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Why the iPhone 17 Launch in the UAE Matters for Local Buyers Apple has confirmed the date September 9 as a launch event, where the long awaited iPhone 17 series will be annouced. The hosted program will be streamed worldwide through Apple’s official site, YouTube, and the Apple TV app. Again beyond the global announcement, here’s what UAE buyers should know and can be expected: What are going to be or can be expected on September 9 Apple is set to unveil the full iPhone 17 lineup, including the new iPhone 17 Air, designed to be lighter and more portable. Pre orders in the UAE are expected to open within days of the announcement. Based on past launches, buyers could get their hands on the device by mid-September. The launch of iOS 26 will also bring a refreshed design and smoother performance for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Rumored Upgrades Industry insiders suggest the iPhone 17 will include: Ultra-thin design slimmer and lighter than the iPhone 16. Stronger battery life  which could...

What Lulu’s Drone Delivery Plans Could Mean for Shoppers in Dubai Lulu Group , one of the UAE’s largest supermarket chain company, is studying the possibility of launching drone based delivery services in Dubai and UAE.  Why It Matters This move comes at a time when fast delivery is rapidly growing in UAE retail , with customers daily needs and demanding groceries in minutes rather than hours. Studying the process and doing experimenting with drone technology , Lulu could push more competition in the sector to a whole new and another level. Current Status According to insiders, Lulu has already started a reasonabale study on drone delivery. However, before the possibility can take off, the company must receive clearance and green signal from the UAE’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Which this regulatory step is crucial for all businesses entering the drone delivery market. What It Could Mean for Shoppers Faster grocery runs: Drone delivery could cut delivery times for smaller, u...

 Huawei Director State : China's Domestic Computing Power Can Basically Solve the US "Choke Point" Problem Huawei director and Quality Process IT President Tao Jingwen stated at the 4th 828 B2B Enterprise Festival that China's domestic computing power can basically solve the US "choke point" problem. China also has a group of excellent large model companies like DeepSeek, and the competitiveness of large models is no less than that of the US. Tao Jingwen pointed out that hardware companies led by Huawei should basically be able to solve the US choke point problem against China in terms of computing power. He said that China has the world's richest real economy and business scenarios, as well as the most complete data accumulation. If efforts are made correctly, it will definitely surpass the US in artificial intelligence applications. Tao Jingwen also revealed that Huawei has built an ecosystem completely independent of the US, from computing power, data...

 Google launches " AI Mode " search feature in UAE and MENA region According to local media, Google is rolling out its most powerful AI search experience—AI Mode—in the Middle East and North Africa region . This English feature will be gradually available to users in the UAE over the coming days. Google explained in a statement that the feature is powered by a customized version of the latest Gemini 2.5 model , specifically designed to handle complex multi-layered problems that previously required multiple searches to resolve. For residents of the UAE, this means it will be easier to accomplish tasks such as comparing the latest smartphones , planning a road trip across the UAE, or understanding complex operation manuals .

  Apple Releases Emergency Security Update — Please Upgrade Your iPhone , iPad , and Mac Immediately This Thursday, Apple urgently pushed a security update for iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers to fix a serious security vulnerability . The flaw exists in the system's image processing module ; when you open a maliciously altered image, it may corrupt device memory and cause program anomalies, which hackers can exploit. In fact, this vulnerability has already been used in real attacks by some highly skilled attackers, mainly targeting specific users. The following devices need to upgrade their systems as soon as possible: - iPhone XS and newer models, multiple iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini models should upgrade to iOS 18.6.2 or iPadOS 18.6.2; - Some older iPads (such as the second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro) can upgrade to iPadOS 17.7.10; - Mac users should upgrade to macOS Ventura 13.7.8, Sonoma 14.7.8, or Sequoia 15.6.1. Apple did not disclose specific victims or the...