Earlier this year, it was rumored that Spotify would arrive in MENA (Middle East and North Africa) sometime in Q4 2018. It seems the speculation was true, as Spotify has now launched in a handful of MENA countries — but only to those with invites.
Read More[Update: Available for all] Spotify now available in the Middle East and North Africa, if you have an invite
InBrief
Google Play Books Flip Open In 9 Newly-Supported Middle Eastern Countries
On a new Android device (or an old one), opening up the Play Store is the quickest way to get your hands on a digital book. Thing is, that's only the case if you live in a supported country. Today Play Books are making their way to nine countries throughout the Middle East.
Read MoreGoogle Adds 30 Historical And Touristic Jordanian Sites To Street View, Petra And Jerash Included
I have fond memories of Jordan. The hot temperatures and the desert environment didn't stop me from enjoying my 4-day tour of the country where I walked around the city of Petra and took a donkey ride back to the entrance because my feet hurt too much, went on a 4X4 drive around Wadi Rum and got sand everywhere in my clothes and shoes, floated in the Dead Sea and panicked when I figured that I couldn't swim back to shore but had to awkwardly paddle my body, got lost between the hookah café on the Aqaba beach, watched a Roman gladiator fight reenactment in Jerash, and visited what is believed to be the Baptismal Site of Jesus Christ.
Read More
Google Maps With Navigation Arrives In Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan And More MENA Countries
While we still wait for newer products like Play Movies or Play Books to reach a wider audience, Google's been hard at work bringing a slightly more useful product to additional countries: Google Maps with Navigation. After bringing voice navigation to India, nine more new countries are being added to the supported list for the Navigation beta. Including the following:
- Egypt
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Bahrain
- Jordan
- Algeria
![nav[3]](https://www.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/nexusae0_nav3.jpg "nav[3]")
Unfortunately, the service will require Android 4.0 or higher. This is likely due to Arabic script API incompatibilities with older versions. Though, it's a little unclear on just when all the necessary features would've been added (for example, bi-directional text was only added in Jelly Bean).
Read MoreLatest Deals
-
10
TopGreener's wall outlet with USB-PD and Quick Charge ports is down to $34 (15% off)
-
5
Everything on Rakuten is 15% off right now (up to $60 off)
-
8
Best Buy drops the 1080p Lenovo Chromebook C630 down to $549 ($150 off), includes free Google Home Mini
-
9
112 temporarily free and 37 on-sale apps and games to start the week
-
77
[Update: Offer comes to UK] Spotify Premium for Family account holders can snag a free Google Home Mini starting November 1
-
10
Latest Poll
Loading ...Recent Reviews
-
87
The Nokia 9 PureView is a good phone ruined by serious problems
-
153
Galaxy S10e review: The best Android phone for the money - and for most people
-
22
My home never smelled nicer, but Moodo is still a luxury smart fragrance diffuser
-
19
TP-Link's Smart Outdoor Plug is perfect for porches, not for yards
-
437
The Galaxy S10+ review: So good that my Pixel 3 XL is going in a drawer
-
87
Latest Roundups
-
8
22 best new Android games released this week including Stardew Valley, Returner Zhero - Final Cut, and Where's Om Nom?
-
13
40 new and notable Wear OS apps and watch faces from the last 6 months (9/13/18 - 3/16/19)
-
0
[Bonus Round] Linn: Path of Orchards Premium, GRIT Platform Runner, Tricky Taps, Dad Jokes Duel, Endless Lake, and Pa Pa Land: Head Escape
-
5
22 best new Android games released this week including This War of Mine: Stories, RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, and Tick Tock: A Tale for Two
-
4
10 new and notable Android apps and live wallpapers from the last week including Playground: Japanese Phrases, Bolo: Learn to read with Google, and One Hand Operation + (3/2/2019 - 3/9/2019)
-
8
Recent Apps and Games
-
0
Watch Google's GDC 2019 keynote livestream here
-
0
Netmarble will globally launch The King of Fighters Allstar later this year
-
47
The (Inbox by Gmail) world will end on April 2
-
12
Call of Duty: Mobile is available for pre-registration on the Play Store
-
4
Instagram Checkout lets you buy stuff without having to leave the app
-
0
Blast from the Past
-
71
1 Year Ago Today
Doodle in the air with Google's new AR experiment, Just a Line [APK Download]
-
105
2 Years Ago Today
HTC's U Ultra doesn't fare well against JerryRigEverything's wrath, proves that it's not great at anything
-
43
3 Years Ago Today
Android N Feature Spotlight: Fast Scroll Through The Apps List In Settings
-
33
4 Years Ago Today
[Bug Watch] Google Now Voice Commands For Setting Reminders Create Alarms Or Calendar Events Instead
-
18
5 Years Ago Today
[New App] Google AdWords Express Enters The Play Store, Makes Quick Localized Ads A Breeze
-
43
6 Years Ago Today
Facebook For Android Gets A Small Update, Brings Better News Feed Controls, Improved Group Messaging, And More Profile Management
-
46
7 Years Ago Today
[Rumor] Samsung Galaxy SIII May Feature Inductive Charging "Secret Weapon"
-
15
8 Years Ago Today
Gingerbread-Based MIUI 1.3.18 Now Available For EVO 4G And Desire HD
-
71
