Page 21 - Smartphones

US biggest export destination for Indian smartphones in Apr-Jul: Govt data

India exported smartphones worth USD 4.67 billion in April-July this fiscal, following a multifold jump in shipments to the US, which emerged as the biggest destination for India-made devices, according to government data. The smartphone exports to the US jumped multiple times to USD 1.67 billion during the first four months of this fiscal against USD 284.6 million a year ago, the commerce ministry data showed. The US accounted for one-third of the shipments in value terms. The US was followed by the UAE (USD 836.36 million), the Netherlands (USD 379.3 million), the UK (USD 336.27 million), Italy (USD 245.7 million), and the Czech Republic (USD 230.25 million). Overall India's export of smartphones in 2022-23 was USD 10.95 billion. During April-July 2023-24, smartphone exports soared by 99.52 per cent over April-July 2022-23. Prior to 2022-23, the smartphone exports were non-existent, so the data was not captured. After the announcement of the Product Linked Incentives (PLI) sche

Google's Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2 available for pre-orders

While the Pixel 8 is priced at Rs 75,999, the Pixel 8 Pro comes in at Rs 106,999. Meanwhile, the Pixel Watch 2 is priced at Rs 39,900

Google launches Pixel 8 series, Watch 2: India prices, introductory offers

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and the Watch 2 are now available for pre-order with introductory offers exclusively on e-commerce platform Flipkart, with availability starting from October 12

Google takes on Apple with Pixel 8, launches smartphones with AI camera

Pixel 8 smartphones pack an upgraded core processor and artificial intelligence-based photography features, and a new smartwatch

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Tab S9 FE series, Buds FE launched in India: Details

Delivery for all three products - Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE series, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE - will commence from October 7

Vivo V29, V29 Pro smartphones with curved displays launched: Price, specs

Both the Vivo V29 and V29 Pro sport a 6.78-inch two-side curved display of 1.5k resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate

Made by Google event to kick off at 7:30 pm: Where to watch, what to expect

Google is hosting an in-person event in New York, US on October 4 where the technology giant is expected to announce the Pixel 8 series, Pixel Watch 2, and more

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE goes official; Tab S9 FE, Buds FE tag along: Details

All three devices in the Samsung Galaxy Fan Edition series are expected to launch in India soon

Ultra-premium buzz: Indian demand for phones priced over Rs 1 lakh doubles

According to retailers, the penetration of EMI schemes in smaller towns in the country has led to a higher demand for these phones

OnePlus 11R Solar Red 5G with textured vegan leather back goes official

The OnePlus 11R 5G Solar Red edition will be available for purchase from October 7 on the e-commerce platform Amazon India

Lava eyes 10% smartphone market in 2 yrs with investment of Rs 600 crore

Home-grown mobile devices maker Lava International expects to capture 10 per cent market share in under Rs 30,000-priced smartphone segment on account of up to Rs 600 crore investment in product development and marketing in the next two years, a senior company official said. Lava International President Sunil Raina told PTI that at a time when several Indian mobile phone companies succumbed to the pressure of aggressive pricing of foreign players around 2016-17 coupled with challenges posed by demonetisation and GST implementation, Lava focussed on its core strength and re-worked on the growth strategy. The company relaunched its smartphone business with a small pause with focus on customer experience around devices and providing repair service at home, Raina said. He said that the company has realised that technology has to be competitive for growth along with visibility. "With branding and product development, we will invest Rs 500-600 crore in the next two years with a large par

Tecno launches Phantom V Flip 5G foldable smartphone at Rs 49,999: Details

The Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G foldable smartphone has a 1.32-inch circular cover display and a secondary 6.9-inch fullHD+ bendable display

Flipkart BBD sale: Nothing Phone (2) at Rs 32,999 onwards with these offers

Nothing announced White colour variant of the Phone (2) in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model, which has been offered only in grey colour initially

iPhone 15 Pro Max review: Apple's flagship smartphone is full of surprises

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max stands out within the iPhone 15 series and offers substantial improvements over the previous generation model, the iPhone 14 Pro Max

Dixon to make smartphones, other related products for Xiaomi at Noida plant

Dixon has been cleared to receive sops under the PLI scheme for mobile manufacturing and currently makes phones for Reliance Jio, Motorola and Nokia

Motorola Edge 40 Neo review: Solid contender in midrange smartphone segment

From price-to-specifications optics, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo seems to be an all-round smartphone. Is it? Let us find out

Google Pixel 8: Leaks leave little to imagination ahead of Oct 4 launch

Alleged details related to the upcoming Google Pixel 8 series has surfaced on the web, revealing key information about the duo of the smartphone that are slated to launch on October 4

Apple outpaces Samsung to become largest smartphone exporter from India

Apple has already grabbed the tag of the largest smartphone exporter from India by value due to its premium and super premium segment

Digital forensics: India's opportunity

Now is the time for digital forensics to rise from obscurity and claim its place of prominence in the digital domain

HTech launches Honor 90 5G smartphone in UP, to target major cities first

Smart devices maker HTech will target major cities of Uttar Pradesh in the first phase to market its smartphone, HONOR 90 5G, which it launched in the state on Monday. Senior vice-president of HTech C P Khandelwal, who was in Lucknow to mark the launch of the smartphone, told PTI, "The launch has been good, and we have launched it on online and offline channels." Speaking about the marketing strategy for the state, he said that the company has appointed distributors in major cities in the first phase keeping in mind the company's first product, first launch, and "price band, which is majorly acceptable for the major cities". "But soon we will come up with more models, where we will go across cities, towns and everywhere," he said and added that the next launch is likely within two months. The premium device is available at a price starting from Rs 37,999 on online channels. When asked how he sees Uttar Pradesh as a market for smartphones, Khandelwal said, "Definitely UP is one of