Page 6 - Mobile Phones

Xiaomi seeks incentives to boost exports, clarity on proposed tax rules

Xiaomi India COO Muralikrishnan B also pointed out that if the Indian government can also get neighbouring countries to accept BIS standards, it would help push exports from India

Nokia 7.2 review: HMD Global's most comprehensive midrange smartphone

Priced Rs 18,599, the Nokia 7.2 has a solid build and good display; PureDisplay technology makes it ideal for video consumption; cameras are not bad, and the phone's overall performance is smooth

Vivo U10 with 5000mAh battery, tri-camera set-up launched: Price, specs

The ViVo U10 goes on sale from September 29 as a special in Amazon's upcoming Great Indian festive season sale

India's rural mobile phone base slips further, shows Trai report

There are around 931 million active subscribers now (for the top three players) compared to 933 million in June 2018 and 915 million in May 2018.

DoT likely to start tracking system for lost mobile phones next month

The tracking system would make the detection of stolen mobile phones possible even if the SIM card is removed or unique code IMEI number is changed

NSE cash market trades on cell phones up 10x since 2014, BSE deals up 20%

Data penetration has helped lower costs for brokers as more customers go mobile

We all know of security flaws in phones, but why isn't anyone fixing them?

The lack of action could be because it is a big task - there are hundreds of companies and international bodies involved in the cellular network

At over 300 mn, India to buy record number of mobile phones in 2019: Study

Some of the prominent brands that are expected to witness growth in their sales next year compared to 2018 include Xiaomi, OnePlus, Google, Nokia, Asus and Realme, the report said

Addicted to digital devices? Focus on how you use tech, not screen time

With increasing attention to the effects of technologies, we should not only be concerned with their potential harms

Why India needs a push for gadgets beyond mobile phones to compete globally

Govt also wants to make India an export hub for electronics goods, targeting African and SAARC nations as key markets

Domestic handset makers to get GST tax shield against imports

Govt seeks to protect local industry without raising customs and contravening terms of ITA

Mobile handsets likely to cost 10% more post-GST

Government planning additional customs duty on imported handsets

From disaster planning to conservation: mobile phones as a new tracking tool

Geolocated phones are changing the way we tackle the crisis of illegal wildlife trade

Pune scientists discover microbes that grew on mobile phones

The WHO said, "antibiotic resistance is growing, and we are fast running out of treatment options"

Use of same mobile phone by many can spread infection: Govt

It gives rise to bacterial pathogens

Mobile phone makers get 2-month extension for panic button

As per the order, pressing panic button will make a call to single emergency number 112

Mobile phones banned from Cabinet meetings

Security agencies have raised doubts over the security of mobile phones which are prone to hacking

Govt pushes for mobile phones with vernacular language access

Earlier this year, the govt said it was working on regulations to make it mandatory for mobile phones to support Hindi and at least one regional language

India has only 3% share in world mobile revenue

India has average monthly spends of $4 per user; it is over $20 in other Asian markets

GSM telecom operators add 3.5 mn subscribers in June

Videocon, Telenor, Idea lose subscribers, while others including Airtel, Vodafone, Aircel, MTNL continue to add users