Smartphone Country
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Reliance and Google’s plan to disrupt the Indian smartphone market has been disrupted by Covid-19
The two giants have postponed the launch of their ultra-cheap 4G smartphone because of the global semiconductor shortage.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Why Apple ended up selling a lot more iPhones in India during the pandemic
It had to do with cancelled foreign holidays.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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An Indian smartphone brand is trying to make a comeback by cashing in on the anti-China sentiment
Micromax has unveiled a new ‘made in India’ smartphone series with a tag line that goes a little overboard.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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One in four retailers in smaller Indian cities has stopped stocking Chinese phones, shows a survey
Several shopkeepers said they were facing difficulties in convincing customers to buy Chinese brands.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Charted: India’s insatiable obsession with smartphone apps
India registered the greatest increase in app downloads between 2016 and 2019, says a new report.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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India’s demand for audio content has led to a surge in the popularity of podcasts
It is telling that the world’s largest video-streaming site, YouTube, is used mainly for music in the country.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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India’s telecom sector is facing a slump – and the 40% tariff hike is not going to help
Vodafone Idea’s average revenue per user is slated to increase by 18% after the hike. But it would require at least an 83% jump to meet its costs.
Mansi Taneja, qz.com
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Realme is using Xiaomi’s strategies to take on Xiaomi
‘Realme’s success is a perfect story of a new brand trying to take on a giant.’
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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With 600% growth in a year, Realme is challenging its smartphone rivals in India
While Xiaomi still owns about a quarter of the market, Realme’s share has expanded from 1.2% to 7.7% within a year.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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One Chinese company makes three of the five top-selling smartphones in India
South Korea’s Samsung is the only non-Chinese brand in the top five.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Over 80% of India’s high-end smartphone users replace their devices within two years
Samsung customers tend to exchange their handsets faster, while OnePlus users hold on the longest.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Smartphone wars: Unlike India, Bangladesh has managed to resist the onslaught of Chinese brands
Sales of made-in-Bangladesh devices increased 29% quarter-on-quarter, data shows.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad