Page 7 - Smartphones

Xiaomi to spend $7 billion on developing its own chip over a decade

Xiaomi has spent more than 13.5 billion yuan over the past four plus years and plans to invest 6 billion yuan in research and development this year

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip enhances on-device AI for mid-range phones

Smartphone makers such as China's Vivo and HONOR have confirmed that they will release devices powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 later this month

Apple, Samsung may replace Plus models with ultra-thin smartphones: Report

Samsung's new Galaxy S25 Edge stands out for its ultra-slim titanium build, measuring just 5.8mm thick and weighing 163g-even though it features a display size similar to the Galaxy S25 Plus

NxtCell ties up with Dixon's Padget to manufacture Alcatel phones in India

NxtCell partners with Dixon's Padget Electronics to locally manufacture Alcatel smartphones; $30 milllion committed for brand relaunch, annual capacity to produce 1.2 million units

Smartphones, electric vehicles off limits in India-UK free trade agreement

Government officials said that while the deal was concluded on Tuesday, implementation could take over 15 months

Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro goes on sale in India: Check offers, specs, more

On the first day of sale, customers purchasing the new CMF Phone 2 Pro can claim an additional Rs 1,000 off through either a bank discount or a trade-in deal, on top of introductory offers

Samsung offers up to Rs 16,000 off on smartphones in limited-period deals

From May 1, Samsung will offer deals on select Galaxy A, M and F-series models, with up to Rs 16,000 off on the Galaxy A55 5G

CMF Phone 2 Pro: Nothing's modular phone returns with a new accessories kit

Unlike the CMF Phone 1's swappable back panels, the CMF Phone 2 Pro opts for a fixed design-yet retains its modularity through a new range of attachable accessories

Nothing launches CMF Phone 2 Pro, Buds 2 series audio devices: Price, specs

The CMF Phone 2 Pro retains the modular design ethos of the CMF Phone 1, featuring exposed screws at the back for attaching accessories

Soon, Google's Find My Device to support accessories with ultra-wideband

Reportedly, Google is going to roll out ultra-wideband support for its Find My Device network, allowing high accuracy tracking of devices and trackers with supported hardware

Nothing to launch CMF Phone 2 Pro, Buds 2 series today: Watch livestream

Nothing has confirmed that the CMF Phone 2 Pro will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro. The smartphone will feature a modular design similar to its predecessor

POCO F7 5G phone with 7550mAh battery to be launched in May: What to expect

Reportedly, the POCO F7 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. The smartphone will sport a 6.83-inch OLED display with adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz

Global chip design giant Qualcomm sees mid-tier AI mobiles in India in 2026

Value phones to follow in two years as consumer use cases expand

OnePlus 13T with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite launched: Specs and features

The OnePlus 13T is currently exclusive to China, but is expected to launch globally, including in India, soon. Here are the details

Nothing Phone 3 will launch in Q3 this year, confirms CEO: What to expect

While much of the Phone 3's specifications remain under wraps, Nothing has previously hinted that its next flagship will introduce AI-based "interactions"

CMF by Nothing: Everything we know so far of CMF Phone 2 Pro, Buds 2 series

CMF Phone 2 Pro has been confirmed to feature a 50MP telephoto camera, along with a 50MP primary and an 8MP ultra-wide lens

Google releases Android 16 beta 4 for Pixel smartphones: Check new features

Google has confirmed that this is the final scheduled beta update before Android 16's official release, expected next month

Smartphones ring loudest in Indian exports: Shipments' value reaches $18 bn

In the corresponding period of the previous financial year (FY24), smartphones ranked fourth among HS-coded exports, behind automotive diesel fuel, aviation turbine fuel, and diamonds

Big Tech leads global stocks rally after Trump reciprocal tariff pause

The S&P 500 Index climbed 1.5 per cent as of 9.33 am in New York, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index jumped 1.9 per cent

Vivo to equip X200 Ultra with photography kit comparable to Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Photography kit for the Vivo X200 Ultra will feature a specially designed bracket to provide better camera stability and it will come equipped with a dedicated video button