Page 11 - Smartphone Industry

Huawei in talks to sell premium smartphone brands P and Mate: Report

The P and Mate phone series are among the top players in the higher-end smartphone market in China

China's OnePlus, Oppo integrate parts of research and development

OnePlus and Oppo are integrating parts of their research and development within OPLUS to "maximise resources", a move that could see the smartphone brands work more closely in the future. While the companies did not disclose details around the integration, the development is expected to include the R&D teams of Oppo and OnePlus in India as well. "To better maximise resources and further position OnePlus for growth, we are in the process of further integrating some R&D capabilities within OPLUS, our long-term investor. OnePlus will continue operating independently and working to deliver the best possible user experience for existing and future OnePlus users," OnePlus said in an e-mailed statement. In a similarly worded statement, Oppo said, "in order to enhance customer experience and strengthen service network, OPPO is in the process of further strengthening some R&D teams within our long-term investor OPLUS to better maximise resources". Oppo will continue operating ...

PLI scheme: Lava seeks to reboot with first locally made smartphone

Wishes to cash in on geopolitical situation, hopes anti-China sentiment will work in its favour

Oppo launches community platform to connect with tech enthusiasts

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo on Monday launched its community platform to connect and engage with technology enthusiasts

Most Indians would buy 5G ready phones, Oppo, Samsung preferred brands: CMR

Around 83 per cent people in a survey in India shared that 5G is one of the factors they consider while buying a new phone

PM Modi to address India Mobile Congress 2020 virtually tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver inaugural address at the virtual India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2020 on December 8 at 10IMC 2020 is being organised by the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). It will be held from December 8-10.The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) informed that the aim of IMC 2020 is to align PM Modi's vision to promote 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', 'Digital Inclusivity', 'Sustainable Development', entrepreneurship and innovation."It also aims to drive foreign and local investments, encourage R & D in the telecom and emerging technology sectors," the PMO added.IMC 2020 will see the participation from various ministries, the telecom CEOs, global CEOs, and domain experts in 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, cloud and edge computing, blockchain, cyber-security, smart cities and automation.

India expected to export smartphones worth over $1.5 bn in 2020: techARC

The techARC report said a total of 12.8 million mobile phones were exported from India between January and September this year. Of this, 10.9 million were smartphones

Xiaomi profit grows in second-quarter, boosted by premium phone sales

Revenue rose 3.1% in the quarter ending June 30, while sales rose to 53.54 billion yuan ($7.77 billion), beating analysts' expectations

Smartphone makers bank on online sales, H2 2020 still a pipe dream

After six weeks into the second half, the faltering offline channel, which traditionally rakes in 60 per cent of sales for the market, has become the biggest hurdle towards the path of revival

Foxconn's profit beats estimates, sees sustained revenue weakness ahead

Foxconn reported a net profit of T$22.9 billion ($778.54 million) for the second quarter ended June. That was up 34% from a year earlier

Apple starts manufacturing flagship iPhone 11 model at Chennai plant

Sources said this could be the beginning of a new era for Apple, which is preparing to begin manufacturing its newly launched iPhone SE (2nd Generation) of handsets in India

Huawei revenue growth slows to 13.1% in first half of 2020 amid US pressure

Revenue rose 13.1% to 454 billion yuan ($64.90 billion) in the first half of the year, compared to 401.3 billion yuan the year before.

Vocal for local: India's $6.7 bn plan to boost electronics manufacturing

The government is offering a production-linked incentive (PLI) involving cash worth 4 per cent to 6 per cent of additional sales of goods made locally over five years

Xiaomi gets first-quarter sales boost as smartphone demand rebounds

The company gets most of its revenue from selling mobile handsets, but also makes money by selling online ads and other types of consumer hardware

India's investment policy upsets Xiaomi, Oppo's consumer finance plans

The Chinese phone brands, are keen to establish their own NBFC which will help improve margins by allowing them to directly sell financial products to their consumers

India's mobile device market entry a worry for China and Vietnam

Three firms- Apple, Samsung, and Huawei - account for 75% of global exports

Scheme for phone makers finds no takers amid coronavirus lockdown

Despite the government recently announcing two ambitious schemes for the sector to attract new investment, none of the companies is planning to avail them any time soon.

Indian smartphone industry stares at $2 bn loss due to coronavirus lockdown

If the lockdown extends, the loss will be higher and could affect the entire supply chain and the channels in terms of revenue, payments as well

Industry and analysts denounce GST rate hike to 18% on mobile phones

Xiaomi MD says move could weaken demand as smartphone makers will be forced to raise prices

After dominating Indian mobile market, is China eyeing automakers next?

Led by Xiaomi and BBK Group, the Chinese brands have invested heavily in manufacturing devices and accessories in India.