Smartphone
iPhone 12 series grabs 1/3rd of global smartphone sales in Q1
The iPhone Pro Max captured the highest revenue in the industry, followed by the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 11 and the Samsung S21 Ultra 5G. In terms of volume, the iPhone 12 was the best-selling model in Q1 2021, followed by the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro, according to Counterpoint Research.
Infinix HOT 10S launched in India in two storage variants
The 4GB+64GB variant is priced at Rs 9,999, while the 6GB+64GB variant at Rs 10,999 and the smartphone offers four colour options. The refreshing new HOT 10S is a no-compromise smartphone for the new-age multi-tasking users and pro-level gamers, the company said in a statement.
Upcoming brand by realme to be unveiled on May 25
The brand, through its Twitter handle @realmeTechLife, talked about the origin of this new brand saying that it started with a DREAM, which led to a DISCOVERY of new DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT, to produce something DIFFERENT.
TECNO announces 60-day warranty extension policy for its smartphones
"The welfare and safety of our consumers are of utmost priority," the company said in a statement. TECNO India has implemented a two-month warranty extension policy, which is valid for all TECNO smartphones whose warranty expires during the period between April 15 to June 15, will be automatically extended for 2 months.
POCO M3 Pro 5G to feature Dimensity 700 chip, big battery
The smartphone will feature a 6.5-inch Full HD+ resolution supporting screen with DotDisplay, the company posted on Twitter. POCO M3 Pro 5G will offer a 90Hz refresh rate with the DynamicSwitch feature, which will allow the device to automatically adjust the refresh rate depending on the content.
Redmi Note 10S, Watch launched in India
Redmi Note 10S comes with a sleek design, stunning cameras, savage performance and smooth display. It will be the first device to come with MIUI 12.5 (interim) out-of-the-box, which is the cleanest MIUI experience ever, the company said in a statement.
Bug in Qualcomm mobile chip puts Android users' privacy at risk
If exploited, the vulnerability in Qualcomm mobile station modem (MSM) would have allowed an attacker to use Android OS itself as an entry point to inject malicious and invisible code into phones, granting them access to SMS messages and audio of phone conversations, according to Check Point Research. Vulnerability also could have potentially allowed an attacker to unlock a mobile device's SIM, according to the cyber security company.
MediaTek to lead global smartphone chip market in 2021: Report
MediaTek leveraging TSMC and its affordable 5G portfolio is well-positioned to almost double its market share in the 5G smartphone SoC/AP segment, according to Counterpoint Research.
134 mn 5G smartphones sold globally in Q1 2021
The global 5G smartphone shipments soared a massive 458 per cent (YoY) from 24 million units in Q1 2020 to a record 133.9 million in Q1 this year, as rapid adoption of the technology in China is powering demand for 5G smartphones.
Micromax 'IN 1' smartphone takes Chinese rivals head on
Keeping the promise of delivering devices for the millennials who love fast-paced life, home-grown smartphone maker Micromax has brought a couple of exciting devices in recent days, and IN 1 offers best-in-class technology and great features for an affordable price.
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