India smartphone shipments fell 1% in 2025: Report

India’s smartphone market recorded a modest decline in 2025 amid weaker demand and rising costs, according to Omdia. Shipments fell 7% year-on-year to 34.5 million units in 4Q25, reflecting a post-festive slowdown, elevated channel inventories, a depreciating rupee, and reduced mass-market affordability following price increases driven by memory cost pressures. Continue reading “India smartphone shipments fell 1% in 2025: Report”

Clicks Communicator Android phone with keyboard announced

Clicks Technology has introduced Clicks Communicator, a new Android-based mobile communicator designed with a primary focus on typing, messaging, and voice-driven tasks rather than continuous content consumption. Continue reading “Clicks Communicator Android phone with keyboard announced”

Your next phone could cost 40% more with half the RAM, thanks to AI boom

Have you ever come across a post on social media where people rant about the drastic increase in prices of consumer RAM and SSD storage? It’s not just noise; the numbers back it up. Continue reading “Your next phone could cost 40% more with half the RAM, thanks to AI boom”

HMD 100 and HMD 101 launched in India

HMD has expanded its 2G feature phone lineup in India with two new models — HMD 100 and HMD 101. Both devices feature a 1.77-inch display and a compact build designed for everyday use. Continue reading “HMD 100 and HMD 101 launched in India”

Global smartphone shipments expected to rise 1.5% YoY in 2025, forecast to decline 0.9% in 2026: IDC

Global smartphone shipments are projected to grow 1.5% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025, reaching 1.25 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments expected to rise 1.5% YoY in 2025, forecast to decline 0.9% in 2026: IDC”

Indian smartphone shipments up 4.3% YoY in Q3 2025: IDC

India’s smartphone market reached a five-year high in the festive third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), with shipments growing 4.3% year-over-year (YoY) to 48 million units, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments up 4.3% YoY in Q3 2025: IDC”

Indian Smartphone Market up 5% YoY in Q3 2025; Apple enters top 5 spot: Counterpoint

India’s smartphone market grew 5% YoY in terms of shipments and 18% YoY in terms of value in Q3 2025 (July–September), reaching its highest-ever quarterly value, according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. Thanks to festive deals and strong demand for its iPhone 16 and 15 series, Apple entered the top five by volume, with India emerging as the third-largest iPhone market.

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India smartphone market grows 3% YoY in Q3 2025: Report

India’s smartphone shipments increased 3% year-on-year (YoY) in Q3 2025, reaching 48.4 million units, according to the latest data from Omdia. The growth was supported by new model launches in July and August, channel restocking, and an early festive season that advanced inventory flows. Continue reading “India smartphone market grows 3% YoY in Q3 2025: Report”

Global smartphone shipments increase 2.6% YoY in Q3 2025: IDC

International Data Corporation (IDC) has released its latest Worldwide Smartphone Market Tracker, reporting that smartphone shipments increased by 2.6% year-over-year (YoY) to 322.7 million units in Q3 2025. Research analysts attribute this upward trend to innovative form factors and more affordable AI-enabled smartphones.

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JioBharat safety-first 4G feature phone launched for Rs. 799

At the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Reliance Jio introduced the new Safety-First capability for its JioBharat phones, designed to make family communication more secure and reliable. The feature combines smart connectivity and digital care within Jio’s affordable 4G phone platform to help families stay connected and protected. Continue reading “JioBharat safety-first 4G feature phone launched for Rs. 799”

Indian smartphone shipments up 7.3% YoY in Q2 2025: IDC

India’s smartphone market shipped 70 million units in the first half of 2025 (1H25), showing a modest 0.9% year-over-year (YoY) increase, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments up 7.3% YoY in Q2 2025: IDC”

Indian smartphone shipments grew 8% YoY in Q2 2025: Counterpoint

India’s smartphone shipments rose by 8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, with market value increasing 18%, as per Counterpoint’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments grew 8% YoY in Q2 2025: Counterpoint”

India smartphone shipments grew 7% YoY in Q2 2025: Canalys

The Indian smartphone sector rebounded in Q2 2025 with shipments reaching 39 million units—a 7% YoY increase compared to the same period last year—reports Canalys, now operating under Omdia. Following a cautious start to the year, the industry benefited from easing stock imbalances and renewed vendor initiatives. Continue reading “India smartphone shipments grew 7% YoY in Q2 2025: Canalys”

Global smartphone shipments grew 1.0% YoY in Q2 2025: IDC

Global smartphone shipments increased by 1.0% year-over-year in Q2 2025, reaching 295.2 million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments grew 1.0% YoY in Q2 2025: IDC”

Fairphone (Gen. 6) with modular design, customizable backplates, 5 years warranty announced

Dutch manufacturer Fairphone has launched its latest modular smartphone, the Fairphone (Gen. 6), succeeding the 2023 Fairphone 5. Staying committed to sustainability and fairness, this model uses more ethical materials, offers extended software support, and brings improved customization. Continue reading “Fairphone (Gen. 6) with modular design, customizable backplates, 5 years warranty announced”