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Samsung considering launching budget model Galaxy S21 FE in US, Europe only

Samsung Electronics is considering launching the upcoming budget model of the Galaxy S21 smartphone in the US and Europe only, industry sources said on Friday, due to global semiconductor shortages

Xiaomi posts strong growth in India's premium smartphone segment

Xiaomi - with its 'Mi' brand - has seen significant growth in the mid and premium smartphone segment over the past few quarters, and captured 14-15 per cent market share in Rs 20,000-45,000 segment

Half of smartphones sold globally will support 5G by 2022-end: Report

One out of every two smartphones sold globally is expected to support 5G by the end of 2022 as factors like increasing affordability, unique design and performance fuel adoption, a report said

Indian smartphone market grew 23% in Jan-Mar 2021: Counterpoint report

The second Covid wave, however, is expected to dampen the show in April-June quarter

Oppo F19 with 5,000 mAh battery set for India launch today: Check details

Oppo F19 will have a triple camera setup at the back with a 48 MP primary sensor.

Apple to set up silicon design centre in Germany, invest 1 billion euros

Apple said on Wednesday it would establish a European silicon design centre in Munich

Huawei loses spot in top 5 smartphone players for the 1st time in 6 years

Huawei secured the sixth place in Q4 2020 with 32 million smartphones shipped, according to a new report

India's smartphone shipments hit 150 million units in 2020: Report

India's smartphone shipments declined by a modest 4% year-on-year to reach over 150 million units in 2020, according to a new report on Wednesday

Global refurbished smartphone market down 9% in 2020 amid Covid crisis

The pandemic disrupted the global economy and supply chains

After a year of disruptions, smartphone makers betting on 5G booster

Handset manufacturers are poised for a sharp rebound this year - as much as 20 per cent growth thanks to consumers embracing digital technology faster than ever

Mobile phone makers likely to miss production target under PLI scheme

Mobile phone manufacturers have approached the government to roll over timelines of the scheme

China's smartphone maker Xiaomi raises $3.9 billion in an equity deal

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp has raised $3.91 billion as part of a deal that includes Hong Kong's largest top-up placement, according to a term sheet

Samsung surpasses Apple in US smartphone market after three years

This is the first time since the second quarter of 2017 that Samsung topped the US smartphone market

Samsung may launch flagship phone early to grab Huawei share: Report

Samsung, which lost its No.1 position to Huawei in the second quarter, regained the crown in the third thanks in part to the U.S. restrictions on Huawei.

100% rise in rural children with access to smartphones, says survey

The survey found that around 11 per cent of families bought a new phone after the lockdown, of which 80 per cent were smartphones

LG unveils 2 new devices to tap into premium smartphone market in India

LG Electronics on Wednesday unveiled two new mobile phone models with prices starting from Rs 36,990 onwards, as the company looks to tap into the country's booming premium smartphone market.

Reform and incentives

Govt must seek to benefit manufacturing more broadly

Samsung tops global smartphone market in August, beats Huawei: Report

Samsung lost its top smartphone vendor status to Huawei in April, but it recaptured the position later, following a recovery in the Indian smartphone market

Samsung joins Flipkart to debut Galaxy F series on Big Billion Day sale

The new series is being launched at a time when the online smartphone market share in India is likely to hit an all-time high of 45 per cent in the second half this year

Realme targets 25% share of India's smartphone sales during festive season

The company said India will continue to be a critical growth driver for Realme and will be a "top priority" globally