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India now supplies one-third of US smartphone imports, eroding China's lead

Apple-led shift in manufacturing boosts Indian exports; China's share halves amid trade tensions

Chinese techies' exit likely to hamper India's smartphone export success

This comes after Beijing verbally asked regulatory authorities and local governments to curb technology transfers and movement of technicians to other countries

India ramps up Android phone shipments to US & Africa, led by PLI push

Motorola, Samsung and other mobile device makers scale up their India production as US tariffs hit China. Africa and the US emerge as key markets for Made-in-India Android smartphones

Chinese tech giants tap India as export base to US, Africa, West Asia

Chinese firms like Oppo, Realme, and Hisense begin exporting from India to global markets, aided by local partnerships, manufacturing scale, and a push to diversify supply chains

Nothing previews Phone 3 design in a close-up shot ahead of launch: Details

Nothing describes the Phone 3 as its first true flagship. Its CEO Carl Pei has hinted at an 800 pound price point, putting it in direct competition with Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus

'Apple can build in India but must pay tariffs to sell in US', says Trump

Donald Trump says Apple can build manufacturing plants in India but warns that iPhones made there will face at least a 25 per cent tariff if sold in the US, insisting on domestic production

Trump to Apple's Cook: Make iPhones in America or pay 25% import tariff

US President Donald Trump warns Apple of a 25% tariff on iPhones sold in the US if they're not manufactured domestically. He has asked the company to shift production to US from other nations

Apple supplier Hon Hai commits $1.5 bn to India as iPhone exports soar

Hon Hai (Foxconn) is investing $1.5 billion in its India unit as Apple ramps up iPhone production outside China. The move highlights Apple's growing shift toward India amid global supply chain changes

Samsung Galaxy M56 5G with AI imaging features launched: Price and specs

Starting at Rs 27,999, the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G brings support for Galaxy AI features for imaging such as Nightography, Object Eraser, and more

India's smartphone shipments slips by 9.7% in January 2025, says IDC

This slowdown comes on the back of slow growth in Q4CY24. The fourth quarter of CY2024 saw a dip of 3 per cent, with shipments of 36 million units

Vivo V50 with Zeiss cameras now on sale: Check price, introductory offers

The Vivo V50 is available for purchase on the company's official website, e-commerce platforms Amazon and Flipkart, and select retail stores

Nothing schedules product launch for March 4: Is it Phone 3, Phone 3a?

The teaser video shared by the company hints at a triple-camera set-up on the new Nothing Phone

Weak demand leaves half of India's mobile manufacturing facilities idle

While mobile phone production capacity reached over 500 million units by the end of 2024, India only produced around 250 million, primarily iPhones for export

Premium devices demand to push India smartphone mkt to over $50 bn: Report

Rising demand for premium devices, led by Apple and Samsung, is expected to increase India's smartphone market size to over USD 50 billion (about Rs 4,28,900 crore) this year, market research firm Counterpoint Technology Market Research said on Friday. The Indian smartphone market size was estimated at USD 37.9 billion (about Rs 3.25 lakh crore) in 2021, according to the research firm. "India's smartphone market is on track to achieve its highest-ever value in 2025, crossing USD 50 billion. Brands like Apple and Samsung are leading this shift by offering competitive options in the premium and ultra-premium segments," the report said. Apple India has registered a total income of Rs 67,121.6 crore, while Samsung reported revenue of Rs 71,157.6 crore from the mobile phone vertical in the financial year 2024. According to the report, the retail average selling price of India's smartphone market is expected to cross the USD 300 mark (about Rs 25,700) for the first time in 2025. "Apple

Nothing Phone 3a models to get Qualcomm chips, telephoto camera: Report

Reportedly, both Nothing Phone 3a and Nothing Phone 3a will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen three chip and feature dedicated hardware for zooming at optical quality

Tadiran Telecom to invest $10 mn annually to manufacture IP phones in India

Israel-based unified communications company Tadiran Telecom plans to invest at least USD 10 million (about Rs 80 crore) annually to manufacture IP telephones in India, a top company official has said. IP telephones support multiple communication functions, including conference calls through apps, and are generally used in business organisations. The company has partnered with DCM Shriram for manufacturing IP phones. Tadiran Telecom CEO Moshe Mitz, on the sidelines of an event to announce its manufacturing plan in India, said the company is likely to invest more every year in the second phase of production expansion, which will include Software development. "We plan to make 1,00,000 IP telephones in India every year. This is a conservative number. We have allocated USD 10 million for one year for our manufacturing project. Investment will increase based on the performance," Mitz said. Tadiran has been operating in India for the last 26 years through channel partners. Mitz said tha

Clash of titans: Samsung in Vietnam and Apple in India race for market lead

Apple Inc exported iPhones worth $10 bn from India in FY24, a fifth of what Samsung achieved last year in Vietnam

Nothing Phone 2a Plus community edition with glowing design launched

Nothing has announced that only 1,000 units are being made globally, with community members receiving priority access to purchase the Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition.

Nothing to launch Phone 2a Community Edition on October 30: What to expect

The winning concept design of the upcoming Nothing Phone 2a Community Edition will feature a green-tinted phosphorescent material on the back that emits a soft glow in the dark

Dream to have an Indian-made chip in every device in the world: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said resilience of supply chains is critical for the economy as he made a pitch to boost investments in domestic manufacturing of semiconductors -- the foundation of everything from smartphone to EV and AI. Speaking at the SEMICON 2024 conference on the outskirts of the national capital, the Prime Minister said the Covid pandemic showed the importance of the supply chain and underscored the need to act to ward off any disruption. "Resilience of the supply chain is very important," he said. "India is working to create the same in different sectors of the economy." The world witnessed supply shocks during Covid-19, as stringent measures to control the spread of pandemic in China affected the industries and sectors dependent on imports from that country. One of the sectors impacted was chips that form a critical part of every electronic device. Prime Minister showcased India's reformist regime, stable policies and a market that has tasted ...