Announced during the last week of February, foldable smartphones have caught the attention of many. The Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X have indeed made smartphones hot again. Both have large screens that measure above 7-inch and fold right in the middle, providing users access to a much larger screen. Yet, there are concerns …
In Conversation: Sam Mallikarjunan, Flock
Earlier this year, India-born Flock, a team messaging and collaboration platform, appointed Sam Mallikarjunan, as Chief Revenue Officer. In a free-wheeling interaction Sam touched upon Flock, his perspectives on the messaging battlefield, and his plans for Flock going forward. Prabhu: Sam, congratulations on your new role with Flock! Tell us a bit more about …
Vivo V15 Pro: Mid-range Phone with Sheer Megapixel Prowess
In 2018, Vivo was high on smartphone experimentation. Whether it be through its concept phones, or mainstream ones. Vivo’s hardware success is in sharp contrast to Apple’s recent, sedate incremental innovation. Vivo has churned out mid-range smartphones in quick succession. One need not look beyond the V series to see the incredible design philosophy that …
Is Internet usage in India being calculated in right way?
If we look at government or independent research figures, Internet users in India are growing exponentially — currently hovering around 560 million and likely to cross 600 million by the end of the year. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), India has amn Internet subscriber base of nearly 560 million, including 482 …
The 21:9 Smartphone Screen Display: Does it make sense?
Smartphones are growing taller, and taller. From 18:9, the next generation of smartphones are aiming for 21:9 screen aspect ratio displays that promise true cinematic and flawlessly rich gaming experience. But, in doing so, are they becoming tough to manoeuvre? Over the past couple of years, tall 18:9 aspect ratio screens on phones made the …
MWC Barcelona 2019: Beyond “5G” and “foldable devices”
This year’s MWC2019 looks all set to be*one*of the most promising and exciting editions yet. The MWC has, over the years, emerged as a key barometer for what technology themes are likely to dominate the telecommunications industry in year ahead and beyond. The MWC itself, is no longer just about ‘smartphones’. Its rather about mobiles …
MWC 2019: 5G, Foldable, and Mixed Reality
At Day Zero of the MWC 2019 at Barcelona, there were some interesting contrasts: While Huawei made a bold bet on Foldable Smartphones, Nokia showcased its Computational Photography chops (in collaboration with Light Labs) with its five rear camera innovation. One key standout hit was Microsoft, who crashed the party, with a renewed pitch for …
Guardians of the Galaxy—Samsung tries to win back India
No conversation on Samsung is complete without a mention of its “ostrich attitude”. At least for the past few years, the company seems to have buried its head in the sand, trapped in the delusion that all is well. In response to journalists questioning its declining market share, it offers the findings of German market …
5G-enabled handset shipments to cross 140 million in India by 2025: Report
Shipments of 5G-enabled smartphones would exceed 140 million in India by 2025, a new report by technology market research firm CyberMedia Research (CMR) said on Friday. According to CMR’s “4Ps of Mobile Handset Industry Report 2019″” that focuses on the hyper-competitive mobile industry ecosystem in India, 5G-enabled smartphone shipments are expected to grow by around …