Samsung Electronics is expanding its Samsung TV Plus service in the MENA region, offering a wide range of entertainment, drama, and lifestyle content at no cost to users in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Plans are afoot to expand it to more countries across the MENA region.
Apple Maps is now available on the web (currently in beta) after being mobile-only for over 12 years. The web version includes access to many of the iOS/iPadOS features, with more features to be added in the near future.
Google’s new ‘Circle to Search’ feature unlcoks an easter egg for the new Deadpool and Wolverine movie. This promotional easter egg allows users to summon Deadpool, Wolverine, or Dogpool by circling their names on any website mentioning the characters.
eSports is getting more recognition as an Olympic sport, as the IOC has announced Saudi Arabia to host the Olympic eSports Games for the next 12 years.
Game Pass is getting a price increase on all tiers across the MENA region, and a new tier in select countries.
Pinterest has introduced advertising services to the MENA region in partnership with Digital Media Services. This partnership allows advertisers in select markets to connect with their audiences using Pinterest’s advertising solutions.
Yasser Masood
