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5G smartphones to hit over 100 million units by 2021
April 17, 2018
The 5G smartphone shipments are expected to grow a whopping 255 per cent by 2021, almost reaching 110 million units, a new report said on Tuesday. According to Counterpoint Research, while the growth will be slow during the initial commercialisation phase in 2019, there will be an uptick in sales once countries shift from non-standalone to standalone 5G infrastructure. 'We also expect 5G chips to have a higher price point which will initially drive the cost of devices up. 5G capable devices will be premium only in the beginning. Also only a handful of countries will be deploying the first 5G infrastructure,' Research Director Tom Kang said in a statement. The US, Korea, China and Japan will be key markets for 5G infrastructure development and growth of smartphone sales. 'We are seeing some great initial developments happening in the US, South Korea, China, and Japan and expect......
UAE's telecom regulatory authority reveals future-shaping 2030 document
April 16, 2018
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, has revealed its future-shaping 2030 document during its annual retreat held recently at the St. Regis Hotel in Dubai. The retreat consisted of five different sessions focusing on TRA’s future shaping and Artificial Intelligence, in addition to the establishment of a voluntary programme, discussing plans and mechanisms for employees’ happiness, and human resources related topics. "...
GSMA Launches Global Mobile Money Certification Scheme
April 12, 2018
(AETOS Wire)-- At the Mobile 360 – West Africa event, the GSMA announced the launch of the GSMA Mobile Money Certification, a global scheme for mobile money providers to offer safer, more transparent and more resilient financial services to millions of mobile money users around the world. The certification relies on an independent assessment of a mobile money provider's ability to deliver secure and reliable services, to protect the rights of consumers and to combat money"...
Mobile Ecosystem to Be Worth More Than $50 Billion to West Africa Economy by 2022, Finds New GSMA Study
April 11, 2018
(AETOS Wire)-- The mobile industry in West Africa is forecast to contribute more than $50 billion annually to the region’s economy by 2022, according to a new GSMA study published today at the ‘Mobile 360 – West Africa’ event being held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The new report, The Mobile Economy: West Africa 2018, calculates that the region’s mobile ecosystem contributed $37 billion in value last year, equivalent to 6.5 per cent of GDP1,"...
Huawei nova 3e sold out on first day
April 3, 2018
The much-awaited Huawei nova 3e was sold out on the first day on the shelf in the UAE. The new cutting-edge smartphone hit shelves on March 29 as excited customers began queuing up outside the Huawei Experience store at The Dubai Mall. The customers who had pre-booked their Huawei nova 3e were eager to pick up their device and be the first to experience the thrill of an unprecedented photography and display experience. As doors opened, those waiting in line swarmed in to witness a live demonstration of the innovative new features of the Huawei nova 3e. The store was buzzing with chatter as customers expressed their excitement while trying out the unique features, with many sparking social media envy by tweeting pictures showing off that they were among the first to experience the Huawei nova 3e. Shoppers also had the chance to win a brand new Huawei nova 3e on social media. David Wang,......
Huawei Unveils iPhone X, Galaxy S9 Challenger
March 28, 2018
Huawei Technologies introduced its challenger to Apple’s iPhone X and Samsung’s Galaxy S9, amid the company’s fallout with US retailers, wireless carriers and government officials. The 5.8-inch P20 smartphone features an edge-to-edge display, and a 6.1-inch Pro model also has three camera lenses on the back: one for colour, one for black-and-white shots and one designed for close-ups. The screens of both versions feature a 'notch'"...
Mobile video dominates during strong Q4
March 26, 2018
The proportion of video plays started on mobile devices topped 60% globally for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to Ooyala’s latest Global Video Index Report. Notably, smartphone views were more than three times that of tablets, according to Ooyala, debunking the traditional wisdom that users prefer using tablets to watch video. Ultimately,"...
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