The average sale price (ASP) of smartphones in India — crucial to revenue and profitability of mobile phone makers — is expected to rise by over 18% by this year-end to reach $190-$210 (Rs 13,000- Rs 15,000) range, amid increasing affordability and higher demand for mid-segment devices which increasingly have premium features, analysts said. Smartphone …
Yesterday, Apple announced the second generation, AirPods 2, the long-anticipated update to its first generation wireless headphones. The new AirPods 2 are part of Apple’s ongoing strategy shifts to diversify beyond the Apple iPhone, and shore up revenues from iPhone accessories in addition to its upcoming ‘services’ bouquet. Remember, the original AirPods were very successful …
HTC, one of the most premium brands in India in the last decade, shut shop in India in mid-2018. From a technology innovation perspective, HTC ranked pretty high up, but could not match it with a similar innovation in its business or go-to-market perspective. Its market in India nose-dived since it was either too late …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …