Smartphones: News
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.
#TechBytes: Declutter your smartphone for better battery performance
Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, but their battery life can often be a concern.
#TechBytes: Tweak these default settings to ensure smartphone privacy
Smartphones have become an inseparable part of our lives, but they also come with privacy concerns.
#TechHacks: Simple ways to protect your Wi-Fi network
Securing your Wi-Fi network is essential to keep your data safe and protect your privacy.
#TechBytes: How to secure your smartphone files
In today's digital age, securing personal files on smartphones has become imperative. With the rising number of cyber threats, encrypting files can keep sensitive information safe from prying eyes.
How to control smartphone app permissions
Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, serving as a tool for communication, work, and entertainment.
How to extend your smartphone's battery life: 5 effective strategies
Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, but their battery life often falls short of our daily demands.
A handheld maker is launching gaming phone with shoulder buttons
AYANEO, a brand known for its handheld gaming devices, has announced its entry into the smartphone market.
A beginner's guide to app permissions
In today's digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. However, the apps we use on these devices often require access to various permissions that can affect our privacy and security.
GST 2.0: Are smartphones, laptops getting cheaper starting today?
The Indian government's recent overhaul of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates will not affect smartphone prices.
How to clear your smartphone cache data
Smartphones tend to fill up with cache data from various apps. Over time, this slows down performance and takes up a lot of storage space.
How to disable unwanted notifications on your smartphone
Smartphones have become an essential part of our daily lives, but the incessant flow of notifications can be quite annoying.
How to protect your photos on your smartphone
In the digital age, smartphones have taken over as the go-to device for taking and storing photos.
Fertilizers, rare earths...: Wang Yi agrees to address India's concerns
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is currently in India, where he met External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.
Koreans develop world's first OLED contact lens for eye diagnostics
A team of researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital have developed a pioneering wireless OLED-based contact lens.
How 'Star Trek' predicted today's coolest technologies
Being a pioneer of the sci-fi genre, Star Trek has inspired a number of futuristic technologies that have found a place in our daily lives.
Your old iPhone holds gold—scientists reveal safe way for extraction
As the world grapples with a rapidly growing pile of electronic waste (e-waste), scientists have discovered a new, eco-friendly method to extract gold from old phones, computers, and other devices.
Chinese players start exporting 'Made in India' smartphones to West
Chinese smartphone and electronics companies have begun exporting products from India to West Asia, Africa, and the US, markets that have long been served almost exclusively by China and Vietnam.
Simplify your phone: Tips to declutter notifications
In today's digital age, phone notifications can get pretty overwhelming, pretty fast.
How to increase phone's storage without deleting a single photo
Smartphone storage can fill up in no time, especially with the growing quality of photos and videos.
How to clean smartphone ports safely
Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, but their ports can get filled with dust and debris over time.
India's smartphone exports jump 55%, surpassing petroleum, diamond sales
India's smartphone exports have seen a phenomenal jump, especially to the US and Japan.
How to use phone reminders to automate everyday tasks
In today's fast-paced world, managing daily tasks efficiently is of utmost importance.
How to keep your smartphone safe in public spaces
In today's digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. But, using them in public can make us vulnerable to several security risks.
How Trump's tariffs on China could boost India's electronics sector
India's electronics industry is poised for a major growth spurt, all thanks to US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese imports.
Budget 2025: High-end TVs, smartphones to get cheaper in India
In her Union Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced steep cuts in import duties for key mobile phone components and critical materials such as lithium-ion battery scrap.
Your face and smartphone may soon replace the paper passport
The global travel industry is on the verge of a major overhaul, with facial recognition technology and smartphones poised to take the place of traditional paper passports.
US-based Backbone enters India, launches gaming controller starting at ₹7,500
Backbone, a US-based technology company that develops gaming accessories for smartphones, has officially made its entry into the Indian market with the launch of its Backbone One gaming controller.
How to download your favorite Instagram Reels: A step-by-step guide
Instagram offers a handy feature that lets you download Reels and save them directly on your smartphone.
How to improve your JioCinema Premium subscription experience
JioCinema, one of India's leading OTT platform, is famous for its massive content library featuring live sports, latest movies, and international web series.
How to recharge your Delhi metro card using PhonePe
PhonePe, one of India's most popular digital payments platforms, also lets you recharge your Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) smart cards directly from the app.
What is 'digital condom' and how does it work
German condom company Billy Boy has launched an innovative app, Camdom, to prevent unauthorized recordings during intimate moments.
What is the Samsung workers strike in Chennai about
Over 1,500 striking workers at the Samsung Electronics factory in southern India have turned down a settlement offer made by the company.
Tired of spam calls? Here's how to block them
Spam calls can be such a headache for those of us glued to our smartphones.
You can use emojis like shovel, fingerprint from next year
The Unicode Consortium, a non-profit organization responsible for global emoji standards and releases, has approved eight new emojis.
Why is your Android phone charging slowly? Here's the answer
Slow charging can be a frustrating issue for Android smartphone users, especially when time is of the essence.
Can smartphones be turned into bombs like pagers in Lebanon
Over the last two days, hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah exploded across Lebanon, killing over a dozen people and injuring more than 3,000.
How to troubleshoot common Netflix error codes on your device
Netflix, the global streaming giant, occasionally displays error codes that can disrupt users' viewing experiences.
Your next smartphone would last longer, thanks to new transistor
A groundbreaking transistor has been developed, demonstrating unprecedented durability in preliminary tests.
India surpasses US to become 2nd-largest 5G smartphone market
India has surpassed the US to become the world's second-largest market for 5G smartphones, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.
Beware! This new Android malware can steal your card details
Cybersecurity experts from ESET have uncovered a new method used by cybercriminals to steal data from smartphone users.
MIT scientists develop low-cost, high-energy battery solution using rock salt
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made significant strides in battery technology.
0-100% in 5-minutes! Realme unveils 320W smartphone charging tech
Realme has unveiled its revolutionary 320W SuperSonic Charge technology, setting a new global standard for smartphone charging speed.
'Blue Moon' this August: When and how to watch it
A rare celestial event, the 'Blue Moon,' is set to grace our skies on August 19.