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Shooting for the stars: Samsung Galaxy S23+ review

What do you really get in the kitted-up version of the S23 flagship smartphone? 




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Samsung launches Samsung News for Galaxy devices

The Samsung News app will source the content from Bloomberg, Reuters, CNN, Fox News, Vice, etc.




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Vivo to introduce its newest X90 series in India today

Vivo X90 series will include two handset variants – Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro



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Vivo launches X90 series starting at ₹59,999

Vivo has launched Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro smartphones in India



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Vivo X90 Pro Review

Getting up close with a surprisingly snazzy snapper




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India’s smartphone market declined by 16% in January-March: IDC

Consumer demand remained sluggish amid uncertain macroeconomic conditions and inventory levels were elevated because of high stocking in H2 2022, says IDC report 




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Sanchar Saathi: All you need to know

Is Sanchar Saathi similar to Google and Apple’s ‘Find my phone’? Know more




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Foxconn to start manufacturing iPhones in Karnataka by April 2024

The company has already paid 30% of the land cost to the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board




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Realme launches 11 Pro Series 5G smartphones starting at ₹23,999

Realme has introduced two smartphones — the 11 Pro+ 5G and the 11 Pro 5G — under the flagship.



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Apple to shift 18 per cent of global iPhone production to India by FY25: Report

These estimates are based on targets committed by Apple’s contract manufacturers -- Wistron, Foxconn and Pegatron -- under the production-linked incentive scheme for mobile phones



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Google may start smartphone production in India

In talks with multiple contract manufacturers to start local production



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Reliance Jio launches affordable phone platform, starting at $12

The platform offers low-cost internet-enabled devices, starting at ₹999, with the goal of providing affordable options for users to upgrade from feature phones.




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Lenovo Tab M9 review: An affordable, compact companion

Here is the low-down on where it impresses, and where it doesn’t




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OPPO Reno10 Pro+ review: A picture perfect prodigy? 

The latest photography-focused flagship promises to bring in both style and substance




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Honor unveils Magic V2: A foldable phone competing against Apple’s flagships

With a foldable OLED screen and a competitive price, it aims to challenge iPhone’s dominance in the market.



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We are currently preparing to enter wearable market: Lava Head

In an interview with businessline, Sunil Raina, President and Business Head, Lava International shares his views




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Apple heads for largest Q3 revenue drop since 2016 as iPhone sales slow

Apple is likely to announce a 1.6 per cent drop in total quarterly revenue, its steepest drop in third-quarter revenue since 2016.




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Foxconn begins iPhone 15 production in India

The scale of India production for the iPhone 15 will depend on the ready availability of components, which are largely imported, and the smooth ramp-up of production lines at the Foxconn factory outside Chennai



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Optiemus enters into JV with Corning International to produce ‘Made in India’ mobile glass covers

The 70:30 JV between Optiemus and Corning will help expand India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem



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Apple Event 2023: iPhone 15 to come with USB-C

This move is the most radical change for iPhones since the lightning port standard was adopted by Apple in 2012.




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Apple Event 2023: Apple unveils iPhone 15, new watches

iPhone 15 Pro to start from ₹1,34,900 onwards; Apple makes move to USB-C charging for iPhones official.




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Apple iPhone 15: Pricing in India versus other countries

Apple’s iPhone 15 series includes iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max




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Apple's new iPhones get faster chips, better cameras and new charging ports

All the new models will be available in stores from September 22, with pre-orders beginning this Friday




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Apple iPhone 15 launched in India, starting at ₹79,900

The pre-order date set for iPhone 15 have been set for September 15, and the official sales set to commence from September 22




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Apple tech support staff urged to stay mum on iPhone 12 radiation issue

If customers inquire about the French government’s claim that the model exceeds standards for electromagnetic radiation, workers should say they don’t have anything to share, Apple employees have been told



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Apple's iPhone seen gaining market share in India as Pro model demand rises

The company is projected to account for 7 per cent of all smartphone sales in the country from July to December, up from 5 per cent in the first half of 2023



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Apple updates iPhone 12 software to address France's radiation testing requirements

French regulators halted sales of the iPhone 12 after finding that the device gives off more than permissible amounts of radiation when in contact with static surfaces



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Local value addition in ‘Made in India’ smartphones climbs 16% in 2023

Samsung’s high local value add in comparison to Apple is largely a function of time




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Google to launch India-made Pixel 8 phones in 2024

Google partnering with international, domestic manufacturers to produce Pixel smartphones locally



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Top iPad Apps and Games unveiled in varied categories

The Apple Arcade section includes titles like NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition, Angry Birds Reloaded, and Mini Motorways, indicating a mix of gaming genres available with the subscription



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Samsung to kick off year of AI phones with new launch this month

Likely to be known as the Galaxy S24, Samsung Electronics said it plans to launch its next flagship device on January 17 in San Jose, California




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Rare discount on iPhone 15 in China as competition intensifies

The price of some iPhones has been cut by 5 per cent in a Lunar New Year promotion that will last from January 18-January 21




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Samsung launches newest Galaxy S24 smartphones with AI functions

Samsung looks to take on Apple with their latest AI functions in the S24 range.




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Samsung to embed Google's generative AI tech Gemini Nano in S24 smartphone series




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Apple reports another record quarter in India driven by iPhone sales

Reports double digit revenue growth in the quarter, Apple shipments cross 10-million mark




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OnePlus launches specially designed Genshin Impact smartphone 

The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition will be available for purchase in India from March 19




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Cloud-based smartphone app APhone debuts on Solana

The app will provide users an affordable way of engaging with web3 applications without hardware limitations




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Samsung expects 75% of total handset sales to come from 5G smartphones in 2024

Announces the launch of Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G



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Samsung enhances security features in its mid-segment smartphones

Samsung Knox Vault Security that was available in S series models, now features in A series smartphones



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Apple apologises for iPad Pro 'Crush' ad, Ad Age says

The advertisement titled "Crush" has over a million views on Apple's YouTube channel




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Average selling price of smartphones in first quarter in India stagnates for first time in three years: Report

The average selling price of smartphones remained flat YoY and QoQ at $263, ending a rising streak that lasted several quarters, IDC said




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Max performance, on a budget? Realme GT 6T review

A look at the last power-focused smartphone from a company that generally does mid-rangers well!




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Leica love goes the distance: Xiaomi 14 CIVI review

The photography-forward smartphone offers a unique aesthetic for enthusiasts




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Xiaomi to ship 70 crore devices in India over next ten years

Currently, the company says it has shipped 35 crore devices in India, which includes 25 crore smartphones



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Indkal Technologies licenses Acer brand to manufacture and sell mobile phones 

The agreement will see Acer designing, manufacturing, and distributing smartphones under its brand, focusing on models priced between ₹15,000 and ₹50,000




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Apple unveils iPhone 16, watch series 10, Airpods 4 and more

The iPhone 16 starts at ₹79,900, the iPhone 16 Plus at ₹89,900, the iPhone 16 Pro at ₹1,19,900, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at ₹1,44,900.




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Apple Glowtime Event 2024: iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4 launched

Apple Intelligence, the tech giant’s proprietary AI interface, finally arrives on the iPhone 16 series. The Watch Series 10 debuts detection of sleep apnea, and introduces new trackers for underwater sports



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Huawei unveils $2,800 trifold phone hours after iPhone 16 debut

The so-called trifold phone from Huawei, dubbed the Mate XT and starting at 19,999 yuan ($2,800), took over five years of development and promises to fit a 10-inch tablet in a pocket



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ASUS expands in south India, opens new store in Bengaluru

PC maker has increased its market share from 6 to 18 per cent and plans to capture 25-30 per cent of the consumer PC segment in the country




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Smartphone replacement cycle in India increased from 24 months to almost 36 months

The aspiration to own a good device without paying much is making the used smartphones a very attractive choice for consumers wanting to upgrade or even with first-time smartphone users