Today’s consumers seek a powerful camera, long battery life, and fast processing capabilities in their smartphones. For those seeking an upgrade to their old iPhones, or for those seeking to enter the walled ecosystem of Apple iPhones, the new iPhone 11 is a good bet. While many may argue about the 2019 edition of iPhones …
Korean handset maker Samsung has launched the world’s first foldable smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Fold in India at Rs 1,64,999. Confident of getting traction from luxury-end of the market, Samsung will make the device available in the offline market before Diwali. The handset maker, citing GFk data, claimed 72% value market share in the month of …
Several analysts have already suggested that the Apple iPhone 11 is proving popular in markets such as China. Now, it appears that the colorful iPhone 11 is also a hit in India, which has become an increasingly important market for Apple over the last several years. “With the iPhone 11 and its higher-priced variants, what …
In a bid to win in the hyper-competitive India market, OPPO has stepped up its gameplay by ditching the atypical annual product lifecycles, and launching the OPPO Reno2 within a few months of the original Reno. The idea at play is to offer consumers more choice and power. With the Reno2, OPPO makes an ambitious …
Netflix won 27 trophies at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, and trailed HBO, that got 34 awards. More importantly, despite pouring billions into original programming, Netflix is yet to win an Emmy for a best series. With Amazon Prime upping the ante, and a swathe of new OTT players betting big on original programming, …
Google has launched Google Play Pass, a new curated gaming subscription service, that is ad free, does not entail in-app purchases, and upfront payments. The Google Play Pass complements Google’s mainstreaming of gaming, and especially its upcoming cloud gaming service, Google Stadia. More importantly, the Play Pass ringfences Android users from potentially embracing Apple Arcade. …
India’s move to cut corporate tax will further propel manufacturers’ abilities to generate employment and invest more in local research and development (R&D). HMD Global, which makes Nokia phones, said that the move to cut corporate tax will encourage more entries into the Indian market. “We are also hopeful that post the relaxation for domestic …
Apple and Flex are collaborating in India, with Apple sourcing battery packs from Flex’s India plant for its locally made iPhones. The move is a step-up for the Cupertino-based company in building a parts ecosystem in India, where it has so far struggled to have a wide presence. “Flex is making battery packs for Apple… …
If you are wondering why Apple has not yet launched a 5G iPhone while others are going ballistic over launching 5G-ready or 5G-enabled handsets, there is a solid reason behind the reluctance to embrace the technology. Huawei, Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo and LG have all showcased 5G phones. Sony is also working on one such device. …
With over 1.4 billion active installed base of devices globally and millions in India – iPhones, iPads, Apple TV, Macs, iPod touch and more – Apple has finally flexed its muscles to take on content streaming giants like Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime and Disney with aggressive pricing, free offers and all-original stories. The announcement of …