Page 7 - Smartphone Industry
Reliance to develop new smartphone with Google in $25-bn 5G push
Phone being developed with Google would be "ultra-affordable", says Mukesh Ambani
 "Reliance to develop new smartphone with Google in $25-bn 5G push")
Android 13 preview version rolled out for Vivo X80 Pro, iQoo 9 Pro users
The latest version of the Android operating system comes with 'an evolved look and style that builds on Material You theme.' With this new update, smartphone users can now assign specific languages to
 "Android 13 preview version rolled out for Vivo X80 Pro, iQoo 9 Pro users")
Smartphone brand Nothing's Phone (1) won't get Android 13 update until 2023
Smartphone brand Nothing stated that the Android 13 update for its recently launched phone (1) will only be rolled out in the first half of 2023
 "Smartphone brand Nothing's Phone (1) won't get Android 13 update until 2023")
MeitY pushes Chinese firms to participate in smartphone exports from India
Asks them to strengthen supply chain, increase value additions
 "MeitY pushes Chinese firms to participate in smartphone exports from India")
Chinese smartphone market registers sharp decline in demand: Report
China's smartphone market boom comes to an end as it registers a sharp decline in demand within the mainland and outside
 "Chinese smartphone market registers sharp decline in demand: Report")
Motorola Razr 2022, X30 Pro, and S30 Pro launch: Timing, specs, and price
After Samsung's Unpacked event, all eyes would be on Motorola Razr 2022, X30 Pro, and S30 Pro phones launch today. What are X30 Pro and S30 Pro specs, prices, and features? Have a read
 "Motorola Razr 2022, X30 Pro, and S30 Pro launch: Timing, specs, and price")
India's smartphone market sees 1% decline in the first half of 2022
Xiaomi continued to be the top-selling brand, but saw a big drop in shipments due to supply constraints through the first half of 2022
 "India's smartphone market sees 1% decline in the first half of 2022")
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 leak: Specification, expected price and details
Samsung to unveil Galaxy Z Fold 4 on August 10 at Samsung Unpacked event. What is its expected price? What are its specifications? Read everything you need to know before Samsung Unpacked 2022.
 "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 leak: Specification, expected price and details")
Bullish on 5G, will launch sub-Rs 15,000 smartphone devices: Xiaomi
Says the average selling price of its 5G-enabled devices has come down to below Rs 20,000
 "Bullish on 5G, will launch sub-Rs 15,000 smartphone devices: Xiaomi")
Global smartphone shipments down 9% to 287 mn units in Q2: Canalys report
Global smartphone shipments fell to 287 million units in the second quarter, a massive 9% drop, as component orders are being cut rapidly and suppliers have started to be concerned about oversupply
 "Global smartphone shipments down 9% to 287 mn units in Q2: Canalys report")
Right to repair: Delhi's cellphone and auto markets cautiously optimistic
Now, as the Centre seeks to come out with a framework on 'Right to Repair' to facilitate self or third-party repair of products, chances are that new products will be available in the open market
 "Right to repair: Delhi's cellphone and auto markets cautiously optimistic")
Indian phonemakers served notices by Customs, get Rs 20,000 cr tax bill
Before September 2020, there was no import duty on such panels, but from October 1, 2020, an import duty of 10% is levied under the Centre's phased manufacturing programme
 "Indian phonemakers served notices by Customs, get Rs 20,000 cr tax bill")
Samsung India aims to sell M-series smartphones worth $1 bn this year
The M13 5G with 6GB internal memory and 128 GB external memory is priced at Rs 15,999, while the another model with 4GB internal memory and 64 GB external memory will be tagged at Rs 13,999 apiece
 "Samsung India aims to sell M-series smartphones worth $1 bn this year")
Nothing phone (1) launch today: Livestream details, expected specs and more
The Nothing phone (1) will launch at a live event in London that will livestream on company's website (nothing.tech) starting 8:30 pm (IST)
 "Nothing phone (1) launch today: Livestream details, expected specs and more")
Delhi HC asks ED to consider Vivo's representation on freeing bank accs
ED's money-laundering probe into Vivo revealed the company, to avoid paying taxes in India, remitted about Rs 62,476 crore of its turnover to China between 2017 and 2021
 "Delhi HC asks ED to consider Vivo's representation on freeing bank accs")
Vivo's parent firm, BBK Electronics, owns 40% of India's smartphone market
Vivo India's share jumped from 10% in 2017 to 15% in 2021; sister concern Realme's quadrupled in last 4 years
Realme announces launch of flagship phone GT2 Explorer Master on July 12
The device is anticipated to be the company's upcoming flagship, and it will utilise Qualcomm's top-tier Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 architecture
 "Realme announces launch of flagship phone GT2 Explorer Master on July 12")
Nokia G11 Plus launches with 50MP camera and three-day battery life
the 6.51" HD+ 90Hz screen of the Nokia G11 Plus has a notch for the 8MP front camera
 "Nokia G11 Plus launches with 50MP camera and three-day battery life")
Motorola launches Moto G82 5G in India, price starting at Rs 21,499
Moto G82 5G comes in two colour variants and will go on sale from June 14 on Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and leading retail stores
 "Motorola launches Moto G82 5G in India, price starting at Rs 21,499")
Motorola Moto E32s India launch today: Check design, specs and price
E-commerce platform Flipkart has already listed the handset, which comes at a starting price of Rs 9,299
 "Motorola Moto E32s India launch today: Check design, specs and price")