Vivo's sales stood at 6.7 million units, accounting for one in every five phones sold in India.
Chinese smartphone company Vivo shipped more units in India than Samsung for the first time ever in Q1 2020, as per data from Canalys. Vivo sold more than twice as many smartphones to vendors as compared to the year-ago period. The company’s sales stood at 6.7 million units, accounting for one in every five phones sold in India.
Xiaomi, which sold 10.3 million phones in the first quarter of 2020, accounts for 31% of India’s smartphone market. Samsung’s shipments fell 14 percent to 6.3 million units, placing it above Chinese rivals Realme and Oppo. Despite the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian market for smartphones expanded by 12 percent year-on-year.
However, the sales figures for the second quarter of 2020 might not reflect the numbers posted in Q1. India went into a nationwide lockdown in late March, effectively banning the sale of “non-essential” commodities through online platforms – one of the major sources of orders for smartphones.
Canalys Q1 2020 report on smartphone shipments shows that Vivo overtook Samsung for the first time in India. Moreover, the figures from Q1 point to the dominance of Chinese players in the Indian smartphone market. The Vivo brand is owned by BBK Electronics, a Chinese company that also owns Realme, Oppo, and OnePlus. Their combined market share would cross the 40%-mark.
Adding to that, Xiaomi’s 31% market share, Chinese brands account for seven in ten smartphones shipped in India. Xiaomi maintained its lead, with rivals enduring mixed fortunes. Canalys notes that its investment in building local supply chains and its efficient online market strategies have boded well for sales.
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The Vivo brand is owned by BBK Electronics, a Chinese company, that also owns Realme, Oppo, and OnePlus. Their combined market share would cross the 40%-mark. “Vivo’s victory is bitter-sweet. The high sell-in this quarter was mainly due to planned stockpiles ahead of the high-profile Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the unplanned lockdown at the end of March has disrupted the vendor’s plans. With IPL postponed, and much of its inventory in offline channels locked out, Vivo will struggle to see a quick sell-through when the lockdown lifts” said Canalys Analyst Madhumita Chaudhary.
She added that smartphone shipments are likely to plunge in Q2 2020, as vendors grapple with both supply and demand-side issues even after the lockdown is lifted. “While parts of India emerge out of the lockdown and the government works out an exit strategy, worker availability, which depends heavily on opening state borders and allowing public transport, will be a key issue for vendors and ODMs. Canalys Smartphone Market PulseQ1 2020 report “Additional manpower regulations due to COVID-19, like in China, is likely to slow down resumption activities in factories across India, directly impacting production capacity. Consumer demand, however, is likely to be more robust. Online channels are likely to emerge the winners as public fear of the virus deters consumers from buying offline,” she said.
Don't Let Your Laptop Work Overtime With Food Crumbs & Coffee Stains During WFH: Smart Tips To Clean Computer
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Working from home can take a toll on your computer as the time spent on laptops, notebooks, desktops, monitors and tablets has increased substantially.
With endless food crumbs, sticky liquid stains and ants finding a home in your system, it is time to give your computer the much need attention it needs.
Working from home can take a toll on your computer as the time spent on laptops, notebooks, desktops, monitors and tablets has increased substantially.With endless food crumbs, sticky liquid stains a..
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Your system needs proper maintainance, just like you.
Last month, as the entire world started looking for productive work options from home, Beijing-based Computer manufacturing company, Lenovo, took to Twitter to share quick steps to clean the personal computer in times of lockdown.
Your system needs proper maintainance, just like you.Last month, as the entire world started looking for productive work options from home, Beijing-based Computer manufacturing company, Lenovo, took ..
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It is important to keep all frequently-used devices clean. However, ensuring the right method to clean is very important to avoid damage to devices.
It is important to follow necessary steps before beginning the cleaning process
- Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices. - Disconnect all power sources such as batteries or power cords from electrical outlets, and cables that are connected to the computer. - Do not use wipes containing sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or chlorine based solutions.
It is important to keep all frequently-used devices clean. However, ensuring the right method to clean is very important to avoid damage to devices.It is important to follow necessary steps before be..
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- Use mild (non-ammonia-based & non-abrasive) cleaning solutions, and a damp lint-free, soft cloth or sponge to clean the painted surfaces. - Put the cleaner onto the cloth, wait for it to absorb and squeeze out excess liquid. - Wipe in a circular motion and remove any left-over cleaner from the surface. - Rinse the sponge/cloth, squeeze out excess liquid, and wipe the cover again. - Repeat process with dry cloth - After the surface drcompletely, remove fibres
- Use mild (non-ammonia-based & non-abrasive) cleaning solutions, and a damp lint-free, soft cloth or sponge to clean the painted surfaces.- Put the cleaner onto the cloth, wait for it to absorb and ..
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- Put some isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free, soft cloth, and squeeze out excess liquid - Wipe the keytop surface, ensuring no liquid drips on or between the keys - Allow to dry. - Never spray or pour any liquid cleaner directly on the LCD display or keyboard - Try to use compressed air to remove crumbs and dust from beneath the keys. - Do not use an air compressor.
- Put some isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free, soft cloth, and squeeze out excess liquid- Wipe the keytop surface, ensuring no liquid drips on or between the keys- Allow to dry.- Never spray or pour an..
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- Gently wipe the display with dry, lint-free, soft and/or anti-static LCD cleaning cloth. - Wipe or dust the stain gently. - For regid stain, moisten the cloth with water or a 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water (distilled or deionised). - Wring out the liquid and wipe the display again. - Do not let any liquid drip into the computer. - Allow the display to dry, then close the lid if the computer has one.
Note: Isopropyl Alcohol is a flammable liquid. Do not use this cleaner near an exposed flame or when the system is on.
- Gently wipe the display with dry, lint-free, soft and/or anti-static LCD cleaning cloth.- Wipe or dust the stain gently.- For regid stain, moisten the cloth with water or a 50-50 mixture of isoprop..
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- Make sure that tablets are powered off and kept away from power supplies before cleaning. - Do not immerse tablets in any cleaning product. - Only use soft cloth. Avoid using towels, tissues or other similar items. - Do not wipe excessively to avoid scratches or damage. - Unless specified otherwise, keep liquids away from tablets. - Do not get the ports and sockets moist. - Do not use any spray, bleach or abrasive products. - Do not spray the cleanser directly on your tablet. - When cleaning, please maintain a properly ventilated environment. - Keep children away from wiping cloths that contain cleaning solvents or chemicals.
- Make sure that tablets are powered off and kept away from power supplies before cleaning.- Do not immerse tablets in any cleaning product.- Only use soft cloth. Avoid using towels, tissues or other..
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- Squeeze out excess liquid from the wipe or disinfecting cloth before using - It is safe to use a disinfecting wipe designed for office/home use - After disinfecting, try to follow the cleaning procedure from the wipe supplier to minimise chemical buildup of disinfectant residue. - Always allow the computer to completely dry before using.
- Squeeze out excess liquid from the wipe or disinfecting cloth before using- It is safe to use a disinfecting wipe designed for office/home use- After disinfecting, try to follow the cleaning proced..
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Some disinfecting wipes (designed for medical use) may cause discolouration, harm surfaces, or even affect functionality of your device.
To minimise symptoms, follow these steps: - Gently wipe the system thoroughly. - Ensure no liquid drips into the computer. - Do not wipe on connector pins.
Some disinfecting wipes (designed for medical use) may cause discolouration, harm surfaces, or even affect functionality of your device.To minimise symptoms, follow these steps:- Gently wipe the syst..
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In some medical wipes, the chemical composition may vary. Depending on the chemicals, frequency, and duration of use, medical wipes may impact cosmetic appearance (like discoloration or paint bubbling) and system functionality (corrosion or function failure of electrical parts).
To minimise this risk, follow the wipes with following composition: - Hydrogen peroxide wipes (such as Virox Accel wipes w/ a maximum of 0.5% hydrogen peroxide) - Alcohol-based wipes (such as PDI Germicidal or B.Braun Meliseptol Wipes sensitive) - Do not use wipes containing sodium hypochlorite (bleach) - Wiping away residual solvent as soon as possible after the prescribed contact time
In some medical wipes, the chemical composition may vary. Depending on the chemicals, frequency, and duration of use, medical wipes may impact cosmetic appearance (like discoloration or paint bubblin..
