Huawei phones lose access to install Google’s apps

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s newly launched Mate 30 devices have lost their access to manually install Google’s Android apps, Bloomberg reported. According to...

‘Telenor, SCOM providing 4G services in GB unlawfully’

ISLAMABAD: The military-run Special Communications Organisation (SCO) and private telecom giant Telenor are providing 4G internet services in Gilgit-Baltistan "without obtaining licences through...

PTA asks Zong to take down 5G advertisements

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has communicated to Zong to withdraw any advertisements that may mislead the public regarding availability of commercial...

USF, Jazz to bridge digital divide in South Waziristan

Continuing its partnership with Jazz to develop cellular access in underserved regions, the Universal Service Fund (USF) has awarded a new contract...

Apple’s new, lower priced iPhone draws tepid response in Asia

HANGZHOU: Apple Inc's new, lower-priced iPhone that comes with a faster processor but lacks 5G technology disappointed Asia, where cheaper and feature-packed...

Zong becomes first telco to conduct successful 5G trials in Pakistan

China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak), popularly known as Zong, has successfully conducted 5G trials in Pakistan, a press release issued by the company...

US set to give Huawei another 90 days to buy from American suppliers

SINGAPORE/WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department is expected to extend a reprieve given to Huawei Technologies that permit the Chinese firm to buy supplies...

Apple offers $1m reward to researchers who find iPhone security flaws

LAS VEGAS: Apple Inc is offering cybersecurity researchers up to $1 million to detect flaws in iPhones, the largest reward offered by a...

Huawei unveils Harmony operating system, but won’t ditch Android for smartphones

HONG KONG: Huawei Technologies unveiled on Friday its proprietary operating system for smartphones and other devices, as US trade restrictions imposed in May...

Huawei still number two smartphone seller despite US sanctions

Samsung's market share increases to 22pc, Huawei to 17pc and Apple 11pc WASHINGTON: Huawei remained the number two global smartphone vendor in the...

Huawei outsells smartphone rivals in China, tightens market grip amid US spat

Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi and Apple saw a decline in shipments and market share during the second quarter HONG KONG: China’s Huawei Technologies cemented...

Customs duty exemption on imported phones removed

ISLAMABAD: The customs duty exemption that was previously available on bringing one imported phone to Pakistan has been removed, as per the...

Huawei CEO says underestimated impact of US ban, sees revenue dip

'Huawei had not expected that US determination to 'crack' the company would be so strong and so pervasive' HONG KONG: Huawei Technologies...

Huawei delays global launch of foldable phone by three months

HONG KONG: Huawei will delay the launch of its much-touted foldable 5G Mate X smartphone by three months, the latest setback for the...

Huawei applies to trademark its own operating system after US ban

LIMA/SHANGHAI: China's Huawei has applied to trademark its "Hongmeng" operating system (OS) in at least nine countries and Europe, data from a...