This is the first time since Q1 2014, that the smartphone market has fallen below 300 million units in a quarter.

Since the lockdown, smartphone manufacturing units are closed, retail shops are shut and online sellers are busy delivering groceries and other essential items.

Vivo India has introduced a new smart retail system connected with 20,000 retailers in India where customers can buy smartphones offline during Covid-19 lockdown.

The company's offline channels in green and orange zones have also resumed operations, complying with the government's directives.

The OnePlus 8 Pro has two models with the base version priced at just INR 54,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128 GB storage model with options of Onyx Black and Glacial Green to choose from.

The offer will be applicable for pre-booked Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy 20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones till June 15.

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Samsung India has announced a variety of attractive deals on the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy S20 smartphones.

Among the major players, Google's smartphone sales experienced the highest 64 per cent year-over-year decline in the US market in Q1 2020.

The total smartphone shipments in India in the March quarter grew a mere 4 percent (year-on-year).

More than 20,000 offline retailers have already signed up for the digital platform after Samsung India collaborated with Benow.

According to reports, the status indicator around the camera is in various shapes like square, ovaloid, and even circular.

Google's Android OS is all about customization and personalizing the smartphone's user experience. It is the open-source nature of Google's mobile operating system that makes it possible to have hundreds of iterations of the stock Android OS. Among the various custom

The Ministry of Home Affairs has recently relaxed the rules of lockdown for smartphones so that they can meet the demand of consumers. In fact, smartphone companies like Realme and Oppo have already started production in their factories.  Meanwhile,

Smartphones have evolved over time. We have high-end processors, full-screen displays, and stunning camera shutters. However, no matter how well the cameras perform or how amazing the quality of the pictures is, smartphone manufacturers aren't able to reduce the rear camera bump to a desired flat size.

In the last few months, we have seen slow growth in smartphone sales. The ongoing coronavirus outbreak which called for an emergency lockdown situation across the globe has been the reason for delayed launches and sales. And now with some respite

COVID-19 pandemic followed by the country-wide lockdown resulted in most manufacturing and production facilities shutting down. This included various smartphone manufacturers like Oppo, Vivo, Lava, and others in India. As the government began relaxing the lockdown, Oppo has received the government's

Redmi is going to launch a budget-friendly device this month. The news was revealed by the previous report. According to a Digital Chat station on Weibo, Redmi is planning to launch the Redmi 10X, a Redmi 9, or an unnamed Redmi

Android 10 or Android Q is currently the latest version running on many smartphones. As the latest version, the performance of smartphones running Android Q is smoother and faster. Some of the best smartphones running Android 10 to buy under Rs.

Amidst the gradual relaxation of lockdown in India, many companies are gearing up to begin production again and push sales. This includes Samsung India, which has now partnered with Benow, known to connect online-to-offline (O2O). The new partnership will have Samsung

Smartphones are now being used for a lot of tasks. From playing games to on-the-go to watching movies, we do everything on our smartphone as they are compact and easy to use. These devices now offer large-screen options with at least

Despite the lack of 5G spectrum buying telcos, smartphone companies have launched 5G-enabled devices in the country. In fact, research firm CMR states that the 5G smartphones contributed 2 percent, in the overall shipments, during Q1 of the calendar year. {image-5ginindia-28-1506576925-1518776609-1522146789.jpg

Fast charging support has become a mainstream feature in today's time. Even the budget smartphones these days come equipped with fast-charging support to ensure a speedy battery refuel time. While buying a smartphone, you must take into account the bundled charging

Mother's Day is just around the corner and the lockdown due to COVID-19 might leave you disappointed as you cannot purchase gifts for your lovely mom this time. However, you can gift budget smartphones to your mother this year once the

The latest iteration of Xiaomi's custom ROM, the MIUI was announced late last month alongside the Mi 10 Youth Edition and Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition. Based on the latest iteration of Android, this custom ROM seems to be all set

Coronavirus outbreak has become the reason for lockdown in the majority of countries across the globe. The Indian government has also extended the lockdown until May 3. It is the time when people are looking for alternatives for their entertainment. If

The Indian government has recently introduced a COVID-19 tracker mobile app which is capable of monitoring the spread of the virus. According to the Mint report citing two sources from the smartphone industry, the app will be soon installed on smartphones

We've come a long way. All the way back in 2003, a flippable mobile phone was introduced which housed a 0.3 pixel camera that could be turned to face the caller. Thus the first mobile device with a front-facing camera was

Consumers can reach out to their preferred retailers via Tecno#39;s website and enter their PIN code details. The microsite with a store locator will assist in mapping the retailer and the contact details, and the device will be delivered to their doorsteps by their nearest retailer, the company added.

Contractor complaints and safety concerns with smartphone apps were among what the ABC 7 I-Team found to be the top three consumer complaints in 2018.

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With over 50% share, Chinese smartphones have run roughshod over their Indian rivals. How did this happen and what next?

On the Neta app, which describes itself as “Leaders ka report card”, users can also share their opinion in the form of video reviews and comments, tag their MLA and conduct polls, with the most active users being highlighted in a separate section called ‘star citizens’

Tech writer Brent Rose debunks a study claiming smartphones are as good as wearables at tracking activity. From the Fitbit Charge HR to the iPhone 6, Brent's stress tests uncover compelling results that demonstrate why wearables with heart rate monitors win.

Learn how to use light and position your subjects for stunning smartphone images. Retouch your photos with VSCO Cam, one of the best free photo editing apps.

A team within Motorola has been working on a crazy plan: to let users decide how their smartphone should look, and how it should work. The result is called the Moto Z, and it’s about to hit stores.

You Can't Buy a Better Android Phone Than the Pixel 2. In almost every way, the Pixel 2 is the iPhone of Android phones. And that's a compliment.

The launch of Apple’s iPhone X brought face recognition, animoji, and the notch into the mainstream.

The health ministry has urged the citizens to download the mobile application, saying it will enable them to assess the risk of catching the novel coronavirus infection which has claimed 1,694 lives and infected 49,391 people across the country so far.

The groundwater of Rockford, Michigan, is contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, chemicals found in everything from nonstick pans to dental floss to—in the case of Rockford—waterproofing agents from a shoe factory that shut down in 2009. Science journalist Sara Talpos talks with host Meagan Cantwell about how locals found the potentially health-harming chemicals in their water, and how contamination from nonstick chemicals isn’t limited to Michigan. Also this week, host Sarah Crespi talks with Shyamnath Gollakota of the University of Washington in Seattle about his work diagnosing ear infections with smartphones. With the right app and a small paper cone, it turns out that your phone can listen for excess fluid in the ear by bouncing quiet clicks from the speaker off the eardrum. Clinical testing shows the setup is simple to use and can help parents and doctors check children for this common infection. This week’s episode was edited by Podigy. Ads on this show: Science Rules! podcast with Bill Nye Download the transcript (PDF)  Listen to previous podcasts. About the Science Podcast [Image: Dennis Wise/University of Washington; Music: Jeffrey Cook]

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Realme has extended warranty on products, which expired during the lockdown period, till June 30

The company is hosting an online event where it will stream a pre-recorded launch video of the Realme Narzo 10 and the Realme Narzo 10A smartphones

India only country among top 3 markets to see some growth

Lockdown 3.0: Tecno launches doorstep smartphone delivery with over 35,000 retailers - Times of India

According to the patent discovered by LetsGoDigital, the device does not have a curved screen like the one from Xiaomi Mi 10. Instead, it will adopt a flat display

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