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Xiaomi brings in South Asia head to revive Indian operationsChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is bringing in Alexander Tang to head its India business as it looks to revive falling market share and imp...
China's Xiaomi Q1 profit sinks 43% on higher memory chip costsXiaomi's first-quarter net profit saw a significant 43% drop. High memory chip costs pressured its smartphone sales. The company is investi...
Waiting for your dream phone to get cheaper? That moment may never comeSmartphone prices are no longer dropping predictably. The demand for AI chips is causing component costs to surge. This means phones are la...
It's the same old phone with a new name & fatter price tagSmartphone companies are renaming old budget phones and increasing prices. This is due to rising component costs and currency fluctuations....
Inflation in driver’s seat likely to stall discretionary spendWhile consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptio...
India is facing a data obesity epidemic—as storage in phones fails to keep up with people’s voracious appetite for visualsIndia’s growing use of smartphones, AI tools and social media is driving a surge in demand for digital storage, with experts warning of a “...
Vivo X300 FE Review: A camera-focused compact phone that stands apartVivo's new X300 FE smartphone offers a compact design and strong telephoto camera capabilities. It aims for a premium feel with a flagship ...
Why is Tim Cook 'over the moon' about India?Apple's outgoing CEO Tim Cook expressed immense excitement for India, highlighting strong double-digit growth in iPhone, iPad, and Mac sale...
Apple posts strong growth in India despite global smartphone slowdown: CEO Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook expressed excitement about India's market. The company achieved strong double-digit growth in India for iPhones, iPadApp...
AI features influence 89% of smartphone buyers in India: Flipkart-Counterpoint studyArtificial intelligence now drives Indian smartphone buying decisions. Nearly 89% of users consider AI features important. Consumers are pr...
Smartphone buyers prioritise AI, performance and style over specs aloneIndian smartphone buyers now focus on personal style and AI capabilities. Colourful phones and AI features significantly influence choices,...
One in four smartphones made in India comes from homegrown manufacturers as exports power growthIndian companies are now making over a quarter of smartphones sold in the country. Dixon Technologies leads this surge, becoming India's la...
Apple withholds data in India antitrust case, CCI sets final hearingIndia's antitrust watchdog is moving quickly to decide penalties for Apple. The Competition Commission of India found Apple abused its domi...
India smartphone shipments fall to 6-year low in Q1 amid price hikes: Counterpoint ResearchIndia's smartphone shipments experienced a 3% year-on-year decline in Q1 2026, reaching a six-year low due to cost pressures and price hike...
Brands focus on leaner product lines amid surging input costsCompanies are reducing product choices to manage rising costs. This strategy focuses on popular, profitable items. Smartphone and TV makers...
Apple sails through market slump, claims top spotApple has topped global smartphone shipments for the first quarter of 2026. The company saw a 5% growth year-on-year. Overall smartphone sh...
Apple leads global smartphone shipments in first quarter, Counterpoint saysAccording to a report by Counterpoint Research , iPhone-maker Apple led smartphone shipments in the first quarter, growing 5% year-on-yea...