Smartphone Makers

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  Chinese Smartphone Makers Capture 40% Of Indian Market: Survey

  Xiaomi took the third spot with a market share of 10.7 per cent, whereas Chinese vendors collectively took up 40 per cent, according to the survey conducted across 30 major Indian cities.

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  Smartphone Makers Dial Up Growth in India

  India is now the quickest-expanding smartphone market globally and the third-largest market after China and the United States, according to Britain-based consultancy Canalys.

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  Smart Devices Maker 'Nothing' To Manufacture Phone (2) In India

  Smart devices maker Nothing will manufacture its upcoming smartphone Phone (2) in India, which is scheduled to be launched next month, a senior company official said on Monday.

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  Government's Big Security Plan Targets Pre-Installed Phone Apps: Report

  "Pre-installed apps can be a weak security point and we want to ensure no foreign nations, including China, are exploiting it. It's a matter of national security," an official added.

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  India Seeks To Ban Chinese Phones Cheaper Than Rs 12,000: Report

  India seeks to restrict Chinese smartphone makers from selling devices cheaper than 12,000 rupees ($150) to kickstart its faltering domestic industry, dealing a blow to brands including Xiaomi Corp.

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  Founder Of Chinese Carmaker Geely Launches Smartphone Venture

  A new venture from the founder of Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding will aim to release its first smartphone by 2023 and sell 3 million units in its first year, according to a memo seen by Reuters.

• Huawei Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Case; Canada CFO Decision Looms

  Huawei, U.S. affiliate expected through lawyers to plead not guilty to trade-secret theft, wire fraud and obstruction of justice.

• Huawei Troubles Spell Opportunity for Samsung as 5G Nears

  Samsung is working now to improve its 5G smartphones.

• China's Xiaomi Aims Its Priciest Phone at Huawei and Apple

  Launch marks company’s effort to make greater headway into a more profitable premium market dominated by Apple, Samsung.

• Beam Scores Funding to Bring E-Scooters to Singapore

  Beam snagged $6.4 million from Sequoia India and others.

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  Vertu, the Premium Smartphone Maker, Is Reportedly Shutting Down

  Hakan Uzan, who acquired Vertu earlier this year, reportedly tried to pay the company's debts but the offer was rejected by the creditors.

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  Chinese Smartphone Makers Capture 40% Of Indian Market: Survey

  Xiaomi took the third spot with a market share of 10.7 per cent, whereas Chinese vendors collectively took up 40 per cent, according to the survey conducted across 30 major Indian cities.

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  Qualcomm To Buy NXP For $38 Billion In Biggest Chip Deal

  With the deal, Qualcomm is taking a big bet on the so-called Internet of Things (IoT), which enables everyday objects such as fridges and cars to communicate with each other.

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  Google Starts Big Advertising Push Around New Pixel Phone

  Google's launch of the first phone it has designed itself puts it in direct competition with the two dominant smartphone makers, which each market heavily.

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  China's OPPO Overtakes Apple By Sales Value In India: Report

  OPPO, a Chinese smartphone maker, has overtaken Apple for the first time to become the number two brand in India by sales value behind Samsung in August 2016.