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Nothing introduces call recording in Essential Space app for Phone 3 series

Nothing Phone 3 series gains call recording via the Essential Space app, with AI-generated summaries for each conversation for future reference

Nothing Phone 4a Pro reportedly surfaces on IMEI database: What to expect

A new listing in the IMEI database points to the Nothing Phone 4a Pro, the successor to the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, with model number 'A069P'

CMF, Optiemus to invest $100 million in India JV; to create 1.8K jobs

CMF and Optiemus Infracom will invest $100 million in a JV that makes India the base for operations, R&D and manufacturing, creating 1,800 jobs and a global export hub

Smartphone exports to US decline 58% to $964.8 million: GTRI report

India's smartphone exports to its largest market, the US, fell 58 per cent from USD 2.29 billion in May to USD 964.8 million in August, think tank GTRI said on Monday. It said that the development is alarming and counter-intuitive as there are no tariffs on smartphones. "This demands urgent investigation to uncover the real reasons that are driving the fall," the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said. Smartphone exports, India's largest export to the US, plunged 58 per cent from USD 2.29 billion in May 2025 to USD 964.8 million in August, it said, adding the fall was steady month by month. It was USD 2 billion in June and USD 1.52 billion in July. In FY2025, the US remained India's top smartphone market with USD 10.6 billion imports (44 per cent of India's global exports of USD 24.1 billion), followed by the EU at USD 7.1 billion (29.5 per cent). It added that tariff-free products, which account for 28.5 per cent of India's August exports, posted the sharpest contraction o

Sony Xperia 10 VII: The midrange marvel Indians can only admire from afar

Sony has unveiled the Xperia 10 VII with a Pixel-like camera bar, Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, dual rear cameras, and Android 15, but it won't be launching in India

Electronic components PLI received over ₹50K cr proposals: Vaishnaw

Today, the world trusts India's electronics manufacturing capabilities, says Vaishnaw

Entry-level 5G smartphone market hots up ahead of festival season

India's sub-Rs 10,000 5G smartphone market is heating up with festive offers and brand launches as affordable chipsets boost supply and demand ahead of the shopping season

India tightens grip on global smartphone market by value, shows data

Steady gains make country third-largest market; China and UK see declines

HMD launches Vibe 5G, and 4G feature phones in India: Check price and specs

HMD has launched the Vibe 5G smartphone in India at Rs 8,999, alongside two entry-level 4G feature phones - the HMD 101 and 102

Scrolling on toilet increases your risk of haemorrhoids, new study shows

Prolonged sitting on a toilet seat is believed to increase pressure inside the pelvic floor and lead to blood pooling in the vascular cushions of the anus, making haemorrhoids more likely to develop

Nothing announces plans to open a retail store in India later this year

Nothing will open its first flagship store in India this year, while CMF is establishing its global headquarters locally to strengthen its presence

GST overhaul: Will your smartphones get cheaper? Here's what you must know

Smartphone manufacturers had been seeking a reduction in GST on mobile phones from 18 per cent to 5 per cent, arguing that this would boost demand

Google to sell certified refurbished Pixel smartphones in India via Cashify

Google's Pixel Refurbished Program, in partnership with Cashify, brings certified Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 Pro at reduced prices, bundled with warranty and charger

Apple ramps up India production as peak festival season approaches

Production ramps up, exports soar, and the US market takes 78% of shipments in the first half of 2025

CloudMosa looks to the cloud to speed up 4G feature phone journey

CloudMosa sees its offering as a big opportunity to hasten the upgradation of consumers from 2G to 4G feature phones

Realme P4 series with AI gaming features launching Aug 20: What to expect

Realme will launch the P4 Pro 5G and P4 5G in India on August 20 with dual-chip architecture, AI gaming features, 144Hz AMOLED displays, and 7,000mAh batteries

These SIM card-sized SSDs from China promise big storage in a tiny package

China's Biwin has unveiled Mini SSD, which combines SSD performance with microSD portability, offering IP68 durability, hot-swap support, and up to 2TB storage

Datanomics: India's manufacturing sector yet to show its strength

While certain sectors such as smartphones have shown remarkable export growth, the broader manufacturing landscape does not tell an inspiring story

Optiemus debuts RhinoTech, its made-in-India screen protectors for phones

Optiemus has launched RhinoTech, India-made screen protectors using Corning glass, offering durability, anti-microbial benefits, and premium options starting September

Best of BS Opinion: India must make rational choices on Trump tariffs

Our editorials and opinion pieces today look at the impact of Trump's tariffs and how India should calibrate its responses, as well as the social and economic impact of AI replacing IT jobs