Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsensThe global smartphone market faces its biggest annual drop ever. Shipments are expected to fall by nearly 14 percent this year. This is due...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
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...
29 May, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
China takes aim at 'zero-gravity' seats in EV draft safety rulesChina is proposing new safety rules for electric vehicles. The industry ministry highlighted risks associated with "zero-gravity" seats. Th...
26 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Competition heats up in India’s smartphone manufacturing sector as PLI winds downIndia's Android smartphone manufacturing is heating up. As a key government scheme concludes, companies are competing fiercely on price. Br...
26 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
OnePlus, Xiaomi among firms trimming marketing and sales roles in India amid cost pressureSmartphone companies are reducing staff in marketing and sales. Rising costs and slower sales are pushing brands to cut expenses and focus ...
23 May, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
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...
20 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Qualcomm recalibrates chipsets to mitigate concerns about rising phone priceQualcomm introduced new chipsets, Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. These aim to lower smartphone costs amid rising component pric...
07 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
POCO X8 Pro Max review: High-end performance at a competitive priceThe POCO X8 Pro Max focuses on delivering strong performance and battery life at a competitive mid-range price. It offers a powerful chipse...
04 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
POCO X8 Pro Max review: High-end performance at a competitive pricePOCO X8 Pro Max targets performance enthusiasts with its potent chipset and substantial battery, offering flagship-like speed at a mid-rang...
04 May, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Xiaomi 17T Pro, Xiaomi 17T: Price, specs, features and launch. What we know so farXiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro are generating early buzz ahead of their expected launch, with leaks suggesting notable u...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Apple’s Tim Cook takes on crucial new role: Global ambassadorTim Cook steps into a new role as executive chairman, dedicating more time to global diplomacy for Apple. He will engage policymakers world...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Redmi A7 Pro 5G price in India: Check features, highlights and what the smartphone offers under Rs 12,000Redmi A7 Pro 5G: Xiaomi introduces the Redmi A7 Pro 5G in India, priced from ₹11,499. This new budget smartphone boasts a smooth 120Hz disp...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
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...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
The best-selling smartphone on the planet right now is...? Check if you own this alreadyApple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max emerged as the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q4 2025, with the iPhone 17 series sweeping the top three spots...
09 Apr, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Chinese professionals back in India on warmer tiesChinese professionals are returning to India in growing numbers for business. Companies like Oppo, Xiaomi, and Midea are sending executives...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
ET Q&A: Worst's behind for Xiaomi, can now think far more long term, says company president Muralikrishnan BXiaomi India is optimistic about faster visa issuance for its Chinese executives, indicating improvement since past challenges. Company pre...
22 Oct, 2024, 08.02 AM IST
Xiaomi's phones have a special feature to make your selfies more beautifulThe smartphone maker's VP, Hugo Barra, said he gave a Xiaomi phone to his sister over Christmas, and the face-beautification feature was a ...
18 Feb, 2015, 11.34 AM IST