Page 16 - Smartphones

OEMs push for GenAI in flagship smartphones, do we really need it

Global players like Samsung, Google have already launched premium smartphones, such as Google Pixel 8, Samsung S24 Ultra, with on-device GenAI features, Chinese manufacturers are also following suit

iQOO Neo 9 Pro: Unboxing and hands-on | Fiery Red colour variant

Specifications Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED display, 3000 nits peak brightness Refresh rate: Up to 144Hz Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and iQOO Q1 Supercomputing RAM: 8GB and 12GB Storage: 128GB and 256

Vivo V30 series India launch on March 7: Check design, camera samples, more

The Vivo V30 series will be offered in Andaman Blue, Peacock Green, and Classic Black colours, according to a web page on Vivo official website

Google to make Pixel in India by next quarter, plans to ship 10 mn phones

The move will also help Google diversify its supply chain away from China, the Nikkei report said, citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter

Samsung Galaxy S24 review: This compact smartphone punches above its weight

The Samsung Galaxy S24 caters to individuals seeking cutting-edge technology without compromising on sleekness and portability, qualities not typically associated with premium flagship smartphones

Phone (2a): Nothing's CEO turns Carl Bhai in a push to woo Indian consumers

Nothing India has launched an endorsement campaign asking its community members to change their name on X with a postfix "Bhai"

HONOR X9b 5G smartphone launched in India: Check price, introductory offers

The HONOR X9b features Ultra-Bounce Anti-drop display technology that the company claims provides resistance against drops from up to 1.5 metres.

Motorola launches Moto g04 budget smartphone in India: Know price, specs

Starting at Rs 6,999, the Moto g04 smartphone is offered in 4GB + 64GB ans 8GB + 128GB storage variants

Nothing says Phone 2a will be cheaper but deliver same quality as Phone (1)

The Phone (2a) leverages some of the most loved Phone (2) features, while ensuring a clear upgrade compared to Phone (1) on every front, confirmed Nothing

HONOR X9b 5G launch today at 12:30 pm: Where to watch and what to expect

HTech has confirmed that the HONOR X9b will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip and boast a reinforced chassis for durability

HTech to debut HONOR X9b 5G smartphone in India on Feb 15: What to expect

HTech has confirmed that the HONOR X9b 5G will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip and Android 13 OS-based MagicOS 7.2 UI

Govt preparing electronics component linked incentive scheme: Meity Secy

The government is working on a new component-linked incentive scheme to encourage the production of electronics parts besides semiconductors, a top government official said on Tuesday. While speaking at the launch of made-in-India Milkyway tablets, Ministry of Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said that the government has been talking to industry for design and make in India products and the other focus has been increasing local value addition. "The private sector is stepping up. We hope in Meity to have a component linked incentive scheme in the coming months which will assist this movement towards making India both a product nation and increasingly a nation that produces more components," Krishnan said. He along with Consumers Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh unveiled a 4G tablet developed by non-profit organisation EPIC Foundation. The tablet has been designed in India and will be produced locally by electronic manufacturing services company VVDN and JioPhone maker Unit

India's smartphone market grew by a nominal 1% in 2023, shows IDC data

The market grew 11% year-on-year in second half of CY23, compensating for the sharp 10% decline in the first half

IT ministry fears losing out to China, Vietnam in smartphone exports race

Lower tariffs on components is key to India's ambitions to attract smartphone manufacturers

Nothing schedules Phone (2a) launch for March 5: Event info, what to expect

Nothing is expected to launch a pair of wireless audio accessories under CMF brand alongside the Phone (2a) smartphone on March 5

HMD Global to debut two smartphones powered by Unisoc chips: Details here

The inaugural smartphones from HMD Global outside Nokia line would reportedly be called Legend and Legend Pro, according to product listing on performance benchmarking platform Geekbench

HMD unveils strategy to recover lost ground in Indian smartphone market

But company executives clarified that it will continue to make Nokia phones and move to a multi-brand strategy across the globe

Lava Yuva 3 budget smartphone goes on sale: Know price, specs, and more

The Lava Yuva 3 is available on e-commerce platform Amazon at a starting price of Rs 6,799. It is offered in 4GB RAM and up to 128GB on-board storage configuration

Moto g24 Power goes on sale, price starts at Rs 8,999: Know offers and more

The Moto g24 smartphone is available on Motorola online store, e-commerce platform Flipkart, and select retail outlets

OnePlus 12 review: Competitive pricing makes it a potential flagship killer

Despite the absence of AI features, the OnePlus 12 stands as a cost-effective professional-grade smartphone poised to rival other flagship models