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Apple unveils iPad Air (2020), iPad 8th Gen, Apple Watch SE, Series 6: Check out the highlights

Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off the virtual press conference from the company’s headquarters in California. The CEO announced that Apple will be focusing on Apple Watch and iPad during this event, which is the strongest confirmation you’ll get about the iPhone 12 series launching a little later this year.

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Amazing features on a budget!

HTC Desire 20 Pro And Wildfire E2

Expanding its Desire series, HTC has launched the Desire 20 Pro in Europe and the smartphone is already up for pre-order in the region.

Redmi 9

Mi India has launched a budget smartphone ‘Redmi 9’ that will be available across mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Homes and Mi Studios.

Vivo Y20

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has announced the latest addition in the powerful Y-series portfolio- Y20 series. The first device to launch in this Y20 series is the Y20 and is available for purchase on all partner retail stores, vivo India E-store, and other major e-commerce website.

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Nokia C3

HMD Global recently unveiled Nokia C3 smartphone in India. Nokia C3 price in India has been set at Rs 7,499 for the 2GB+16GB storage variant while its 3GB+32GB storage option carries a price tag of Rs 8,999.

Moto G9

Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola has unveiled a new smartphone -- Moto G9 -- that offers a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, 20W fast charging and a 6.5-inch display.

LG K31

LG has launched a new smartphone LG K31 for its US consumers. According to the company, it is an entry-level K-series phone.

Lava Z66

Homegrown mobile manufacturer Lava has launched a new smartphone Z66 as the latest addition in its Z series for Rs 7,777.

iQoo 5 Pro and iQoo 5

BBK-owned smartphone maker iQoo has launched iQoo 5 series 5G in its home country China. The series consists of two smartphones — iQoo 5 Pro and iQoo 5.

Gionee MAX

Gionee has announced a budget smartphone -- Gionee MAX -- at Rs 5999 that is available on Flipkart.

Mobile Speeds Rise Quickly Post-Lockdown

Opensignal analyzed the Download Speed Experience seen by Indian smartphone users in the last five months to understand how their mobile network experience changed during COVID-19 compared to that observed before the lockdown.

Ban On TikTok Creating Way For Indian Short Video Platforms

TikTok, which had 120 million monthly users in the country, has been banned in India over privacy concerns by the government and is no more available for download. It has been removed from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

OPPO ENCO W11

Decent Pick

Quad-Camera Handsets To Push CIS Sensors Sales

The global shipment of smartphone CMOS image sensors (CIS) is likely to reach 5 billion units this year as quad-camera smartphone designs witness great momentum despite the COVID-19 pandemic, says a report

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Elegant, Exquisite but, Price Matters

VIVO X50

Photogenic but, Pricey

VIVO TWS NEO

Pricing is a Huge Turn Off

Nord, the Nerd?

OnePlus has launched its ‘affordable’ smartphone Nord in India and tries to define affordability in its own way. Would the Nord turn out to be the ‘Nerd’ for OnePlus and its flagship range or would it disrupt the competition?

Smartphone Shipments Slip

Pent-up demand after April, May lockdown pushes the June 2020 volumes to pre-COVID levels and the smartphone user base in India beyond the half a billion mark, says Counterpoint Research

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Mobile apps accelerating digital transformation in India

Today an increasing number of companies are busy formulating their digital transformation strategies. Of all the innovative technologies that are accelerating the growth of digital transformation, mobile apps have indeed proven to be among the most disruptive.

“After Lockdown, Demand For Budget And Mid-Range Products Will Be More Vigorous And Diversified”

RealMe has completed two years of operations on May 4 in India. It is an equally loved and famous brand among buyers for its wide range of product portfolio that suits all pockets. The number speaks for the disruptive brand in all quarters since then as it has consistently been among top five mobile brands in India. The 14 per cent market share in Q1 2020 to become the fourth largest mobile brand testifies its acceptance. Madhav Sheth, Vice President, realme and CEO of realme India, is leading the brand since its inception in 2018 and has successfully steered it from nowhere to everywhere but, the COVID-19 and continuous lockdown makes him think too about the future and strategies. He had shared his thoughts with Haider Ali Khan. Edited Excerpts:

‘Vocal For Local' Intends Global

The call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to encourage, adopt and endorse indigenous companies and their products has given a boost to the morale of industries, and mobile manufacturing is one such segment that seems quite optimistic to push for revival.

Audio Trends That Are Set To Rule

Whether the time is joyous or not, music is our constant companion. Therefore, people across the world applauded Italians for finding strength and a sense of community while singing for each other from their balconies.

Lockdown Sees Spurt in Cybercrimes

Kerala records highest number of attacks, followed by Punjab and Tamil Nadu, finds a study

“Our primary goal is to deliver the best quality products”

Incorporated in the year 2016, VingaJoy is a gadget accessory and consumer electronics brand that caters to the need of the customer with the latest innovations and cutting edge technology at competitive prices. The brand offers products such as Bluetooth speakers and headphones, chargers, cables, car accessories, care products and much more. VingaJoy was launched with the aim of providing new innovations and latest technology at competitive rates and trendy styles to consumers of every sector, vertical and society. Vivek Singh Chauhan spoke to Lalit Arora, Co-founder, VingaJoy. Here’s the edited excerpt.

“Hammer product buyer is our brand ambassador”

The rise of technology products has necessitated the need for buying more than one earphone. Homegrown audio and wearables brand Hammer, which claims to have received a phenomenal response in just one year of its being, expects to make use of this by offering high-quality value for money products. Always aiming to go by the latest trend, Hammer is currently working on mobile-free truly wireless earphone with built-in memory so that you can go running with music on without carrying your phone. Rohit Nandwani, Founder and COO, Hammer, speaks more about the brand and its plans, in a conversation with Ramesh Kumar Raja, that how it is planning to incorporate a propriety technology in all its products. The company is also on-boarding two popular personalities for brand endorsements. Excerpts:

Xiaomi's Big Leap to a Bigger League

Lockdown doesn’t seem to be bothering too much the competition that we have in Indian smartphone market. To remain ahead of the curve, smartphone makers were launching premium flagship smartphones despite that majority of the Indian demography remains under Red or Orange zones due to Coronavirus outbreak since March 23, 2020 till May 31, thus affecting the online and logistics supplies at the offline stores too.