Page 31 - Smartphones

Business isn't ringing for sub-Rs 10k smartphones as costs rise, 5G knocks

Inflation, higher component costs among reasons for decline of popular segment

Rajeev Chandrasekhar denies reports of mandatory lab testing of OS updates

On Tuesday, Reuters reported that India might ask smartphone makers to allow the removal of pre-installed apps and mandate screening of major operating system updates

Govt's new security testing plan targets pre-installed phone apps

Smartphone players often sell their devices with proprietary apps, but also sometimes pre-install others with which they have monetisation agreements

POCO X5 5G with Qualcomm SD 695, 120Hz AMOLED screen launched: Price, specs

The POCO X5 5G will be available in supernova green, wildcat blue and jaguar black colours on Flipkart from March 21

Realme to redefine entry-level smartphone segment with realme C series

These devices come equipped with impressive specifications and features that make them formidable smartphones in the entry-level segment

Samsung Galaxy F14 5G to launch in India next week, to cost under Rs 15,000

Samsung is all set to launch an affordable Galaxy F14 5G smartphone in India next week that is likely to start below Rs 15,000, industry sources said on Monday

Google Pixel 7a may be equipped with 8GB of RAM, updated camera bar design

Tech giant Google's upcoming Pixel 7a smartphone will come equipped with 8GB of RAM and will feature an updated camera bar design, the media reported

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 may feature 6.2-inch outer screen

The tech giant is expected to unveil the Z Fold 5 later this year alongside a new Flip device and Galaxy Watch, the report said

Xiaomi 13 Pro review: Camera-focused phone that makes photography easy, fun

Priced at Rs 79,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB on-board storage, the Xiaomi 13 Pro offers a novel imaging experience on top of a premium package

Indian telecom market sees 36% value growth in offline retail: Report

Experts forecast 2023 to be stable with value-driven growth for the Indian telecom market compared to 2022

itel launches A60 smartphone with 5000mAh battery at Rs 5,999: Details here

The new smartphone is designed with dual security features to provide customers with the option to use either a fingerprint sensor or face recognition technology

Apple iPhone SE 4 may feature OLED panel from Chinese supplier: Report

Due to production problems, BOE missed the initial number of OLED panels intended for this year's iPhone 15 series, with Samsung and LG claiming the majority of orders, reports MacRumors

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip-enabled phones to support built-in 'iSIMs'

The new iSIM, like Thales' eSIM, comes fully compliant with the GSMA Remote SIM Provisioning standard, meaning subscriptions can be managed remotely via any standard platform

Vivo V27 Pro: Unboxing | Hands-on | First looks | Aura Light | Curved screen

The Vivo V27 Pro sports a HDR10+ certified AMOLED curved screen of fullHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 system-on-chip, paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB on-board storage. The phone boots Android 13 operating system based Funtouch 13 interface. It has a triple-camera on the back, featuring a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, the phone has a 50MP camera sensor with autofocus

Xiaomi 13 Pro India pricing, launch offers, availability announced: Details

The Xiaomi 13 Pro will be available in limited stocks. It will be available with introductory offers, including up to Rs 12,000 exchange bonus exclusive to existing Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphone may not feature Chinese foldable panels

The company is likely to use the teardrop hinge design for its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 devices

Samsung secure 5G tech for direct communication between phones, satellites

Based on this technology, Samsung's future Exynos modems will support two-way text messaging as well as high-definition image and video sharing, the company mentioned

Lava launches Yuva 2 Pro smartphone at Rs 7999: Specifications and features

Lava Yuva 2 Pro comes pre-loaded with free subscription of Doubtnut's course material for students in classes 9th to 12th (worth up to Rs 12,000 for one year)

iQOO Neo 7 5G review: Ticks right boxes for performance-centric smartphone

At Rs 29,999 onwards, the iQOO Neo 7 5G is a performance-centric smartphone that could have been an all-rounder if it had the cameras to match the price