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Samsung ends Note lineup and bets big on foldables to tackle iPhone
The world's largest smartphone maker unveiled its latest Galaxy S22 lineup on Wednesday, equipping the Ultra model in the family with a stylus.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with SPen, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 unveiled
Here is the first look and key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series
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OPPO Reno 7 Pro review: An incremental upgrade lifted by mesmerising design
The OPPO Reno 7 Pro offers a brilliant design language, feature-rich operating system with tons of options for customisation, and several value-added features for improved everyday experience
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India's smartphone mkt logs $38bn revenue, 11% shipment growth in 2021
India's smartphone shipments grew 11 per cent year-on-year to reach 169 million units with market revenue crossing USD 38 billion in 2021, according to Counterpoint Research.
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Xiaomi 11T Pro review: An entry-level premium smartphone ahead of peers
The Xiaomi 11T Pro is a good smartphone for people to experience premium features on budget
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Smartphones maker Oppo India to set up power, performance lab by March
Tasleem Arif, head (research and development) and vice-president of Oppo India, told PTI that the company has recorded a 120 per cent jump in patents that emanated from its India lab
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Second-hand smartphone market in India to reach $4.6 bn in 2025: Report
The second-hand smartphone market in the country is expected to double in three years to $4.6 billion by 2025, according to a joint report by mobile devices industry body ICEA and research firm IDC.
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Apple dethrones Samsung to claim top spot in global smartphone sales
A report by Counterpoint Research, published Wednesday, said Apple (AAPL) reached its "highest ever" market share in China in the three months to December
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Samsung to unveil note-worthy Galaxy S22 series at Unpacked event on Feb 9
Samsung typically uses its in-house Exynos processors in its flagship Galaxy devices in some markets, and its new Exynos 2200 is expected to power the Galaxy S22 line-up in India
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Apple's iPhone 15 Pro might come with BOE display panels in 2023
Popular display maker BOE might supply Apple with LTPO OLED displays for the higher-end models of the iPhone 15 series in 2023.
OnePlus 9RT 5G review: Much like OnePlus 9 without Hasselblad camera system
Despite lack of Hasselblad camera system, the OnePlus 9RT 5G delivers better imaging performance with its primary sensor than the OnePlus 9
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Hike in import duties on components of mobile devices may nix PLI benefits
High component cost may push up mobile prices by 18%
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Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge review: Dull design but a solid package otherwise
On paper, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge seems to be a complete package in the midrange segment. Is it? Let's find out
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Xiaomi 11T Pro with 120W fast-charge tech, AMOLED display of 120Hz launched
The Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G will be available on Mi online store, Amazon India, Mi Homes and select retail stores for Rs 39,999 (8GB+128GB), Rs 41,999 (8GB+256GB) and Rs 43,999 (12GB+256GB)
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Realme 9i with Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, 50MP triple cameras launched
Priced Rs 13,999 onwards, the Realme 9i's early sale commences on January 22 on Flipkart and Realme online portal
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Google's upcoming foldable phone may be called Pixel Notepad
Google is planning to launch its first foldable phone 'Pixel Fold' and now a new report has claimed that the upcoming foldable may be called Pixel Notepad
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Apple iPhones log 48% growth in India in 2021 with 4.4% market share
Apple registered a massive 48% growth in iPhone shipments in India in the calendar year 2021, and was on course to log a record 4.4 per cent market share for the full year
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review: Hangs with the best of premium smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G boasts an AMOLED screen of 120Hz refresh rate, dual stereo speakers, IP68 protection, fast wired and wireless charging, and OIS-backed triple-camera set-up on the back
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Chinese smartphones reduce market share of Indian brands to 1%
Global players have a different explanation for the disappearance of Indian phones
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OnePlus 9RT 5G with 50MP triple-camera, Buds Z2 with ANC launched in India
The OnePlus 9RT 5G and OnePlus Buds Z2 will be available from January 17 as part of the Red Cable First Sale (early access) for Red Cable Club members on OnePlus online portal and OnePlus Store app
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