Page 12 - Smartphones

Mindful use of smartphones enhances productivity, indicates study

The three-week survey required all participants to complete four questionnaires and about half of them were required to download a screen-monitoring application to their phones

5G services to go live on Samsung devices, iPhones in November-December

But despite having one of the most diversified product ranges of 5G smartphones, most Samsung devices are yet to catch 5G signals

Samsung likely to offer 5,000 mAh battery in upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra

South Korean tech giant Samsung may launch its next-generation flagship smartphone Galaxy S23 Ultra with a 5,000mAh battery

Samsung to enable 5G on supported smartphones via OTA by mid November

Samsung made the announcement soon after Apple confirmed that it would roll out software update to enable 5G services in iPhone 12 and above in December

Supported iPhones to get 5G-related software update by December: Apple

The Apple iPhone 12 series and above, and iPhone SE (3rd generation) are 5G-ready. However, these smartphones are awaiting 5G-related software update from Apple

5G transition: Telecom dept to meet smartphone makers, service providers

Though 5G has been unveiled, mobile handsets in India are not yet compatible with the new technology and their softwares need to be upgraded

DoT, Meity to hold meeting of smartphone firms, telcos to resolve 5G issues

Top officials of the DoT and IT ministry have called a joint meeting of smartphone companies, including Apple and Samsung, and telecom operators on issues related to provide smooth access to 5G services, a government official said on Tuesday. While over 100 million subscribers in India have 5G-ready phones, many devices, including Apple, are not supporting the service at present. "We shall be working together to ensure smooth rollout of 5G, including smooth onboarding of consumers," an official source told PTI. A joint meeting of smartphone companies and telecom operators will be held on Wednesday at the Department of Telecom (DoT) office. Secretaries of both the DoT and Ministry of Electronics and IT will chair the meeting to discuss teething 5G issues. The agenda of the meeting includes a discussion around enabling the handsets to start supporting 5G services on 5G networks in India. Bharti Airtel is the only company to have commercially launched 5G services while Jio has start

MediaTek launches new Dimensity 1080 processor for 5G smartphones

It allows gaming enhancements for gaming users, providing speedy performance and seamless gaming connectivity

Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 4 to feature 6.1-inch LCD display with top notch

Tech giant Apple's fourth-generation iPhone SE will feature a 6.1-inch LCD display and a "notch" cutout at the top of the display

Motorola Moto e32 with 6.5-inch HD IPS screen of 90Hz refresh rate launched

Priced at Rs 10,499, the Moto e32 is available in eco black and arctic blue colours on Flipkart

Realme witnesses sale of over 1 million 5G smartphones during festive days

As per a report by Frost and Sullivan, The Indian Internet of Things (IoT) market is projected to reach $9.28 billion by 2025 from $4.98 billion in 2020

Airtel customers to get 5G at existing rates in 8 cities initially

Airtel launches 5G Plus service, with superfast high-def video streaming, gaming & multiple chatting

Highlights: Google unveils Pixel 7 series, Pixel Watch, Pixel Tablet & more

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones will be available for pre-order in India, along with the rest of the world, from 08:15 pm on e-commerce platform Flipkart

Sony likely working on new smartphone with Dimensity 8000 chip

Japanese tech giant Sony is likely working on a new smartphone as a report says that out of nowhere, a mysterious Sony handset has been spotted on Geekbench

Samsung may unveil affordable Galaxy A54 next year with 50MP rear camera

Meanwhile, this week Samsung has launched a new Galaxy A04s with a 90Hz refresh rate and 5000mAh battery for Indian consumers

Lava democratises 5G smartphones, launches Blaze 5G at Rs 10k: Details here

Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, the Lava Blaze 5G is compatible with eight 5G bands

India's offline market for smartphones grew 44% in H1 2022: Report

Sale of smartphones priced above Rs 20,000 has increased more than two-fold in five years

Lava to launch affordable 5G smartphone at Rs 10,000 around Diwali

Indian smartphone maker Lava International on Monday said it will launch an affordable 5G smartphone, LavaBlaze 5G, for about Rs 10,000 before Diwali. The mobile device was unveiled by telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the India Mobile Congress here. A mobile device expert claimed that at Rs 10,000, the phone would be the cheapest 5G smartphone in the market. "It has always been our desire to develop an accessible 5G smartphone that is made in India. The product aligns with the larger vision of providing the next-generation 5G technology to Indians at an affordable price point. With the launch of this smartphone we are making the power of 5G technology accessible to all," Lava International President and Business head Sunil Raina said. Pre-bookings for the Lava Blaze 5G will commence around Diwali this year, he said. Built on MediaTekDimensity 700 chipset, the smartphone will have 50 megapixels (MP) AI triple rear camera and 8 MP front camera and come with an anonymous call ...

Flipkart's 'Big Billion' sale logs 70% growth in premium mobile phone sales

E-commerce firm Flipkart has recorded 70 per cent growth in sales of premium mobile phones during the eight-day long festive season sale, the company said on Friday. Premium mobile phones costing Rs 20,000 and upwards comprised almost 50 per cent of the total mobile sales and more than 44 per cent of the buyers of premium mobile phones came from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. "India truly upgraded this Big Billion Days (BBD) with categories like mobiles, electronics and large appliances witnessing a growth of over 70 and 30 per cent each, respectively, in the uptake of premium products over the last BBD," Flipkart said in a statement. The company did not disclose the base number of sales it registered during The Big Billion Days (TBBD) in 2021. Walmart group claims to have recorded over 1 billion customer visits during the festive days, with tier-2 and 3 cities contributing 60 per cent of the total traffic, the company said. Fashion and lifestyle continued to be a big attraction in Tie

Over 100 mn consumers want to upgrade to 5G in India: Ericsson report

5G consumer readiness is strong in India, with the intention to upgrade to 5G being 2-3 times higher than in developed markets such as the US and UK which has had 5G for some time.