
Apple resilient amidst SE Asia’s smartphone slump
Despite the diminishing smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia’s key markets, Apple has exhibited a commendable performance. Read more…
Despite the diminishing smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia’s key markets, Apple has exhibited a commendable performance. Read more…
A recent survey by the cybersecurity company NordVPN revealed that as much as 90% of Hong Kong residents bring their smartphones with them into the toilet. Read more…
Foxconn will invest another $500m in India over the next few years to boost its manufacturing capabilities to enable Apple to expand production in the country. Read more…
Vietnam’s smartphone production and exports fell in November in the run up to Christmas, a new sign that Samsung is adapting to dwindling global demand. Read more…
Bracing for tough times in India, Chinese handset firms start laying off staff there and are likely to further cut investments in marketing and operations. Read more…
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo says it “remains committed” to the Indian market despite government accusations alleged tax evasion and money laundering. Read more…
India will push Apple, Samsung and other OEMs to roll out software upgrades to support 5G in India more quickly, amid concerns that many models aren’t ready. Read more…
India is pushing tech giants like Samsung, Xiaomi and Apple to make smartphones compatible with its home-grown NavIC navigation system within months. Read more…
Google is exploring the possibility of moving some production of its Pixel smartphones from China to India amid Covid-19 lockdowns and US-China tensions. Read more…
India is considering following Europe’s example and making it mandatory for manufacturers to adopt a common charging port for all electronic devices. Read more…
Samsung unveils its latest foldable smartphones, keeping prices at the same level as last year in a bid to cement its leadership in an expanding niche market. Read more…
The Indian unit of Xiaomi has appointed founding member Alvin Tse as its general manager as the company faces government scrutiny. Read more…
At WEF, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon sees growth ahead for high-end smartphones, even as talk about an economic slowdown dominates the event. Read more…
Xiaomi faces legal headaches in India as authorities investigate its business practices. Here’s the story so far. Read more…
Some tech savvy North Korean mobile users are managing to jailbreak their smartphones to circumvent tight government controls: report. Read more…
Indian telcos say the government’s plans to impose mandatory local testing and certification on 5G smartphones will impact service rollouts. Read more…
5G smartphones are expected to account for 40% of sales volume contribution in India compared to just 12% in 2021, according to GfK. Read more…
Smartphone makers in India may have to suspend production due to a recent change in the import policy restricting key components. Read more…
Japan’s Balmuda, best known for high-end toasters, has cratered its stock price after halting sales of its poorly-received smartphone. Read more…
Honor launched its first foldable smartphone, the Honor Magic V, targeting the high-end segment with five cameras and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Read more…
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