Apple is set to clock a 16-22% on year growth in smartphone shipments in India in 2020, sharply higher than a 4% rise in 2019 and a 44% fall in 2018, driven largely by older generation of its iPhones like XR and 11 and the latest iPhone 12 mini, say analysts. They added that Apple’s …
While the ongoing pandemic has left crores of Indians in deep financial trouble who are struggling to make ends meet, the Aspirational India — riding on the pent-up demand and discretionary income — is all set to embark on a record online festive sale journey that begins this week. E-commerce marketplaces Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal …
Billion-dollar investments, marquee shareholders, and a business built without any Chinese footprint, India’s 10-month old Jio Platforms appears to have all the right ingredients to become the next big global tech giant. At a time when the world is dealing with a raging pandemic and the global economy is in turmoil, Jio Platforms, a digital …
Until now, the smartwatch as a conduit to connected health and fitness was a close battle between two early innovators – Apple and Samsung. Early technology adopters, and brand loyalists of the two brands, enthusiastically embraced their smartwatch offerings. The WearOS-enabled Android smartwatch landscape has been seeking a champion smartwatch brand for some time now. …
If you are among those who are thrilled to once again see food delivery boys all around, or plan to visit a restaurant and does not get reservation or have to fight for one — as COVID-19 caseloads surge by nearly one lakh a day in India — mind you that this situation does not …
So, how important is audio quality for Indian smartphone users? A recent consumer insights study by market research firm Cyber Media Research (CMR) in association with Dolby threw up some interesting insights on how a superior audio experience like Dolby Atmos has become pivotal for users in selecting a new device or even the content they consume …
For Indians, Apple has always been an aspirational brand of choice. After many years of waiting, Apple’s relationship with India is finally getting more intimate and potentially more stronger now. The Apple Online Store is launching in India on September 23, 2020. I believe the Apple Online Store is just the first in a series …
The 2020 US Open, the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, that began on 31 August is a spectacle that fans enjoy around the world. Over the years, IBM has been partnering with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to leverage the US Open, and showcase its technological innovations. Much of what IBM …
When we look at the affordable premium smartphone segment in India, there is more hyper-competition than before. Many new aspirant brands are challenging the triumvirate of incumbents – Apple, Samsung and OnePlus. With the increased competition, what is noticeable is also an increased commoditization of smartphone features. Across the board, smartphones are increasingly getting refined, …
Apple dominated the super-premium smartphone segment (Rs 50,000- Rs 1 lakh) in India with 56 per cent market share in H1 2020 as Apple iPhone 11 contributed to be the bestseller, accounting for 39 per cent of the shipments, a new report said on Friday. Samsung came second with 34 per cent and OnePlus third …