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Huawei Opens Pre-Orders for Kids Smartwatch in Saudi Arabia
Huawei has launched pre-orders for its CST- and SASO-compliant kids smartwatch series in Saudi Arabia, featuring dual cameras and location tracking starting at 999 SAR.

Sony Introduces WH-1000XM4C and Refreshes Entry and Mid-Range Lineup
Sony has updated its audio portfolio in Saudi Arabia with the WH-1000XM4C, WH-CH730N, and WH-CH530 wireless headphones.

Xiaomi Unveils Passport-Style 18 Fold at IFA 2026
Xiaomi unveiled the 18 Fold featuring a shorter, passport-style design with a 7.58-inch inner screen and an updated Arm GPU at IFA 2026.

Sandisk Unveils Officially Licensed Pokémon Storage Drives Featuring Mew and Mewtwo
Sandisk has launched officially licensed Pokémon storage drives featuring Mew and Mewtwo, offering portable SSD and USB-C options up to 1TB.

TAWAL and Huawei Sign Indoor Building Solutions Agreement at LEAP 2026
TAWAL and Huawei signed an Indoor Building Solutions partnership agreement at LEAP 2026 to deploy 5G and all-fiber networks across Saudi Arabia.

HONOR Unveils Portable Projector Air Pro With Native 1080P and Built-In Netflix
HONOR has released the HONOR CHOICE Projector Air Pro in Saudi Arabia, offering native 1080P resolution, licensed Netflix, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

Acer Announces Packard Bell Relaunch with New DotBook Laptop and Lifestyle Devices at IFA 2026
Acer announced the Packard Bell relaunch at IFA 2026, unveiling the 14.5-inch DotBook laptop and a collection of lifestyle tech products.

Femtosecond Lasers Address Durability Needs in Foldable Devices
Femtosecond lasers offer precise cutting for ultra-thin glass and OLED displays as foldable smartphone manufacturing requires higher durability standards.

Huawei Unveils Watch GT 7 Series and New Hardware in Munich
Huawei introduced the WATCH GT 7 series, WATCH D3, MatePad Pro 12-inch, and new smartphones at its Munich launch event, with Saudi availability coming soon.

HONOR Unveils Dare to Be Strategy Expanding into AI Devices and Robotics
HONOR announced its Dare to Be brand strategy in Riyadh, expanding from smartphones into embodied AI devices, robotics, and Agentic OS software integration.
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Jeddah to Host FIFAe Finals 2026 at Abadi Al Johar Arena This October
Jeddah will host the FIFAe Finals 2026 from 16 to 25 October at Abadi Al Johar Arena, featuring national teams competing across eFootball and Rocket League.

HONOR Pad 20 Tablet Debuts in Saudi Arabia with 12.1-Inch Display and Desktop Features
HONOR Pad 20 launches in Saudi Arabia with a 12.1-inch 3K display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, and PC desktop mode starting at 1599 SAR.

Google Enforces Stricter Android App Memory Limits Amid AI Hardware Shortages
Google is introducing strict limits on Android app memory usage starting February 2027 to address global hardware shortages driven by AI data centers.

Apple Schedules September 9 Event Featuring First Foldable Device and iPhone 18 Pro
Apple has scheduled its September 9 event to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro line and its first foldable phone under new CEO John Ternus.

HONOR Expands Middle East Shipments by 35% in First Half of 2026
HONOR recorded a 35% increase in Middle East shipments in H1 2026, becoming the region’s second-largest smartphone brand amid a 13% market decline.

Instagram Launches First Draft Feature to Automate Reels Editing
Instagram rolled out First Draft on iOS, an editing tool that automatically trims pauses from Reels clips in under 10 seconds.

Google Rolls Out Android 17 Motion Assist to Prevent Vehicle Motion Sickness
Google is deploying Android 17 Motion Assist to reduce car sickness by displaying synchronized motion dots on Pixel screens.

Apple Scraps Planned Domain Migration for Hide My Email
Apple cancelled its plan to move Hide My Email to a new domain, keeping the privacy aliases on icloud.com after community feedback.

Pebble Time 2 Smartwatch Debuts with E-Paper Screen and 21-Day Battery
Pebble Time 2 arrives with an e-paper color screen, physical buttons, and up to 21 days of battery life for $225.

OpenAI Adds Custom Transparent Sticker Creation to ChatGPT for Messaging Apps
OpenAI has rolled out custom transparent sticker creation in ChatGPT, enabling users to export personalized packs directly to WhatsApp and iMessage.

WhatsApp Upgrades Security With Alphanumeric Passwords and Multiple Passkeys
WhatsApp upgraded its account security settings by adding alphanumeric password support for two-step verification and multi-device passkey options.

Kaspersky Survey Finds Smartphone Users Maintain Devices More Regularly Than PC Users
A new Kaspersky survey of 7,200 respondents reveals that smartphone users update and clean their devices far more regularly than personal computer users.
