STC has released a carrier update that finally enables the personal hotspot function on the iPad (third and fourth gen) and iPad mini. iPads with an STC data SIM had the personal hotspot feature disabled unlike Zain and Mobily. Personal Hotspot enables you to share an Internet connection with other devices via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB. Thanks Waleed and Muhannad. Thanks Wail for this screenshot: You can fin ...

Apple recently released iOS 6.1 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. One of the features of this update is enabling 4G LTE in many countries including Saudi Arabia. Here is how to enable LTE on your device. Share your experience in the comments. Supported Devices You will need a device that supports LTE Band 3 (1800Mhz). The supported devices are: • iPhone 5 with model A1429 • iPad mini with model A1455 • i ...

STC, Mobily and Zain all has announced via Twitter that they have moved the iPhone 5 launch date in Saudi Arabia from December 14th to Tuesday the 13th of the month. The iPhone 5 will most likely be the A1429 model and currently only supports Zain's 4G LTE network. FaceTime is expected to be disabled on these iPhones as well. You can find the author of this post on twitter: @khaled. Follow SaudiMac updates ...

STC has started taking pre-orders for the upcoming iPhone 5 that will be released in Saudi Arabia on Friday December 14th. If you're interested in an iPhone 5 from STC then register this form. You can find the author of this post on twitter: @khaled. Follow SaudiMac updates on App.net, Twitter and Facebook. Remember to visit We Want Apple Saudi Arabia petition and spread the word. ...

STC and Badir program for technology incubators has announced a number of free development courses in the following topics: iOS Development Android Development Unity 3D Engine Development The courses are available for men and women. Each course is 2 weeks and available for 3 months. Courses will be held in Riyadh. Details from STC's website: The STC Developer training initiative covers a series of courses t ...

Update: A source confirms that STC was ordered to remove the registration page by Apple. As STC has "violated Apple's marketing guidelines". Hours after opening a registration page for the iPhone 5, STC has decided to abruptly end the registration and remove the form from their website. We will keep you up to date whenever the page returns. You can find the author of this post on twitter: @khaled. Follow Sa ...

The Saudi Telecom Company has started taking "registrations" for the upcoming iPhone 5 release in Saudi Arabia. To register simply fill the form on STC's website. [Thanks Abdulrhman.] You can find the author of this post on twitter: @khaled. Follow SaudiMac updates on App.net, Twitter and Facebook. ...

STC release today the update for it's app MySTC ver. 1.1.1 the release fix the issue with arabic user names not able to login . Update details from the app page : Universal App now supports iPhone plus all-new iPad design. Retina Display support for new iPad. Added interactive charts to help keep track of your usage. Enhanced Qitaf design. Added “Re-Connect” feature. Added feature to show your PUK codes and ...

Saudi Telecom Company Release today the Update to their iPhone app "My STC" version 1.1 which include a huge update. The following is what was listed on the App Page as changes : 1. Universal App now supports iPhone plus all-new iPad design. 2. Retina Display support for new iPad. 3. Added interactive charts to help keep track of your usage. 4. Enhanced Qitaf design. 5. Added “Re-Connect” feature. 6. Added ...

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has dropped the price of the iPhone 4S. The new pre-paid prices according to an SMS the company sent are: iPhone 4S 16GB 2499 SR iPhone 4S 32GB 2899 SR iPhone 4S 64GB 3249 SR All iPhones sold by STC and Mobily are unlocked and has FaceTime disabled. Packages and plans has been updated as well: For more information: Official Saudi iPhone 4S Prices from Mobily, STC. You can find th ...