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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



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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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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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




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Smartphones lead festive sales surge driven by premiumisation

Growing consumer demand for premium products coupled with easier access to credit options like no-cost EMIs enabling the shift in the smartphone market




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#BlackLivesMatter: Is America on the road to justice?

Will the Black Lives Matter live up to the legacy set forth by Martin Luther King Jr and others?




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Why my smartphone is not smart




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Sony launches AI-driven 2024 Bravia 4K smart OLED TVs, on-boards Rajamouli as ambassador 

Sony  launched a new series of AI-driven smart 4K OLED televisions with studio calibrated mode in India.




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Oura Ring 4 with redesigned app and Smart Sensing platform open for pre-orders

The Oura Ring 4 is said to be more accurate and comfortable than its predecessor, and comes with a feature to better understand the user’s natural movements when taking readings




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Smartphones sales declined during first phase of festive season but value crosses $3.2 billion

The festive season contributes 20%-25% of annual smartphone sales




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Huawei launches GT5 smartwatch with AI-Powered sports and fitness tracking features 

Huawei launched its GT5 smartwatch with emotional wellbeing assistant, AI-powered sports and fitness tracking  




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Apple's Q3 China smartphone sales slip, Huawei's soar

Apple's iPhone sales in China slipped 0.3% while rival Huawei posted a 42% surge in the third quarter of 2024




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Garmin launches Fenix 8 series multisport GPS smartwatches in India

The Garmin Fenix 8 series smartwatches are available in 43mm, 47mm, and 51mm sizes, with an additional 51mm Solar model option.




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Should you buy a refurbished smartphone? Five reasons you should, and five you shouldn’t

Refurbished phones can be a cost-efficient option, but there are some factors to consider before deciding to buy one




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Smartphone sales likely to grow 25-35% this Diwali

Diwali is a crucial time for India’s smartphone market, with analysts waiting to see how the festival season will influence buying trends




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Apple brings out smaller Mac mini designed for AI: Prices, specs, availability

Apple has brought out a 5x5 inch Mac mini that is starting at ₹59,900 and is geared for Apple Intelligence (AI)




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Home is where the smart is

Forget the white picket fence and meet electrified perimeters. Lakshmi Krupa looks at today's high-tech homes




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Small site, big spaces

Nandhini Sundar counts three bedrooms, courtyards, family room, and a charming puja space here




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Why smart homes are popular

Factors encouraging their growth in India




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Apple is planning to make smart glasses: Report

The iPhone maker has started an initiative called Atlas while conducting internal surveys to get feedback from their employees




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OpenAI and rivals seek new path to smarter AI as current methods hit limitations

To overcome these challenges, researchers are exploring “test-time compute,” a technique that enhances existing AI models during the so-called “inference” phase, or when the model is being used




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Google Pixel 9 Pro Review | A premium smartphone experience

Priced around ₹1,09,999, Pixel 9 Pro is intended to appeal those looking for Google’s top-tier experience in a conventional smartphone format which is rarely found these days




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Today’s top tech news: AI developers seek to enhances models; Amazon developing smart eyeglasses for drivers; FTX sues Binance, its former CEO 




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Autophagy-focused Casma Therapeutics debuts with $58.5 million from Third Rock

The biotech will first tackle lysosomal storage disorders




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Smashing drugs illuminates troublesome microcrystals

Unwanted crystals could adversely affect drug stability and shelf life




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Small molecule could help modulate the microbiome 

An inhibitor of starch-digesting enzymes stunts the growth of certain gut bacteria




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Small molecule could help modulate the microbiome

An inhibitor of starch-digesting enzymes stunts the growth of certain gut bacteria




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Roche ends development of SMA drug olesoxime




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Sarepta’s Duchenne gene therapy shows promise in small study

The early peek at data from a Phase I/II study excited families, physicians, and investors 




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Human enzyme makes antiviral small molecule

Naturally occurring compound inhibits replication of Zika virus in living cells




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Celgene partners with Skyhawk Therapeutics to drug RNA with small molecules

Skyhawk will receive $60 million up front to develop drug candidates that target RNA in neurological diseases




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Human enzyme makes antiviral small molecule

Naturally occurring compound inhibits replication of Zika virus in living cells




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Silver nanowires make transparent fingerprint sensor prototype for smartphones

Sensor material outperforms conventional material by combining high transparency and low resistance




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Carisma Therapeutics raises $53 million for CAR-T alternative using macrophages




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What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

Chinese mobile brands are deeply entrenched in the Indian market. A move to bar them may send a bold diplomatic message. But its cost for the local industry is anybody's guess.In the event that Chinese brands face curbs, two handset makers - Samsung and Apple - squarely stand to gain.




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MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall.




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Small cars not finished, but certainly won't be cheap

That means a manufacturer looking at a market like India needs to decide whether small, cheap cars or small, expensive cars or both will work better for them, says Pavan Lall.




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Google to make Pixel smartphone series in India

Internet major Google will make the Pixel series of smartphones in India and they will become available from 2024 onward, a senior company official said on Thursday.Google senior vice president for devices and services, Rick Osterloh, said the company will partner with international contract manufacturers to make the phones in India.




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Redmi Smart Band Pro: All the important stats

This ‘Sportswatch’ tracks all the workouts you can think of plus vitals




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Garmin launches premium smartwatches Fenix 7 series, Epix watch in India

The newly launched Fēnix 7 Series and Epix support Multi-GNSS positioning




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boAt launches new smartwatch ‘Blaze’ in India

The device monitors heart rate and blood oxygen levels, and comes with a daily activity tracker along with 14 sports modes




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Asus 8z: Here’s the small phone you’ve been looking for

Compact ergonomics, good camera and sound, flagship processor make for a little powerhouse 




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Garmin launches Instinct 2 smartwatch series in India

The watch is built to military standard 810 for thermal and shock resistance




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Lenovo Smart Clock 2: Smart clock gets smarter

This next generation smart clock is a simple device with a colour touchscreen




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Infinix launches Android X3 smart TVs in India

The smart TVs will be available in 32-inch and 43-inch variants for pre-booking from March 12-16




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India’s smartwatch market grows multifold in 2021

Noise leads the market with 27 per cent market share




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India smartwatch market grew 173 per cent YoY in Q1 2022: Report 

Noise led the market with a 23 per cent share




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boAt launches ‘Primia’ smartwatch in India

It has Bluetooth-enabled calling Primia is the brand’s first-ever Bluetooth Calling smartwatch




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pTron launches smartwatch Force X10e

Equipped with advanced health and wellness sensors, the wearable continuously tracks heart rate and other vital body functions like blood oxygen and calories