Global smartphone shipments up 6.5% YoY in Q2 2024: IDC

Global smartphone shipments saw 6.5% year-over-year growth, totaling 285.4 million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to preliminary data by the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments up 6.5% YoY in Q2 2024: IDC”

HONOR 200 Series: 5200mAh 2nd gen silicon-carbon battery confirmed ahead of launch

Ahead of the launch later this week, HONOR has confirmed that the HONOR 200 series will feature the segment’s first second-generation silicon-carbon battery that ensures exceptional battery life and reliable performance even in challenging low-temperature conditions. Continue reading “HONOR 200 Series: 5200mAh 2nd gen silicon-carbon battery confirmed ahead of launch”

iQOO Z9 Lite 5G with 6.56″ 90Hz display, Dimensity 6300, IP64 ratings launched in India starting at Rs. 10499

iQOO just launched the Z9 5G, the company’s latest budget 5G smartphone in India, as it had promised. The phone packs a 6.56-inch HD+ LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate, a 8MP camera inside the notch, is powered by Dimensity 6300 SoC with up to 6GB of RAM, and 6GB of virtual RAM. Continue reading “iQOO Z9 Lite 5G with 6.56″ 90Hz display, Dimensity 6300, IP64 ratings launched in India starting at Rs. 10499”

realme GT 6T gets a Miracle Purple color variant in India

realme launched the GT 6T smartphone in Fluid Silver and Razor Green colours in India last month. Now it has launched the new Miracle Purple color variant in the country. Continue reading “realme GT 6T gets a Miracle Purple color variant in India”

OnePlus Nord 4: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, cooling system detailed

After confirming the metal body, and software update details, OnePlus has confirmed that the Nord 4 will be powered by Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC. It has also detailed the cooling system of the phone. Continue reading “OnePlus Nord 4: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, cooling system detailed”

realme Buds Air6 gets a Royal Violet color variant in India

realme launched the in realme Buds Air6 TWS earbuds in Forest Green and Flame Silver colours back in India back in May. Today, the company has launched the earbuds in new Royal Violet color variant in the country. Continue reading “realme Buds Air6 gets a Royal Violet color variant in India”

Over 100,000 CMF Phone 1 units sold in 3 hours, says Nothing

Earlier this wee, Nothing introduced its latest smartphone, the CMF Phone 1 under the CMF sub-brand in India and other markets. Today, on July 12th, it went on sale for the first time at 12 noon. Continue reading “Over 100,000 CMF Phone 1 units sold in 3 hours, says Nothing”

OnePlus 12R Sunset Dune Edition launched in India

OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 12R Sunset Dune edition in India, after the launch of the phone earlier this year in Cool Blue and Iron Gray colours. The company also launched the 8GB + 256GB version of the phone a few months back. Continue reading “OnePlus 12R Sunset Dune Edition launched in India”

OPPO Reno12 and Reno12 Pro with 6.7″ FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 7300-Energy launched in India starting at Rs. 32,999

OPPO just launched the Reno12 and Reno12 Pro smartphones in India, as it had promised. The phones pack a 6.7-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED screen, are powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300- Energy OPPO’s co-designed platform and have up to 12GB of RAM with 12GB of additional virtual RAM. Continue reading “OPPO Reno12 and Reno12 Pro with 6.7″ FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 7300-Energy launched in India starting at Rs. 32,999”

Snapdragon for India event on July 30, couple of major announcements expected

Qualcomm India has scheduled ‘Snapdragon for India’ event on July 30th in Delhi.  The invite says, ‘Two important announcements. One Important Day,’ confirming two major announcements at the event.
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NPCI International enables UPI QR payments with QNB in Qatar

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has announced a partnership with QNB to enable QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments across Qatar through the QNB merchant network. This comes after the UAE got UPI QR payment last week. Continue reading “NPCI International enables UPI QR payments with QNB in Qatar”

Indkal Technologies to launch Acer smartphones in India

Indkal Technologies has announced a partnership with Acer Incorporated to launch Acer-branded smartphones that will be designed, manufactured, and distributed in India. The company has already licensed Acer branding for Acer TVs in India. Continue reading “Indkal Technologies to launch Acer smartphones in India”

OnePlus Nord 4 will get 4 Android OS updates, 6 years of security updates

OnePlus has announced that the OnePlus Nord 4 will ship with four years of Android updates and a record-breaking six years of security updates, the longest support package OnePlus has ever offered its users. Continue reading “OnePlus Nord 4 will get 4 Android OS updates, 6 years of security updates”

iQOO Neo9S Pro+ with 6.78″ 1.5K 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, up to 16GB RAM, 5500mAh battery announced

iQOO has announced the iQOO Neo9S Pro smartphone in China, as it had promised. These pack a 6.78-inch 1.5K 1-144Hz 8T LTPO AMOLED screen with 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 16,000-level brightness adjustment with SGS low blue light certification, and peak brightness of 3000 nits. Continue reading “iQOO Neo9S Pro+ with 6.78″ 1.5K 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, up to 16GB RAM, 5500mAh battery announced”