Page 55 - Smartphones
Luring buyers across devices
Seamlessly integrating multiple devices is becoming the single most important strategy for retailers
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Videocon launches VoLTE-enabled Krypton 22 smartphone for Rs 7,200
The device features IPS display, has 2GB of RAM and comes with "SOS-Be-Safe" and panic button
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The rise of smartphone-wielding investor: The clan has grown 47% in a year
Investor base transacting through mobile grows 47% in FY17; turnover via mobile-based apps double
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iPhone 6s named best-selling smartphone, Samsung claims 5 spots in top 10
The year-old iPhone 6s and 6s Plus were both among the most-shipped models in 2016
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Smartphones ring again after note ban
Experts says launches would pick pace from mid-March
India handset production to double to 200 mn this year
Handset manufacturers are planning to expand their production in the country in 2017
How to secure a smartphone for the tweeter-in-chief
President's smartphone is probably the most attractive target imaginable for foreign govts' hackers
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Over 80% Indian youngsters use smartphone for shopping: Study
Despite this, only a minority of smartphone shoppers actually purchase anything frequently
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Does your smartphone make you less likely to trust others?
More often Americans used their phones to obtain information, less they trusted strangers
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Entropik: A start-up that tracks your emotions on smartphones
Entropik currently has two clients in the US and five in India, reports Tech in Asia
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Demonetisation may spoil New Year party of smartphone sector
Sector likely to fall short of its revised target of 120 million units in 2016 due to note ban
Smartphones can be used to image live cell
Live imaging is a very powerful tool for the study of cells
Indian women more hooked to smartphones than men: Report
Study showed that women spent twice the time on YouTube and games as compared to men
Hello 2017: Mobile madness
This year saw a lot of innovations in mobile phones, and next year will be even more interesting. We gaze into the crystal ball and tell you what to expect
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Your smartphone knows a lot about you, but what about your mental health?
The habitual nature of people means this data could be used to give insight into our mental wellbeing
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Smartphone shipments may shrink 18% in Oct-Dec
Also, shipments of personal computers are likely to shrink 33% and tablets 23% as sales suffer due to the cash crunch
How Chinese smartphone brands are trouncing competition in India
Lenovo, Xiaomi, Vivo, Gionee have led the onslaught, beating Indian and global brands with smart deals and astute image management measures
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Soon, you can charge your smartphone in seconds
A team of scientists, including an Indian-origin researcher, has developed new flexible supercapacitors
Smartphones Q3 shipment crosses 30 mn mark: IDC
Smartphone shipments clocked 32.3 million units in Q3, marking a 17.5 per cent growth against the previous quarter
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A snapshot of competition
The growing focus on better camera quality in smartphones reflects the constant need for brands to differentiate in a cut-throat market
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