Smartphones: News
01 Oct 2017
TaiwanApple investigating splitting open of iPhone 8 Pluses
Apple is currently investigating reports of its iPhone 8 Plus splitting open, the reasons for which remain unclear.
01 Oct 2017
SecurityFingerprint sensor will become standard in phones by 2018
PIN codes and patterns are cumbersome, while facial recognition and retina scans are still in their experimental stages.
30 Sep 2017
Bharti AirtelJioPhone effect: Airtel to launch Rs. 2,000 smartphone next month
Intensifying the ongoing war between telecom biggies, Airtel has decided to take on the JioPhone with an affordable smartphone.
29 Sep 2017
IndiaApple iPhone 8, 8 Plus launched! Sale starts at 6pm
Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus have been officially launched in India by Mukesh Ambani's son, Akash Ambani.
29 Sep 2017
AndroidAndroid Messages being prepped for smart replies, UI rejig
Google has incorporated smart replies in several of its offings. First, it was noticed in Google Allo and then it was made available in the Gmail app.
29 Sep 2017
Nokia MobilesNow, access high-speed internet on Nokia 3310 3G Variant
HMD Global managed to get the buzz about Nokia back by playing the nostalgia card, reintroducing the classic for consumers, a revamped Nokia 3310.
28 Sep 2017
IndiaHuawei India may launch bezel-less Honor smartphone with four cameras
Huawei, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is likely to launch a new Honor smartphone model in India.
28 Sep 2017
IndiaWorld's first fidget spinner phone, here's a Diwali gift idea
A part of me is really curious about trying out a fidget spinner phone, no matter how ridiculous it sounds.
27 Sep 2017
XiaomiXiaomi's 'Diwali with Mi': All the best deals
Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has kick-started its Diwali sale, which will continue till September 29.
27 Sep 2017
XiaomiASUS bows out to Chinese phonemakers, changes India strategy
The Taiwanese firm, Asustek Computers, which sells mobile devices under the ASUS brand name, will now divert its energy towards the Rs. 10,000-30,000 price category and exit the sub-Rs. 10,000 segment altogether.
26 Sep 2017
AndroidMobile phones with limited storage? Here's what you can do
A smartphone is not limited to making calls.
25 Sep 2017
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)Tampering mobile IMEI number can attract upto 3 years jail
The government has made the tampering of IMEI number, i.e. a unique 15-digit number assigned to every mobile device, a punishable offense.
25 Sep 2017
SamsungSamsung's foldable smartphone is finally ready
Surprises are rare in smartphones these days.
24 Sep 2017
IndiaNokia 8: Indian launch date, specifications, price, new variant
HMD Global, which owns the Nokia brand, will be launching Nokia 8 on September 26 in India.
22 Sep 2017
FlipkartCheck out these phones with minimum discounts of Rs. 11,000!
Flipkart's Big Billion Days and Amazon's Great Indian Festival aren't awaited as much for their deals in other categories, as their offers on phones and electronics.
21 Sep 2017
XiaomiFestive offers on Xiaomi smartphones and accessories!
Xiaomi has announced a range of offers on its products ahead of the festive season. Discounts and other offers will be available on all partner platforms and on Mi's online and retail stores.
21 Sep 2017
HTC MobilesGoogle strikes $1.1bn deal with HTC for Pixel talent
In one of the biggest acquihire deals of 2017, Google has struck a $1.1bn agreement with HTC in an attempt to expand its smartphone segment.
21 Sep 2017
IndiaLG Q6+ priced at Rs. 17,990 launched in India
South Korean electronics giant LG has launched its LG Q6+ smartphone in India. The LG Q6+ is an advanced version of its predecessor LG Q6, which was launched last month.
19 Sep 2017
Micromax MobileBSNL will bring affordable feature phones with Lava, Micromax
It appears that all major telcos are coming out with their own phones to counter the JioPhone.
18 Sep 2017
IndiaiPhone X, iPhone 8 fast charging feature will cost extra
Apple has introduced three smartphones this time - iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X.
17 Sep 2017
Micromax MobileMicromax Bharat 2 Plus, Bharat 3, and Bharat 4 launched
India-based smartphone maker Micromax has now unveiled 4G VoLTE-enabled Micromax Bharat 2 Plus, Bharat 3, and Bharat 4.
15 Sep 2017
IndiaAsus ZenFone 4 Selfie series starts at Rs. 9,999
Asus has launched three new smartphones in India in its ZenFone 4 Selfie series - the ZenFone 4 Selfie (ZB553KL), the ZenFone 4 Selfie (ZD553KL), and the ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro.
15 Sep 2017
TechnologyThis bluetooth vulnerability can attack your device without being paired
Cyber experts have reported a set of eight Bluetooth vulnerabilities that could potentially affect billions of devices.
12 Sep 2017
IndiaSamsung Galaxy Note 8 launched in India at Rs. 67,900
The much-awaited launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is here. This and Apple's latest iPhone X have been the hottest new phones of 2017 yet.
12 Sep 2017
AppleApple's rumored $1,000 iPhone should sing, dance and perform miracles
Apple is probably pushing its luck a bit because reports suggest that its 10th-anniversary special iPhone might cost a whopping $1,000. This, if true, will deter a lot of prospective buyers.
12 Sep 2017
Bharti AirtelAirtel's smartphone vs. Jio's feature phone
Airtel has been gearing up to bring a phone of its own to counter the JioPhone.
11 Sep 2017
XiaomiXiaomi Mi Mix 2, with 5.99-inch bezel-less display, launched
The bad news first, I think the time has come to stop cribbing about headphone jacks because, like Apple's previous iPhone and the iPhone that is slated to launch tomorrow (September 12), the newly-launched Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 also doesn't have any either.
10 Sep 2017
India7 industries smartphones are changing
Smartphones have invariably changed the way we live our lives, whether it's by helping us stay connected, informed or entertained.
09 Sep 2017
Reliance JioJio offers 25GB free data to Intex 4G smartphone users
Jio is the gift that keeps on giving. Every Reliance Jio user will now receive up to 25GB of additional 4G data if they purchase an Intex smartphone, thanks to the partnership between the two firms.
08 Sep 2017
HuaweiHuawei trumps Apple to become world's second largest smartphone brand
Chinese smartphone maker, Huawei, has surpassed Apple's smartphone sales worldwide, reports said.
08 Sep 2017
IndiaVivo V7 Plus with 24 MP selfie camera launched
Chinese device maker Vivo recently launched the Vivo V7+ at a Mumbai event. This selfie-focused flagship smartphone features a whopping 24-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture bundled with a selfie soft light.
07 Sep 2017
IndiaCome March 2018, BSNL to begin 5G field trials
In an attempt to bring the latest innovation in communications to its users, telecom firm BSNL announced that it signed an agreement with American tech company Coriant.
06 Sep 2017
IndiaWith Truecaller, you can scan numbers, access emergency helplines offline!
Truecaller will now let you scan phone numbers, including from billboards and street signs, and quickly save it to your contacts' list.
06 Sep 2017
IndiaPanasonic P9 launched with a price tag of Rs. 6,290
Panasonic India has brought a new budget smartphone in the market called Panasonic P9, which comes with a 5-inch HD Asahi IPS display and is priced at Rs. 6,290.
06 Sep 2017
IndiaASUS to launch Zenfone 4 series in India in September
Post the launch of ASUS Zenfone 4 series, an upgrade over the Zenfone 3 series, in Taiwan, the company is likely to bring its camera-centric series to India on September 14, two days after the much-touted iPhone 8 launch.
05 Sep 2017
Nokia MobilesAll Nokia smartphones will get Android Oreo update
Bringing a smile on the face of Nokia users, HMD Global has now confirmed that all of its Nokia smartphones will receive the latest Android version i.e. Android 8.0 Oreo.
05 Sep 2017
Nokia MobilesHow should you decide your next cellphone?
We don't live in the times of Nokia 1110 anymore. There's a reason why I brought it up.
04 Sep 2017
SamsungSamsung launches Galaxy J7 plus with dual camera, Bixby
Recently Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus has been launched in Thailand. It's the second phone by the South Korean giant, after Galaxy Note 8, which comes with a dual-camera setup.
