Smartphone Market Trends In 2020

The new smartphone sales will be predominantly driven by the aspiration of existing smartphone users to upgrade to a premium experience. The market will continue to be mainly an upgrade market and is expected continue its growth.

Coronavirus Upending Tech Industry

The global manufacturing hub, China, stares a gloomy future after the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) as the tech world is being now threatened by the demand monster. Can India present itself as a substitute for China and democratize manufacturing?

“We have a customer base that comes to us for quality”

The audio industry in India has seen some unprecedented growth in the last decade, from market full of products to high demand of consumption, the way audio is being used now represents how fast the technology is evolving. And in this journey, the German audio giant, Sennheiser, has been at the forefront, taping new growth in the audio sector. The company is almost 75 years old, and since its inception it has been shaping the future of audio with its innovative range of products across the globe. It has consistently raised the bar with its products that offer superior audio experience. In a recent event where the company launched its new AMBEO Soundbar worth around a lakh, Kapil Gulati, Director, Consumer Segment, Sennheiser Electronics India spoke to Pahi Mehra about his journey with Sennheiser, how the company’s newest offering the AMBEO soundbar will stand out the competition with such high prices and the upcoming audio trends in 2020.

“The true value of Garmin products is in the technology and manufacturing process”

Garmin, the precision technology major, has shifted its focus to the growing demand for the wearable technology in India as people are now becoming increasingly health-conscious. For that, it is getting new brand ambassador to connect easily with its target group/s. Ali Rizvi, Director, Garmin India, is spearheading this task for the brand which is committed to build an even stronger customer base here. He had a conversation with Haider Ali Khan on a range of topics.

The State of Mobile Games Experience in the 5G Era

Only four countries have scored ‘Excellent’ marks in mobile games, says Opensignal in its recent report

Basic Cyber Safety Norms Being Ignored in India

Over 50% of Indian netizens neglect basic cyber safety practices, reveals a new study

BalleBaazi

Fantasy sports redefined

5 Biggest Technology Trends Everyone Must Get Ready For In 2020

In this modern era it seems like everything around us is constantly changing and getting better, and just like everything else technology is also evolving faster than ever.

Signs of Recovery in Global Smartphone Market

While Samsung led the market with 21% share, Realme emerged as the fastest growing brand, jumping to seventh spot

Binge-Watching Up 23% in India

As streaming video reaches an all-time high, delivering on viewers’ high-performance expectations is a key to retaining subscribers

Jio Retracts Free Calling

In an unexpected decision, Reliance Jio mobile services are no longer completely free as the company will now charge 6 paise/ minute from its customers for outgoing calls to other network operators to recover the Interconnect Usage Charges (IUC).

Nokia 7.2

Vibrant Display, Camera with Pure OS

“We Are Trying To Explore The Possibility Of India As Our Primary Sourcing Hub”

OnePlus continues its ‘Never Settle’ approach with back to back smartphone launches in the form of OnePlus 7, Pro, 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition and for the very first time venturing into smart TV segment with OnePlus TV starting with India. Expanding its global outreach, OnePlus, started its second and largest R&D centre in Hyderabad to focus on deep customizations. As it plans to invest Rs 1000 crore in next three years, Haider Ali Khan had a conversation with Vikas Agarwal, GM, OnePlus India, to understand more about company’s future roadmap and more.

Asus ROG Phone 2

Strikes Gold with Performance, Battery and Price

Gionee F9 Plus

With the festive season well underway, lifestyle and smartphone brand Gionee India has unveiled its new smartphone called Gionee F9 Plus that comes with a price tag of Rs 7,690 in India.

64MP Is The New Default?

With the emergence of Quad Camera smartphones in Q3 2019 and later on, would it be able to drive the smartphone market just on pixels? Is it just a marketing gimmick or does hold value in reality? Would it stop at 64MP or 100MP/108MP looks more fancy and enticing to you?

Video Streaming To Drive India's Entertainment And Media Industry

India’s OTT video market will grow at a 21.8% CAGR from Rs 4,464 core in 2018 to Rs 11,976 crore in 2023, says a report

Driven By Pokemon Go, Augmented Reality Is Back!

There was a time when Augmented Reality (AR), which showed digital images in the real world, was the hottest thing on the tech scene. however, the period that followed saw it being overshadowed by Virtual Reality (VR)  and other technologies. However, it now has made a return with the success of Pokemon go! but is this the beginning of a new AR era? 

Is mHealth Going To Be A Trendsetter In The App Domain?

The growing popularity of smartphones over the years and the escalation of mobile internet has helped social media gain huge traction among the global masses. For several years, social media apps like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have become daily bread and butter for the people. Apart from this popularity, health and wellness apps are also becoming very trendy these days, maybe because of too much focus on fitness by the youths. The market of mobile health apps is increasing steadily with the commencement of innovative technologies, new business models and new workflows.

Global Smartphone Market Declines For First Time In 2018

The decline in smartphone shipments can be attributed to lengthening replacement cycles in developed markets like US, China and Western Europe, says a study

ViVo V15 Pro

Intriguing Design comes with 32MP Pop-up Selfie camera.

'Bhasantara' Shows Ways To Overcome The Barriers Of Communication

Bhashantara, a symposium on Indian languages technology industry, heralds the beginning of a momentous journey in the history of mobile handset industry in India

Samsung Galaxy On8

Following rumours and speculations, South Korean brand Samsung has added the budget smartphone, the Galaxy On8 in its On series in India. 

Can Samsung Hold Its Fort?

The long undisputed numero uno of Indian mobile market is under increasing pressure from new challengers and old warriors alike; can the upgraded manufacturing facality help it retain its grip?

Tambo Mobiles Entered Indian Handset Market With Aim Of Bridging The Mobility Gap

Tambo Mobiles, one of the latest entrants into Indian mobile ecosystem, backed by China-based Agaston Mobiles aims to deliver delight, durability and design in its smartphones as well as feature phones. Sudhir Kumar, CEO of Tambo Mobiles had a conversation with Haider Ali Khan on his company’s aspirations to be in the top 3 entry-level brands by end of 2019. Edited Excerpts:

Redmi Is Hot Favourite Of E-shoppers!

And Xiaomi’s online sales channel is a great hit.

Why Oneplus Is Used Longer Than Other Premium Smartphones

OnePlus has garnered huge success in a short period of time. It entered the Indian market in December 2014 and within three years and four months clinched the number one position in Q2 of 2018

Apps On A High

Global app revenue reaches $39 billion in the first half of 2019, up 15% year-over-year

Apple Introduces Streaming Service, Credit Card And Gaming Arcade

iPhone-maker Apple has launched a television streaming service, a credit card and an online gaming arcade, in order to reintroduce itself also as an entertainment and financial services company.