Page 28 - Smartphones

Qualcomm working with OEMs to cut 5G smartphone cost to sub-Rs 8,000

It's the only way to boost sales of mid and entry level phones - the main volume drivers

Asus ROG Phone 7 series gaming phones go on sale at Vijay Sales: Details

The vanilla edition in the ROG Phone 7 series is offered in 12GB RAM and 256GB on-board storage at Rs 74,999. Its Ultimate edition is offered in 16GB RAM and 512GB on-board storage at Rs 99,999

Google Android 14: What's new, rollout timeline, beta eligible smartphones

Google released the second beta version at the I/O, which is now available for partner phones, tablets and foldables. Below are the details

Portal to track, recover lost mobile phones to be unveiled on May 17

With the help of this portal, users can also access their SIM card number and block it if anybody is found using the SIM through the owner's ID

Tata Capital launches payment facility, UPI 123PAY for feature phone users

UPI 123PAY will be useful, especially for payments of low-value and microfinance customers

Pixel 7a: Unboxing and hands-on | Google’s affordable phone in Pixel line

Engineered by Google, the Pixel 7a is a new addition in its smartphone line in India powered by the Tensor G2 chip. Watch the unboxing video

Google launches Pixel 7a phone, sale with launch offers starts on Flipkart

Priced at Rs 43,999, the Google Pixel 7a is available for purchase on the e-commerce platform Flipkart with launch offers. Details below

Consumers perplexed about finding best 5G enabled smartphone: Report

With several 5G smartphones now available in India, the major hindrance for consumers is about identifying a smartphone that could deliver the best 5G experience, a report has revealed.

Samsung to launch Galaxy S23 smartphone in lime colour: Details here

The lime colour will be in addition to the phantom black, cream, green, and lavender colours that the Samsung Galaxy S23 is currently available in

75% smartphone users suffers from Nomophobia: Counterpoint Research

Three out of four people in India have Nomophobia, the fear of being detached from their smartphone

Smartphones must not disable FM radio feature by default, says Centre

The disabling of the feature had an impact on the central government's ability to disseminate real-time information, the ministry said

Google reveals new foldable Pixel phone, to release details on May 10

The move signals that Google is getting more serious about competing with Samsung and Apple Inc in smartphones

Nothing to launch premium smartphone Phone (2) in June-Aug quarter: Details

The Nothing Phone (2) will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series processor

Google I/O 2023: Pixel 7a arriving in India on May 11 as Flipkart exclusive

Pixel 7a would likely be unveiled alongside other Pixel devices at the Google's annual developers conference (Google I/O) on May 10

Why use of refurbished mobile phones helps in environment conservation

Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily routines, but their mass production has brought damage to the environment

Google Pixel Fold leaked images show sleek, nearly gapless hinge design

The highly-anticipated Google Pixel Fold has finally surfaced in a series of leaked marketing images, revealing a sleek design with a nearly gapless hinge

Global smartphone market to gain momentum only in second half of 2023

Samsung reclaimed its pole position and shipped 60.3 million units, driven by a refreshed product portfolio

Indian consumers want new phone series not to be more than 5-10% costlier

In terms of expectations, consumers want them to show fast and improved performance making processor an important decision for OEMs to select

Govt to distribute smartphones to 4 mn women on Raksha Bandhan: CM Gehlot

The Rajasthan government will give free smartphones with three years of internet pack to 40 lakh women on the festival of Raksha Bandhan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced on Friday. The festival will be celebrated in August-end. "In the Chiranjeevi scheme, we have made all women the head (of the family). 1.35 crore women have become the head of the household. These women will get a smartphone along with three years of free internet," Gehlot said while addressing the people after visiting the price relief camp in Rawatsar town of Hanumangarh. "We have decided that on Raksha Bandhan, 40 lakh smartphones will be given to women in Rajasthan," he added. The chief minister in his 2022 budget speech had announced that women heads of Chiranjeevi families will be given smartphones with internet access for three years. Under the Mukhyamantri Digital Seva Yojana, smartphones were to be given to about 1.35 crore women. However, the scheme could be implemented as phones in such large numb

India smartphone market suffers highest ever Q1 decline at 19% 31 mn units

This was the highest ever Q1 decline seen by India's smartphone market, besides being the third consecutive quarterly decline