AI flagship killer realme GT 6 is set to become the most coveted smartphone

New Delhi: The smartphone world is buzzing about the potential of AI, and it’s easy to see why! AI-powered features promise to revolutionise how we use our phones, offering a level of personalisation and intelligence we’ve never seen before. This has led to a surge in brands promoting “AI features,” however, it’s important for consumers … Read more

India smartphone market poised for fierce competition in affordable 5G segment

New Delhi: With the smartphone market registering 10 per cent (year-on-year) growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 in India and 5G devices capturing 70 per cent share, analysts on Thursday said that the market in this year and beyond is poised for fierce competition in the affordable 5G segment. According to CyberMedia Research … Read more

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max best-selling smartphone in Q1 this year: Report

New Delhi: Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max was the best-selling smartphone of the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, a new report showed on Monday. According to Counterpoint Research, Apple and Samsung dominated the top 10 best-selling smartphones list for Q1, each grabbing five positions and leaving no spot for other brands. “The Pro Max variant … Read more

3 in 4 feature phone users in India consider switching to smartphones: Study

New Delhi: While feature phones remain a lifeline for many people in India, about three in four users have expressed interest in switching to smartphones, a new study revealed on Friday. According to CyberMedia Research (CMR), India is experiencing a surge in digital acceleration, driving a renewed interest in affordable 4G smartphones and even 5G … Read more

OnePlus Nord CE4 arrives in India with striking features

New Delhi: Global technology brand OnePlus on Monday launched Nord CE4 smartphone with the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and 8GB RAM. The 6.7 inch device, starting at Rs 24,999 and available in two colours (dark chrome and celadon marble) from April 4, offers a 5,500mAh battery which supports ‘100W SUPERVOOC’ charging and … Read more

Samsung, employees agree to 5.1 pc pay raise for 2024

Seoul: Samsung’s management and its workers agreed to an average 5.1 per cent pay raise for the year, sources said on Friday. The world’s largest memory chip and smartphone maker reached an agreement with representatives of its employees over wages and extending maternity leave, according to the sources, reports Yonhap news agency. This year’s 5.1 … Read more

How low-light tech is redefining smartphone cameras

New Delhi: The landscape of smartphone technology is ever-evolving, with continuous innovations reshaping every facet of these omnipresent devices. Amid this evolution, numerous smartphones tout their camera capabilities as superior. However, the definition of “the best” remains a topic worth deliberating. What truly constitutes the best camera, and where should consumers direct their attention amidst … Read more

China smartphone sales drop 7 pc in 1st 6 weeks of 2024: Report

New Delhi: China’s overall smartphone unit sales dropped 7 per cent (year-over-year) in the first six weeks of 2024, with key vendors like Apple, OPPO and vivo seeing double-digit declines, a new report showed on Tuesday. As per Counterpoint Research, Apple’s iPhone struggled during the first few weeks of the year for several reasons. “Primarily, … Read more

Lava launches new smartphone with 64MP camera, 6.67-inch display

New Delhi: Domestic smartphone brand Lava on Tuesday launched a new smartphone — the Blaze Curve 5G, with a 64MP camera and 6.67-inch 120Hz 3D Curved AMOLED display. Starting at Rs 17,999, the smartphone comes in two colour variants — Iron Glass and Viridian Glass. It will be available for purchase on Amazon.in, Lava E-store … Read more

Global data traffic hit 59 exabytes in 2023, equivalent to over 46 cr smartphones

New Delhi: Global data traffic in 2023 reached 59 exabytes, a remarkable 23 per cent increase from the 48 exabytes recorded in 2022, a report said on Friday. In simpler terms, 59 exabytes represent the storage capacity of a staggering 460,625,000 smartphones, each equipped with 128 gigabytes of storage space. The data traffic reached approximately … Read more