Smartphones: News
India overtakes US, becomes second in total app downloads
According to a report by third-party data agency App Annie, India has overtaken the USA to claim the second position in terms of the total number of app downloads in 2017, with China topping the list.
Samsung launches all-in-one shopping service Samsung Mall
Samsung has rolled out a mobile app exclusively for the Indian market called Samsung Mall.
Huawei launches its Honor 9 Lite smartphone in India
Huawei has launched its Honor 9 Lite smartphone in India.
Flipkart Republic Day Sale: Here are the best smartphone deals!
Flipkart is hosting a three-day Republic Day sale from 21-23 January. It has some attractive deals on best smartphones as part of the sale that would clash with rival Amazon's Great Indian Sale from 21-24 January.
Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ arriving in February; Some specs are disappointing
Samsung's much-awaited Galaxy S9, S9+ are expected to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress-2018 in Barcelona next month.
Vodafone begins its 4G VoLTE roll-out in India
Following an announcement last month, Vodafone has started rolling out its 4G VoLTE service in the country as promised.
ZTE to launch its first 5G smartphone by 2019
Chinese phone maker ZTE will reportedly launch its first 5G smartphone in the United States of America by early next year, the company confirmed.
Google Duo lets users call Android phones without the app
Google Duo, the tech giant's not-too-old stand-alone video calling app, is letting some users make video calls to devices that do not have the app installed.
Galaxy X: Samsung "secretly" unveils foldable smartphone at CES 2018!
After years of rumors and speculations, it looks like there's finally a solid word on Samsung's much-awaited foldable smartphone - dubbed the Galaxy X.
Suffering losses, LG decides not to release smartphones every year
LG Electronics has been struggling with its smartphone business for quite some time now. It now looks like LG isn't going to release smartphones every year anymore.
India to have no 2G internet subscribers by 2019: Report
According to a report by market research firm CyberMedia Research (CMR), India will have no 2G internet subscribers left by June 2019.
CES 2018: New OnePlus smartphone to launch in 5 months
Chinese phone maker OnePlus has finally revealed that the company's new flagship phone, that can potentially be named 'OnePlus 6', "could" be launched in the next five months.
Samsung Galaxy A8+ arrives in India with Rs. 32,990 price-tag!
South Korean electronics giant Samsung has finally launched the much-awaited Galaxy A8+ (2018) smartphone officially in India at a price of Rs. 32,990.
#CES2018: World's first smartphone with in-display fingerprint sensor is here!
Neither Apple's iPhone nor Samsung's Galaxy device, but a Vivo smartphone will have the world's first under-the-screen fingerprint scanner.
Is Apple planning to launch its biggest iPhone in 2018?
People have enough reasons to expect something novel from Apple this year and Apple knows it too.
Amazon to host Samsung Galaxy A8+ launch on January 10
Taking its flagship variant one step beyond, Samsung is releasing the Galaxy A8 Plus in India exclusively on Amazon on January 10.
Second-generation Nokia 6 unveiled; priced at Rs. 14,600
HMD Global has officially launched the second-generation Nokia 6 -its first smartphone of 2018- in China.
Bezel-less, AI-powered Honor View10 priced at Rs. 29,999 in India
Huawei's sub-brand Honor is finally releasing the much-awaited bezel-less "View 10" smartphone in India on 8 January.
Micromax bringing Rs. 2,000 Android-Go smartphone on Republic Day
Nearly a month after Google launched the lightweight Android Go variant, reports have surfaced that homegrown device-maker Micromax will be the first one to launch an Android Go-based smartphone in the country.
Railways' train delay SMS alert service now on 1,400 trains
This New Year, the Railways is extending its train delay SMS alert of over an hour to 1,400 trains.
Amazon offering massive Rs. 36,000 discount on Google Pixel XL
Amazon India, offering a nearly 50% discount, has listed the first-generation Google Pixel XL (128GB) for Rs. 39,990, slashing its price by Rs. 36,010.
Apple starts battery replacement program in India: Find details here
Apple's battery replacement program, necessitated after a controversy over the company intentionally slowing down older iPhones, has begun almost a month earlier than expected.
Xiaomi starts rolling out Android Oreo update for Mi A1
When Xiaomi launched its first ever Android One device, the Mi A1, with Android Nougat in September, it promised an update to Android Oreo before 2017 end. Fulfilling its promise, the Chinese device maker started rolling out Oreo to the Android One device in India.
Samsung to reveal next Exynos chip on 4th January
Samsung has announced that it'll launch its next generation Exynos chip on 4th January, just days before the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2018 in Las Vegas.
iPhone battery slowdown controversy: How can Apple rebuild trust?
Apple is in the midst of a scandal over the deliberate slowdown of the performance of older iPhones with aging batteries.
6 most profitable smartphone companies
Research firm Counterpoint, in its latest study, has ranked global smartphone manufacturers in terms of their profitability.
Your smartphone can be easily hacked using its own sensors!
For hackers, smartphones are a treasure trove of data, including emails, contacts, photos, passwords, valuable banking information, etc. Security experts have long warned that smartphones are due for a massive cyber-attack.
New Nokia 3310 will have 4G capability, will support WhatsApp
A new, revamped, 4G capable version of the classic Nokia 3310 is set for release.
Which Android phone should you buy in 2018?
If you're looking to buy a smartphone, you'll have to make a choice between an iPhone or Android devices.
You can get Mi Mix 2 at just Rs. 17,999!
If you have been waiting to get your hands on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Flipkart is offering you a golden opportunity to get it for up to Rs. 20,000 less.
Bug merging contacts on Xiaomi-phones: Here's how to fix!
Xiaomi users are facing a strange issue with their contacts list. Many complained that contacts on the devices are being randomly mixed up or jumbled, resulting in mismatched data.
Mobile Bonanza on Flipkart: Check out these exciting smartphone offers
Flipkart is making sure your new year starts on a good note. The 2018 Mobile Bonanza has been scheduled from January 3 to 5.
The 17-year-old who exposed Apple's slowing of older iPhones
A 17-year-old from Tennessee, US, might cost Apple billions of dollars: high school student Tyler Barney exposed the tech giant's deliberate slowing down of older iPhone models.
Fresh problem for Samsung: Galaxy Note 8 just won't charge
Looks like troubles aren't yet over for Samsung. A year after several Galaxy Note 7 devices exploded due to defective batteries, similar problems are being reported about the Galaxy Note 8.
Xiaomi users can track phone repair status online; here's how!
It is nothing less than a headache to get smartphones repaired. Everyone knows how annoying it is to repeatedly call the customer service to track the repair/service status.
Convert your phone into a spy tool with Snowden's app
Edward Snowden needs no introduction. The National Security Agency whistleblower exposed classified information about the US Government's surveillance programs and monitoring activity in 2013.
OnePlus bringing Face Unlock feature, Android Oreo to OnePlus 5
When OnePlus unveiled OnePlus 5T back in November, one of the huge differences between OnePlus 5T and its predecessor OnePlus 5 was "Face Unlock" feature.
Here's how you can get Mi A1 for Rs. 999!
Flipkart is offering deals and discounts on Xiaomi Mi A1 - one of the best mid-range smartphones.
#ThatWas2017: As 2017 wraps up, here are 9 hottest gadgets!
In 2017, the tech world witnessed a lot of changes and exciting launches as companies constantly tried to bring innovative products and improve their offerings as well.
WhatsApp will stop working on these smartphones after 31st Dec
Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp will withdraw support for a number of dated smartphones at the end of the year.