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Nord CE 3 5G: Unboxing and first look at OnePlus’ core-edition smartphone

The Nord CE 3 5G is a new addition in OnePlus core-edition smartphones line-up. Though an affordable smartphone by pricing, the Nord CE 3 5G boasts premium features in a thin-and-lightweight design.

US biggest export destination for Indian smartphones in April-May: Govt

India exported USD 2.43 billion worth of smartphones in April-May this fiscal, driven by a multifold jump in shipments to the US which emerged as the biggest destination for India-made devices, according to the government data. The smartphone exports to the US jumped multiple times to USD 812.49 million during the first two months of this fiscal as against USD 92.2 million in April-May 2022-23, 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 484.52 million), the Netherlands (USD 205 million), the UK (USD 151.33 million), Italy (USD 136.57 million), and the Czech Republic (USD 115.5 million). Overall India's export of smartphones in 2022-23 was worth USD 10.95 billion. During April-May 2023-24, smartphone exports soared by 157.82 per cent over April-May 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 ..

Samsung eyes 50% market share in premium segment with Fold 5, Flip 5

Korean electronics major Samsung expects its new foldable devices Galaxy Fold 5 and Galaxy Flip 5 will enable it to capture half of the super premium smartphone segment in India, currently dominated by iPhone maker Apple. Super premium smartphone segment comprises handsets priced above USD 1,000 (about Rs 82,000). Samsung Electronics president and head of Mobile eXperience Business T M Roh said that the company aims to increase its market share to 50 per cent with the launch of Galaxy Fold 5 and Galaxy Flip 5 in the super premium segment from 35 per cent at present. "In the super premium segment, the Samsung foldable has about 35 per cent market share in the entire Indian market. And then now with the launch of Fold 5 and Flip 5, we are now targeting over 50 per cent in the USD-1,000 or higher super premium segment in India," Roh said. According to Counterpoint Research, Samsung led the overall India market with 20 per cent market share in the first quarter of 2023 and its share in

Samsung unveils foldable smartphones in bet on devices with bending screens

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled two foldable smartphones as it continues to bet on devices with bending screens, a budding market that has yet to fully take off because of high prices. The clamshell-designed Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, a larger device that opens and folds like a book, can be pre-ordered in certain markets including the United States and South Korea starting Wednesday. Built with 6.7-inch and 7.6-inch main screens, the phones have bigger displays than Samsung's previous folding devices and are equipped with more advanced cameras, providing crisper visuals and more features for work, text and video chats, movies and games, the company said. Designed to be compact and easy to carry, the Flip 5 is also built with a 3.4-inch cover screen that allows it to be used folded in half. The phones, which run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor chips, are slightly sleeker and lighter than their predecessors but designed to be more durable and ...

UNESCO report urges ban on smartphones in schools, to "Put Learners First"

UNESCO report suggests that excessive use of mobile phones is leading to reduced educational performance, with more screen time impacting the emotional stability of children negatively

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 foldable devices: Details

Among the core upgrades in the Samsung 2023 foldable is the new 'Flex Hinge', which is said to make the foldable experience possible without compromising on aesthetic balanced and solid design

Amazed to see fast pace digital change in India: Samsung SW Asia CEO

India has changed digitally at a fast pace with the use of smartphones, and businesses will expand in the country in the coming years, a senior Samsung official said here. Samsung SouthWest Asia President and CEO JB Park said Digital India kind of projects were adopted in Korea in the past that brought growth and development in the country. India has a vast population under an average of 30 years, which will push for growth in demand and business, he added. "You have to think about the expanding population in India, and the proportion of people who are young, say below 30 years. You have to look at the penetration of each category, such as smartphones and refrigerators. If you look at India, in the next 20 years, the demand will not be soft, and businesses will expand," Park, who oversees India business, said. Samsung, at present, leads the India market in several technology verticals. Samsung led the Indian smartphone market with a 20 per cent share in the January-March 2023 quar

'Power' and 'performance' key USPs of iQOO: CEO on launch of Neo 7 Pro

Smartphone company iQOO continues to witness growth in the industry as customers of iQOO are varied in comparison to those customers of its parent firm VIVO, a top official said on Tuesday, as the company launched its latest iQOO Neo 7 Pro. iQOO has priced the iQOO Neo 7 Pro at Rs 32,999. Company CEO Nipun Marya said his company has become the fastest growing Android-smartphone brand in Tamil Nadu. "Power and performance are the key USPs of the iQOO products and therefore the needs of customers and the usage of customers of iQOO smartphones are very different from VIVO customers," he told PTI in an interaction. Elaborating, he said VIVO and iQOO cater to different consumer segments. Most students prefer iQOO, he added. "While VIVO products are very good and the best in the industry when it comes to camera and design, iQOO tops with power and performance which are the key USPs of the iQOO products," he said. The company produces iQOO brand of smartphones at the VIVO assembling uni

Realme Pad 2: Unboxing and hands-on

Realme Pad 2 is the latest addition in Chinese smartphone maker Realme’s tablet portfolio in India. The tablet sports an 11.5-inch 2K display of 120Hz refresh rate.

Xiaomi to bet big on Rs 10-15k segment for 5G smartphones, enhance reach

Smartphone maker Xiaomi is betting big on the Rs 10,000-15,000 device segment to regain its lost market share, a senior official of the company said on Friday. Xiaomi India, President, Muralikrishnan B said that the company has come up with a reset strategy and will focus to be "India's most loved and trusted smartphones" and IOT brand with "focus on efficiency and sustainability with a secure foundation." He said that Xiaomi will operate with a leaner product portfolio and focus on democratising 5G in the country. "Today most of the 5G devices that are being sold are above Rs 20,000. There is an increase in penetration in Rs 15,000-20,000 but mass of the market, the belly of the market is going to be in Rs 10,000-Rs 15,000 where there is a clear opportunity for Xiaomi to replicate what we did with 4G and recreate that 5G magic," Muralikrishnan said. According to Counterpoint Research, the Rs 10,000-Rs 20,000 price segment had recorded the steepest decline of 34 per cent on a ...

Vivo Y27 smartphone with 44W fast charger launched in India: Price, specs

Powered by MediaTek Helio G85 processor, the Vivo Y27 packs a 5000mAh mega battery supported by 44W flashcharging technology

Nothing Phone (2) review: A motley mix of familiar design, fresh experience

While the Phone (1) and Phone (2) share many similarities, the latter smartphone from Nothing has more to it than meets the eye

Realme Pad 2, C53 smartphone launched in India today, check details

Realme launched its Pad 2 and C53 smartphone in India today at 12 pm on its official youtube channel. The device will be available for consumers through an e-commerce platform, Flipkart

OPPO Reno10 Pro Plus, Reno 10 Pro 5G smartphones go on sale: Details here

The OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G and the Reno10 Pro 5G are priced at Rs 54,999 and Rs 39,999, respectively

OPPO Reno10 Pro Plus 5G review: An imaging-centric phone full of surprises

The OPPO Reno10 Pro Plus 5G is an impressive premium smartphone with notable features, particularly in the imaging and charging department

Nothing Phone 2: Unboxing and hands-on | Look at redesigned Glyph interface

Nothing launches Phone (2) with significant upgrades for a mid-premium smartphone experience in 2023. Check out the redesigned glyph interface in the video.

Nothing launches Phone 2 at Rs 44,999 onwards: Know offers, specs, and more

The Nothing Phone (2) will be available for purchase in open sale on Friday, July 21 at 12 PM onwards via Flipkart and select retail outlets

Samsung launches Qualcomm SD 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE in India at Rs 49999

Priced at Rs 49,999, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is available in 256GB on-board storage configuration and five colour options - navy, lavender, white, olive, and graphite

Tata group closes in on deal to become India's first iPhone manufacturer

Tata group is in talks to acquire Wistron's factory in Karnataka, which is potentially valued at over $600 million and employs over 10,000 workers

After Qualcomm, MediaTek announces 5G chip for mainstream devices: Details

The MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chip features two ARM Cortex-A76 big cores and six ARM Cortex-A55 efficiency cores