SMARTPHONES

OPPO To Follow OnePlus' Footsteps; Likely To Enter US Phone Market Soon

OPPO is looking to enter into the US market, similar to what premium smartphone maker - OnePlus did last year in October.

Mobile Gender Gap Largest in India, Women 28% Less Likely to Own a Cell Phone, Says GSMA

Nearly 250 million more women in low and middle-income countries have become mobile owners since 2014.

Samsung Galaxy ‘M30’ Smartphone, With Triple Rear-Camera and 5,000mAH Battery, to Be Launched in India This Month; Will Be Priced at Rs 15,000

Galaxy 'M10' is priced at Rs 8,990 for the 3GB+32GB variant and Rs 7,990 for the 2GB+16GB. Both the devices were a complete sell-out on Amazon India on February 5, making an "unprecedented" first day sale record for the South Korean tech giant.

Google, OnePlus: Only Mobile Brands That Shipped All Phones With Latest Android OS in 2018

Overall, Vivo led the number of launches with 7 models having the latest Android OS version shipped out of the factory. The second spot was taken by Nokia which launched four models, followed by Tecno (3), the report said.

New FDI Norms Set to Hamper Smartphone Sales on Flipkart, Amazon

More than half of total online smartphone sales in India happen on Flipkart and with new rules settling in, the e-tailer is in for short-term losses in the days to come.

1 TB Internal Phone Memory! Samsung Ready With World’s First 1TB Chip for Smartphones

The company said it plans to expand the production of its fifth-generation 512Gb "V-NAND" chip at its Pyeongtaek plant in South Korea throughout the first half of 2019 to fully address the anticipated strong demand.

Congo Court Declares Felix Tshisekedi is Elected President

Congo's Constitutional Court early Sunday declared the election of Felix Tshisekedi as president, rejecting challenges to the vote by runner-up Martin Fayulu, who had alleged fraud.

Calls for Huawei Boycott Get Mixed Response in Europe

Europe is giving US-led calls for a boycott of Huawei 5G telecoms equipment a mixed reception, with some governments untroubled by spy suspicions against the Chinese giant, but others backing a ban.

China Seeks Consular Access for Huawei Employee Arrested in Poland: State Media

China is seeking consular access for Huawei employee Wang Weijing who was arrested in Poland over espionage allegations, state media reported on Saturday.

Congo: Opposition Leader Tshisekedi Wins Presidential Vote

Congo opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi has won the long-delayed presidential election, the electoral commission announced early Thursday, as the vast country braced for possible protests over alleged rigging.

7 Held for Stealing Phone from People's Pocket

Seven men were arrested for allegedly stealing mobile phones from people's pocket in crowded area, police said Saturday.

Odisha: Naveen Patnaik Announces Zero Per Cent Interest Loan for SHGs Under Mission Shakti Scheme

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced zero percent interest loan for Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the Mission Shakti scheme of state government introduced for women's financial inclusion and development.

Andhra Tops ACI's Ease of Doing Business Index

Andhra Pradesh emerged on top of Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI), Singapore's 2018 Ease of Doing Business (EDB) Index ABC rankings for economies of 21 states of India, while Maharashtra and Delhi came in second and third place, respectively.

Congo on Sunday Faces a Troubled, Long-delayed Election

Congo's presidential election takes place on Sunday after more than two years of delays. Protests , an opposition outcry and the surprise barring of 1 million voters from the polls over an Ebola outbreak marked the final days of preparations.

Flipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale 2018 Top Smartphones Under Rs 10,000; Realme C1, Asus Zenfone Lite L1, Xiaomi Redmi 6 & Honor 9N

Here are the best smartphone options under Rs 10,000 that you can purchase online at the ongoing Flipkart Mobile Bonanza sale 2018.

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale 2018: Huge Discounts on Apple iPhone XR, Realme 2 Pro & Xiaomi Poco F1

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale 2018: Here are some of the exciting deals and huge discounts offered on Apple iPhone XR, Realme 2 Pro and other smartphones.

Best Five Smartphones Launched During 2018 in India; Apple iPhone XS Max, Google Pixel 3, OnePlus 6T, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 & Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Here are the top 5 smartphones launched in the domestic market during the year 2018 which includes OnePlus 6T, Google Pixel 3, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Apple iPhone XS Max and Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

Give Up Your Smartphone For a Year and Win Rs 71 Lakh in This Contest! Know How to Apply

Vitaminwater, a Coca-Cola owned brand will give a whopping amount of $100K which amounts to Rs 71 lakh as the prize if you manage to completely stay off your phones for one whole year.