All the latest devices which are coming to the market
Light, the company known for its distraction-free devices, has announced its newest offering: the Light Flip. Positioned as an alternative to modern smartphones, the device merges the classic, tactile form factor of a clamshell phone with Light’s focus on intentional technology. Continue reading “Light Flip minimalist classic 5G flip phone announced”
India’s smartphone shipments declined 10% year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 2026 (April-June), marking the biggest decline for a June quarter in six years, according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. Continue reading “India smartphone shipments fall 10% YoY in Q2 2026; Nothing records 105% growth: Counterpoint”
Foldables have been around for a while now, and they’ve typically asked you to accept a few trade-offs in return for that second screen. But as the technology matures, those compromises are steadily disappearing — and foldables are finally hitting the mainstream. The HONOR Magic V6 is a perfect example, packing a remarkable amount of engineering into an exceptionally thin chassis. It measures just 4.0mm when unfolded, and even folded shut it comes in at only 8.75mm — exactly the same thickness as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, a conventional, non-folding phone. It could very well be the most innovative foldable money can buy.
Continue reading “HONOR Magic V6 is the Most Innovative Foldable Money Can Buy”
Wearable technology brand Fire-Boltt has announced its official entry into the smartphone industry with the launch of its new sub-brand, boltt. The Made-in-India smartphones will be distributed nationwide, leveraging an e-commerce partnership with Flipkart alongside other retail channels. Continue reading “Fire-Boltt expands into smartphone market with ‘boltt’ brand”
itel has launched the Power 451 feature phone in India, introducing AI-based call noise reduction, positioned as exclusive to itel feature phones in India, along with smartphone-like features in the feature phone segment. Continue reading “itel Power 451 feature phone with Type-C charging and AI-ENC support launched”
India’s smartphone market declined in Q1 2026, with shipments falling 4.1% year-over-year to 31.0 million units, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The decline reflects a structural shift in demand patterns rather than a short-term slowdown, as premium segments continued to show strength. Continue reading “India smartphone market declines 4.1% YoY in Q1 2026: IDC”
‘Made in India’ manufactured smartphones grew 8% YoY in 2025, driven by a 28% surge in exports, which contributed to nearly one-third of India’s manufactured units, according to a recent study by Counterpoint Research. India-based Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company Dixon is leading the chart with a 19% share and 89% YoY growth, owing to increased orders from Motorola, realme, and Xiaomi. Continue reading “‘Made in India’ smartphones grew 8% YoY in 2025 with exports surging 28% YoY: Counterpoint”
India’s smartphone market declined 3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, marking its weakest quarter in six years, according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. The decline came despite higher launch activity, as rising component costs, OEM price increases, and weak consumer demand reduced retail conversions across channels. Continue reading “India smartphone market falls 3% in Q1 2026; Nothing leads growth with 47% YoY: Counterpoint”
Global smartphone shipments declined 4.1% year-over-year (YoY) to 289.7 million units in Q1 2026, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This ends a 10-consecutive-quarter growth streak that began in mid-2023. Continue reading “Samsung and Apple grow in Q1 2026 as global smartphone shipments fall 4.1% YoY: IDC”
Global smartphone shipments are forecast to experience a significant downturn in 2026. Shipments are expected to drop by 12.9% year-over-year (YoY), bringing the total market volume down to 1.1 billion units, according to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments projected to decline by 12.9% in 2026: IDC”
India’s smartphone market closed 2025 with marginal growth, according to the Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker released by International Data Corporation (IDC). Shipments rose 0.5% year-over-year to 152 million units. After a subdued start, volumes recovered during the middle of the year before weakening again in the final quarter. Continue reading “India smartphone shipments fall 5% YoY in Q4 2025: IDC”
According to CyberMedia Research’s (CMR) India Mobile Handset Market Review for Calendar Year 2025 (CY2025), the Indian smartphone sector has entered a significant phase of structural transition. Continue reading “Indian budget 5G smartphone shipments surge by over 1900% YoY in 2025: CMR”
India’s smartphone market showed uneven movement in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. The year began with slower activity due to elevated channel inventory and a limited number of new launches. Market conditions improved from Q2 as fresh models entered the market and channel stocking increased during the festive period, contributing to a record quarterly value in Q3. Continue reading “India smartphone market grew 1% YoY in volume and 8% YoY in value in 2025: Counterpoint”
The global smartphone market recorded 13% year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth in Q4 2025, reaching $143 billion, the highest quarterly revenue on record, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor Service. Smartphone shipments grew 5% YoY, reflecting continued value-led growth as consumers shifted toward higher-priced devices. Continue reading “Global smartphone revenues grew 13% YoY in Q4 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”
