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.
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Category: Mobile Devices
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HONOR Launches HONOR Pad 20 Tablet in Saudi Arabia
HONOR has released the HONOR Pad 20 in Saudi Arabia, featuring a 12.1-inch 3K display, a 10,100mAh battery, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processing.
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stc and Huawei Complete First Commercial MB² Deployment in Saudi Arabia
stc Group and Huawei have completed the world’s first commercial deployment of MB² microwave antennas in Riyadh, reducing tower antenna counts by up to 90 percent.
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Saudi First Bank and Noon Launch Co-Branded Visa Credit Card for Online Shoppers
Saudi First Bank and Noon have launched a joint Visa credit card offering up to 10% cashback on digital purchases and a two-year Noon One membership.
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Huawei Expands Customer Support Model and AppGallery Services in Saudi Arabia
Huawei has upgraded its service operations and AppGallery support in Saudi Arabia, offering free monthly maintenance and postal repairs.
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Sennheiser Introduces Momentum True Wireless 5 with User-Replaceable Batteries
Sennheiser announced the Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds featuring user-replaceable batteries, Bluetooth 6.0, and up to 40 hours of total playback time.
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HONOR Launches 13-Inch Pad X9b Max Tablet in Saudi Arabia
HONOR has released the HONOR Pad X9b Max in Saudi Arabia featuring a 13-inch 120Hz screen, 10100mAh battery, and prices starting from 999 SAR.
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HUAWEI AppGallery and Hamat Conclude AGC Esports Carnival Season 2 in Riyadh
HUAWEI AppGallery and Hamat welcomed 8,000 visitors to Riyadh Park Mall for Season 2 of the esports carnival, featuring SAR 200,000 in prizes.
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Apple Overhauls EU App Store Fees and Eases Rules for Alternative Stores
Apple restructured its EU App Store fees, replacing per-install charges with a 5% commission on outside distributions and easing marketplace rules.
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OPPO Expands Ecosystem with Enco Clip2, Enco Air5, and Pad 5 Matte Display Edition
OPPO has launched three new smart devices in Saudi Arabia, including the Enco Clip2, Enco Air5, and Pad 5 Matte Display Edition tablet.
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Apple Partners with Alibaba to Train AI Model for Chinese Market
Apple has partnered with Alibaba to develop a localized AI model for the Chinese market, marking a shift in its regional software strategy.
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Durability Certification Expands to Mass-Market Smartphones
Smartphone durability certification is expanding into mass-market devices, bringing premium protection standards to more accessible price segments.
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Zain Kuwait Launches AI-Powered Real-Time Call Translation Service
Zain Kuwait has launched an AI-powered real-time translation service for mobile calls, allowing users to translate Arabic and English conversations directly.
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