Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023: Best deals on smartphones under ₹20,000
Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale starts today at 12 PM IST for Prime members. Some of the best smartphone deals include OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G, realme narzo 60 5G, Oppo A78 5G, and iQOO Z7s 5G. Key Points
mintDo you use your smartphone in the toilet? Here’s why you must stop
A study found that 61.6% of people take their smartphones to the toilet, which can have serious health consequences. smartphones carry more germs than toilet seats and can cause infections. Germs can survive on phone screens for up to 28 days. Key Points
mint5 ways smartphones are killing romance in your relationship
When we rely too heavily on our phones to communicate, we are missing out on opportunities to connect with our partners on a deeper level. Here are ways smartphone use is impacting our romantic relationships. Key Points
Hindustan TimesFlipkart Big Bachat Dhamaal Sale: Deals on smartphones you shouldn't miss. Google Pixel 7a, iPhone 14 and more
The e-commerce platform is also offering great deals on electronics, earphones, smartwatches and other gadgets. The sale started on May 19 and will end on May 21, 2023. Here are some of the best deals on smartphones you should not miss. Key Points
mintSmartphone sales to remain subdued this year: Experts
India’s smartphone market is expected to remain subdued in the current year. According to the industry, challenging economic conditions, increasing lifecycle of smartphones and stable 5G handset prices are the major reasons that would impact the sales. Key Points
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Amazon 5G Revolution Sale: Deals on affordable smartphones you shouldn't miss including Redmi 11 Prime, iQOO Z6 Lite 5G
The sale offers up to 40% off on 5G smartphones from top brands like OnePlus, realme, Samsung and others. Buyers will also get no-cost EMI purchase options starting ₹1,666 per month. Key Points
mintAmazon Great Indian Festival 2023: Top deals on smartphones, mobile accessories
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 is all set to begin in just a few hours. So, add your favourite smartphone to the cart and get it at a discounted price. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmazon Sale 2023: 10 budget smartphones with up to 40% off
Know about top-budget smartphones that Amazon offers as a part of its Great Indian Festival Sale. Read reviews, understand the specifications, and know what to buy. Key Points
mintFrom Nokia C32 to Samsung Galaxy M04: Best smartphones under Rs 10,000
These budget-friendly feature phones are durable and offer adequate performance to empower smartphone users. Here's a quick guide to some interesting feature phones. Key Points
The Indian ExpressSamsung Galaxy S24, OnePlus 12 and 13 other biggest gadgets launched in January 2024
The first month of the year 2024 started on a big note in terms of gadget launches. January 2024 saw smartphone brands including Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo and others launch devices in the Indian market. Other than the phones, the month also saw some interesting launches in smartwatch, headphones and laptop categories. Here's a list of the biggest gadget launches of January 2024. Key Points
Times of India
Amazon Sale 2023: Want new smartphone? Get up to 51% off on Xiaomi smartphones
Take advantage of the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale and treat yourself with a new Xiaomi smartphone. Check out the best deals and discounts on these smartphones along with our suggestions for the best pick during the Amazon Sale. Key Points
mintPremium smartphones with next-generation AI capabilities may cost more, says report
Premium smartphones with next-generation AI capabilities may cost more due to the components required to leverage the use of multi-modal generative AI models. These devices are expected to pack more RAM, sport more powerful processors, and include better screens and cameras. They will also feature neural processing units and the cost of DRAM is increasing. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon Great Indian Festival sale 2023: Top deals on iPhone 13, OnePlus 11R, and more
The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale slated for October 8 will feature up to 40 per cent off on smartphones and mobile accessories from leading brands. Shoppers can avail attractive offers such as no-cost EMI, exchange deals, and massive discounts on iPhone 13, OnePlus 11R and other top smartphone models. Key Points
India TodayAmazon Great Freedom Festival Sale starts today for Prime Members. Check out best deals and offers
Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale begins today at 12 PM IST for Prime members. Non-Prime members can shop from August 4 onwards. Extra 10% discount for SBI Credit Card transactions or EMI. Sale runs until August 8 with discounts on smartphones, laptops, TVs, and more. Key Points
mintAmazon Great Freedom Festival Sale starts today for Prime Members. Check out best deals and offers on premium phones
Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale begins today at 12 PM IST for Prime members. Non-Prime members can shop from August 4 onwards. Extra 10% discount for SBI Credit Card transactions or EMI. Sale runs until August 8 with discounts on smartphones, laptops, TVs, and more. Key Points
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Amazon Great Republic Day sale to begin on January 13: Top deals on OnePlus, iQOO, Samsung phones
Amazon India's Great Republic Day Sale will run from January 13 to January 18, 2024. The sale features a vast range of products, including exclusive deals on smartphones from various brands. Key Points
India TodayAmazon accidentally reveals Motorola Razr 40, iQOO Neo 7 Pro and Narzo 60 prices ahead of their India launch
While the Prime Day sale will begin on July 15, Amazon is revealing discounted prices of smartphones to help users create a shop list. It accidentally also revealed the prices of some upcoming phone. Key Points
India TodayAmazon 5th Gear store 5G smartphones sale: Redmi Note 12 5G, iQoo Z6, more
Interestingly, customers who are upgrading their phones can receive an extra exchange bonus of up to ₹14,000. In addition, purchasers can take advantage of up to 12 months of no-cost EMI on certain smartphones. Key Points
mintSmartphone sales may slow down on weak demand ahead of polls
Market trackers said tepid demand has dampened sales in the high-volume sub-₹20,000 price segment that was expected to revive this year led by budget 5G smartphones. According to Counterpoint Research, smartphone sales fell around 5% on year in January, with similar trends being observed for February. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon Great Republic Day Sale ends tomorrow: Deals on premium smartphones you shouldn't miss
Amazon's Great Republic Day Sale offers discounts on smartphones with SBI credit cards and EMI transactions. Best deals include HONOR 90 at ₹30,999, OnePlus 11R 5G at ₹39,999, iQOO 12 5G at ₹52,999, Motorola razr 40 Ultra at ₹69,999, and Apple iPhone 13 at ₹61,999. Key Points
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Amazon Republic Day Sale: Exclusive discounts up to 21% on flagship smartphones
Amazon Republic Day Sale: This is the right time to buy a new flagship smartphone and get heavy discounts on your purchase. Check out the top deals that you should consider before finalizing a smartphone for yourself. Key Points
mintApple iPhone 14 is available at ‘lowest-ever’ price on Flipkart: Details inside
Buyers can choose from multiple colour variants of the iPhone 14. These include Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Product RED, Yellow and Blue colour variants. Key Points
mintiPhone 14 leads the pack! Apple dominates top 5 best-selling smartphones of 2023
Apple emerged as a dominant force in the mobile industry in 2023, with the iPhone series claiming the top spots in the best-selling smartphones list. Samsung's flagship phones struggled, while budget-friendly models found a place in the top 10. Key Points
mintFlipkart announces Big Saving Days sale ahead of Independence day. Top deals on iPhone 14, Samsung Galaxy S22+, more
Flipkart's Big Saving Days sale offers discounts on iPhones, including the iPhone 14 and iPhone 11, as well as other popular 5G smartphones. The sale will run from August 4 to August 9, with additional details on discounts to be announced soon. Key Points
mintIndia has responsibility to safeguard interests of overseas investors: Chinese embassy
The Chinese embassy in India released a statement saying that the Chinese government is concerned about the new rules to mandate screening of software updates and pre-installed apps in smartphones. The statement says that the Chinese government always asks Chinese companies to observe international rules and local laws and regulations when doing business overseas. Key Points
Economic Times
Indian smartphone users benefit by ₹6 for every ₹1 they spend, study reveals
Vivo India released the India Impact Report, revealing that smartphone users in India benefit by ₹6 for every Re 1 spent. The economic value of smartphones is 50% higher for the rich compared to the middle class. Key Points
mintPager Blasts: Are mobile phones vulnerable, too?
The explosion of pagers used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon and Syria has raised concerns about the security of smartphones. Experts explain that while such attacks on smartphones are theoretically possible, the sophisticated security measures and hardware integrity checks make it highly unlikely for a mass-scale attack to occur. Key Points
Economic TimesMotorola reveals list of phones that will get Android 14 update, here are the details
Motorola has finally revealed the list of smartphones that will be eligible to receive the latest Android 14 OS update. Major players in the smartphone industry, including Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, and OnePlus, have already initiated the rollout of Android 14 updates. Key Points
India TodayLesser Googling and more naps may help reduce dementia
Daily brain exercises like memory workouts, developing an associative memory, moderating alcohol, using rest days and regular naps help enhance brain health.... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPM Modi presents National Creators Award; new launches from Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi; Anant Ambani’s ‘impressive watch’ and other top tech news of the week
Samsung, Xiaomi, Nothing, and Realme launched smartphones. HP and Apple introduced AI-powered laptops and printers. Google Gemini AI, Facebook, and In Key Points
Times Of India
CM Yogi to launch projects worth ₹1,007cr in Gorakhpur
On March 3, the chief minister would gift smart classes to 21 government secondary, five non-government and 141 secondary schools under Projects Alankar with ₹25 crore. Besides giving away smartphones to 4,000 youths. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmazon Republic Day Sale: Get up to 38% off on smartphones under ₹15000
Amazon Republic Day Sale: Get your hands on the best performing smartphones under ₹15,000 during the Republic Day sale on Amazon. Check out the top discounts on feature-rich affordable smartphones. Key Points
mintAttractive credit schemes fuel sales of auto, electronics
For televisions and appliances, the share of no-cost EMI scheme-led purchases shot up to 60-65% in metro markets while in upcountry locations, it was 40-45% this calendar year till Diwali. For smartphones, market tracker Counterpoint Research said the share of such transactions now accounts for 33% of all transactions, up from 28% last year, with brands offering no-cost EMI schemes for ₹10,000-plus smartphones this year as compared to the usual ₹20,000-plus. Key Points
Economic TimesGoogle announces ‘Made-in-India’ Pixel smartphones
The company said it intends to begin with Pixel 8, launched earlier this month. The first Made-in-India Pixels are likely to be rolled out in 2024, it added. Key Points
Hindustan TimesSmartphone brands line up launches across price bands
“There will be some amount of pent-up demand this year, because not a lot of people upgraded their smartphones in the last two years due to macroeconomic headwinds, and lack of 5G networks,” Counterpoint Research director Tarun Pathak said. Counterpoint has observed a change in consumer behaviour where the demand is now concentrated around promotional periods. Key Points
Economic Times
India smartphone shipments in March quarter lowest in four years
Chinese brands Xiaomi and Realme experienced the steepest declines, with shipment volumes falling 41% and 52% respectively. Samsung retained the top spot with a 20.1% market share Key Points
mintVivo X90, Vivo X90 Pro launched in India. Check price, specifications and more
The Vivo X90 series boasts impressive displays. The Vivo X90 features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ technology, and a 2,800 x 1,260-pixel resolution. Key Points
mintMajority of men in India love gaming apps; women prefer food, messaging apps: Report
Majority of men in India love using gaming apps, while women prefer food and messaging apps, according to an analysis of 85 million Android smartphones by Bobble AI. Bobble AI report said that despite a 50% rise in the Indian users’ time spent over smartphones last year and the participation of women in the workforce rising consistently, only 11.3% of Indian women are using smartphones to access payment applications. Key Points
The HinduVivo’s new ₹1,100 cr, 170-acre facility to come up in G Noida
Vivo plans to invest INR 1,100 crore ($148m) to build a 169-acre manufacturing plant in Greater Noida, India, as part of its plan to double its annual manufacturing capacity to 120 million units. The new facility is expected to be operational by 2024. The Chinese smartphone maker has set aside INR 7,500 crore for its expansion plans, which includes increasing local sourcing of components and sub-components for its smartphones. Vivo assembles motherboards for all its smartphones using surface-mounted technology, and sources 95% of battery components and 70% of chargers and earphones locally. Key Points
mintSamsung Mobile head sees rapid upward transition in Indian users
“Indian customers are very quick to adopt new technology and they see more opportunities with the smartphone. So I believe that rapid transition will happen,” Dr. T M Roh, Samsung’s President and Head of MX Business. Key Points
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