‘King of Steering’ zooms into HUAWEI AppGallery
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17th February 2021: HUAWEI AppGallery, home to the latest games, has added ‘King of Steering,’ a popular 3D multiplayer racing game exciting line-up of popular games. The game is now available to Huawei users across the MENA region. King of Steering is a racing game developed by UMX Studio for Technology. This multiplayer […]

Ever tried using your smartphone without actually touching it? With Huawei’s EMUI 11, you can do that and a lot more!
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 14 February 2021: We now live in an era where we can control our phones with mere air-gestures. Answering calls, scrolling up and down in pages, navigating from one side to another, music playback controls, and more can all be done by easy and effortless gestures. These innovative and revolutionary motions are depicted […]

Smiles launches food order and delivery service in UAE
Order food with Smiles, earn and redeem points on all food deliveries plus enjoy amazing discounts Abu Dhabi 13 February 2021: Etisalat today announced the launch of Smiles’ food order and delivery service in the UAE as part of its continuous efforts to constantly innovate and enhance the customer experience. More than 2,500 restaurants are currently […]

It’s time to ‘Level Up’ with HUAWEI Mobile Services!
Dubai, UAE – 11 February 2021: Throughout February, discounts, coupons, and free subscriptions are up for grabs for users who own a Huawei device and have a HUAWEI ID. You can enjoy a wealth of HUAWEI Mobile Services benefits with just one click. These spectacular deals are available across five of Huawei’s applications, including the following: […]

Google Play Hit 108.5B Downloads and $38.6B in Revenue in 2020, a 30% Jump in a Year
The year 2020 has witnessed an impressive growth of the global app market, with millions of people spending more time indoors and online amid the coronavirus lockdown. As one of the two largest distribution channels for mobile apps, Google Play has witnessed new records in revenue and the number of downloads. According to data presented […]

Microsoft Viva: empowering every employee for the new digital age
By Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365 Even before COVID-19 turned our lives upside down, a new generation of digital tools opened up new possibilities for the future of work. What we didn’t expect was that this future would arrive almost overnight last March, as millions of businesses around the world responded to the pandemic […]

Security Software Revenues to Hit $45.5B in 2021, a 20% Jump in Two Years
The digital transformation accelerated by the pandemic and the growing number of data breaches and cyberattacks has forced online users, companies, and organizations to increase their spending on security software solutions. According to data presented by Stock Apps, global security software revenues are expected to hit $45.5bn in 2021, a 20% increase in two years. Revenues […]

HUAWEI AppGallery launches new features for users to discover content like never before
New version available for users across the Middle East and Africa Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 08 February 2021: Huawei Mobile Services has launched its latest HUAWEI AppGallery, featuring a new and enhanced way to discover content – for users in the Middle East and Africa. The newest update empowers users to smoothly discover an array […]

Sports for All Federation mobile app adds fitness tracker integration and self-challenges to its features, and expands the SFA Rewards program
Fitness devices such as Apple Watch, Google Fit and Fitbit can be synced with the SFA App, allowing users to track their fitness progress As well as accessing SFA challenges, users can also now create their own challenges through the app Along with the app updates, the Federation has increased the number of ways users […]

HUAWEI Petal Search speeds into the future with advanced features for the evolved user
Dubai, UAE – 04 February 2021: HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS) has announced upgrades to HUAWEI Petal Search, a one-stop search engine to discover and download apps, games and experiences. These upgrades make the search experience more intuitive and result-oriented, and also enable the user to extend the environment to other smart devices. The innovative, versatile, and secure search […]

Saudi Technology Startup Hala Yalla shortlisted in two categories for the prestigious Gulf Customer Experience Awards
Riyadh, KSA 3 February 2021: Hala Yalla, Saudi Arabia’s Technology startup, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Citizen Experience and Digital Transformation categories at the prestigious Gulf Customer Experience Awards. The announcement is part of Hala Yalla’s ongoing vision to become the ultimate technology company that allows people in Saudi Arabia to connect with […]

HUAWEI Mobile Services launches proprietary ad exchange – HUAWEI Ads
Facilitates supply and demand solutions programmatically for agencies & app publishers Dubai, UAE – 01 February 2021: Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) has announced the expansion of their advertising business into overseas markets including the MEA (Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan) region. HUAWEI Ads is a supply-side and demand-side, real-time advertising marketplace through which media companies transact ad impressions with accountability, using […]

Kitch, a hybrid delivery-focused cloud-kitchen and premium store-front operator, launches in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Riyadh, KSA; February 1, 2021: Walid Hajj, recognised food and beverage (F&B) industry leader, founder of Cravia and the driving force behind its success story, together with co-founder Fahad Alhokair, a Saudi entrepreneur and founder of Veda Holding, a company that focuses on start-ups in tech, retail, real estate, logistics and now F&B, has officially launched the region’s […]

App Store Revenues Surged by 30% YoY and Hit $72.3B in 2020
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues driving impressive growth of the global app market. As one of the two largest distribution channels for mobile apps, Apple App Store has witnessed a surge in revenues and the number of downloads amid the lockdown. According to data presented by Buy Shares, App Store users spent $72.3bn on in-app purchases, […]
