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India's tablet market dips 32.3% in first half of 2025, Samsung tops chart

India's tablet PC market declined by 32.3 per cent to 2.15 million units in the first half of 2025 due to reduction in government funded manifesto programme, market research firm IDC said in a report on Thursday. Despite a dip in shipments, Samsung led the market with 41.3 per cent share, followed by Lenovo with 12.3 per cent and Apple with 11.8 per cent market share, according to International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. "India's tablet market (including both detachable and slate tablets) shipped 2.15 million units in the first half of 2025 (1H25), marking a 32.2 per cent year-over-year (YoY) decline. The market experienced a deeper contraction in 2Q25, with shipments down 42.1 per cent YoY, following an 18.4 per cent YoY decline in the first quarter of 2025," the report said. The detachable tablet segment grew by 18.9 per cent YoY, the slate tablet category declined sharply by 44.4 per cent YoY, pulling down overall volumes. "Th

Apple, Samsung send separate legal notices to Xiaomi over 'ambush' ads

Apple and Samsung have issued cease-and-desist notices to Xiaomi, alleging its comparative ads mocking rival smartphones hurt their premium brand image in India

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite with Exynos 1380, bundled S Pen unveiled: Specs

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite features a 10.9-inch screen, S Pen support, and 8000mAh battery. While India pricing is not available yet, the Android tablet will be available for purchase from Sept 5

Wipro shares volatile on $375 mn HARMAN DTS acquisition; analysts weigh in

Wipro shares rose 1.2 per cent in morning deals, however, reversed gains later after company inked agreement to acquire HARMAN's DTS unit

US mulls equity stakes in Micron, Samsung, TSMC after Intel deal talks

The US government is considering taking equity stakes in companies, including Micron, Samsung, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) after its plan of getting 10% stakes in Intel

Samsung laptop production in Noida to cater only to Indian market

Korean electronics major Samsung's laptop production at a Noida plant is targeted at meeting the requirements of the Indian market for now, sources aware of the development said. Expanding its manufacturing portfolio in India, the electronics major recently started producing laptops at a Noida factory. Samsung has been manufacturing feature phones, smartphones, wearables, and tablets in India till now. "The laptop production being done at a Noida factory is to meet the requirements of the Indian market only at present," a source told PTI. An email query sent to Samsung did not elicit any reply. Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, after a meeting with Samsung Southwest Asia President and CEO JB Park, and Samsung Southwest Asia Corporate Vice President SP Chun, on Saturday said that "Samsung continues to expand manufacturing of its advanced technology devices in Bharat, driven by talent and innovation." Samsung was one of the first global electronics companies to set

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 launched in India at Rs 49,999: Check specs

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 is a rugged Android tablet with an 8.0-inch display, 5G connectivity, Knox security, and enterprise-ready tools for quick on-field deployment

HTC debuts AI-powered Vive Eagle smart glasses to rival Meta, Google, more

The HTC Vive Eagle smart glasses are currently limited to Taiwan, featuring AI-driven translation, voice reminders, and a lightweight design as it gears to compete with Meta, Google, Samsung, and more

Samsung to expand manufacturing portfolio in India, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

South Korean electronics major Samsung is expanding its manufacturing portfolio in India, union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. Globally, Samsung has its second largest mobile phone manufacturing unit in India and it is the second largest exporter of the handsets from the country after Apple. "Samsung continues to expand manufacturing of its advanced technology devices in Bharat, driven by talent and innovation. Its research unit in Bharat has more than 7,000 engineers," Vaishnaw said in a social media post. The minister on X posted a photo of his meeting with Samsung Southwest Asia, President and CEO, JB Park and Samsung Southwest Asia, Corporate Vice President, SP Chun. Earlier this year, Samsung Electronics President and Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business TM Roh had said the company is preparing for manufacturing laptops in India. The company continues to make all smartphones that it sells in India including latest flagship smartphones Galaxy Z Fold7, priced in

Indian tablet PC market grows 20% in Q2; Apple leads with 30% share

India tablet PC market grew 20 per cent year-on-year in the June 2025 quarter, with Apple cornering almost one-third market share, CyberMedia Research said in a report. According to the CyberMedia Research (CMR) Tablet PC India Market latest report, Apple's iPad supplies in the Indian market grew 10 per cent year-on-year in the June 2025 quarter. "Apple maintained the leading position in India's tablet market in Q2 2025, with a market share of 30 per cent supported by a 78 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 10 per cent year-on-year growth. "This performance was driven by strong demand for the newly launched iPad 11 Series, which accounted for 70 per cent of Apple's total shipments during the quarter, alongside improved availability across both online and offline channels," the report said. Samsung followed Apple as its supplies grew by 15 per cent year-on-year, clocking 27 per cent market share during the reported quarter. "The company's broad portfolio enabled it to sustain perform

Samsung brings Micro RGB display tech: What is it, what makes it different

Micro RGB displays by Samsung feature micro-sized red, green, and blue LEDs, delivering improved color accuracy, AI-enhanced visuals, and better contrast than conventional TVs

Samsung expands One UI 8 beta to Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6, Flip 6, more

Samsung expands its Android 16-based One UI 8 beta to more Galaxy models, with wider rollout planned in coming week

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE may launch in September: Exynos chip, Gemini expected

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE could arrive next month, offering a sleeker design, durable build, solid cameras, and balanced performance at a competitive mid-range price

Tech Wrap Aug 8: OpenAI GPT-5, Asus Vivobook S16, Grok Imagine now free

OpenAI releases GPT-5. Asus Vivobook S16 and Chromebook CX15 launched. Grok Imagine is now free for all. Gemini on Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 series. Copilot gets GPT-5 access

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 series gets support for Google Gemini AI: Report

Google's Gemini AI assistant is starting to roll out to Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 series, but it currently requires a phone running One UI 8 (Android 16)

Tech Wrap Aug 7: Samsung soundbars, Copilot Vision in moto ai, Instagram

Samsung soundbars launched. Motorola phones gets Copilot Vision AI support. Instagram rolls out new features. GTA Online update. Microsoft's Project Ire. Google Gemini

Samsung launches new soundbars with AI sound optimisation: Price, features

Samsung has launched the 2025 soundbar series in India, with the range starting from Rs 14,990 and going up to Rs 92,990 for the flagship HW-Q990F model

Samsung's Bixby brings AI-powered search to 2025 Smart TVs: What's new

With generative AI, Samsung's upgraded voice assistant Bixby enables conversational, context-aware interactions and transforms smart TVs into smart home hubs

Samsung calls India key strategic market, upbeat on growth prospects

Consumer electronics major Samsung sees India as a "key strategic market" with "immense potential" and stays optimistic about its growth trajectory, a top company official said. The comment comes against the backdrop of global trade and tariff turmoil, and the latest US salvo of 25 per cent tariff imposition on India. India is not just a strategic market for Samsung but a key pillar in its global future, said JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, adding the South Korean Chaebol will "continue to invest in innovation, manufacturing, and local value addition, aligning with India's vision of a self-reliant economy." Samsung's long-term commitment to India remains unwavering, as it sees the country as a cornerstone of its global strategy, he said. Samsung views India as a key strategic market with immense potential. The company remains optimistic about India's growth trajectory, driven by government initiatives like Make in India, Digital India, and a robust digital ...

Let market forces decide price for e-waste, electronics firms tell Delhi HC

Electronics companies, including Samsung and Voltas, argue that government-mandated pricing for e-waste disposal increases costs and goes against the objectives of the Environment Protection Act