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Now Chinese handset firms in India are laying off staff
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…
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Vivo is sticking with its India plans despite investigation
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo says it “remains committed” to the Indian market despite government accusations alleged tax evasion and money laundering. Read more…
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Many 5G phones can’t connect to India’s new 5G services
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…
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India pushes smartphone makers to use its NavIC system
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…
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Google looks to shift some Pixel production out of China
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…
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India considers imposing a common charging port for devices
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…
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Samsung reveals new foldable smartphones to keep market edge
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…
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Xiaomi appoints founding member Tse as GM of India unit
The Indian unit of Xiaomi has appointed founding member Alvin Tse as its general manager as the company faces government scrutiny. Read more…
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Qualcomm’s Amon bullish on smartphones despite economic slowdown
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…
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India’s ongoing legal battle with Xiaomi, explained
Xiaomi faces legal headaches in India as authorities investigate its business practices. Here’s the story so far. Read more…
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North Koreans are hacking their smartphones to access banned content
Some tech savvy North Korean mobile users are managing to jailbreak their smartphones to circumvent tight government controls: report. Read more…
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Indian telcos hate government’s mandatory 5G phone testing plan
Indian telcos say the government’s plans to impose mandatory local testing and certification on 5G smartphones will impact service rollouts. Read more…
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5G smartphones to see huge sales boost in India this year
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…
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Sudden import policy change disrupts smartphone production in India
Smartphone makers in India may have to suspend production due to a recent change in the import policy restricting key components. Read more…
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Balmuda finds out the hard way smartphones are harder than toasters
Japan’s Balmuda, best known for high-end toasters, has cratered its stock price after halting sales of its poorly-received smartphone. Read more…
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Honor unveils its first foldable handset
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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India launches multi-agency probe into Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo
Several Indian agencies are now probing Chinese smartphone companies Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo over business practices and alleged tax evasion. Read more…
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Australian regulator wants Google to offer other search engines on phones
An Australian regulator wants to make Google install a “choice screen” on smartphones so users can pick another search engine if they want. Read more…
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Samsung flags big profit jump driven by rising chip prices and new phones
Samsung flagged a 28% jump in profits, driven by rising memory chip prices and display sales for new flagship smartphone launches. Read more…
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Huawei announces launch of its proprietary HarmonyOS for smartphones
China’s Huawei Technologies has announced the launch of its proprietary Harmony operating system (HarmonyOS) for smartphones. Read more…
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