5G smartphone shipments in India to cross 4G shipments in 2023: Report

According to a report from Counterpoint, the number of 5G smartphones shipped will pass 100 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023 and pass 4G smartphone shipments in India by the end of the following year. India mobile phone shipments declined 15% YoY in Q3 2022, as previously reported by Counterpoint. Continue reading “5G smartphone shipments in India to cross 4G shipments in 2023: Report”

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with improved drop resistance announced

Corning Incorporated expanded its Corning Gorilla Glass portfolio today by unveiling its newest glass innovation, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 has a new glass composition that makes it less likely to break when dropped on rough surfaces like concrete. However, it still has the same scratch resistance as its predecessor, Gorilla Glass Victus, which came out two years ago. Continue reading “Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with improved drop resistance announced”

Bullitt partners with MediaTek to launch world’s first smartphone with 2-way satellite messaging in Q1 2023

Bullitt Group, popular for its rugged CAT phones, already confirmed in September that it will launch the first smartphone to include a two-way satellite messaging capability. Today, the company has confirmed that it has partnered with MediaTek for the phone. Continue reading “Bullitt partners with MediaTek to launch world’s first smartphone with 2-way satellite messaging in Q1 2023”

US FCC bans equipment from HUAWEI, ZTE and more Chinese companies

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules prohibit the importation or sale of communications equipment deemed a threat to national security. The Commission, Congress, and the Executive Branch have taken multiple steps to build a much more secure and resilient supply chain for communications equipment and services in the US. Continue reading “US FCC bans equipment from HUAWEI, ZTE and more Chinese companies”

vivo V21s 5G with 6.44″ FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, 44MP OIS selfie camera announced

vivo V21s, the company’s latest midrange 5G smartphone, has been announced in Taiwan. It packs a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz screen and a 44MP selfie camera with OIS support inside the U-shaped notch. The phone tends to be a selfie-focused one, as it has a dual LED flash and up to 4K recording support that’s backed by OIS+EIS technology.

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Indian smartphone shipments declined 10% YoY in Q3 2022: IDC

IDC has released the Indian smartphone market sales report for the third quarter of 2022. According to the report, the market fell 10% year-on-year (YoY), with 43 million units shipped in Q3 2022, the lowest third-quarter shipment since 2019. Please keep in mind that this drop occurred despite the fact that Diwali sales were robust. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments declined 10% YoY in Q3 2022: IDC”

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”