Smartphones

Smartphones can be defined as personal computers with a mobile operating system, but for handheld use and in the shape and size of an average mobile, typically being pocket-sized. Apple and Samsung dominate the current market share in smartphone sales with millions of units being sold every month, with almost 99% of all smartphones in the market either running on Android or IOS.

Timelines

14 May 2021

This Wi-Fi vulnerability can compromise every single internet-connected device

You might have heard of frag grenades, but now there's an equally destructive security vulnerability affecting the Wi-Fi standard. The "FragAttacks" loophole is all encompassing and it not only affects the usual smartphones, computers, and tablets, but essentially anything with Wi-Fi capability.

19 Apr 2021

How global part shortages could impact India's price-sensitive smartphone market

Smartphone manufacturers around the world are plagued by chip shortage that's exacerbated by Taiwan's water crisis. However, brands in India are also witnessing a pandemic-fuelled slowdown in demand while they watch the Rupee gradually depreciate against the US Dollar.

05 Apr 2021

LG announces shutdown of global smartphone business

LG has officially announced that it will shut down its mobile phone business after failing to find a buyer for its faltering consumer technology arm.

28 Mar 2021

Xiaomi warns chip shortage will increase prices, but Apple unaffected

Gamers have been forced to buy graphics cards at insane markups due to global chip shortages. Looks like it's the smartphone buyers' turn to suffer now.

23 Mar 2021

LG might shutter smartphone business as sale seems unlikely

LG Electronics might be forced to shutter its smartphone business according to a report from a South Korean outlet Dong-A Ilbo. LG had been trying to sell off its loss-making mobile phone unit, but it can't seem to find buyers.

22 Feb 2021

LG rollable phone might never materialize following company's restructuring

LG's exciting rollable phone project may have been put on ice according to the latest reports coming out of Korea.

16 Feb 2021

What should you expect from Android 12?

Android 12 (codenamed Snow Cone) will reportedly pack features previously exclusive to third-party Android skins such as MIUI and OxygenOS. The update will bring an improved one-handed mode, revamped auto-rotation, a quick setting for reduced brightness, and a gaming mode.

07 Feb 2021

Samsung's new OLED improves sunlight legibility with reduced color accuracy

OLED displays may be gorgeous, but their relatively poor sunlight legibility is a major issue for smartphones. Samsung Display, however, claims to have found a solution with a new OLED display that promises "bright and clear" outdoor visibility.

29 Jan 2021

Xiaomi claims to wirelessly charge multiple devices over several meters

Xiaomi has announced the "Mi Air Charge Technology," which makes up a wireless charging system that's touted to charge various gadgets "within a radius of several meters."

01 Dec 2020

Global smartphone sale down by 5.7% in Q3: Report

The sale of smartphones to end users around the world totaled 366 million units in the third quarter of 2020, marking a drop of 5.7% from the same period last year, a report said on Monday.

12 Sep 2020

Pixel 3 owners are complaining about swollen batteries: Details here

When Google had unveiled Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL with top-end internals and impeccable cameras, they were seen as the company's answer to flagships in the market.

29 Jul 2020

Xiaomi's future phone may have the ability to store earbuds

Xiaomi's smartphone designs, be it for flagships or budget devices, have mostly been right on the mark.

25 Jul 2020

Corning's latest smartphone glass can survive a 6-foot drop

Corning, the American technology company that specializes in specialty glass, ceramics, and related materials, has announced the next-generation of protective glass for smartphones - Gorilla Glass Victus.

21 Jul 2020

Hackers can make your device explode with a fast charger

Fast chargers are a boon for people who prefer to power up their phones/laptops in quick and short charging sessions.

20 Jul 2020

Pixel 4 XL's glass back is coming off: Details here

Google's Pixel line-up has drawn a lot of attention for its extraordinary camera and software features.

19 Jul 2020

This app tracks your phone usage to monitor mental health

When a contagion is claiming hundreds of lives on a daily basis, problems like anxiety and depression can increase exponentially.

28 Jun 2020

This 'smart mask' can amplify your voice, make calls

The COVID-19 crisis has brought a "new normal" upon us, a world where people prefer to remain socially distant and protected with masks and face shields.

08 Jun 2020

Samsung patents weird 'two-way' foldable phone: Details here

After launching two highly innovative foldable phones - the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip - Samsung appears to be exploring new ideas for the third member of the series.

26 May 2020

LG Poland's controversial video shows V60 can take upskirt shots

In the race to promote their products, companies may end up making some blatant marketing errors.

25 May 2020

Huawei Enjoy Z 5G, with MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset, launched

As an addition to its range of budget-friendly smartphones, Huawei has launched the Enjoy Z 5G in China.

24 May 2020

Best Android smartphones you can buy with 12GB of RAM

As more and more buyers gravitate towards powerful smartphones for gaming, entertainment, and other digital services, brands are also pushing the envelope by packing top-of-the-line hardware.

21 May 2020

Ahead of May 26 launch, Redmi 10X listed for pre-bookings

Ahead of its launch on May 26, Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi 10X has been listed for pre-ordering on a Chinese e-retailer's website. As per the product page, it will come in Standard and 5G-ready Pioneer models.

11 May 2020

COVID-19: DRDO develops novel 'cabinet' to disinfect phones, currency notes

As COVID-19 continues to sweep across parts of India, people are doing everything possible to protect themselves from contracting the disease.

05 May 2020

Mi Commerce, Xiaomi's new e-commerce platform to boost sales

In a bid to boost sales in a market hit by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Xiaomi is launching a new e-commerce service called 'Mi Commerce'.

27 Apr 2020

Xiaomi patents weird-looking smartphone with 'twisting display'

Continuing the endeavor to get rid of notches and hole-punches, Xiaomi has patented a smartphone design that shows something you may have never seen before - a twisting display.

15 Apr 2020

Finally, Apple launches new iPhone SE at Rs. 42,500

After months of leaks and rumors, the affordable, second-generation 'iPhone SE' - which many called iPhone 9 - is finally here.

19 Mar 2020

OPPO's Realme is launching a sub-brand called 'Narzo'

In a bid to expand its footprint, Realme, the Chinese smartphone company owned by OPPO, has announced a new sub-brand called 'Narzo'.

17 Mar 2020

Apple reportedly working on affordable 'iPhone 9 Plus' too

We already know about Apple's plan to launch an entry-level iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2 model.

14 Mar 2020

Your phone is dirtier than toilet-seat. Samsung has a solution

Just as Google and Apple continue to take aggressive steps to combat the outbreak of coronavirus, Samsung is doing its own bit to prevent the disease from spreading.

10 Mar 2020

Unihertz Atom XL: Modern Android smartphone made for rough use

China-based Unihertz has launched a pocketable rugged smartphone that packs all the latest specs and is designed to survive rough use.

07 Mar 2020

#Coronavirus: How to clean smartphone, which is dirtier than toilet-seat

Our smartphones, that we use from our morning commute to dinner tables to sleep, carry 10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats. Evidently, cell phones are far dirtier than we think, and the more germs they collect, the more infections we are likely to contract.

06 Mar 2020

Now, you can suggest new software features to OnePlus

In a bid to improve its phones, OnePlus has launched a campaign calling the public to suggest new features for OxygenOS.

21 Feb 2020

All Samsung Galaxy phones hit by mysterious notification

Did you get a mysterious notification on your Samsung device? Well, you are not alone!

19 Feb 2020

Confirmed: All these non-Pixel phones will get Google Stadia

Months after announcing Stadia, a dedicated platform for cloud gaming, Google has confirmed the list of phones that would get the service.

17 Feb 2020

Researchers create ultrasonic wearable bracelet that jams all nearby microphones

From smartphones, smart speakers to other microphone-equipped gadgets, all such devices might be snooping on you without even your knowledge. But if you aren't willing to take any chances, there is a solution for you.