Chipset major Qualcomm expects shift of the Indian market towards the premium device segment will drive adoption of the company's latest and premium smartphone processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the country.
Qualcomm Technologies Group General Manager, Mobile, Compute, & XR (MCX), Alex Katouzian said that India has become a prime market for the company as it is gaining from the government's push for manufacturing, artificial intelligence and active involvement of home grown companies like Flipkart, Lenskart etc.
"I think the Indian market is turning more and more into a premium tier. So I think (Snapdragon) 8 Gen 5 will get accepted quite a bit. The reputation of Snapdragon in India is really good. Recently we got data that we are number one in branding as well," Katouzian said.
According to CyberMedia Research, Snapdragon commands 40 per cent market share in smartphones above Rs 25,000 segment.
Qualcomm at its annual flagship event Snapdragon Summit launched its latest chipset

Qualcomm

Qualcomm at its annual flagship event Snapdragon Summit launched its latest chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform

Press Trust of India

Sam Altman says OpenAI will introduce opt-in controls for studios and explore revenue-sharing models to address copyright challenges around its AI video app, Sora

Sam Altman

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Altman has planned to visit investors in the United Arab Emirates to raise money to help fund OpenAI's infrastructure expansion and research, WSJ said

Sam Altman, OpenAI

Reuters

Apple and Google blocked downloads of phone apps that flag sightings of US immigration agents, just hours after the Trump administration demanded that one particularly popular iPhone app be taken down.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi said such tracking puts Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at risk. But users and developers of the apps say it's their First Amendment right to capture what ICE is doing in their neighborhoods  and maintain that most users turn to these platforms in an effort to protect their own safety as President Donald Trump steps up aggressive immigration enforcement across the country.
ICEBlock, the most widely used of the ICE-tracking apps in Apple's app store, is among the apps that have been taken down. Bondi said her office reached out to Apple on Thursday demanding that they remove ICEBlock" and claiming that it is designed to put ICE agents at risk just for doing their jobs.
Apple soon complied, sending an email Thursday to the app's creator, Joshua

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ICEBlock, the most widely used of the ICE-tracking apps in Apple's app store, is among the apps that have been taken down

Comet AI browser is now available for free. Microsoft begins Windows 11 update. Threads communities feature rolled out. WhatsApp username feature. GTA Online brings Halloween 2025.

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Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 25H2 update globally with new AI tools, redesigned Start Menu, widgets on lockscreen, and improved recovery and power management.

Windows 11

Meta brings 100+ communities to Threads, offering topic-based spaces with custom emojis, public membership tags, and new ways to connect over shared interests

Threads brings communities

Starting at Rs 16,999, the Realme 15x smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and is offered in aqua blue, marine blue, and maroon red colour option

Realme15x 5G

The Beats Powerbeats Fit is powered by Apple H1 chip, boasting support for active noise cancellation, transparency mode, Spatial Audio, and IPX4 water resistance

Beats Powerbeats Fit

CMF by Nothing has launched its first headphone, the CMF Headphone Pro, featuring Hybrid ANC, tactile controls, and a 40mm dynamic driver. Availability in India is expected later this year

CMF Headphone Pro

SanDisk launches the Creator series in India, including Phone SSD, microSD, SD UHS-II card, USB-C Flash Drive, and Phone Drive targeted at content creators. Check pricing and availability in India

SanDisk Creator Phone SSD with MagSafe, SanDisk Creator microSD card

Nothing Ear Open has a lightweight, open-ear design that stays comfortable for long listening sessions while delivering surprisingly detailed and punchy audio

Nothing Ear Open

NoiseFit Endeavour Pro delivers a feature-rich smart watch experience with dual-band GPS, health tracking, Bluetooth calling, and a long-lasting battery for adventure enthusiasts and everyday users

NoiseFit Endeavour Pro

Samsung attempts to deliver a sturdy all-rounder in the Galaxy S25 FE, combining familiar design and AI features, but it is not entirely free from flaws. What are those? Let's find out

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

OnePlus Nord Buds 3r are an easy pick for budget buyers, offering long battery life, dependable audio and call performance, and a comfortable fit

OnePlus Nord Buds 3r

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