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
OPPO partners with Instagram to back India's growing creator economyOPPO is partnering with Instagram to empower India's booming creator economy, launching the Oppo Lumo image program. This initiative offers...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Rising prices may hit festive smartphone demand, dent annual sales by up to 30%: ReportSmartphone prices are rising in India. This could cause many buyers to delay purchases or buy used phones. Annual sales might drop signific...
29 May, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Rising prices may hit 54 pc of festive smartphone demand, denting annual sales by up to 30 pcIndian consumers may delay buying new smartphones or opt for used devices if prices continue rising. This trend could significantly impact ...
29 May, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
AI era: Chipmakers Micron and SK Hynix join the elite $1 trillion market cap clubThe global AI boom has transformed the semiconductor industry, pushing Micron and SK Hynix past the $1 trillion market value mark. Surging ...
27 May, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Funox brings new browser games for players looking for instant online entertainmentBrowser games are gaining popularity across India. Players prefer instant-play HTML5 games that require no downloads. Funox is expanding it...
27 May, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
FirstCry, Slice’s FY26 numbers; Nilekani’s Fundamentum eyes deeptech pushFirstCry parent cut its losses in the March quarter on tightened costs. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
26 May, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
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...
26 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
India's consumption story changes track as OTT, travel and premium phones outpace staples: ReportThe report titled "The Great Consumption Shift" said, "Indian wallet has moved from cereal to data to OTT to mobiles," highlighting how Ind...
24 May, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plansAs smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial str...
22 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Bengaluru vegetable seller earning more than Rs 12 LPA? Man spots him wearing AI data-collection headgear, video stuns internetA Bengaluru vegetable seller is making waves online after a video showed him wearing an iPhone on his head. He is reportedly collecting rea...
21 May, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
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....
20 May, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?Samsung Electronics faces its worst-ever strike as nearly 48,000 workers threaten an 18-day walkout over bonus payouts. The union demands t...
19 May, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Your monthly spend also decides how soon you can retire: Expense tracking apps, AI tools are changing how Indians investExpense-tracking apps, spreadsheets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) -generated analysis, and budgeting dashboards are not merely bookkeeping ...
18 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Modi in Netherlands: One firm holds the key to India's chip ambitionPrime Minister Modi's visit to the Netherlands highlights India's critical reliance on ASML, the sole provider of advanced lithography mach...
16 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
India’s microdrama market likely to favour scaled winners as sector matures: BDOIndia's emerging microdrama market is set for growth. Experts predict business models focusing on viewer engagement and repeat viewing will...
14 May, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Old stock turns gold for retailers as smartphone prices rise amid memory cost inflationAs memory prices experience inflation, the landscape of India's smartphone market is shifting. Retailers momentarily benefit from increased...
12 May, 2026, 01.25 AM IST