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Mobile firms set for round 4 of price hike as chipset supply runs dry

With supply of mobile chipsets running dry, manufacturers here are left with no option but to hike prices once again, making it the fourth round of increase in 2020

Realme to launch Narzo 20 series, Android OS 11 based Realme UI 2.0 today

The Narzo 20 series and Realme UI 2.0 will launch through an online event, which the company will live stream on its social media accounts and YouTube channel at 12:30 pm

How to Track an iPhone with Just the Phone Number?

Are you looking for a reliable way to track an iPhone to locate your lost device or check on your children in the easiest way possible? Here is an effective solution.

Relief for GST filers: From July, Nil GSTR-1 Form can be filed via SMS

In a major move towards GST taxpayers' facilitation, the government has decided to provide the facility of SMS filing of NIL statement of Form GSTR-1 from the first week of July.The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said that the filing of NIL statement in Form GSTR-1 also through SMS would substantially improve ease of GST compliance for over 12 lakh registered taxpayers. At present, these taxpayers have to log into their account on the common portal and then file their statement of outward supplies in Form GSTR-1 every month or each quarter, read a release from Finance Ministry."GST taxpayers with NIL outward supplies would not be required to log on to the GST Portal and would be able to file their NIL statement in Form GSTR-1 through just an SMS. The status confirmation of the filed statement or return application can be tracked by them on the GST Portal by logging in to their GSTIN account and navigating to Services>Returns>Track Return Status," the ministry

Mobile threats spread under guise of pornographic content doubled in 2019

Adult content, just as is the case with other types of entertainment, remains one of the most prominent ways malefactors try to infect devices

India's handset industry can reach $100 billion in exports by 2025: ICEA-EY

Nearly 198 countries import mobile phones, and till recently, only two countries -- China and Vietnam -- were among the exporters.

Covid-19 lockdown: Realme resumes online sales of smartphones, accessories

Realme has extended warranty on products, which expired during the lockdown period, till June 30

Rajeev Suri steps down as Nokia President & CEO after 25-year stint

Pekka Lundmark, CEO of Finnish energy company Fortum, to take over as president and CEO of the firm on Sept 1

Samsung Note10 Lite: A phone that's better for doodlers than gamers

The Note10 Lite's strength lies in its creativity

Galaxy Z Flip: First look at the Samsung's pocket-sized foldable smartphone

Samsung brought its second foldable phone Galaxy Z Flip in India. The pre-orders started today and the deliveries will begin from February 26, 2020

64% of India will use internet by 2023; phone usage to surge to 68%: Report

Growing number of mobile users coupled with low cost of data are seen as major reasons behind this surge

Mobile phone exporters to get 4% incentive under duty drawback scheme

The government has increased incentive on exports of mobile phones to 4 per cent under the duty drawback scheme, according to an official notification. The additional ad hoc incentive of 2 per cent under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MIES) will be available for exports of mobiles from January 1 to March 31, 2020, period, the notification by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said. The increased incentive of 4 per cent or Rs 350 per handset whichever is less from the earlier cap of Rs 197 would help boost exports, industry said. Commenting on the government move, India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) Chairman Pankaj Mohindroo said, "ICEA has been relentlessly pursuing the Government of India to increase or introduce export benefits for the mobile phone industry. The increase in the Duty Drawback Cap has helped make exports more competitive. The All Industry Rate (AIR) of 4 per cent with a cap of Rs 350 is yet another step forward to build India as a ...

MEPs demand universal mobile phone charger setting up clash with Apple

The US company insists that its Lightning cable that charges its iPhones is part of a stand for "innovation"

Worldwide sales of smartphones decline 2%, first since 2008: Gartner

But they are on track to reach 1.57 billion units in 2020, an increase of three per cent year over year, the research and advisory company said

Govt likely to restore 2% additional duty incentive on mobile phones export

This duty benefit, which will help boost exports, is expected to continue till March 31, 2020

Bangladesh govt shuts down mobile networks along India's borders

The operators suspended the networks on Monday within one kilometre of the country's borders with India, the Dhaka Tribune reported.

Mobile phone sales set to contract 2.4% this year; rebound likely in 2020

However, according to a recent report, led by mobile phones, there was heavy jump in e-commerce sales during the just concluded festival season.

As cellphone manufacturing industry consolidates, small players shut shop

Almost 70 units have closed as part of a large-scale shutdown

Aiming for more of the global pie

Indian services export growth has outperformed that of the average emerging market in recent years. If global growth continues to be sluggish, India could enlarge its share of the cake

Why tax incentive may not be enough to turn India into a mobile export hub

In India, Samsung is likely to remain focused on the domestic market but it is also expanding exports.