Mobile Devices
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Xiaomi receives phenomenal response in Saudi Arabia; 1000 units sold within two days of launch on SOUQ.com
SOUQ.com announces that Xiaomi received phenomenal response in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with 1000 units being sold within two days of its launch. Four Models of Xiaomi including Redmi Note 3, Redmi 3 Pro, Redmi Note 2 and Mi 5 were launched on SOUQ.com on Thursday, 9th June. This impressive response marks a […]

Givori Transforms Samsung Galaxy S7 edge into Refined Luxury Accessory with Siena Series
Luxury smartphone designer Givori has debuted its latest bespoke creation for Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge ‘Siena’. Givori is renowned for transforming high-end mobile devices into luxury accessories, customized with the finest craftsmanship and materials. The ‘Siena’ range is defined by its understated elegance, finished in richly sienna-toned alligator leather to add a […]

XTOUCH bundles spirit of giving this Ramadan
XTOUCH, the leading new age consumer electronics brand has today announced the launch of its bundle offers for this Ramadan to celebrate the holy month with ‘spirit of giving.’ The company has tied up with leading retailer such as Sharaf DG, Emax, Plug-ins and Carrefour across UAE to offer exciting bundle offers on its wide […]

Smartphones and wearable devices could revolutionise medical care for people with brain disorders
Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) announced a major new research programme supported by the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) launches today, which will develop new ways of monitoring major depressive disorder, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis using wearable devices and smartphone technology. The RADAR-CNS (Remote assessment of disease and relapse – Central Nervous System) programme aims to improve […]

Sony Mobile launches new Xperia XA Ultra
Sony Mobile Communications today announced a new addition to the revamped Xperia X series with the stylish selfie-cam masterpiece, Xperia XA Ultra. Its large 6” screen, 16MP front camera, low-light sensor, up to two days battery life* and stylish thin design with a borderless screen makes it a fantastic mid-range smartphone for every need. Boasting […]

Saudi Arabia Witnesses Surging Demand for Value Smartphones, say Industry Experts
The Kingdom is witnessing an overwhelming demand for value smartphones, bolstered by growing device availability at lower price points, according to insights from GCC-born mobile maker, Four. Saudi Arabia accounts for one-fifth of smartphones shipments in the Middle East, standing as the largest market for smartphones in the region, International Data Corporation (IDC) figures show. […]

Huawei P9 launches in Saudi Arabia with dual camera lens, reinvents smartphone photography in collaboration with Leica
Huawei unveiled the today highly anticipated Huawei P9 and P9 Plus smartphones in Saudi Arabia. Created in collaboration with Leica, the dual-lens P9 sets a new standard in smartphone photography. Huawei P9 is the first smartphone co-engineered with the global iconic brand Leica Camera AG. P9’s dual-lens camera takes smartphone photography to the next level, […]

Smartphone Market Contracts by 6% in Q1, Shipping only 320 million Units
Leading mobile analyst firm Juniper Research estimates that the number of smartphone shipments reached 320 million in Q1 2016, representing a year-on-year decline of nearly 6%. Apple reported its first ever year-on-year decline in iPhone sales this quarter, attributed to the larger than expected success of the iPhone 6 range in 2015. With the latest 6S […]

SOUQ.COM ‘MAY MOBILE MANIA’ SALE SET TO BOLSTER SMARTPHONE GROWTH THROUGH E-COMMERCE IN KSA
Souq.com the largest online retail and marketplace platform has announced its ‘May Mobile Mania’ sale in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, designed to capitalise on the booming smartphone usage in the region. With the KSA on track to be the first country in the world that operates as ‘mobile first’ when accessing the internet; smartphones, […]

Limited Edition OnePlus X Ceramic Launched Exclusively in Saudi Arabia on Souq.com
OnePlus, the global technology start-up has announced the launch of the premium and limited edition ceramic crafted OnePlus X exclusively on Souq.com, the largest online marketplace and retail platform in the Middle East. Cultivating a new level of craftsmanship and artisanal luxury in smartphone design, the OnePlus X Ceramic has only 10,000 units manufactured globally […]
