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My wallet flinched the second I saw the words “TSMC” and “price increase” in the same headline, and honestly, yours should too. Turns out the company behind the silicon powering basically every flagship device out there, including Apple’s A-series and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors, is reportedly about to make all of it a little pricier. So how big of a price hike are we actually talking about? According to Nikkei Asia, later confirmed by Reuters, sources familiar with TSMC’s pricing strategy say the company plans to raise chip prices between 5% and 10%, depending on the customer and the chip, starting…

Samsung is reportedly making a last-minute adjustment to its foldable strategy, and it suggests the company is increasingly confident about where the market is headed. According to a report from South Korea’s ETNews, Samsung has raised production targets for its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8, a new foldable expected to feature a 4:3 aspect ratio. The company is now reportedly planning to produce 2.8 million units of the device, up from an earlier target of 2 million. By comparison, Samsung is expected to manufacture around 2 million Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra units and 1.5 million Galaxy Z Flip 8…

Android users have spent years receiving the rougher version of X. Now, the company has finally decided that patching the old app was no longer enough. X has released a completely rebuilt Android app following nearly a year of development. Existing users can access it by installing the latest update through the Google Play Store, so there is no separate replacement app to download. X tore the old foundation out The company claims that the new app should provide faster loading, smoother scrolling, and more dependable notifications. So the focus was clearly improving overall reliability. X product head Nikita Bier…

Dubai, UAE, 21st July – Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, and KamelPay, a UAE fintech helping businesses modernise corporate payments, today announced a new collaboration. Under the agreement, Paymentology powers KamelPay’s newly launched AbsoluteCard, a next-generation corporate payments platform designed to help UAE businesses streamline company spending with greater visibility, control and efficiency. Paymentology provides the cloud-native, API-driven infrastructure powering KamelPay’s AbsoluteCard platform, designed to bring greater visibility and control to business spending. The solution combines physical and virtual corporate cards with real-time spend controls and streamlined expense management, with three tailored offerings at launch: a C-Suite card, a P.R.O.…

Apple’s App Store is in the middle of its steepest submission surge in years. Developers submitted nearly 600,000 new apps last year, marking a 30 percent jump over the previous year. That number has already doubled to roughly 560,000 new apps in just the first six months of this year, according to estimates from analytics firm Sensor Tower cited by the New York Times. The reason behind the spike is vibecoding, which allows people with no prior development experience to create new apps using AI tools. A familiar boom, with a twist The App Store has seen big submission numbers…

Salem AlShamsi: “We are focused on building long-term strategic partnershipsthat enable Chinese companies to capitalise on Dubai’s competitive advantages.” Dubai, UAE –Dubai Chambers discussed ways to advance bilateral relations between Dubai and China during a recent meeting with the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce. The discussions focused on strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in both markets, supporting the growth of bilateral partnerships, and creating new avenues for companies to capitalise on the promising opportunities available in Dubai and China. The meeting took place during a visit by a Dubai Chambers delegation to the federation’s headquarters…

Apple may be getting ready to let you pay off your next iPhone, iPad, or Mac in installments. The company is reportedly planning to introduce a new financing option called “Apple Upgrade” in the US on July 28 in partnership with Klarna, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Payment terms may vary by device Gurman says Apple could offer the buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) program for most current iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, though the specific terms may vary depending on the product’s typical price and expected upgrade cycle. Buyers could get a 24-month payment plan for new iPhones and…

Full-size SUVs and pickups powered 44% of General Motors Middle East’s sales over 25 years And today they are safer, smarter and more efficient than ever Middle East —For decades, full-size SUVs and pickups have been at the heart of how customers across the Middle East define confidence on the road, accounting for almost half of General Motors (GM) Middle East’ssales, exactly 44% between 2000 and 2025, reflecting a deep, enduring preference for capability, space, presence and safety. As GM marks 100 years in the region, that connection also speaks to a legacy built over generations, shaped by iconic vehicles,…

Apple may be testing a 6.96-inch display for a future iPhone, bringing its largest handset within a whisker of the 7-inch mark. Leaker Digital Chat Station claims the experimental panel retains the same aspect ratio as Apple’s current Pro Max display. The post mentions the iPhone 20 Pro Max as a possible destination, but doesn’t connect the screen to a finished device. Apple could be exploring the size without putting it anywhere near a production line. How big is the display jump The rumored panel would move Apple closer to the 7-inch threshold while preserving the familiar shape of its…

Dubai, UAE – 21 July 2026: Novo Nordisk has appointed Mr. Venkat Kalyan as General Manager for Novo Nordisk Gulf. The appointment reinforces the company’s confidence in the Gulf’s evolving healthcare ecosystem and the UAE’s growing role as a strategic centre for medical research, innovation, and partnership-led growth. In this role, Mr. Kalyan will oversee Novo Nordisk’s operations across the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Yemen. He will focus on strengthening healthcare partnerships, advancing innovation, and improving outcomes for patients living with chronic diseases. Mr. Kalyan commented: “The Gulf markets hold real potential and are exceptionally well positioned to…