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On Friday, Apple turned off its most advanced, end-to-end encrypted cloud data feature in the U.K. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company decided to shut down Advanced Data Protection after the U.K. government demanded a backdoor to access user data. The security layer previously available to U.K. users, which included iCloud data storage, device backups, web bookmarks, voice memos, notes, photos, reminders, and text message backups, is no longer accessible. Apple made the decision, saying, “We are gravely disappointed that the protections provided by ADP will not be available to our customers in the UK, given the continuing rise…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates With the food processing sector in the UAE experiencing a remarkable 12.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and projected to reach a USD 50 billion market value in the coming years, the significance of India-UAE trade relations has never been clearer. Against this backdrop, the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai hosted a landmark event yesterday, spotlighting this growth and exploring the dynamic potential for collaboration between India and the UAE in the agri-food and food processing sectors. IBPC Dubai’s India Dialogue with Chirag Paswan networking session was attended by prominent business leaders, government officials,…
Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…
Bringing 115 Years of Manchester United History to Life with AI Photo Upscale on Magic7 Pro Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform Advanced AI technology brings iconic images from 1910 into the 21st century, celebrating Old Trafford’s 115th anniversary [Dubai, UAE – February 21, 2025] – To commemorate the 115th anniversary of the first game at Old Trafford, HONOR today announced that its new AI photo upscaling feature on the HONOR Magic7 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform6, has revitalized iconic historical photographs of Manchester United’s legendary stadium, nicknamed “Theatre of Dreams” in connection with Qualcomm…
The iPhone 16e is now available for pre-order ahead of its release on February 28. As we approach this date, we are learning more about the device and how it compares to other models in the iPhone 16 series. So far, the news seems promising for anyone interested in an iPhone 16 series phone at a more affordable price. First, a fresh Geekbench test has confirmed the new phone offers 8GB of RAM. This is the same number found in the regular iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple Intelligence requires at least…
Funding Round Led by KRAFTON with participation from existing investor Apis Partners Cashfree annually processes USD 80 billion payments to businesses, including in MENA Akash Sinha, CEO & Co-founder, Cashfree Payments, Dubai, February 21, 2025: Payments company Cashfree Payments, which processes USD 80 billion in payments annually today said it has raised USD 53 Million in funding, a part of which will help accelerate its expansion and market presence in the UAE and the Middle East region, a rapidly growing hub for digital payments and financial innovation. The funding round was led by Korean digital entertainment giant, KRAFTON and existing…
Table of Contents Table of Contents Get AppleCare+ Go to an Apple Store Try a third-party repair shop Get one of Apple’s DIY kits Apple’s best MacBooks have earned a reputation for generous software support and top-tier build quality, two factors that mean they often last far longer than their rivals. But the flipside of the coin is the fact that MacBooks are incredibly difficult to repair, requiring specialized tools, complex disassembly and the enduring patience of a saint. That idea has been reinforced by a recent report (PDF download) from the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund,…
Dubai, UAE – 21st February 2025 – Gulf Craft, a global leader in yacht and boat manufacturing, has once again joined forces with the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) to foster innovation, talent development and educational excellence within the yacht and boat industry. Announced during a formal signing ceremony at the Gulf Craft stand on the second day of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), this milestone marks the third consecutive year of collaboration between the two institutions. Building on previous years of successful cooperation, this renewed collaboration emphasises Gulf Craft’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of…
Table of Contents Table of Contents How eSIMs are meant to work… and how they do work Apple has gone eSIM-only in the US… and it doesn’t work. Why a cross-platform partnership is the ideal solution Phone makers need to pick a single approach Enough is enough: it’s time to fix the mess that is eSIMs When Apple launched the new iPhone 16e on Wednesday, the Apple Store in every region displayed one thing under connectivity: eSIM. There was no mention of a physical SIM, and I had a waking nightmare that Apple had quietly pulled the plug, and every…
Nisus Finance positions itself as a transformative force in real estate investment, channelling significant capital into high-potential locations of Dubai, appoints an illustrious advisory Board to accelerate governance and growth Dubai, UAE – 21 February 2025: Nisus Finance Services Co Ltd. (NiFCO), a leading real estate investment firm headquartered in India that went public in December 2024, has expanded its investor outreach to Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East for its Gulf-focused real estate fund. NiFCO recently launched the “Nisus High Yield Growth Fund Closed Ended IC”, (“Fund”) incorporated under the laws of the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”)…