Apple plans to switch production of US-sold iPhones to India, reported The Financial Times. According to sources, the reason is President Donald Trump's ongoing trade war with China, pushing Cupertino to look for a more economically viable solution. The diversification of iPhone production started in 2017, when Apple and Wistron started manufacturing iPhone 6s and iPhone SE at the Bengaluru factory. The primary reason was the high import taxes for Chinese goods, and eventually, Apple moved more production as the trade war between the United States and China intensified during Donald...
Oppo has launched the A5 Pro 5G in India. The phone is priced at INR 17,999 for the 8+128GB version and INR 19,999 for the 8+256GB version. The A5 Pro 5G is marketed primarily for its rugged design. The phone is IP66, IP68, and IP69 rated along with MIL-STD-810H-2022 Military Grade certification, guaranteeing the device protection against falls, dust, and being sprayed or submerged underwater. The phone has an aluminum alloy frame and the display has reinforced double-tempering glass that reportedly improves drop resistance by 160%. [#InlinePriceWidget,13675,1#] The A5 Pro 5G...
In a survey by Counterpoint Research commissioned by OnePlus, 88% of the respondents seemingly would be up for purchasing a compact smartphone if it offered similar performance as a flagship. The survey was conducted among over 2,000 young emerging professionals and early jobbers in India. The number includes 57% of respondents who said they were very likely to do so and 31% that were somewhat likely. Only a single-digit percentage was either neutral or wasn't interested in such a device. The study also reveals that 68% agree that there aren't enough options available on the...
In a survey by Counterpoint Research commissioned by OnePlus, 88% of the respondents seemingly would be up for purchasing a compact smartphone if it offered similar performance as a flagship. The survey was conducted among over 2,000 young emerging professionals and early jobbers in India. The number includes 57% of respondents who said they were very likely to do so and 31% that were somewhat likely. Only a single-digit percentage was either neutral or wasn't interested in such a device. The study also reveals that 68% agree that there aren't enough options available on the...
After a long wait and a false start, One UI 7 (based on Android 15) is finally rolling out in new markets including India. It starts with recent flagship models: Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra, along with Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 (but not the S24 FE). People reporting in the One UI 7 update (image source: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4) You can check out the official timeline for India, with the caveat that it is subject to change if any issues occur during the rollout. Galaxy S24 FE owners will get their update in May, as will Galaxy S23 (including FE) owners. Foldables down to the Z Flip3...
Oppo has announced that it will be launching the A5 Pro 5G in the Indian market, which is part of the company's affordable A-series devices. The A5 Pro 5G is set to launch in the country on April 24, 2025. The Oppo A5 Pro 5G is built with durability as its primary focus. The phone features what the company calls damage-proof 360° Armor Body, which is engineered for all-angle drop resistance and rugged use. The phone also boasts of an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. Other advertised features include a 5800mAh battery along with the company's 45W SUPERVOOC fast charge....
Acer is preparing to launch three new smartphones in India on April 15 and already teased some bits of one of them. One of the handsets will have a 64MP Sony sensor, an ultrawide camera and a macro shooter. Now Acer confirms two names - Acer Super ZX and ZX Pro. Both will debut on April 15 in India at 12:00 PM local time. The two devices are said to be budget 5G-enabled phones with good low-light photography capabilities and AI-powered features. An important detail is that local company Indikal Technologies designs, manufactures, and distributes the phones, so they have little to...
Acer is making a comeback in the Indian smartphone market on April 15 in partnership with Amazon, and today some more details about one of its upcoming phones have been outed. The unnamed device is said to have a 64 MP main camera using a Sony sensor (which isn't specified), as well as an ultrawide and a third decorative macro camera or depth sensor. This will apparently be a "rare triple camera setup in the budget 5G segment", though "triple" is stretching it here considering the low-end third sensor. The Sony sensor of the main camera allegedly "promises enhanced low-light...
Xiaomi is bringing its Redmi A5 4G to India next week. The device is confirmed to launch on April 15 at 12PM. Redmi A5 4G was originally launched in Bangladesh last month and later made its way as the Poco C71 in India. The A5 4G will arrive in India with a sub-INR 10,000 launch price and three color options - Jaisalmer Gold, Just Black, and Pondicherry Blue. As a refresh, Redmi A5 4G brings a 6.88-inch LCD (HD+ 120Hz), a Unisoc T7250 chipset and a 5,200 mAh battery with 15W charging. Source
The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, unveiled last week, is now on sale in India through Motorola's official Indian website, Flipkart, and leading retail stores, including Reliance Digital. The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion comes in Pantone Slipstream, Pantone Amazonite, and Pantone Zephyr colors with two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR22,999 ($265/€240) and INR24,999 ($290/€260), respectively. Motorola Edge 60 Fusion The Indian model of the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is powered by the Dimensity 7400 SoC and packs a 5,500 mAh battery, while other versions come with the...