How AI will feature in the most popular Google apps and phones

How AI will feature in the most popular Google apps and phones

At its annual I/O developer conference on Wednesday, Google shifted focus from the traditional showcasing of the latest Android operating system to a comprehensive display of its artificial intelligence (AI) progress. The event highlighted the company’s newest generation language model and the advancements in its widely adopted chatbot, Bard. Google’s AI capabilities have been made […]

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India smartphone shipments in March quarter lowest in four years

India smartphone shipments in March quarter lowest in four years

New Delhi: India’s smartphone market recorded its lowest shipment figures in the past four years during the first quarter of 2023, with high inventory levels and weak customer demand as contributing factors. Market researcher International Data Corporation (IDC) reported on Thursday that India saw 31 million smartphones shipped during this period, a 16% decline from […]

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Phone Cameras vs. ‘Real’ Cameras: Which Is Right for You?

Phone Cameras vs. ‘Real’ Cameras: Which Is Right for You?

How good is a camera if you use it mostly to text? In the past decade, as smartphone camera tech has improved exponentially—better lenses, higher resolution, the ability to zoom in to identify a ballplayer’s sneakers even from the nosebleeds—the devices they are attached to have gained power over our lives. Some might say these […]

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Esports needs key growth drivers to flourish in India

Esports needs key growth drivers to flourish in India

In 2022, the Indian government officially recognized Esports as a sport, placing it on an equal footing with mainstream sports like cricket and football. In the same year, Esports debuted as an official medal sport at the Asian Games and as a pilot event at the Commonwealth Games. The Indian DOTA 2 (a multiplayer battle […]

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Revenue from offline sales of smartphones, accessories in India beat global trend

Revenue from offline sales of smartphones, accessories in India beat global trend

New Delhi: Revenue from offline sales of smartphones, wearables, and TWS headsets in India grew by 36% in 2022 even as global revenue in the three segments shrunk by 9.7%, according to a new report by market researcher GfK, released Thursday. In smartphones, demand for premium devices grew while 5G devices accounted for 44% of […]

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Holi 2023: A guide to fix smartphone if exposed to water

Holi 2023: A guide to fix smartphone if exposed to water

With the prevalence of new-generation smartphones featuring IP ratings for water resistance, water damage may seem less likely. However, accidents can still happen, especially during events like Holi, where the chances of your phone getting drenched are higher. While it’s typically advised to avoid carrying your phone in such circumstances, it may not be practical […]

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POCO C55 with MediaTek Helio G85 launched in India: Check price, specs and more

POCO C55 with MediaTek Helio G85 launched in India: Check price, specs and more

POCO, a consumer technology brand has expanded its C-series portfolio, launching POCO C55 today. The budget-friendly smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85. It houses a dual camera setup and packs a 5,000 mAh battery. Poco C55: Price in India The Poco C55 will be available in three colors, Forest Green, Cool Blue, and […]

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Electronics firms bank on offline stores to boost sales

Electronics firms bank on offline stores to boost sales

NEW DELHI : Even as 2022 saw e-commerce beat offline retail in terms of the number of smartphones sold in India, electronics firms are stepping up their retail footprints in 2023. According to industry experts, weakening demand for electronic products has led firms to focus more on premium devices, which in turn requires more offline […]

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Entry-level smartphone shipment shrinks in 2022: IDC

Entry-level smartphone shipment shrinks in 2022: IDC

New Delhi: The share of smartphones shipped in the entry-level segment (under ₹8,000) in the overall shipment shrunk to 46% in 2022 from 54% a year ago, according to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) latest quarterly mobile phone tracker, released Friday.  The total number of smartphone shipments fell 10% to 144 million in 2022, while shipments […]

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Laptops get AI chips, smart software engines to boost efficacy

Laptops get AI chips, smart software engines to boost efficacy

Lenovo isn’t alone. Unlike 2020, when such features were implemented at the software level only, chipmakers such as Intel, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Nvidia are making AI processing a core part of their chips. While Apple, too, had built a neural engine into its new M-series chips, Intel, Nvidia and AMD together command a […]

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