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  Samsung Retains Top Spot as Global Smartphone Shipments Grew 0.2 Percent YoY in Q1 2025: Canalys

  Global smartphone shipments recorded a slight year-on-year (YoY) growth of 0.2 percent for the January-March period (Q1) in 2025, according to a new report by market research firm Canalys. Markets including India, Latin America, marked notable declines in Q1, while China and the US recorded growth. Samsung secured top spot in the first quarter by g...

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  OnePlus 13T Display Details Revealed Ahead of April 24 Launch

  OnePlus 13T will arrive as a smaller variant of the standard OnePlus 13 handset, which was initially unveiled in January. Ahead of its China launch on April 24, the company has revealed the key display specifications of the upcoming smartphone. We already know that the phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and pack a battery with ...

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  OnePlus 13T Chipset, Camera Details Teased; to Use Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset

  OnePlus 13T is all set to launch in China on April 24. As we wait for the formal debut, OnePlus has posted new teasers on its social media handle, revealing the chipset and camera details of the upcoming phone. The OnePlus 13T is confirmed to ship with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It will feature a dual rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel So...

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  US Unveils New Port Fees For Chinese-Linked Ships

  The United States unveiled new port fees on Chinese built and operated ships, in a bid to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry and curb China's dominance in the sector.

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  Vivo X200 Ultra Specifications Teased; Camera Performance Claimed to Surpass iPhone 16 Pro Max

  Vivo X200 Ultra is all set to go official in China next week. Ahead of the formal reveal, a Vivo executive has posted new teasers on social media, revealing the specifications of the upcoming phone. The Vivo X200 Ultra is confirmed to ship with a 2K OLED display and a 6,000mAh battery. A new teaser also compares the Vivo X200 Ultra's video-capturin...

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  Vietnam To Crack Down On Chinese Goods Shipped To US Via Its Territory

  In hope of avoiding punishing US tariffs, Vietnam is prepared to crack down on Chinese goods being shipped to the United States via its territory and will tighten controls on sensitive exports to China.

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  Oppo Find X8 Ultra Key Specifications Revealed; Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 6,100mAh Battery Confirmed

  Oppo is all set to launch the Find X8 Ultra on April 10 in China alongside the Find X8s series. After recently teasing the design, Oppo has now shared most of the key specifications of the upcoming flagship. The Oppo Find X8 Ultra is confirmed to pack the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It will offer a 2K resolution display and pack a 6,100mAh battery....

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  Apple Exported $17 Billion in iPhones From India Last Year, Minister Says

  US President Donald Trump’s levies on China — and his threat to impose a further 50 percent tariff — could push Apple to move more manufacturing toward India and countries in Southeast Asia. Still, a complete shift away from the company’s longtime manufacturing hub is unlikely in the short term.

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  OnePlus 13T Teased to Launch in Three Colour Options

  OnePlus 13T is expected to launch in China in April. The company has yet to announce the exact launch date but senior OnePlus executives have shared teasers about the upcoming handset. Now, a company official has shared that the upcoming smartphone will be available in three colour options.

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  Apple Reportedly Plans to Redirect iPhone Units From India to the US Amidst Ongoing Tariff Troubles

  Apple plans to ship more iPhone units manufactured in India to the US, aiming to reduce the impact of new US tariffs on Chinese goods, according to a report. The iPhone maker is also said to be seeking a tariff exemption, as it continues to diversify its supply chain away from China, a key manufacturing hub for its flagship iPhone model.

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  Trump's New 'Reciprocal' Tariff May Disrupt Global Shipping, Say Experts

  Donald Trump's new tariff plan has the ocean shipping industry on edge as he stokes a trade war destined to stanch transport demand and send companies scrambling to manage the fallout.

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  Vivo Y300 Pro+ With 7,300mAh Battery, 90W Charging Launched Alongside Vivo Y300t

  Vivo Y300 Pro+ was launched in China on Monday. The phone is equipped with a 7,300mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging and a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM. The handset is accompanied by a Vivo Y300t model, which comes with a 6,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging support and a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC.

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  Vivo X200 Ultra Confirmed to Feature Dedicated Camera Control Button; Design Teased

  Vivo X200 Ultra is confirmed to launch in China soon. As we wait for the formal reveal, a company executive has posted a new teaser on social media, revealing the design. The image compares Vivo X200 Ultra's thickness with the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The Vivo X100 Ultra's successor will have a dedicated camera button like the latest iPhone 16 series. Th...

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  Vivo Y300t Confirmed to Get 6,500mAh Battery; to Launch Alongside Vivo Y300 Pro+ on March 31

  Vivo Y300t will be unveiled in China later this month alongside the Vivo Y300 Pro+. Prior to the launch, the company has revealed the design, colourways and key features of the upcoming handset. The Vivo Y300t appears to be similar to the Vivo T4x 5G, which was unveiled in India earlier this month. It is speculated to share similar specifications ...

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  US Sanctions China-Based Refinery That Purchased Oil From Houthi-Linked Ships

  The United States on Thursday sanctioned a China-based oil refinery that purchased Iranian oil worth around $500 million from Huthi-linked ships, as the White House ramps up pressure on Iran.