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Android 17 rolled out to Pixel phones last month, and if you were hoping your non-Pixel Android phone would catch up anytime soon, you might have to wait. Samsung is still running the One UI 9 in Public beta, and most other manufacturers haven’t even announced when their skins will get the Android 17 treatment.  So it’s a genuine surprise that Xiaomi, of all companies, just jumped the queue. Xiaomi has started rolling out HyperOS 3 updates based on stable Android 17, and it’s currently limited to the Xiaomi 17 series. Which Xiaomi phones are getting the update first? Only…

Swisslog introduces FastMove – a high-performance, scalable next-generation monorail solution for future-ready pallet transport Dubai, UAE, July 15, 2026 – Swisslog, a leading provider of data-driven warehouse automation solutions, has repositioned its proven monorail system under the new name FastMove. The updated product identity reflects enhanced customer value, with a focus on performance, flexibility, and improved equipment lifecycle for long-distance pallet transport. FastMove is a high-capacity electrified monorail system designed to move palletized goods efficiently across complex warehouse environments. Building on more than 40 years of proven Swisslog technology, this next-generation monorail solution enables companies to optimize material flow over long distances…

Samsung may be preparing to charge buyers considerably more for a foldable phone they have effectively seen before. Reliable tipster Roland Quandt claims the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be almost identical to the Galaxy Z Flip 7, with a new processor serving as its only major hardware upgrade. Meanwhile, a separate South Korean pricing report puts the upcoming phone at 1,683,000 won, an increase of 198.000 won, or roughly $130, over its predecessor’s original Korean price. Although Samsung has confirmed neither of these claims. A familiar package with slightly better performance The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to…

President of the Italian Republic confers the rank of Officer of The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic upon Her Highness Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi Italy’s highest of merit recognises Her Highness’s longstanding contribution to strengthening cultural relations between Italy and the UAE through education, publishing, culture and international dialogue Sharjah, UAE, July 15, 2026 In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the President of the Italian Republic conferred upon Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, the Officer…

Android is heading for its biggest app store shake-up in years. Starting July 22, third-party Android stores in the US can access Google Play’s catalog and offer those apps through their own storefronts. The change comes after Google and Epic Games withdrew their joint attempt to modify the permanent injunction in their long-running court battle. Google must now follow the original order requiring it to distribute rival stores through Google Play. Its support documentation confirms the July 22 launch date, though competing stores must enroll before they can participate. How will rival app stores work inside Google Play Participating stores…

Tetr College of Business Launches Global Gap Year Program Across Nine Countries, Combining Entrepreneurship, Cultural Immersion and Real-World Learning 15th July 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Tetr College, a first-of-its-kind global B-school known for reimagining business education through immersive learning, has announced the launch of its Global Gap Year Program, a 40-week international experience designed to bring greater structure and purpose to the traditional gap year. Spanning China, Japan, Europe, Argentina, India, Kenya and Bali, the Gap Year Program combines practical entrepreneurial experiences, academic learning and cultural experiences within a globally immersive curriculum. The program combines academic, business and cultural immersions…

Motorola’s next flagship killer has officially arrived, and the hardware is every bit as ambitious as the leaks suggested. The Motorola Edge 70 Max has launched in India at 54,999 Indian rupees, or roughly $570, for the 8GB + 256GB model. A version with 12GB of RAM and the same storage costs 59,999 rupees, approximately $625, with first sales kicking off on July 20th. Motorola went all-in on performance The Edge 70 Max runs on Qualcomm’s 3nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, backed by LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Motorola claims the phone can surpass 3.2 million points in AnTuTu.…

Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans breaks Guinness World Records™ with AED 3 Billions title for the “Most Money Raised for Charity by an Annuity Pledge in One Month” A global achievement that reflects the deeply rooted values of giving and solidarity in UAE society and reinforces the country’s leadership in advancing sustainable models of charitable and humanitarian work. Abu Dhabi, 14 July 2026: The Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans campaign, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al…

Patch Tuesday updates are usually a shrug-and-install affair, but Microsoft’s July 2026 release actually gives you something to be excited about. You can grab this update, tagged KB5101650, right now through Settings, or manually via the Microsoft Update Catalog if you’d rather not wait for it to roll out. So what’s the big Windows Update change here? Head to Settings, then Windows Update, and you’ll find a new calendar tool that lets you pause updates by simply picking an end date up to 35 days out.  Once that window closes, Windows will resume checking for updates unless you go back…

Würth Professional Solutions Launches First Smart Hub in the UAE with dnata, Advancing Intelligent Inventory Management for Critical Operations Dubai, UAE 15th July – Würth Professional Solutions (WPS), part of the Würth Group, has launched its first Smart Hub in the UAE in partnership with dnata, one of the world’s leading air and travel services providers. The launch marks a significant milestone in WPS’s transformation from a traditional industrial supplier into a provider of integrated, digitally enabled inventory solutions designed to enhance operational performance, efficiency, and supply chain resilience. The Smart Hub is a fully automated, digitally connected inventory management solution that provides…