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
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
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
Delivery platforms deploy cooling cover as orders heat upPeople confined to indoors are increasingly turning to online platforms for purchases spanning daily essentials to cooling products and con...
23 May, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
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
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
18 days. That's all it takes for a Samsung strike to crash the global AI chip market, and the whole world is holding its breathSamsung strike to crash the global AI chip market: The Samsung strike threatens global AI chip supply chains as 45,000 workers plan an 18-d...
15 May, 2026, 10.11 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
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 ...
08 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
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...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
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,...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.52 PM IST