Leica Leitz Phone 2 with 47.2MP 1″ camera sensor, 6.6″ 240Hz IGZO OLED display announced

Leica today introduced the Leitz Phone 2 as the successor to the Leitz Phone 1. Based on the Sharp AQUOS R7 that was introduced earlier this year, the Leitz Phone 2 has a 1-inch 47.2 MP CMOS image sensor that works with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Continue reading “Leica Leitz Phone 2 with 47.2MP 1″ camera sensor, 6.6″ 240Hz IGZO OLED display announced”

India mobile phone shipments declined 15% YoY in Q3 2022: Counterpoint

According to the most recent Counterpoint Market Monitor data, smartphone shipments in India fell 11% year-on-year to over 45 million units in Q3 2022 (July–September). The YoY fall, the first for a third quarter, can be attributed to a high base last year due to pent-up demand in Q3 2021 as well as reduced consumer demand in the entry-tier and budget segments in Q3 2022. Continue reading “India mobile phone shipments declined 15% YoY in Q3 2022: Counterpoint”

Global smartphone shipments declined 9.7% YoY in Q3 2022

According to preliminary figures from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments fell 9.7% to 301.9 million units in 3Q22. As economic uncertainty continues and global demand drops, smartphone shipments fell for the fifth quarter in a row. This was the worst drop ever for the third quarter. Remember that global smartphone shipments declined 8.7% YoY in Q2 2022. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments declined 9.7% YoY in Q3 2022”

OSOM Solana Saga specs detailed: 6.67″ FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, IP68 waterproof body

Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs from OSOM, former Essential employees unveiled Saga Crypto-centric phone back in June. Today, it has detailed the specifications of the phone and also posted the images. Continue reading “OSOM Solana Saga specs detailed: 6.67″ FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, IP68 waterproof body”

Saregama Carvaan keypad phone with pre-loaded songs launched

Saregama has released Carvaan Mobile in India, a utility-based device with preloaded tunes, unheard of in the keypad phone industry. Carvaan Mobile comes with songs already on it, excellent speakers, a battery that lasts a long time, dual SIM, FM, and a bright LED torch. Continue reading “Saregama Carvaan keypad phone with pre-loaded songs launched”

India smartphone market declined by 1% YoY in 1H22: IDC

In 2Q22 (April through June), 35 million smartphones were shipped in India, a 3% year-over-year (YoY) increase, while the first half of 2022 saw just a 1%YoY decline to 71 million units, according to statistical data from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “India smartphone market declined by 1% YoY in 1H22: IDC”

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G with 6.6-inch FHD+, Snapdragon 695, 50MP camera, OIS, 5000mAh battery announced

A few days back, press images of the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G smartphone surfaced online, indicating the impending launch. And today, the official images and technical specifications have been listed on the official site. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A23 5G with 6.6-inch FHD+, Snapdragon 695, 50MP camera, OIS, 5000mAh battery announced”

Global smartphone shipments declined 8.7% YoY in Q2 2022: IDC

According to tentative data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the number of smartphones shipped around the world dropped 8.7% from the same time last year to the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22). This is the fourth straight quarter that the smartphone market has gone down. Shipments fell to 286.0 million units, about 3.5 percent lower than expected. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments declined 8.7% YoY in Q2 2022: IDC”

Itel A23s Android Go Edition phone launched for Rs. 5299

Itel has launched the A23s, a new phone in the A series, in India. It packs a 5-inch HD+ screen, is powered by the Unisoc SC9832E Quad-Core SoC, 2GB of RAM, 32GB internal storage, 2MP rear camera, VGA front camera, smart face unlock, and packs a 3020mAh battery. The company launched the ROAR 60 neckband headset recently. Continue reading “Itel A23s Android Go Edition phone launched for Rs. 5299”

Solana Saga Crypto-centric phone with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 unveiled

Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs has unveiled Saga, a flagship Android mobile phone with unique functionality and features tightly integrated with the Solana blockchain making it easy and secure to transact in web3 and manage digital assets, such as tokens and NFTs. The firm has also launched Solana Mobile Stack (SMS), an open-source software toolkit for Android enabling native Android web3 apps, and the Saga smartphone will pre-equip this SMS. Continue reading “Solana Saga Crypto-centric phone with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 unveiled”

Global smartphone shipments expected to decline 3.5% in 2022: IDC

According to International Data Corporation (IDC), global smartphone shipments will fall 3–3.5% to 1.31–1.36 billion units in 2022, indicating that the market will continue to decline. The company has changed its earlier forecast for shipments from a growth of 1.6% to a decrease of 3.5%, which would bring the total to 1.31 billion units. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments expected to decline 3.5% in 2022: IDC”

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro display details surface

Google confirmed earlier this month that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones would be available later this fall. The company has also confirmed the phones’ design in images and stated that they will use the next-generation Tensor SoC, and it will run Android 13 out of the box. A new leak from 9to5Google reveals the details about the screens these two smartphones will have. Continue reading “Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro display details surface”

vivo Y75 with 6.44″ AMOLED display, 44 MP autofocus front camera launched in India for Rs. 20999

vivo has announced yet another selfie-focused 4G smartphone, the vivo Y75, in its popular Y series, after the launch of Y75 5G model earlier this year. The smartphone has an AMOLED screen, a 44 MP autofocus selfie camera, 44W FlashCharge, and much more. The device also comes with a new eye-catching design that is resistant to fingerprints. Continue reading “vivo Y75 with 6.44″ AMOLED display, 44 MP autofocus front camera launched in India for Rs. 20999”

Sony LinkBuds S with ANC, Dolby Atmos, LDAC announced

Sony’s LinkBuds S, the newest LinkBuds product, was unveiled today, after the LinkBuds was introduced earlier this year. As a result of Sony’s sensing technology and partner engagement, the newest model enables an entirely new acoustic experience while keeping a “Never Off” wearing experience that is ideal for both online and offline communication to its consumers. Continue reading “Sony LinkBuds S with ANC, Dolby Atmos, LDAC announced”

Global smartphone shipments decline 8.9% YoY in Q1 2022: IDC

The global smartphone shipments decline 8.9% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same January to March quarter in 2021, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). This is a decline for the third consecutive quarter, as shipments fell to 314.1 million units in Q1 2022 compared to 344.7 million in Q1 2021. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments decline 8.9% YoY in Q1 2022: IDC”