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HONOR bucks Middle East smartphone market slump

Smartphone sales are falling across the Middle East. One brand is bucking the trend

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Omdia's data shows HONOR moving against the wider market trend, with its shipments increasing 35 per cent year on year.

iPhone 17 price hike next week? UAE buyers take note

Rumoured iPhone 17 hike could narrow buyers’ window before iPhone 18 Pro debut

Leak hints at August iPhone 17 price rise ahead of iPhone 18 Pro launch

Samsung plans rollable phone: Is this a Galaxy twist?

Samsung eyes 2028 debut for 10-inch rollable phone that unfolds into a tablet

Rollable Galaxy concept aims to merge compact phone design with big-screen productivity

Did the iPhone help drive a global baby bust?

US researchers find a striking link between smartphone adoption and falling birth rates

New studies have found that the decline in birth rates accelerated once smartphones became widely available - a phenomenon found across countries “with fundamentally different healthcare, welfare, economic, and cultural environments.”

WhatsApp stops on these iPhones from May 5: Check yours

WhatsApp tightens system requirements, affecting millions of older smartphones

Users on outdated iOS and Android versions must upgrade devices to keep using app

Samsung's new S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra: Specs and prices

Everything you need to know about S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra

Samsung held its Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco this week, officially announcing the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra

Ramadan in UAE: Can fasting without phones boost focus?

Doctors reveal how a digital detox fights fasting fatigue and sharpens focus

Ramadan in UAE: Can fasting without phones boost focus? – ‘scrolling isn’t restful’

Apple’s early 2026 plans revealed: iPhones, iPads, Macs

iPhone 17e, faster iPads, and powerful new Macs lead Apple’s early 2026 refresh

Apple’s early 2026 plans revealed: iPhone 17e, new iPads and Macs updates

Samsung S26 Ultra release: What to expect & pre‑orders

Discover expected specs, price and pre‑order timing for Samsung’s next flagship

• What the latest leaks reveal about Samsung’s top‑end phone in 2026

Hack alert: Over 1b Android phones at risk, Google says

Hackers target older Android devices; Google says upgrade now

Google warns: Over a billion Android phones face malware risk

UAE schools tighten phone ban, warn of strict penalties

Schools warn phones on campus will be seized; repeat breaches risk year-end ban

No exceptions: Schools tighten rules on mobile phones to curb classroom distractions

HONOR launches new phone with record 8,300mAh battery

The newest X Series phone blends toughness, AI camera excellence, and cutting-edge design

From underwater photo mode to 6-layer drop resistance, the new HONOR X9d is made for real life.

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